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They will act as an expert for primary care on NHS Health Checks and Smoking Cessation, ensuring adherence to Best Practice, NICE, NCSCT and NHS Health Check Competency Framework guidelines.  They will occasionally be required to deliver training on Smoking Cessation and/ or NHS Health Checks as part of the Medway Public Health Champions training programme.</p><p>The postholder will work with a broad range of staff in GP surgeries across Medway who are commissioned to deliver services as well as promoting broader Public Health initiatives and messaging.  The role will require the ability to build positive working relationships with primary care to support the performance management of the contracts and support practice staff in the delivery of services.  This will require strong influencing and negotiating skills.</p><p>The postholder will be responsible for monitoring data, identifying challenges or areas of underperformance with the ability to think quickly of solutions to ensure targets are met.  The role will be working closely with the wider NHS Health Checks and Stop Smoking team, providing cover and support when necessary.   As well as working collaboratively with other teams in Public Health and external stakeholders across the system.</p><p>The postholder will be responsible for encouraging and supporting the marketing of both services in primary care, including developing ideas and contributing to content.  They will work closely with Medway Council’s Communications and Marketing team to ensure campaigns/posters/promotions are delivered in a timely manner and target the services audience including the use of social media. </p><p>Although this post involves hybrid working at Gun Wharf, the Smokefree Advice Centre and at home, the postholder may occasionally be required to travel further afield and must be able to do so in a timely manner.   The role will require some evening and weekend work and the postholder must be a non-smoker with a full driving licence.</p><p><strong> If this role appeals to you, please outline on your application your, knowledge, experience and/or skills in the following areas:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Demonstrable experience of using data and intelligence to inform decision making and find creative solutions.  </li>\n<li>Proven track record of meeting challenging targets.  </li>\n<li>Excellent communication, negotiation, consultation and influencing skills tailored to meet the needs of a wide range of audiences and stakeholders. </li>\n<li>Develop and/or implement standards, protocols, and procedures, incorporating national ‘best practice’ guidance into local delivery systems.  </li>\n<li>An understanding of how to leverage organisational priorities, policies and strategies to leverage mutually beneficial outcomes. </li>\n</ul><p>Public Heath are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Public Health Project Officer – Primary Care. You will meet the requirements of the person specification fully and can demonstrate applied knowledge, experience and skills in this role. All elements within the person specification are essential.  You will be supported through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation, which can include identifying and supporting the achievement of professional goals.  </p><p>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C.  There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.  </p><p>When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. </p><p>The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: <br><br>Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.  </p><p>Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.  </p><p>Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. </p><p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, Kate Bell on </em><em>katherine.bell@medway.gov.uk</em></p><p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n</ul><p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our Council Plan priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change.  </p><p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p><p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p><p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p><p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p><p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p><p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p><p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p><h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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The home was described as having a “highly skilled positive team where all the children are happy, safe and making progress”.  The amazing home is set in an acre of beautiful grounds on the edge of Upnor and is registered to be a “place called home” up to 5 children aged 11-17.</p><p>You will be part of the wider Children’s commissioning team giving you a wide range of support and opportunities and will work with a dynamic staff team and have access to a range of training and development opportunities.</p><p>You will work alongside the Registered Manager and the management in motivating and leading a staff team to ensure the highest level of care is provided to children with behavioural and emotional difficulties. </p><p><strong>Interviews will be held 05 & 06 June 2025</strong></p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul>\n<li>You will hold an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare and be committed to attaining the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.</li>\n<li>You will have proven experience in the supervision and management of staff working in a care role.</li>\n<li>You will have significant experience of working in a residential children's home.</li>\n<li>You must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes</li>\n</ul><p><strong>To Apply</strong></p><p>If you feel you are highly motivated, resilient, and passionate about enhancing the lives of our children and young people then we would love to hear from you.</p><p>For an informal discussion about the role please call Jessie Hammell, Registered Manager on 01634 338531.</p><p>Please click on the link at the bottom of the advert to apply online.</p><p>This post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.</p><p><strong>Our organisation:</strong></p><p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p><p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p><p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p><p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p><p><strong>Important Information-</strong></p><p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p><p><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong></p><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age</p><p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online</p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p><p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. </p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,246 - £50,076","publishDate":"2025-05-19T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-30T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9c4405a2-557a-42d3-9aed-540973f0a373.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"04f25a79-900b-4fb5-bf18-2bcf460e459c","title":"Business Support Officer - Safeguarding and Quality Assurance","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity to join our Safeguarding and Quality Assurance team as a Business Support Officer.</p><p>You will be required to provide complete and comprehensive administration support, dealing efficiently with telephone and other queries, arranging and minuting meetings, ensuring an accurate record is produced within timescales. The role requires good teamwork as well as the ability to work independently to meet the needs of the service.</p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul>\n<li>You will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths. </li>\n<li>Experience of providing a comprehensive administrative support service to multiple teams. </li>\n<li>A good knowledge of Microsoft Office and will be experienced in taking high quality minutes.</li>\n<li>Willingness to work towards Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent.</li>\n</ul><p>The Safeguarding and Quality Assurance service are seeking a Business Support Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.  </p><p><strong>In return we offer you:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. 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You will be required to take a role in the operation of the on-call advice line for carers. </p><p> You will be responsible for the professional supervision and oversee a small team of social care staff, coaching and mentoring. You will provide oversight, professional advice and guidance to the team whilst maintaining your own complex case load.   </p><p> You will work within organisational policy and legislative requirements including  The Care Standards Act, The Care Act and Mental Capacity Act. 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These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C.  There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.</p><p>When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.</p><p>The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:<br><br>  Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.</p><p>Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.</p><p>Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.</p><p>You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role.  You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C.    You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.</p><p><strong>Our organisation:</strong></p><p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p><p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p><p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p><p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p><p><strong>Important Information-</strong></p><p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p><p><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong></p><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age</p><p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online</p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p><p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p><p>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.</p><p>All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45830 - £51130","publishDate":"2025-05-18T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/17ae98ef-c05c-4ce0-9863-2845ffdd04cc.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"51367ea2-c02b-419a-93aa-81971d027f1d","title":"Senior Social Worker","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham","locationType":3,"description":"<p>As the Senior Social Worker, you will be required to contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Adult Social Care service in an efficient manner.    You will ensure the service is delivered using a strengths based, personalised approach and lead on agreed areas of quality assurance and audit activity – ensuring that multiple and complex sources of information (e.g. complaints, safeguarding adult reviews, audits etc.) are gathered, analysed, and used to direct quality improvement activity.    You will be responsible for the professional supervision and oversee a team of social care staff ensuring improvement activity with the service is driven by but not limited to training, coaching and mentoring, peer support workshops. 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These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C.  There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.</p><p>When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.</p><p>The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:      Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.</p><p>Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.</p><p>Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.</p><p>You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role.  You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C.    You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.</p><p>Our organisation:</p><p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p><p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p><p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p><p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p><p>Important Information-</p><p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p><p>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</p><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age</p><p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online</p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p><p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p><p>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.</p><p>All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45830 - £51130","publishDate":"2025-05-18T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/efb9b555-2f77-4e5f-97ca-80ed2f1fd64a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1b1fb020-a403-4cc2-8691-c26e93e4ba8e","title":"Solicitor","employer":"Castle Point Borough Council","department":"","location":"Essex","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Why Castle Point? </strong>Castle Point Borough Council is a statutory body responsible for employing nearly 350 staff, and delivering over 150 council services, both statutory and for the community's well-being and benefit. Castle Point Borough Council aims to provide high-quality and financially sustainable services while prioritising outstanding customer service, transparency in decision-making, and promoting local democracy. 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This may include legal training and professional development.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>The Experience You Will Bring</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Qualified solicitor or barrister with at least 2 years PQE</li>\n<li>Knowledge of local government context including council policy and processes</li>\n<li>Ability to work under pressure and respond efficiently to the changing needs of the clients</li>\n<li>Good knowledge of relevant legislation to the service area and the decision-making processes and procedures</li>\n<li>Good understanding of current issues and best practice on service delivery relevant to the service areas</li>\n<li>Good and demonstrable analytical legal skills</li>\n<li>Good communication skills, both orally and in writing and good numeracy and analytical skills</li>\n<li>Ability to respond positively in urgent situations, prioritising workload and working to meet tight deadlines and resolves issues</li>\n<li>Ability to give clear and concise advice on the telephone, in meetings and in correspondence</li>\n<li>Understanding the political context in which the council operates</li>\n<li>Good interaction skills and the ability to influence and persuade effectively and to build and maintain contacts and rapport</li>\n<li>Demonstrated use of initiative and ability to work individually as well as part of a team and to identify high risk issues which require escalation or immediate action</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Castle Point Borough Council is proud to be a disability confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.</p>\n<p>Castle Point Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>\n<p>If you have queries on this role or would like to see a copy of the full role profile, please email ashleigh.drake@essex.gov.uk OR EssexSharedServices@essex.gov.uk </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,441 - £49,498 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-16T16:01:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-26T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/975b9be1-29fa-48fd-a2cb-beb26a98f5d7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1829b703-7f04-4a54-8178-7c43ff76c9c2","title":"End User Computing Field Engineer","employer":"Peabody","department":"","location":"Basildon","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>The vacancy</strong><br><br>As an End User Computing Field Engineer you'll work closely with the IT Service Desk, 2nd Line, and Infrastructure teams to respond to incidents and service requests. Your responsibilities will include setting up new sites, decommissioning existing sites, performing audits, and contributing to project work. You will also need to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders, presenting complex technical information in a way that is easy to understand.<br><br>In this role, you will be responsible for building and configuring IT assets, supporting the launch of new solutions, and ensuring best practices are followed in all operations. You will play a key role in maintaining customer satisfaction by managing incidents and service requests effectively. A strong understanding of LAN and WAN networking technology is essential, as well as the ability to organise your workload, work independently, and meet deadlines.<br><br>This role will be based in the Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Cambridgeshire and Oxfordshire areas but is field-based and will require occasional travel to;, London, Surrey, Sussex, Essex and Kent.<br><br>If you're a proactive problem-solver with a flexible attitude to work and travel, we would love to hear from you.<br><br><strong>To be successful, you should have experience with:</strong><ul> <li><strong>Printers</strong></li> <li><strong>Windows, iOS, and Android devices</strong></li> <li><strong>Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Admin Environments </strong></li> <li><strong>Microsoft Teams and Teams Telephony</strong></li> <li><strong>Maintaining PC/Laptop Hardware </strong></li> <li><strong>MS Intune</strong></li> <li><strong>WiFi technology</strong></li> <li><strong>Citrix</strong></li> <li><strong>A UK driving licence (essential)</strong></li> <li><strong>Excellent communication skills (essential)</strong></li>\n</ul><strong>Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody: </strong><ul> <li><strong>30 days' annual holiday, plus bank holidays </strong></li> <li>\n<strong>two additional paid volunteering days each year</strong> </li> <li>\n<strong>flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal</strong> </li> <li><strong>4 x salary life assurance</strong></li> <li><strong>up to 10% pension contribution</strong></li>\n</ul><strong>Are you ready to apply? <br><br> Interviews for this role will take place during the week commencing 9th June2025. </strong><br><br>If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, <strong>Harry</strong> at <strong>harry.lund@peabody.org.uk</strong> <strong>. </strong><br><br>We may close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.<br><br><strong>PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.</strong>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,000","publishDate":"2025-05-16T01:06:15.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-29T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9977cd5b-3d7e-4763-9488-94788a318fd5.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"277ae5f5-e76c-435e-8b35-bba6b041c716","title":"Tenancy Management Apprentice","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Gun Wharf","locationType":3,"description":"<p><em><strong>Medway Council Tenant Services are looking for an Apprentice to join the Housing Tenancy Team and learn a wide range of skills in housing and tenancy management, whilst helping the team provide excellent services to Medway Council tenants.</strong></em></p><p><em>A Medway Council Apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to earn a salary and gain a qualification whilst gathering invaluable workplace skills and experience.</em></p><p><em>An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join the Housing Tenancy Team as a Tenancy Management Apprentice. This is a great chance to gain a qualification whilst working for the Housing Tenancy Team that provide a wide range of tenancy services to Council tenants.</em></p><p>As part of this role, you can expect to undertake the following tasks:</p><ul>\n<li>Data inputting</li>\n<li>Scanning</li>\n<li>Updating of systems</li>\n<li>Email inbox monitoring</li>\n<li>Maintenance of database </li>\n<li>Using the council finance systems</li>\n<li>Responding to customer queries via telephone or email</li>\n</ul><p><em>Ideally you will already have good communication and interpersonal skills, combined with competent IT skills, and a good attention to detail. However, we are happy to support you to reach those goals if you are highly motivated and have the desire to learn and succeed.</em></p><p><em>If this sounds like the role for you, then we would encourage you to apply today.</em></p><p><em>The apprentice role will cover all aspects of the work of the Housing Tenancy Team.  </em></p><p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate experience, or an understanding of all requirements as listed in the job profile. </strong></p><p>As an Apprentice with Medway Council, you will be a valued member of our Apprenticeship Academy. We will encourage and support you to realise your potential. You will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are experts in their field and gain insights that can only come from real world experience.</p><p>Medway Council’s Apprenticeship Academy extends to all our Apprentices a guarantee that their apprenticeship qualifications will be regularly monitored, and quality assured with the respective training providers.  </p><p>We will support you every step of the way for you to succeed in your apprenticeship and help you to become the best version of yourself.</p><p>An openness to review and reflect on your performance and progress is important as well as the willingness to accept feedback that will help you to develop and grow in this role.                                 </p><p>In return we offer you: </p><ul>\n<li>23 days paid annual leave</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension </li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Free NUS Apprentice Extra Card- student discounts at 100’s of retailers</li>\n<li>Student rates for Medway Council Leisure Centres</li>\n<li>Student rates for Medway Council Libraries plus free e-books</li>\n<li>Discounted Arriva bus travel</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Important Information</strong></p><p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please email Sarah Thompson at sarah.thompson@medway.gov.uk.</em></p><p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. </p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p><p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 2 - £279.35 per week","publishDate":"2025-05-15T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-30T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9b420ece-103f-4d7b-b3d9-5a54d3328652.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ce350a0c-c10a-4a2a-8fdf-52c79b710f73","title":"Quality Assurance Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Gun Wharf","locationType":3,"description":"<p>An exciting opportunity has come up to be part of the Quality Assurance and Commissioning Team, within Children’s Commissioning. The Quality Assurance and Contract Officer will be responsible for contract monitoring and performance management of a range of contracts and services for health and social care, and Education. The successful candidate will work closely with the external providers and professionals, social workers, senior management and regulatory bodies to ensure problems are resolved in a timely and effective manner. </p><p>We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-organized individual, who has excellent communication skills and is able to work well in fast-paced and high-pressure environments. </p><p>As part of this role, you can expect to undertake the following tasks:</p><ul>\n<li>Quality Assurance visits to commissioned services.</li>\n<li>Producing improvement plans/actions plans to support quality improvement.</li>\n<li>Liaising with key teams in Medway Council such as, LADO, SEN, social work teams, senior management.</li>\n<li>Developing relationships with external stakeholders and professionals.</li>\n<li>Developing and maintaining robust quality assurance processes in line with up-to-date regulations and legislation.</li>\n<li>Providing Children’s Access to Resources with up to date and accurate information on providers to support their placements searches.</li>\n<li>Monitoring and increased quality assurance oversight on complex/high risk placements. </li>\n<li>Supporting with commissioning programmes and projects.</li>\n<li>Leading on complex safeguarding cases and holding providers/services to account in line with quality and regulatory standards.</li>\n<li>Working in partnership with Jersey Council to deliver robust quality assurance oversight for Jersey Council Placements. </li>\n</ul><p>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Charlotte Ongley 07773 202047.</p><p>Commissioning are seeking to appoint a Quality Assurance Officer.  You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role.  You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C.   You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. </p><h4>Important Information</h4><p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p><h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age</p><p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online</p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p><p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p><p>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.</p><p>All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,283 - £37181","publishDate":"2025-05-15T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e411d2d1-5885-4d99-a9f3-2f943c074ea7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"91cc1c6d-560b-4e03-953b-0b7429af46f8","title":"Senior Public Health Manager (Healthy Child Partnerships)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Gun Wharf / Hybrid","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Medway Public Health are looking to recruit a Public Health professional who can lead and develop children and young people’s preventative health programmes.</p><p>The Job Description will tell you about the role, but it is an exciting one. You will be joining an established and highly productive team who understand the benefits of collaborative working across organisational boundaries and disciplines. The team have a ‘can do’ attitude and put the needs of children and their families front most. Importantly the team like working together and respect other’s expertise. The team deliver some services such as schools lessons, designing nationally recognised PHSE materials, and empowering the wider workforce through training opportunities. They also commission other services such as health visiting, school nursing and Start for Life projects. While a basic knowledge is required, you will not be expected to have expertise in SEND as this specialism is covered by another team in the department.</p><p>You will be in a small team of other senior managers who oversee sexual health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, workplace health, workforce development and other programmes that support the residents of Medway. You will have plenty of opportunity to work with them to take a life course approach to health.</p><p>You will use your commissioning skills to support the team with some aspects of procurement and you will lead the commissioning on occasions. You will use your Public Health skills to ensure that the services provided reduce the chances of ill health among children. You will use your experience of research and report writing to supervise Health Needs assessments and evaluation of service interventions. You will use your interpersonal skills to work effectively with partners from many different organisations. You will use your organisational skills to keep track of the budget and ensure the services provide value for money. You will use your leadership skills to develop, support and motivate the rest of your team.</p><p>In the application form you will be asked to provide us with a Personal Statement of why you think you have the knowledge, skills and experience to really succeed at the role. It helps us make a decision about inviting you to interview if you provide examples that evidence the criteria outlined in the job description. We will be particularly looking out for commissioning experience; evidence of improving health for children; partnership working across disciplines; team management; and obviously extensive experience of child development.</p><p>If you would like more information and an informal chat about the role, please contact Steve Chevis on 07816 590544 / 01634 337265.</p><p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n</ul><p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our Council Plan priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change.  </p><p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p><p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p><p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p><p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p><p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. </p><p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p><p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p><h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. </p><p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.   All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. </p><p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. </p><p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 7 - £50,627 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-15T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ea12f784-5d10-49b6-93e3-2701b5a1c129.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1d4e16d0-ebdb-440e-ab3d-34cd8ce296e8","title":"Housing Options Officer","employer":"Rochford District Council","department":"","location":"Rochford, Essex","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Job Title:</strong>   Housing Options Officer  </p>\n<p><strong>Department:</strong>  Housing Options </p>\n<p><strong>Hours: </strong>37 hours per week - Permanent</p>\n<p><strong>Location: </strong> Rochford, Essex </p>\n<p><strong>Salary:</strong> SO2 £36,124 - £37,938 per annum  </p>\n<p><strong>Our culture and values</strong> </p>\n<p>We like our staff to be proactive and innovative. Being customer focused and willing to maximise your potential at work is expected. We all work together to achieve the very best for our residents which sometimes means getting involved in projects and trying new tasks outside of your day-to-day job role. We love our staff to suggest new ideas and to have enthusiasm to try out new experiences.  </p>\n<p><strong>The job role</strong> </p>\n<p>The Council is seeking to recruit a full-time permanent Housing Options Officer. 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The scheme consists of eight self-contained flats, two on-site offices, a communal area, and a large garden. Staff in the service are trained in <strong>British Sign Language (BSL)</strong>, and it is essential that you hold a <strong>Level 1 or 2 qualification in BSL</strong> for this role. This role can either be full-time (37.5 hrs a week) or part-time (22.5 hrs a week).<br><br>Your typical day could start with creating and implementing support plans consistently and correctly for our customers. Then you might be supporting individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities at home and in their community by being innovative, enthusiastic and encouraging.<br><br>As a <strong>Care Support Worker</strong>, you'll be assisting people to live their best life. With a particular focus supporting people with kindness and compassion. You will support people with all aspects of daily living including assisting people with their personal care and health needs.<br><br>Your kind, compassionate and driven to protect the rights of the people you support. You'll respect individual characters you are supporting and the different wants and needs they may have. To be successful in this role you'll need to be available to work on a rota basis which is covered over a 24/7 period. Some waking nights and sleep ins will be required.<br><br>Could it be you?<br><br>To be successful in this role, you'll be:<ul> <li>Qualified in British Sign Language (Level 1 or above) - essential</li> <li>The understanding and ability to respond to people's unique needs and desires.</li> <li>Experience of providing support to vulnerable individuals.</li> <li>The ability to maintain records, with high levels of attention to detail.</li>\n</ul>In return, Peabody offers:<ul> <li>25 days' annual holiday, plus bank holidays</li> <li>Two additional paid volunteering days each year</li> <li>Flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly benefits and access to a discount portal</li> <li>4 x salary life assurance</li> <li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li>\n</ul>This role will require an enhanced DBS check.<br><br>Are you ready to apply? <br><br>If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, <strong>George Murphy, george.murphy@peabody.org.uk</strong><br><br><strong>Interviews will be taking place week commencing 5th May 2025 . </strong><br><br>PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,863 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-10T01:06:50.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-23T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/158190d8-be4d-46c6-8ee7-b16217e062c2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"07efabc6-40ba-4711-bdeb-3726b537a871","title":"Finance Officer AP AR","employer":"Rochford District Council","department":"","location":"Rochford, Essex, Brentwood","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council work in partnership and the Finance team provide support to both organisations.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>\n<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Officer AP/AR to be part of our newly formed Corporate Finance Team. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively under pressure, to deliver positive outcomes. This role delivers the accounts payable and accounts receivable function.  </p>\n<p><strong>About the candidate</strong></p>\n<p>This role will suit an individual who has experience within accounts payable or accounts receivable or an individual looking to start their finance career.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits of working here</strong></p>\n<p>We are currently operating a hybrid model of working, which enables our employees to work smarter, focusing on the importance of physical connections to meet the needs of those we provide services for, whilst balancing that with the ability to work remotely.  Our employees are provided with the resources to be able to work in this way effectively and are provided with a laptop to do so.</p>\n<p>In addition to this, we offer many excellent employee benefits which include, pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, health and wellbeing opportunities, employee assistance programme, a benefits platform offering discounts across a range of retailers. </p>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion please contact Claire O’Sullivan on 01702 318079</strong></p>\n<p>Both Councils are committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.</p>\n<p><em>Please note that the postholder will be employed by Rochford District Council.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,067 - £33,366 per annum (SCP 19 - 23) OneTeam Band 6","publishDate":"2025-05-08T19:41:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-27T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/08a37877-a13c-4419-bb46-0a079c945ed2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0b380969-f919-44ef-a449-92b8f6de04a1","title":"Teaching Assistants","employer":"Medway Council","department":"Abbey Court Community School","location":"Abbey Court Community School","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Are you interested in a rewarding career in the field of Special Educational Needs? If so, <br>how about considering a position at Abbey Court School? We are looking to appoint <br>Teaching Assistants to commence as soon as possible. <br> <br>Abbey Court caters for pupils aged 3-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties, and is currently <br>located on 2 Strood sites; Cliffe Road (Nursery, Primary and brand new Secondary <br>provision designed and purpose built specifically to meet the needs of our pupils) and <br>Rede Court Road (Further Education). The primary site is also home to our school farm! </p>\n<p>Childcare experience, or relevant childcare qualifications are desirable but not essential. <br> <br>Due to the conditions and complex needs of the pupils at Abbey Court School, continuity <br>and consistency of support is paramount and therefore candidates for all positions will <br>need to commit to the full working hours of the post.  If you cannot commit to full-time, we <br>are often looking for supply bank staff, please indicate on the application form. <br> <br>We are fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the children at Abbey Court School. <br>All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes enhanced criminal <br>records and barring check, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other <br>vetting checks. It is an offence to apply for this role, if you are barred from engaging in <br>regulated activity with children.  Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of <br>policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across the <br>school. On joining, you will be required to undergo continuous professional development <br>to maintain safe working practice, and safeguard our children and young people.</p>\n<p>Benefits include free car parking and KCC Pension Scheme.</p>\n<p>View our recruitment video at… <br> <br>http://www.abbeycourt.medway.sch.uk/1308/working-at-abbey-court-school </p>\n<p>CVs will only be accepted if sent together with a fully completed application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Medway Scale, Grade D2 £18,385 - £20,543 per annum + SEN Allowance (£1,491) (FTE £24,404 to £27,269)","publishDate":"2025-05-08T09:49:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/bb37964f-9626-469c-80db-12515fe73d07.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d2db175e-6328-4781-9117-fb2a57ec534f","title":"Senior Strategic Planner","employer":"Rochford District Council","department":"","location":"Rochford, Essex","locationType":2,"description":"<h4>About us</h4>\n<p>We are a proactive local planning authority in South Essex, with a comprehensive Local Development Plan that supports and directs the district's growth and prosperity up to 2025. We are actively preparing a new Local Plan to deliver ambitious growth and shape our future communities.</p>\n<p>Our Strategic Planning Team is dynamic and capable, providing a supportive and welcoming working environment. Rochford District Council collaborates with Brentwood Borough Council, also located in South Essex, under the OneTeam approach. This partnership offers additional opportunities for experience and career progression. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h4>The role </h4>\n<p>This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for someone looking to join a forward-thinking local authority committed to delivering excellent public services. </p>\n<p>We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Strategic Planner to join our dynamic Strategic Planning Team. In this role, you will lead and contribute to the preparation of development plan documents, including the new Local Plan. </p>\n<p>You will work closely with various stakeholders, prepare reports and evidence base documents, and support public consultation exercises. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the future development of our district. </p>\n<p>Occasionally, you may need to work evenings or weekends to participate in community engagement events or attend committee meetings. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h4>Key responsibilities:</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead and contribute to the preparation of sound policies and proposals for the new Local Plan.</li>\n<li>Support and lead the preparation of other planning policy documents, including Supplementary Planning Documents and the Statement of Community Involvement.</li>\n<li>Design, organise, and conduct surveys, housing and employment land monitoring, and research/evidence gathering.</li>\n<li>Represent the Council in cross-boundary and partnership working.</li>\n<li>Prepare briefs for consultants, manage their work, and ensure it meets the requirements of the brief.</li>\n<li>Support the delivery of strategically important housing, economic, and infrastructure developments.</li>\n<li>Liaise with stakeholders, landowners, developers, and consultants in preparing planning policy documents.</li>\n<li>Prepare evidence for and participate in committee meetings, public examinations, and public inquiries as an expert witness.</li>\n<li>Provide specialist planning advice and deliver training for Members.</li>\n<li>Continue professional development through courses, seminars, and briefings. </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<h4>Our culture and values</h4>\n<p>We like our staff to be proactive and innovative. Being customer focused and willing to maximise your potential at work are expected. We all work together to achieve the very best for our residents which sometimes means getting involved in projects and trying new tasks outside of your day to day job role. We love our staff to suggest new ideas and to have enthusiasm to try out new experiences.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h4>Further information</h4>\n<p>Detailed information around the role and its responsibilities can be found in the accompanying Job Profile and Person Specification.</p>\n<p>Please note - starting salary will be dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance.</p>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion about this vacancy please contact Jonathan Quilter, Corporate Manager – Strategic Planning on 01277 312735.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 - £44,711 per annum (PO 6 - 9), plus a Market Supplement of £5,000 per annum (reviewed annually)","publishDate":"2025-05-03T09:27:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1609f7c6-51cb-4c9f-8d3f-08fbe7f59505.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"38d612a6-4773-4c12-9471-4bc8dcbdfbde","title":"Charity Shop Volunteer","employer":"Sue Ryder","department":"","location":"Essex","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Charity Shop Volunteer<br> <br>Be there when it matters as a Sue Ryder Volunteer<br> <br>As a Sue Ryder Volunteer in one of our charity shops, you will be one of the store’s friendly faces, helping us to provide the best customer experience whilst playing an important role in raising funds for our Palliative and Bereavement services.</p>\n<p>The role:<br>Our Sue Ryder shop volunteer roles are filled with variety and can cover many aspects of the role of a shop volunteer including:</p>\n<p>•    Donations and Gift Aid – meet donors, receive donations, sign donors up to Gift Aid<br>•    Sorting, labelling, pricing of stock<br>•    Greeting and helping customers<br>•    Serving customers on the till (training provided)<br>•    Maintaining shop displays, re-stocking,<br>•    Light cleaning/tidying duties to keep the shop inviting and well presented</p>\n<p>More bespoke roles may include:<br>•    PAT testing<br>•    Upcycling<br>•    Social media and photography<br> <br>About you:<br>•            Enjoy helping and engaging with customers<br>•            Be enthusiastic and pro-active<br>•            Have the ability to work as part of a team<br>•            Be reliable<br> <br>Working as a volunteer at one of our Sue Ryder shops is not only a rewarding way to learn new and transferable skills but also a fantastic chance to make new friends and become part of your local community. 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Senior Public Health Project Officer – Primary Care

Medway Council

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Range 5 - £37,732 - £43,695 per annum

Mobile - Works from different locations attending meetings, conducting assessment in client’s home or business; maybe occasions where you will need to attend the office (Gun Wharf). (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Deputy Manager - Eden House

Medway Council

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£44,246 - £50,076

Eden House (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Business Support Officer - Safeguarding and Quality Assurance

Medway Council

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£25,752 per annum

Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Senior Social Worker - Shared Lives

Medway Council

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£45830 - £51130

Gun Wharf (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Senior Social Worker

Medway Council

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£45830 - £51130

Chatham (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Closing in 5 days

Solicitor

Castle Point Borough Council

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£45,441 - £49,498 per annum

Essex (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

End User Computing Field Engineer

Peabody

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£39,000

Basildon (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Tenancy Management Apprentice

Medway Council

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Level 2 - £279.35 per week

Gun Wharf (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Quality Assurance Officer

Medway Council

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£31,283 - £37181

Gun Wharf (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Senior Public Health Manager (Healthy Child Partnerships)

Medway Council

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Range 7 - £50,627 per annum

Gun Wharf / Hybrid (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Housing Options Officer

Rochford District Council

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SO2 £36,124 - £37,938 per annum

Rochford, Essex (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Care Support Worker

Peabody

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£24,863 per annum

Basildon (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Finance Officer AP AR

Rochford District Council

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£31,067 - £33,366 per annum (SCP 19 - 23) OneTeam Band 6

Rochford, Essex, Brentwood (Hybrid)

Posted 13 days ago

Teaching Assistants

Abbey Court Community School

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Medway Scale, Grade D2 £18,385 - £20,543 per annum + SEN Allowance (£1,491) (FTE £24,404 to £27,269)

Abbey Court Community School (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

Senior Strategic Planner

Rochford District Council

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£41,511 - £44,711 per annum (PO 6 - 9), plus a Market Supplement of £5,000 per annum (reviewed annually)

Rochford, Essex (Hybrid)

Posted 18 days ago

Charity Shop Volunteer

Sue Ryder

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Volunteer position

Essex (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

SEND 1:1 Learning Support Assistant

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School

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D2 £24,513 - £27,269 (Pro rota, dependent on experience)

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

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