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Our home provides short breaks for young people who have disabilities and complex health needs.</p>\n<p>We are recruiting Residential Support Workers to join our team at Parklands where you will be working directly with children and young people aged 5-18 years of age, providing personal, health, social and domestic care in accordance with individual care plans.</p>\n<p>You will be expected to work various shifts on a flexible 4 week rota pattern including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and waking nights.</p>\n<p>In return for your commitment we are proud to offer an excellent benefits package and opportunities to access a range of professional development and support including -</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A basic salary of between £24,525 - £29,268 FTE per annum</li>\n<li>In addition to your basic salary you will also receive paid enhancements for night work, Saturday and Sunday working and Bank Holidays. </li>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement of between 25 - 29 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>Excellent local government pension scheme (employer contribution rate of 18.3%)</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications to support your career progression</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</ul>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>You will have -</p>\n<ul>\n<li>GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths</li>\n<li>Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or be willing to work towards (fully funded)</li>\n<li>Good communications skills, verbal and written</li>\n<li>A full driving licence and willingness to undertake training to drive a minibus</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>To Apply</strong></p>\n<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>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the role please call Andrada Pepenel, Head of Provider Services on 01634 337327.</p>\n<p>Please click on the link at the bottom of the advert to apply online.</p>\n<p>This post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.</p>\n<p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,525 - £29,268 per annum","publishDate":"2024-09-27T15:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/00b4ce6d-af6b-4f8e-8e22-b5202b9be4d0.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"242b6243-9df6-4918-92b7-3149e31d7afc","title":"Social Care Officer - Hospital Integrated & Community Discharge Teams","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part from Medway Maritime Hospital and part from home.","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are currently recruiting for a Social Care Officer to contribute to the delivery of highly effective children and adult services (within Adult Social Care) in an efficient manner, including facilitating safe discharges home from acute Hospital settings and non-acute wards. 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It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer, whether you are a manager or practitioner, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.</p>\n<p>Whether you are an experienced social worker looking for the next step in your career or an existing senior practitioner we’d like to hear from you. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.</p>\n<p>We have posts across our social work service, in social work, assessment and children in care.</p>\n<p>Candidates will be offered a competitive basic salary between £44,647 and £48,695 per annum, dependant on your experience, and the potential to earn up to £57,695 per year when market premiums and retention are applied.</p>\n<p>Join us and <strong>#Make a Difference</strong>…</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer</strong></p>\n<p>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A market allowance of  £6,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)</li>\n<li>A retention payment of £3,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 years service in Medway)</li>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). 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This will be achieved through the Early Help Worker providing both practical and specialist advice to the family as well as acting as a lead co-ordinator for any additional support services. The Early Help Worker will undertake assessments with the family and formulate a plan of intervention with the support of relevant partner agencies which will give the child and their family every opportunity to address the identified difficulties with a positive outcome. The role will also include facilitating groups to children and their families.</p>\n<p>For an insight into what Family Solutions has to offer, please view this<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk7j69Krc0c\"> video</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>About You:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will hold a recognised qualification and have professional work background relevant to the job you are applying for such as early years/family support/youth work/health/education</li>\n<li>Be passionate about changing outcomes for children and young people</li>\n<li>Have good communication skills to engage children and young people and their families</li>\n<li>Have the ability to maintain accurate and update records in line with GDPR and legislations effective case management. You will be respectful and able to build positive relationships in all aspects of the role</li>\n<li>Have knowledge of safeguarding and relevant legislation</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a multi agency environment</li>\n<li>It is preferable that you hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>In return we offer you:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Essential Car User allowance or access to a lease car</li>\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>MedPay – opportunity for pay progression</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>\n<p><strong><em>For an informal conversation about this role, please contact Nikki Lloyd, Group Manager on 01634 338847 or 07736924078</em></strong></p>\n<p><strong>This post is subject to an enhanced children's DBS</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our Organisation:</strong></p>\n<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>\n<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>\n<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>\n<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>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Important Information-</strong></p>\n<p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</p>\n<p> </p>\n<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>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online</p>\n<p> </p>\n<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>\n<p> </p>\n<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>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,525 - £29,268 per annum FTE","publishDate":"2024-09-20T08:23:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-06T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e9284e07-9dd2-4dc5-82ad-7271cf286551.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d3250b70-9018-4eae-baa6-1ce1f5b1dc07","title":"Early Help Partnership Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Medway Children and Family Hubs","locationType":3,"description":"<p>The Early Help Partnership Officer works closely with professional partners, child, young people, and families to build strong relationships based on strengths and joint working. The role provides both practical and specialist advice to partners, children, young people, and their families exploring effective sign posting to services so that they do not get overwhelmed and receive the right support at the right time.</p>\n<p>The post holder will work closely with colleagues from Statutory Services, Police, Health, Education and partners in the Youth and voluntary sectors. To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.</p>\n<p>For an insight into what Family Solutions has to offer, please view this<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk7j69Krc0c\"> video</a> </p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>You will have GCSEs at Grade 5 or equivalent, including English and Maths.</p>\n<p>You will hold an NVQ 3 in a relevant related discipline.</p>\n<p>Previous experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and families in the public, private or voluntary sector, including holding a caseload of varying complexity.</p>\n<p>Previous experience of partnership working with a range of statutory and voluntary agencies.</p>\n<p>A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</p>\n<div class=\"container container--outer\">\n<div class=\"site-content\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<div class=\"editor\">\n<div class=\"vacancy-details\">\n<p><strong>In return we offer you -</strong></p>\n<p>An excellent benefits package and opportunities to access a range of professional development and support including -</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement of between 25 - 29 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>Excellent local government pension scheme (employer contribution rate of 18.3%)</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications to support your career progression</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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Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li>\n<li>Access to <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development\">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li>\n<li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk. </p>\n<p>Suzanne Mehmet, Service Manager (Assessment) - 01634 334470</p>\n<p>Oliver Bruce, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 337312</p>\n<p><strong>To apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the bottom of this advert.  </strong></p>\n<p>Applications will be reviewed weekly and shortlisted candidates invited to interview via Microsoft Teams.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>\n<p><strong>This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.</strong></p>\n<p>For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs\"><strong>https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</strong></a></p>\n<p>To find out more about Medway the place please click <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200264/medway_the_place\">here</a>.</p>\n<p>Please consider the application guidance when submitting your application.</p>\n<p><strong>Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email </strong><a href=\"mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk\"><strong>cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> 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>\n<p><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong></p>\n<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>\n<p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £49,146 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment","publishDate":"2024-09-09T10:49:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-06T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d8672101-7be9-462a-b589-a9b0dc620b28.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ae064913-d815-4212-b08f-33404e950b3b","title":"Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker - Children in Care","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are currently recruiting Social Workers to join our Children in Care Team. 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You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.</p>\n<p>Experienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £50,067 per annum (inclusive of benefits).</p>\n<p>Social Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £45,055 per annum (inclusive of benefits).</p>\n<p>Join us and <strong>#Make a Difference</strong>…</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer</strong></p>\n<p>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li>\n<li>Access to <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development\">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li>\n<li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk. </p>\n<p>Laura Saunders, Service Manager (Children in Care) on 01634 337328.</p>\n<p><strong>To apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the bottom of this advert.  </strong></p>\n<p>Applications will be reviewed weekly and shortlisted candidates invited to interview via Microsoft Teams.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>\n<p><strong>This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.</strong></p>\n<p>For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs\"><strong>https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</strong></a></p>\n<p>To find out more about Medway the place please click <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200264/medway_the_place\">here</a>.</p>\n<p>Please consider the application guidance when submitting your application.</p>\n<p><strong>Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email </strong><a href=\"mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk\"><strong>cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> 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>\n<p><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong></p>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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If so, we would love you to join us in Medway Adult Social Care.</strong><em><strong><br><br></strong></em><strong><em>Where is Medway?<br><br></em></strong>Medway is a vibrant thriving location with excellent schools and plenty of historic attractions e.g.: Historic Dockyard, Rochester Castle and Cathedral. Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, only 30 miles from London, 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. It provides excellent opportunities for affordable home ownership.<br><br>Adult Social Care is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community, so it is an exciting time to join us. We have recently introduced a competency progression framework linked to salary.<br><br><em><strong>The post<br><br></strong></em>We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Social Workers (must have completed ASYE and registered with Social Work England) who are highly motivated to work within our generic locality teams. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering a high-quality service.<br><br>The service is delivered using a strengths-based (Conversations Model), person centred approach. We have implemented an innovative locality-based service giving the opportunity to establish close links with local communities and partners. <br><br>Your practice will have a strong emphasis on quality and achieving the best possible outcomes for people. We promote individual aspirations, enhance independence and wellbeing and maximise autonomy by supporting people  to live their lives in the way that they choose.<br><br>Working at Medway Council means that you will 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.<br><br>There is an expectation that the post holder will be office based for a minimum of 2 days each week.<br><br><em><strong>Making you feel valued<br><br></strong></em>We offer excellent support including CPD learning opportunities and regular reflective  supervision. Individual learning needs will be identified to develop specialist knowledge.  We have a  hybrid working model with a balance of remote working and office based.<br><br><em><strong>Our Offer</strong></em></p>\n<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>Assisted car purchase scheme</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><strong>Our organisation <br><br></strong></em>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.<br><br>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> 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.<br><br><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting managers call 01634 331272 to arrange this.<br><br></em><strong>Important Information-<br><br></strong><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.<br><br>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong><br><br>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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