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Are you ready to be a Champion for Young People in Medway? If you are seeking repetition and predictable, this is NOT the role for you! We are seeking more team members in our work, this will include our work to implement the responsibilities outlined in the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd2b17a18f580c277f7887/CWS_Bill_Policy__Summary__notes_as_amended_in_the_House_of__Commons.pdf" target="_blank">Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill</a> . This is fixed term for 1 year to provide cover. We are a lively team and we are looking for enthusiastic and committed people to join us in our work for the young people known to Medway Virtual School (MVS). You will have experience of supporting young people with course completion, socially and emotionally and have a good knowledge and understanding of effective practice that enables young people to engage and thrive in their training and learning and to be able to approach new opportunities. All of our work focusses on securing improved educational outcomes and employment and training opportunities for this cohort. The roles are different, however the aims are the same, to ensure young people thrive in their opportunities for learning, training and employment.You will join other members of the team who work with schools, social workers and carers – the list is long – however the goal is the same, significantly improved educational, training and employment outcomes for young people. You will ensure professionals across the network are supported in their own work around young people, so that young people are engaged in appropriate education, training or employment and can thrive in opportunities around them. The day may not always go to plan however you will always need to respond quickly and with insight, providing information, advice, including strategies, guidance and support to professionals as you need to prevent any drift or delay in ensuring each child or young person has access to appropriate education -so they can be engaged in their learning and confident to access the opportunities available to them. Your own actions will be varied and will require determination to secure outcomes. You will provide direct advice, support and training to a range of professionals.There will be differences and complexities in situations so you will need to be creative and innovative to ensure the best next step is identified and taken. You will be managing information from different sources to ensure that information is up to date and readily available; responding to general enquires and providing specialist advice.There will always be ‘change ahead’ and in this you will be surrounded by creative and child centred colleagues. Children Matter in Medway, and Medway’s Children Matter.We would encourage a conversation about the role. Please do look at the job descriptions and if you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please do not hesitate to make contact: <a href="mailto:sarah.hall@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.hall@medway.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:steven.duthie@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">steven.duthie@medway.gov.uk</a> If you want to read about the work of the virtual school and our responsibilities please have a look here: <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200137/schools_and_learning/1041/education_of_looked-after_children" target="_blank">MVS</a> or read GOV.UK's guidance on <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/promoting-the-education-of-looked-after-children" target="_blank">promoting the education of looked-after children and previously looked-after children</a> You will need access to your own car or public transport to attend setting across Medway and Kent.Interviews will be held on Wednesday 24th September.<ul></ul>

Medway Council

This is Medway

Medway Virtual School Education Training and Employment [ETE] Officer

<h4>🌟 Join Our Team: Assistant Youth Development Worker</h4>Location: Medway, Kent Contract Type: Fixed Term until March 2026 with the opportunity to extend Hours: Flexible, including evenings and weekends Salary: £29,791 Closing Date: 19th September ‘25Make a Difference in Young LivesMedway Council Youth Service are developing an exciting new Wrap Around Support Project and we are looking for a Assistant Youth Development Worker to join our dedicated team.This innovative project supports young people working with Medway Children’s Services, age 11-18 yrs, helping to reduce risk and vulnerability while promoting personal growth, resilience, and positive engagement with education, home life, and the wider community. Your Role<ul><li>Build trusted relationships with young people to reduce risk and promote stability.</li><li>Deliver tailored support before, during, and after school, including evenings and weekends.</li><li>Strengthen home and educational placements through consistent, meaningful engagement.</li><li>Improve access to out-of-school activities that develop personal, social, and relational skills.</li><li>To make sure the young person voice is heard and they understand at Children matter in Medway.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For<ul><li>Significant experience working with vulnerable young people.</li><li>Knowledge of issues such as gang involvement, criminal/sexual exploitation, and care system challenges.</li><li>Ideally, a Level 2 or 3 youth work qualification (or equivalent)—but we welcome diverse training and experience backgrounds.</li><li>You will hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.</li></ul>Why Medway?Medway is a vibrant and diverse area in the South East of England, offering excellent transport links, green spaces, and a strong sense of community. As a unitary authority, we deliver a wide range of services to over 250,000 residents—and you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about making a real difference.We Offer<ul><li>A supportive and inclusive working environment</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Opportunity to join a pension scheme</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and training</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice and counselling service</li></ul>Apply NowIf you’re committed to empowering young people and want to be part of a transformative new initiative, we’d love to hear from you. To apply and view the full job profile, visit: <a href="https://recruitment.medway.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=601" target="_blank">https://recruitment.medway.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=601 </a> For more information, contact: Sharon McCauley, Team Leader 07773194492Our organisation: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.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.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.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.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway 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 ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease 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.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">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.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Assistant Youth Development Worker (Wrap Around Team) 

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Salary - Hourly rate dependant on coaching qualifications and experience (sessional) The post holder reports to: Sports Development Officer To coach or lead a specific sport to one or more of the following groups (children, young people, adults) at a specific level (from beginner to performance) as part of a sports development programme, in a variety of venues (ranging from sports halls to social halls and parks) and/or to organise and lead sporting activities as part of a holiday programme at a variety of venues throughout the Borough. While in overall charge of a session, senior/more experienced coaches may be asked to work with an assistant coach/sports leader. Post will require a DBS check. Please view&nbsp;Job Profile &nbsp;here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact &nbsp;<a href="mailto:Darrell.Braiden@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Darrell.Braiden@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 3rd September &nbsp;2025&nbsp;however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed . Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp;Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

Sports Coach/Activity Leader - Casual

This is an exciting opportunity to join our 16+ Care Leaver Service as a Personal Advisor. You will work with young people from the age of 16 to 25 and will support, advise, and befriend young people from the age of 16 who are in care as well as young people who have left care.<h4> </h4><h4>Duties include:</h4><ul><li>Assessing, planning, and coordinating services for care experienced young people identifying their specific needs and those at risk of harm.</li><li>Managing a caseload of varying complexity in compliance with departmental policies and procedures with statutory timescales, whilst maintaining accurate records and case files.</li><li>Working in partnership with relevant agencies and other stakeholders</li><li>Jointly working with social workers within the service supporting children in care aged 16-18 in preparation for adulthood and independence.</li><li>You must hold an NVQ3 in Health and Social Care (or an equivalent relevant subject) together with a minimum of 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English at Grade 6 or equivalent. Experience of working with young people in care and/or care leavers and up to date knowledge of legislation is essential.</li></ul><h4> </h4><h4>A day in the life of a PA:</h4>“I have tried to think of everything we do in a day but it is so random at times and no two days are ever the same.<ul><li>As a PA you really are a “corporate parent”.</li><li>Care leavers often have a very small support network and little contact with parents or family, if any.</li><li>As a PA you are the taxi driver, the bank of social care, the nurse, the removal person, the handyperson and the counsellor.</li><li>The person they call when they have run out of food, electricity, they need to hang curtains, they are homeless, a referral has been made to social care relating to their child, or they have achieved a first at university.</li><li>You move care leavers to university, or you attend court when they have done something wrong.</li><li>You help shop for their first home or you visit them in prison.</li><li>You take them for their first baby scan, or you support them through a still birth.</li><li>You chase them all over the UK because they are involved with county lines, or you visit them at home.</li><li>You need to have a thick skin and even more patience.</li><li>If at first you don’t succeed you just keep trying.</li></ul>Some of our very challenging cases generally emerge from their teenage years successfully. This is down to the relationship between the young person and their PA because we are often the only reliable, consistent, adult in their lives and despite the problems and issues that come our way, we keep on coming back for more.No matter how many times they push us away, we are always still there.” An enhanced DBS will be required for this position. We also require you to have a full UK driving license with access to a vehicle for business purposes. For an informal discussion about the position please contact Debbie Taylor, Service Manager on 07773210505.<h4> </h4><h4>In return we offer you:</h4><ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><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/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></li></ul><h4> </h4><h4>Career Progression Framework:</h4>The 16+ Team are seeking a Personal Advisor 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. <h4>Our organisation:</h4>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.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.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.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.<h4>Important Information-</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>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 ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease 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.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">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.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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16+ Care Leavers Personal Advisor

It is an exciting time to join Medway Youth Justice Team. We are looking for applicants who have extensive experience working with children at risk of offending and supporting them to move forward positively to the future.The main purpose of the Youth Justice Team is to prevent children from entering the Criminal Justice System, and to prevent those involved in the Criminal Justice System from re-offending. Medway Youth Justice team has sought to develop a child first approach to Youth Justice practice that treats children involved in the Youth Justice system primarily as being children first, understanding their individual experiences, and working with them to live positive and fulfilling lives. The Youth Justice Officer will undertake complex assessments of the risk of offending, risk of harm and safeguarding concerns of children involved in the Criminal Justice System. They supervise a caseload of children referred by the Youth Court and by the Police as out of court disposals. They will prepare reports and assessments for both the Youth Court and the Police. They will be required to assess the risks, safeguarding issues and diversity needs of children and plan and deliver interventions responsive to these needs.The Youth Justice Officer will hold a caseload of children who have been assessed as being at risk of re-offending / or causing harm to the community, and of being themselves vulnerable and at risk. They will deliver individual and sometimes group-interventions to these children. They will deliver interventions in accordance with the National Standards for the Youth Justice System and locally agreed practice requirements.About you<ul><li>Educated to degree in relevant subject e.g., Social Work, Youth Justice, Youth Service or Probation studies, teaching, law, criminology, psychology, and the creative arts.</li><li>An understanding of Youth Justice / Criminal Justice legislation.</li><li>Experience of working with children in the Youth Justice System</li><li>Experience of working with young people and adolescents and bringing about positive change in their lives.</li><li>A full driving licence and access to own transport for work purposes.</li><li>Able to engage with children in child first manner.</li></ul> The Youth Justice Service are seeking a Youth Justice 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. <h4> </h4><h4>In return we offer you:</h4><ul><li>Essential Car User allowance or access to a lease car</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><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/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></li></ul> <h4>Our organisation:</h4>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.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.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.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.<h4>Important Information-</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>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 ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease 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.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">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.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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