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What will you be doing?An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Senior Practitioner Children’s Occupational Therapist (30 hrs per week) in the Strengthening Independence Service Occupational Therapy Team 0-18 (Countywide).The Countywide Occupational Therapy Service consists of a Service Manager and a team of Senior Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapists (OT) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA). The Strengthening Independence Service is made up of teams of Social Workers working closely with the Occupational Therapy Team, who work together to facilitate care packages, provide equipment, short break and fostering placements, and co-operate with Children in Need and Safeguarding Children Plans.For this role your duties will be to supervise OT/OTA Staff, manage duty and case allocations for the area as well as support the OT Service Manager regarding complaint responses.You will also have your own caseload providing assessment and advice and equipment/adaptations for disabled children and their families within their own homes. You will also be providing support and advice to carers, other professionals, and partner organisations. A significant part of our role is to assess needs in accordance with Disability Facilities Grant legislation.The role requires someone who is an Occupational Therapist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council with extensive experience of working in Social Services or with children who have a disability. You will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the legislation and policies that underpin the provision of services for Disabled Children, young people, and their carers. You will need to have competent clinical assessment and reasoning skills and effective written and verbal communication to be able to plan, organise and evaluate your workload. You must be self-motivated and able to work independently.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Occupational Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.Interviews will be held on 19 December 2025.About youIf you would like to discuss this vacancy, please contact Sarah Chapman, Service Manager, Occupational Therapy on 03000 418119About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Kent County Council

Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist - Strengthening Independence Service 

What will you be doing?Kent County Council’s Strengthening Independence Service is recognised by Ofsted in their most recent 2022 inspection; “Disabled children and young people are provided with exceptional support from their Social Workers, whose care and commitment shines through their work. Written notes of visits show lovely rich communication with children using a wide range of styles, including some as basic as touch and reading facial expressions. This communication helps build strong trusting relationships. Their needs are championed to ensure that they get the best care and support.”We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time permanent experienced Social Worker in the Strengthening Independence Service’s Disabled Children’s Team covering West Kent 2 (Disabled Children’s Team West 2). We promote hybrid working but do encourage working in an office each week so the team can get together and share ideas and knowledge whilst supporting each other. The Team covers a wide geographical area and there is an expectation that you are able to work flexibly across the whole area covered by the team.We are able to provide an extensive training and development programme and you will be provided with support and opportunities to further develop your own knowledge and skills with regular supervision.Role and Responsibilities:You will be working with disabled children and young people aged between 0 and 17 supporting them to progress towards independence. The role within our team will enable you to gain further experience in a wide range of work, including supporting Children in Need, Court applications, Children in Care and Child Protection.You will be required to work alongside and in partnership with other professionals to develop plans to meet the care and support needs that have been identified.You will be required to ensure that all record keeping is accurate and kept up to date using the appropriate IT systems.About You:We are looking for somebody who is highly motivated and can demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills to deliver the highest quality service to disabled children and young people, their families and carers. The successful candidate would have a positive, forward-thinking attitude and be creative and imaginative and be able to work collaboratively as part of the team.You will hold a degree in Social Work (CQSW, DipSW or equivalent), be registered with Social Work England and have a variety of post-qualification experience of working with children and/or adults and their families.Experience in Children’s Services is essential for this post.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.About youFor further information regarding this role, please contact:Andrea Abrahams – 03000 422211About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Social Worker - Disabled Children's Team West 2 

What will you be doing?Salary: £51,893 - £57,954 per annum (Soulbury Scale A 5-8 *NQ EPs will start on Point 5) | Plus up-to 3 SPA points | Plus £3000 retention payment | Plus £2000 ‘golden hello’ for those new to KentFull-time &amp; Part-time posts available Work Locations across Kent Are you interested in developing your Community-based Educational Psychology practice and providing responsive, evidence based psychological interventions across early years settings, Family Hubs, schools and with children and families across Kent? Kent Educational Psychology Service’s vision is to develop a Local Authority EP service where our identity as Local Authority EP’s is focused on community and relationships. If you are an experienced Educational Psychologist, recently qualified or in your final year of Doctoral training and are passionate about making a meaningful difference for children and young people then we would like to hear from you. Working alongside other partners in Education, Health and Social Care we provide schools with a Link Educational Psychologist who is part of a multi-agency Professional Resource Group. Together, they support a Community of Schools, offering systemic input across multiple levels.The Service is strategically positioned within the Local Authority with our psychologists primarily delivering community focused services, receiving their own CPD, admin and supervision for 60% of their time because we recognise that early intervention is fundamental in addressing the crises in SEN and providing more accessible support to families and schools at an earlier stage. As a Kent Educational Psychologist you will join a service with an excellent reputation across the county. Or work includes: <ul><li>Leading the multi-agency emotion based school avoidance pathway </li><li>Delivering training and supervising Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSAs) </li><li>Community focused work with links to Family Hubs and Social Care, exclusions support and the Youth Justice Teams</li><li>Supporting the neurodevelopmental pathway around autism diagnoses and support in schools</li><li>Facilitating School Based Reviews that lead to systemic change, collaborative working, and targeted interventions</li></ul>We offer a rich CPD programme where you can develop further skills in Supervision, Video Interaction Guidance, Power Threat Meaning Framework, Dynamic assessment and so much more! We are integrating the offer of coaching and further leadership training support to provide ongoing professional development and EP’s have multiple opportunities to develop specialisms and leadership roles through supporting our many areas of work and our flourishing Trainee and Assistant EP programmes. We are developing our anti-racism strategy, aiming to embed anti-racist practice with psychologists encouraged to undertake regular reflective sessions relating to this issue. Educational psychologists joining Kent EP Service are rewarded with a generous financial package that includes a “golden hello” of £2000 and an annual retention payment of £3000. There are also relocation expenses of up to £8000 payable for those moving to Kent. We offer flexible working arrangements supported by a laptop and smartphone, structured induction, highly regarded CPD opportunities, individual and peer group supervision and the support of an excellent dedicated administrative team. We have opportunities available across Kent. Work base locations can be discussed at interview. If you would like to be part of a creative, innovative Service then we would welcome an application from you. This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants must be professionally qualified and registered with the HCPC.This is a rolling advert and applications will be reviewed regularly. If your application is successfully shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.About youFor more information regarding the Service, please <a href="https://www.kelsi.org.uk/special-education-needs/educational-psychology" target="_blank">click here.</a> Alternatively for an informal chat please contact Daniel Jones, Acting Principal Educational Psychologist, by <a href="mailto:Daniel.Jones@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">Daniel.Jones@kent.gov.uk</a> – or alternatively call us on: 03000 422698.About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Educational Psychologist

What will you be doing?Join Our Team as a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprentice!Kent Integrated Children’s Service provides a wide range of support to Kent's children and young people across Early Help and Preventative Services and Children’s Social Work Services. As well as working across these two divisions, we collaborate with a number of partner organisations to ensure we deliver the best possible outcomes. Our Business Support teams play a vital role in supporting front line teams and practitioners through the provision of professional administrative support.We are currently looking for a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprentice to join our East Kent Early Help Unit Business Support team in Whitstable, based at Brook House. You will work within our well-established team of Business Support Officers and our Business Support Lead. Whilst we do have some criteria outlined on the Job Description, we are more interested in your potential and would love to hear from you whatever your current level of experience. This apprenticeship offers you the opportunity to earn a salary and obtain a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification in Business Administration. Upon completion of your apprenticeship, you will have the chance to move into a permanent role as a Business Support Officer within the team, at KSC pay grade on the Kent Scheme, with the starting salary of £25,252. While there is an opportunity for a permanent position, securing the role is contingent upon successfully passing the interview, assessment, and meeting the role criteria. This means that we will keep the post open for you, but you must complete all required steps to secure the position. Level 3 Business Administrator Programme Overview:<ul><li>Develop, Implement, Maintain, and Improve Administrative Services: This apprenticeship training programme develops the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to enhance administrative services</li><li>Entry Requirements: You must be able to commit to the full length of the programme and meet the programme modules through your job role. If you do not have a level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English, you will be required to work towards achieving these qualifications as part of your apprenticeship</li><li>Duration and Learning: Over the duration of 18 months, you will receive a combination of face-to-face and online training and support. You will undertake an online assessment to understand your learning style and needs, and you’re learning experience will be tailored accordingly.</li><li>Off-the-Job Training: As part of the apprenticeship, 20% of your time in work must be dedicated to improving new skills. This can include online teaching, digital learning resources, workplace assessment, and one-to-one tuition</li><li>End-Point Assessment: Your learnt knowledge, skills, and behaviours will be assessed by an independent assessor in your end-point assessment (EPA), which typically involves elements such as multiple choice examination, portfolio building, interview, and presentation</li><li>Full overview of the Apprenticeship Standard can be found here; </li></ul> <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instituteforapprenticeships.org%2Fapprenticeship-standards%2Fst0070-v1-0&amp;data=05%7C02%7CClaire.Saunders2%40kent.gov.uk%7Cb2f32e30b54a4267c49408dd76b84fa9%7C3253a20dc7354bfea8b73e6ab37f5f90%7C0%7C0%7C638797256164496369%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=LZcBMGLtwISlMTBrzs71uSMgCj0%2BrjZwsbkzLbN2Zws%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Business administrator / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education</a>In addition to great learning we offer a range of employee benefits: <ul><li>28 days paid leave per year (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Regular performance reviews throughout your apprenticeship </li><li>Access to discounts on a range of products/services through Kent Rewards</li><li>Access to a range of staff groups</li><li>Hybrid working - a mixture of home working and office-based working (depending on business need).</li></ul>This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.About youIf you require more information regarding this position, please contact:<a href="mailto:Vanessa.Emanuel@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">Vanessa.Emanuel@kent.gov.uk</a>About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Business Support Apprentice

What will you be doing?Have you ever considered a career in care?We are excited to offer two opportunities within our Community Day Services team, supporting adults with learning and physical disabilities in East Kent. As a Support Worker, you will help individuals develop essential life skills, use, and be part of their local communities, and achieve their personal goals.If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference in people's lives, this could be the opportunity for you. Working in care is one of the most rewarding paths you can take—supporting others to live more independently, confidently, and happily.No Experience? No Problem!To succeed in this role, you’ll need to bring:<ul><li>Empathy and compassion – understanding and caring about the needs of others</li><li>Patience and resilience – supporting individuals at their own pace</li><li>Good communication skills – listening, encouraging, and engaging effectively</li><li>Reliability and responsibility – being dependable and trustworthy</li><li>Teamwork – working collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals</li></ul>About the RoleYou will work as part of a team both in our dedicated building spaces supporting with activities such as cooking, arts and crafts and boccia, and within the local community supporting trips to go fishing, swimming, sailing and bowling to name a few. You will deliver person-centred, outcome-focused support. Your role will involve:<ul><li>Supporting individuals to achieve personal goals and aspirations</li><li>Promoting independence through tailored care plans</li><li>Encouraging social inclusion and community participation</li><li>Assisting with some intimate personal care and mobility needs, including manual handling</li><li>Collaborating with colleagues across East Kent services as needed</li><li>If you are able to drive our service vehicles, this would be great though not essential</li></ul>What we can offer youWe welcome applicants from all backgrounds. No previous experience is required, as full training will be provided. If you are passionate about helping others and eager to learn, we will support you every step of the way.You will receive:<ul><li>A comprehensive induction programme</li><li>Completion of the Care Certificate</li><li>Training in manual handling, medication, and other mandatory modules</li><li>Minibus driver training (if required)</li><li>Ongoing development opportunities, including the chance to gain a Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care</li></ul>Additional RequirementsThis post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring ServiceYou must be a UK resident with the appropriate right to work documentation. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification<a href="#_msocom_1"></a>.Why Join Us?Kent County Council offers a range of benefits, including:<ul><li>Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Support groups and networks to share knowledge and expertise</li><li>Opportunities for career development and progression</li><li>Excellent local government pension scheme</li></ul>About youFor further information regarding this role, please contact:Samantha New <a href="mailto:Samantha.New@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">Samantha.New@kent.gov.uk</a> Telephone number: 03000414134 About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Support Worker

What will you be doing?An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Area NQSW Supervisor covering South Kent. You will be supporting and assessing a cohort of Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) to successfully complete the Kent County Council (KCC) Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme.This role is to ensure a consistent approach to the support being offered to NQSWs within KCC in terms of caseload management, embedding the Kent Practice Framework, and development opportunities across the county in order to support recruitment and retention.The successful candidate will work in partnership with Team Managers and ASYE Practice Educators to provide additional reflective supervision, guidance, and support to NQSWs to complete their assessment, whilst working within KCC ASYE guidelines and ensuring the Record of Support and Progressive Assessment and Critical Learning Log are completed.Requirements: <ul><li>A recognised social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. </li><li>Practice Educator Professional Standards Stage 1 Practice or working towards Stage 2. </li><li>Social work experience demonstrating a comprehensive and up to date understanding of all relevant legislation, regulation and guidance. </li><li>Experience in managing a complex caseload, chairing complex meetings, performance related issues both at an operational and strategic level and demonstrate leadership in decision making. </li><li>Experience of student mentorship, adult learning theories, supervision, and coaching both Social Work students and newly qualified and experienced Social Work staff, being a subject matter expert in professional social work practice.</li></ul>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.About youFor further information regarding this role, please contact:Julie Maguire 03000 417321 About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Area NQSW Supervisor

What will you be doing?An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a high performing Children in Care Service. A vacancy has become available for an Experienced Social Worker within the Dover team. You will be joining a stable and successful team that is committed to providing high quality social work services to children and young people in care. The work with children in care is endlessly fascinating and you will have so many varied opportunities to both enhance your expertise and make a difference. The service prides itself on participation events across the year and enabling workers to be innovative and creative.If you share our vision of excellent social work practice, we want to hear from you.About youProfessionally registered with a degree in social work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent – you will have a variety of post-qualification experience working with children and families. You will need a good understanding of legislative and policy frameworks. We are looking for the successful candidate to have a willingness to develop as a practitioner.Important attributes include resilience and the ability to be a team player. You will act as a role model and mentor to less experienced colleagues, contributing to training initiatives. You will need to demonstrate that you can work in partnership effectively across a range of services to improve outcomes for our children.About the areaThe South Kent Children in Care Service supports children and their families from the Dover, Folkestone and Ashford areas of the county. You will be required to work across a wide geographical area. About the RoleYou will strive for excellence for our children in care. You will manage a varied caseload, working with children and young people living in a variety of placement settings. Work will include court proceedings, work with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, progressing permanency plans for children in long-term foster care, returning home, to the care of a family member or on to adoption. You will be passionate about ensuring our children have every opportunity to succeed.The service has a supportive, established management team. You will be provided with regular, good quality supervision and you will have excellent opportunities for professional development. You will develop areas of specialist practice and bring your professional expertise to a range of cases including complex cases.You will share your knowledge and experience with the team in a number of ways, including; joint visits, court attendance, case audits and reviews, you will have opportunities to contribute to working groups and multi-agency forums to support the development of new initiatives.TransportWhilst we foster a hybrid working approach, the role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Kent and beyond to transport children and their belongings and be available to do so in an emergency.This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.Benefits<ul><li>A competitive starting salary, including market premiums subject to eligibility and criteria</li><li>A supportive team working environment with regular supervision</li><li>Access to a wide range of formal and informal CPD activities underpinned by a performance appraisal scheme and career progression pathway</li><li>An annual appraisal linking your learning and development needs</li><li>Generous annual leave allowance</li><li>Local Government pension scheme</li><li>Flexible working opportunities including flexi time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need</li><li>Relocation Package</li><li>You will also have a range of professional development opportunities including the exciting social care academy and routes for progression</li></ul>EligibilityThis post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.Salary is dependent on experience and progression through the career grade is based on the fulfilment of required capabilities.About the CompanyWork that works for you and us - let’s talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.About youFor further information on this role, please contact Megan Collins:<a href="mailto:Megan.Collins@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">Megan.Collins@kent.gov.uk</a>About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Experienced Social Worker  

What will you be doing?We operate in a hybrid model of office-based working and working from home to meet the needs of the service. £3000 Golden Hello payment to all new joiners (subject to criteria) and service-related payments following continuous service.About UsThis is an exciting opportunity to join the adult sensory service which is a small Kent wide team which has the knowledge, skills and experience to work with d/Deaf and deaf-blind individuals, whatever their communication preferences, including British Sign Language (BSL). Our aim is to assist people affected by deafness or deaf blindness to empower them to lead as full and independent life as possible and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do.We work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries.Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources.About YouWe welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified social workers, all of whom can demonstrate capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards, legislative and policy frameworks.You will hold a registration with Social Work England.You will have a high level of literacy and communication skills, both verbal and written.We are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a likeminded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.Our Support OfferIn return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need.We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension scheme.You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training.You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability. This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. We also welcome applications from experienced registered nurses and occupational therapists with relevant experience into our Community Practitioner roles. If you hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council) and would like to know more about these opportunities please contact Nikki O’ Sullivan on 03000 418 709.If you are about to qualify or waiting for registration, please get in touch. About youFor an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact: Nikki O’ Sullivan (Service Manager) on 03000 418 709 or email <a href="mailto:nikki.o'sullivan@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">nikki.o'sullivan@kent.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:sensoryservices@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">sensoryservices@kent.gov.uk</a> About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Social Worker/ Experienced Social Worker

What will you be doing?Kent County Council Highways has a vital role to play in ensuring the County stays on the move by maintaining and enhancing our road networks. Reducing congestion is a key role for the KCC Street Works Team, with their work designed to meet the mission statement “manage the use of Kent’s roads to help people make safe and reliable journeys”. KCC Highways is looking for a Streetworks Coordinator to support the delivery of their objectives through proactive coordination of road works and activities on Kent’s roads. You will be responsible for providing professional co-ordination advice and to make complex decisions in the management of roadworks on Kent’s Highway network and assist the Streetworks Manager to ensure the continued successful operation of the Kent Lane Rental Scheme and Kent Permit Scheme. The post holder will need to be confident in dealing with internal and external stakeholders. These will include the Public, Parish and District Councils, Local and County Councillors as well as works promoters and contractors. With an accreditation in Street Works, you will have proven experience of dealing with traffic management and coordination issues and have a familiarity with reinstatement specifications. You will also be well-organised with effective communication skills and an awareness of relevant legislation. You should have a sound knowledge of all Microsoft office applications and have a high level of computer literacy. It is essential that as the team operates in a highly reactive work environment you are able to prioritise your own workload, work to tight deadlines, be methodical in your approach, use initiative and operate with minimum supervision. This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.About youFor further information, please contact:Barbara Westmacott <a href="mailto:barbara.westmacott@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">barbara.westmacott@kent.gov.uk</a> 03000 413857About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Streetworks Co-ordinator

What will you be doing?Join an Outstanding Service – Make a Lasting Difference Why East Kent? <ul><li>Work in a region renowned for its stunning coastline, vibrant communities, and excellent transport links.</li><li>Be part of an Outstanding-rated authority (Ofsted, 2022) committed to delivering the highest standards for children and young people.</li><li>Enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment with a strong focus on professional development and wellbeing.</li></ul>About the Role <ul><li>Lead on complex cases, providing high-quality social work to children and young people from pre-birth to 18, including unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.</li><li>Develop, implement, and review care and pathway plans, ensuring the best possible outcomes for children in our care.</li><li>Work closely with multi-agency partners, including the Courts, to plan and deliver permanence for children.</li><li>Work alongside Team Manager to mentor and support less experienced colleagues, sharing your expertise and upholding high standards of practice.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For <ul><li>Substantial post-qualification experience in children’s social care, ideally with children in care or child protection.</li><li>Strong leadership skills and a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes for children and families.</li><li>Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practice.</li><li>Commitment to continuous professional development and supporting others to grow.</li></ul>What We Offer <ul><li>Competitive starting salary plus additional market premiums.</li><li>Flexible working arrangements and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing.</li><li>Access to Kent’s Social Care Academy and a range of progression opportunities.</li></ul>Ready to make a real impact? Apply now to join our dedicated Children in Care teams and help shape brighter futures for children and young people in East Kent.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.About youFor further information, please contact:Anne Nerva - 03000410865, <a href="mailto:anne.nerva@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">anne.nerva@kent.gov.uk</a>About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Senior Practitioner

What will you be doing?Are you passionate about helping people? Do you want to actively support your community? Are you able to think innovatively whilst working in challenging situations?We have an exciting opportunity for a Enablement Support Worker with one of the country’s biggest and most diverse Local Authorities. Whether you are looking to start a career or develop an existing one in Health and Social Care then this is a job for you! We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the KEaH West Kent DGS Enablement Team. With an office based at Civic Centre, Gravesend and surrounding areas.The Kent Enablement at Home service is one of the leaders in its field. With excellent work benefits and one of the most comprehensive training programmes we believe in investing in both our staff as well as the residents of Kent. Enablement is all about taking an individual on a journey to independence or reducing the long-term care needs. This would be though planned support with aspects of daily living including personal care, whilst working for and alongside a structured team to include the Enablement Locality Organiser, Enablement Supervisors, Social Workers, Occupational Therapist and various multi agency partners in KCC and health. To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who has: <ul><li>An empathetic and caring approach</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working with a diverse range of people and challenging situations</li><li>Skills to empower the people on our service to support them to reach their personal goals and maximise their independence</li><li>Ability to travel across the required geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day</li><li>Ability to be flexible and adapt to the fast-changing business needs</li><li>Basic knowledge and understanding of computer-based systems</li><li>Willingness to learn and a proactive approach to their own development</li></ul>In return we can offer you: <ul><li>Enhancements for evening and weekend working &amp; Bank Holidays</li><li>Uniform, Phone and PPE all provided</li><li>Contracted Guaranteed Hours</li><li>Paid by shift not by call</li><li>Travel time paid &amp; Mileage paid at 45p per mile</li><li>Extensive Induction and ongoing training including Care Certificate and Diploma in Health &amp; Social Care</li><li>Regular 1-1 Supervision/support</li><li>Development opportunities through succession planning to move into other roles (whole of KCC)</li><li>KCC standard benefits as outlined in the Blue Book.</li></ul>We value different skillsets and recognise that career paths are fluid. Whether you aim to manage your own team of people or really hone your specialist skills and become an expert in your area, the opportunity to follow your career goals is available at Kent County Council.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.The ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day (during shift hours) is essential. You should note that public transport is rarely a viable option as some rural areas of Kent often have limited public transport.About youFor further information and an informal chat about the role, please contact:Libby Gallier- Flexi Locality Organiser - 0300 041 3044 - <a href="mailto:libby.gallier@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">libby.gallier@kent.gov.uk</a> About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Enablement Support Worker

What will you be doing?Kent County Council are seeking an experienced PaymentsTeam Manager to lead our Accounts Payable and Children’s Payment functions within the Exchequer Services. This is a critical leadership role in a high-volume, customer facing, fast-paced environment, requiring someone who thrives under pressure and can deliver exceptional results while maintaining accuracy and compliance. The primary location for this role is Sessions House, although currently involves working from home with some office working as required at Maidstone.This highly important role involves managing the day-to-day delivery of the services provided by the payment teams. The post holder will be required to ensure best use of resources and application of best practice to meet deadlines and provide excellent customer service.Key Responsibilities- Lead and manage the Payment Teams, ensuring high standards of performance, accuracy, and customer service.- Oversee daily operations, ensuring timely and compliant processing of transactions.- Monitor and improve processes, driving continuous improvement and efficiency.- Provide expert advice on finance administration, policies, and systems.- Manage workload allocation and prioritisation to meet strict deadlines.- Develop and motivate team members through regular 1:1s, training, and coaching.- Produce accurate data analysis and reporting to inform decision-making and performance monitoring.- Ensure strict adherence to financial regulations, policies, and procedures at all time About You: We’re looking for someone with:- Proven experience in a finance or payments management role, ideally within a large organisation.- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage high workloads under pressure.- Advanced knowledge of finance systems (Oracle or similar) and MS Office applications.- A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present data effectively.- Comprehensive understanding of financial regulations and governance requirements. This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer facing position. The council therefore has a statutory duty under part 7 of the immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.The closing date for applications is 19th December 2025About youFor any further information about this role, please contact Gemma Double (Exchequer Services Manager, <a href="mailto:Gemma.Double@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">Gemma.Double@kent.gov.uk</a>) About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Payments Team Manager

What will you be doing?Fixed Term - Term Time Only - 39 weeks per year – 37 hours per week (Part Time hours available).Do you have a passion for supporting Children in Care to achieve better educational outcomes?We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Education Support Officer to join our friendly, dynamic and supportive team at the Virtual School Kent, part of one of the largest councils in the country. We are looking for somebody to join our team for Out of County placed young people who are looking to, or already, attend education provisions outside of Kent mainly in secondary schools. This would include working remotely with education settings, stakeholders and young people with some face to face work wherever possible.You will manage a caseload of Children and Young People in Care and ensure that they all have high quality, up to date and regularly reviewed Personal Education Plans (PEPs).To achieve this you will collaborate with schools and partners across multi-agency teams to ensure best outcomes for children and young people.You will need to be self-motivated, highly organised with the ability to prioritise work and be flexible in order to meet the needs of the team. Excellent knowledge of the education system and a commitment to inclusion are essential to the role.Employee BenefitsA friendly environment with professionals who want to make a difference.Plenty of training opportunities and a comprehensive induction programme with the opportunity to shadow others and gain a thorough understanding of the role.Your working week will be varied, with home-based and office-working at various KCC buildings across the county. Therefore the ability to travel across the area in a timely and flexible manner is essential.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Interviews due to take place: 15th December 2025 at Worrall House, 30 Kings Hill Avenue, West Malling ME19 4AEAbout youFor further details please contact:Amanda Ormond Tel: 03000 412293 or Email: <a href="mailto:amanda.ormond@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">amanda.ormond@kent.gov.uk</a> About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Education Support Officer - Out of County  

What will you be doing?Sunrise Children’s Centre offers overnight short breaks for children and young people in West Kent, from the age of 5 to 18 years old, who have disabilities, including autism and complex medical health needs. We support children to have fun with their friends and peers, to learn skills, make choices, and to be supported in a safe and nurturing environment, so that they and their families can have a break.We are seeking a Children’s Residential Worker to work 25 hours per week, working on a 4 week rolling rota basis, including some evenings, 2 weekends per month and some Bank holidays.We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, to be able to work as part of a busy team providing a high standard of care for the children and young people that we support, work with own initiative as well as with guidance. Working at a fast pace, always ensuring the child/young person’s needs are kept paramount.To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who is:- Able to follow care plans whilst keeping them updated- able to support and assist children and young people with their personal care needs- able to create factual reports- willing to undertake training and put theory into practice- Pro-active approach to own learning- able to communicate in an open and honest manner- able to organise and deliver new opportunities of recreational and social experiences for children and young people- has awareness of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015- Holds a Diploma level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare, or equivalent, or be willing to work towards this In return we can offer you:- A detailed induction and training programme, with an ongoing plan for development- 28 days annual leave + bank holiday entitlement- Generous contributory pension schemeInterviews will be conducted under the ‘Choosing with Care’ assessment process.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.About youJolene Hobden (Registered Manager)Contact telephone number: 01892 543045Email: <a href="mailto:jolene.hobden@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">jolene.hobden@kent.gov.uk</a> About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Children's Residential Worker - Sunrise Children's Centre

What will you be doing?Sunrise Children’s Centre offers short break opportunities for children and young people with disabilities, from the age of 5 to 18 years old. We are seeking an enthusiastic Handyperson for 15 hours per week, to assist with maintaining the building and grounds to a high standard.You will be required to undertake tasks such as painting and decorating, maintaining the fixtures and fittings of the building, gardening, and undertaking relevant checks in line with Health and Safety requirements. Full training will be given during Induction period and other relevant training will be undertaken as required. You will possess a sound knowledge of how to use a wide range of basic tools and equipment, however training can be provided.Interviews will be conducted under the ‘Choosing with Care’ assessment process.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.About youFor further information, please contact:Jolene Hobden (Registered Manager)Contact telephone number: 01892 543045Email address: <a href="mailto:jolene.hobden@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">jolene.hobden@kent.gov.uk</a>About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Handyperson

What will you be doing?This vacancy is a Full-Time Fixed-Term position for 12 months. In return, you will be given regular supervision, support, and training to develop within the role. This is a office based job with a need for office presence at least 3 times per week. We are looking for someone to join our busy Business Support team within the South Kent Children and Young Person’s Service. We cover the areas of Ashford, Dover and Folkestone and support Social Workers working with children in those areas. This position has a base office of Ashford. As a Business Support Officer, you will support senior managers and social workers on a range of tasks and work alongside colleagues to assist in the smooth running of the service in South Kent. This is a varied and challenging post and requires someone with excellent organisation and communication skills and proven administrative experience.You will be responsible for providing full confidential administrative support, being the first point of contact for families and professionals and recording accurate information on cases. You will also support a range of meetings, organising, and taking accurate minutes. You should be able to proactively manage your workload whilst responding to urgent requests and deadlines and be able to work flexibly alongside team members.The role is varied and interesting and we offer: -<ul><li>A starting salary of £25,252 with annual performance related pay increases</li><li>Opportunities for personal training and development</li><li>Regular supervision</li><li>Option to enrol in the Local Government Pension scheme with employer matched contributions</li><li>28 days paid annual leave per year (rising to 30 after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays + a concessionary day</li><li>A range of flexible leave options to help you manage your work/life balance such as Carers leave, Maternity leave, Personal Leave, Timeout/career break, Study leave, Religious observance</li><li>Staff discounts on a range of leisure products and services through our Kent Rewards programme. </li></ul>This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person<h4>About The Company</h4>KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.This is a office based role and will require office presence. Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. About youFor further information please contact:Terrie-Lea Johncock via email: <a href="mailto:Terrie-Lea.Johncock@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">Terrie-Lea.Johncock@kent.gov.uk</a> About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Business Support Officer

What will you be doing?An opportunity has arisen for the right person in the KCC SEND Service to be the SEND Quality and Practice Development Manager. This is an exciting rewarding and fulfilling role with the opportunity to drive forward the improvements already made in the Service providing a first-class quality assurance framework and support to the whole of the SEND Service.You will be the manager of a highly skilled and dedicated team which strives to enable processes to oversee, develop, and improve the life experiences of children and young people in Kent who have SEND and help them to achieve their full potential The SEND Quality Assurance and Practice Development Manager is the Head of Service responsible for the for analysing implementing monitoring evaluating and embedding the Quality Assurance Frameworks of overall processes across the SEND service; leading a service to deliver a discrete service of QA and practice development to undertake audits, analyse trends, processes and their impacts, implementing resulting improvements to operations, workforce and workforce development including analysing feedback both positive and negative; planning and embedding the QA framework in line with all of CYPE and planning, delivering and training for improvement, contributing to policy planning and lead responsibility for strategic areas or projects and the implementation of service and management action plans and establishment of joint protocols. Leads on national developments in SEND legislation, policy and practice. Provide advice and guidance on matters of legislation and compliance.Working within KCC's Special Educational Needs Service the SEND Quality Assurance and Practice Development Manager is the Head of Service and a member of the SEND leadership, responsible for the for analysing implementing monitoring evaluating and embedding the Quality Assurance Frameworks of overall processes across the SEND service; leading a service to deliver a discrete service of QA and practice development to undertake audits, analyse trends, processes and their impacts, implementing resulting improvements to operations, workforce and workforce development including analysing feedback both positive and negative; planning and embedding the QA framework in line with all of CYPE and planning, delivering and training for improvement, contributing to policy planning and lead responsibility for strategic areas or projects and the implementation of service and management action plans and establishment of joint protocols. Leads on national developments in SEND legislation, policy and practice. Provide advice and guidance on matters of legislation and compliance.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.About youFor further information, please contact:Debbie Edmonds - 0300412535, <a href="mailto:debbie.edmonds@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">debbie.edmonds@kent.gov.uk</a> About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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SEND Quality Assurance and Practice Development Manager 

What will you be doing?Are you passionate about helping people? Do you want to actively support your community? Are you able to think innovatively whilst working in challenging situations?We have an exciting opportunity for a Enablement Support Worker with one of the country’s biggest and most diverse Local Authorities. Whether you are looking to start a career or develop an existing one in Health and Social Care then this is a job for you! We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the KEaH West Kent South Enablement Team. With an office based at Worrall House, Kings Hill. The team cover Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas.The Kent Enablement at Home service is one of the leaders in its field. With excellent work benefits and one of the most comprehensive training programmes we believe in investing in both our staff as well as the residents of Kent. Enablement is all about taking an individual on a journey to independence or reducing the long-term care needs. This would be though planned support with aspects of daily living including personal care, whilst working for and alongside a structured team to include the Enablement Locality Organiser, Enablement Supervisors, Social Workers, Occupational Therapist and various multi agency partners in KCC and health. To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who has: <ul><li>An empathetic and caring approach</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working with a diverse range of people and challenging situations</li><li>Skills to empower the people on our service to support them to reach their personal goals and maximise their independence</li><li>Ability to travel across the required geographical area</li><li>Ability to be flexible and adapt to the fast-changing business needs</li><li>Basic knowledge and understanding of computer-based systems</li><li>Willingness to learn and a proactive approach to their own development</li></ul>In return we can offer you: <ul><li>Enhancements for evening and weekend working &amp; Bank Holidays</li><li>Uniform, Phone and PPE all provided</li><li>Contracted Guaranteed Hours</li><li>Paid by shift not by call</li><li>Travel time paid &amp; Mileage paid at 45p per mile</li><li>Extensive Induction and ongoing training including Care Certificate and Diploma in Health &amp; Social Care</li><li>Regular 1-1 Supervision/support</li><li>Development opportunities through succession planning to move into other roles (whole of KCC)</li><li>KCC standard benefits as outlined in the Blue Book.</li></ul>We value different skillsets and recognise that career paths are fluid. Whether you aim to manage your own team of people or really hone your specialist skills and become an expert in your area, the opportunity to follow your career goals is available at Kent County Council.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.The ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day (during shift hours) is essential. You should note that public transport is rarely a viable option as some rural areas of Kent often have limited public transport.About youFor further information, please contact:Jo Stevens: <a href="mailto:jo.stevens2@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">jo.stevens2@kent.gov.uk</a> 03000414576Kirsty Boorman: <a href="mailto:kirsty.boorman@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">kirsty.boorman@kent.gov.uk</a> 03000422160About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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What will you be doing?Are you passionate about helping people? Do you want to actively support your community? Are you able to think innovatively whilst working in challenging situations?We have an exciting opportunity for a Enablement Support Worker with one of the country’s biggest and most diverse Local Authorities. Whether you are looking to start a career or develop an existing one in Health and Social Care then this is a job for you! We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the KEaH West Kent South Enablement Team. With an office based at Worrall House, Kings Hill. The team cover Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas.The Kent Enablement at Home service is one of the leaders in its field. With excellent work benefits and one of the most comprehensive training programmes we believe in investing in both our staff as well as the residents of Kent. Enablement is all about taking an individual on a journey to independence or reducing the long-term care needs. This would be though planned support with aspects of daily living including personal care, whilst working for and alongside a structured team to include the Enablement Locality Organiser, Enablement Supervisors, Social Workers, Occupational Therapist and various multi agency partners in KCC and health. To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who has: <ul><li>An empathetic and caring approach</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working with a diverse range of people and challenging situations</li><li>Skills to empower the people on our service to support them to reach their personal goals and maximise their independence</li><li>Ability to travel across the required geographical area</li><li>Ability to be flexible and adapt to the fast-changing business needs</li><li>Basic knowledge and understanding of computer-based systems</li><li>Willingness to learn and a proactive approach to their own development</li></ul>In return we can offer you: <ul><li>Enhancements for evening and weekend working &amp; Bank Holidays</li><li>Uniform, Phone and PPE all provided</li><li>Contracted Guaranteed Hours</li><li>Paid by shift not by call</li><li>Travel time paid &amp; Mileage paid at 45p per mile</li><li>Extensive Induction and ongoing training including Care Certificate and Diploma in Health &amp; Social Care</li><li>Regular 1-1 Supervision/support</li><li>Development opportunities through succession planning to move into other roles (whole of KCC)</li><li>KCC standard benefits as outlined in the Blue Book.</li></ul>We value different skillsets and recognise that career paths are fluid. Whether you aim to manage your own team of people or really hone your specialist skills and become an expert in your area, the opportunity to follow your career goals is available at Kent County Council.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.The ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day (during shift hours) is essential. You should note that public transport is rarely a viable option as some rural areas of Kent often have limited public transport.About youFor further information, please contact:Kirsty Boorman: <a href="mailto:kirsty.boorman@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">kirsty.boorman@kent.gov.uk</a> 03000422160Jo Stevens: <a href="mailto:jo.stevens2@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">jo.stevens2@kent.gov.uk</a> 03000414576About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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What will you be doing?An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to the Director of Operational Integrated Children’s Services within CYPE. This is a permanent full-time position based at Sessions House in Maidstone but will involve home working.You must have recent experience of working for a senior manager in a similar role and be highly motivated and proactive. The role will include robust diary management, forward planning of meetings and minute-taking and you will need to be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will have a proactive approach, work well under pressure and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. You will be required to deal with highly sensitive and confidential information.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can demonstrate the capacity to cope with a variety of tasks in a busy office environment. This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.Interviews are currently scheduled for Wednesday 17 December 2025 and will be held in Sessions House, Maidstone. About youFor further information on this role, please contact Ellie Powling - <a href="mailto:ellie.powling@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">ellie.powling@kent.gov.uk</a>About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Personal Assistant 

What will you be doing?Fixed Term Full Time The role is to support NGBs and their local clubs to embed welfare policies and practices, as well as promote good practice and an inclusive culture of safe sport for children, young people and adults. The post holders will add capacity and expertise to the existing safeguarding work of NGBs and Active Kent and Medway. They will not be responsible for carrying out investigations, but they will engage with local safeguarding organisations including the Local Authority Designated Officers, Safeguarding Children's Partnerships and Adult Safeguarding Board, to connect people working on welfare and safeguarding, both inside and outside sport.The Sport Welfare Officers will be part of the AKM team and contribute to our remit of tackling inactivity by helping those who find it most difficult to be active. We are looking for someone with experience of working in a safeguarding or welfare role; with building relationships, particularly with volunteers in clubs; and engaging with stakeholders to raise awareness, advocate for safe sport, and provide training to upskill the workforce.Active Kent and Medway (AKM) is an Active Partnership (hosted by Kent County Council). Our vision is More People More Active More Often and our mission is to improve lives through sport and physical activity.We are looking to recruit a Sport Welfare Officer to be part of a new national project co-designed by Sport England, National Governing Bodies of Sport, (NGBs) the Child Protection in Sport Unit, Ann Craft Trust and the Active Partnership Network.The benefits include a Local Government pension scheme with 20.5% contribution for members, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a wide range of discounts plus a cycle to work scheme through the Kent Rewards scheme.This post offers flexible working, hybrid working re: office and home working, includes some evening and weekend work and involves travel across Kent and Medway for example, to meet with sports clubs, as well as some occasional travel to regional and national events.This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The role covers Kent and Medway but will also be part of a national network of officers across the country. The role is Fixed Term Full Time (job share will be considered) and the Contract Ends: 31st March 2027.Interviews to be held: 23rd January 2026About youFor more information, please contact:Sophie Ward<a href="mailto:Sophie.ward@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sophie.ward@kent.gov.uk</a> 03000 417225 About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Sport Welfare Officer

What will you be doing?Are you proactive, with the ability to work on your own and with colleagues? Can you network with customers and community groups to identify opportunities to develop new projects and services?If this describes you then you could be the person we are looking for.We are looking for someone to work across our Gravesham District Libraries.As the Customer Services Development Librarian you will take a district lead to develop our local library service. You will be part of a team who work to put the customer at the heart of everything we do and will take a lead role to motivate staff to deliver a quality service and develop skills. If you are interested to be part of a team who are committed to developing first class services to meet changing needs, we will welcome an application from you. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The recruitment process and timeline is outlined below and attached is the JD/PS for this role for you to use both for your expression of interest and to help you decide if this is an opportunity that you would be interested in.If you do wish to apply for this opportunity, you should complete the online application form which should detail how you meet the person specification and what you would bring to this role. This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Application deadline; Monday 8th December 2025Candidates invited to interview will be notified on Tuesday 9th December and will be given details of the presentation topic.Interviews will be held on Tuesday 16th December at Gravesend LibraryCandidates will be notified by Thursday 22nd December on the outcome. About youFor an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Matthew Kerr on 03000 414382 Mobile 07740 183881 <a href="mailto:matthew.kerr@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">matthew.kerr@kent.gov.uk</a> About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Customer Service Development Librarian

What will you be doing?The adult sensory service is a small Kent wide team which has the knowledge, skills and experience to work with d/Deaf and deaf-blind individuals, whatever their communication preferences, including British Sign Language (BSL). Our aim is to assist people affected by deafness or deaf blindness to empower them to lead as full and independent life as possible. Our vision is about engagement with the people we work with and really understanding and knowing what is important to the person and their families/ cares to achieve meaningful and positive outcomes. We are committed to an innovative approach and looking at how we can use technology to support service user’s independence and quality of life. Overall, we are passionate about the people we work with and are looking for someone who shares the same values as us.This role requires strong interpersonal and organisational skills, good IT skills and an understanding of systems is essential. You will need the ability to communicate effectively with a range of different people, have an understanding of working with vulnerable adults and be committed to the principles of independent living.Do you have the skills and experience of managing a dynamic caseload, working in partnership to assess and review the care and support plans for the people we support. This will ensure that they achieve improved outcomes, whilst promoting their independence.The successful candidate will also be able to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.About the CompanyKCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds and faiths, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.About youFor further information on this role, please contact:Nikki O’ Sullivan – Sensory Service Manager 03000 418 709 or email nikki.o’<a href="mailto:sullivan@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">sullivan@kent.gov.uk</a> About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Assessment and Enablement Worker

What will you be doing?Treetops offers overnight short breaks for children in Kent from the age of 5 to 18 years old, who have learning disabilities and/or Autism, and will have some additional support needs. These may include health related needs, behaviours of concern, and help with everyday tasks. We always support children to have fun with their friends and peers, to learn skills, make choices, and to be supported in a safe and nurturing environment, so that they, and their families, can have a break.We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, be able to work as part of a busy team providing a high standard of food ensuring that menus are created to meet the needs of the children and their dietary requirements. Working within a set Budget. To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who has:<ul><li>To have awareness and training on food hygiene</li><li>To be able to create Menus to meet the dietary requirements and nutritious values for all and making meals inclusive.</li><li>To be willing to keep knowledge and training up to date in Level 3 Food Safety and putting into the practice.</li><li>To be willing to work with the team to create themed meals and events to enhance children’s experiences.</li><li>To be able to manage the stock of food that we keep within the unit, doing stock rotation and ordering of what is needed.</li></ul>In return we can offer you:A detailed induction and training programme, with an ongoing plan for development.28 days annual leave + bank holiday entitlement.Generous contributory pension scheme.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Interviews will be conducted under the ‘Choosing with Care’ assessment process.About youIf you have any queries, please contact Mariama Addo:01322 626 840<a href="mailto:Mariama.Addo@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">Mariama.Addo@kent.gov.uk</a>About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Cook

What will you be doing?Treetops offers overnight short breaks for children in Kent from the age of 5 to 18 years old, who have learning disabilities and/or Autism, and will have some additional support needs. These may include health related needs, behaviours of concern, and help with everyday tasks. We always support children to have fun with their friends and peers, to learn skills, make choices, and to be supported in a safe and nurturing environment, so that they, and their families, can have a break.You will be required to work on an ‘as and when required’ basis, dependent on the needs of the unit. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, be able to work as part of a busy team providing a high standard of care for the children and young people that we support, work with own initiative as well as with guidance. Working at a fast pace, always ensuring the child/ young person’s needs are kept paramount.To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who has:<ul><li>To follow care plans whilst keeping them updated.</li><li>To be able to create factual reports.</li><li>To be willing to undertake training and put theory to practice.</li><li>To undertake personal care for the children/young people.</li><li>Proactive approach to own learning.</li><li>To communicate in an open honest manner.</li><li>To organise and deliver new opportunities of recreational and social experiences for children and young people.</li><li> Awareness of the Childrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015.</li><li>To have or willing to complete the Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare.</li></ul>In return we can offer you:A detailed induction and training programme, with an ongoing plan for developmentGenerous contributory pension schemeThis post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Interviews will be conducted under the ‘Choosing with Care’ assessment process.About youIf you have any queries, please contact Mariama Addo:01322 626840<a href="mailto:Mariama.Addo@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">Mariama.Addo@kent.gov.uk</a>About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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