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Medway Adult Education is passionate about supporting adults in Medway to gain skills and qualifications to improve their life chances. The Service offers highly successful part-time courses for adults and apprentices at its centres in Rochester and Gillingham and in several community venues across Medway. The courses are delivered in the daytime and evening with some classes delivered online. Due to increased demand, the Service is currently seeking Supporting Teaching &amp; Learning tutors (Teaching Assistant courses). Successful candidates will have relevant vocational experience and qualifications appropriate to the role. MAE is looking for tutors who are confident in delivering both face-to-face and online. The successful post holder will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Interviews will be held on the weeks commencing 14th and 21st July 2025.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Lorraine Miles, Vocational Skills Programme Manager on 01634 338448. In return we offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></li></ul>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan" target="_blank">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. Our organisation: Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx" target="_blank">education</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx" target="_blank">environment</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx" target="_blank">social care</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx" target="_blank">housing</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx" target="_blank">planning</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx" target="_blank">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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This is Medway

Supporting Teaching and Learning Sessional Tutor

Medway Adult Education is passionate about supporting adults in Medway to gain skills and qualifications to improve their life chances. The Service offers highly successful part-time courses for adults and apprentices at its centres in Rochester and Gillingham and in several community venues across Medway. The courses are delivered in the daytime and evening with some classes delivered online. Due to increased demand, the Service is currently seeking Employability tutors. Successful candidates will have relevant vocational experience and qualifications appropriate to the role. MAE is looking for tutors who are confident in delivering both face-to-face and online. The successful post holder will be subject to a standard DBS check. Interviews will be held on the weeks commencing 14th and 21st July 2025.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Lorraine Miles, Vocational Skills Programme Manager on 01634 338448. In return we offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></li></ul>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan" target="_blank">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. Our organisation: Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx" target="_blank">education</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx" target="_blank">environment</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx" target="_blank">social care</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx" target="_blank">housing</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx" target="_blank">planning</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx" target="_blank">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Employability Sessional Tutor

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Medway Family Solutions Service as part of the wider Family Solutions agenda for the position of a Family Solutions Practitioner.Family Solutions work holistically with families with multiple and complex needs to enable them to see their strengths and build upon these to make positive changes to their lives. This will be achieved through the Early Help Worker providing both practical and specialist advice to the family as well as acting as a lead co-ordinator for any additional support services. The Early Help Worker will undertake assessments with the family and formulate a plan of intervention with the support of relevant partner agencies which will give the child and their family every opportunity to address the identified difficulties with a positive outcome. The role will also include facilitating groups to children and their families.For an insight into what Family Solutions has to offer, please view this<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk7j69Krc0c" target="_blank"> video</a>.<h4>About You:</h4><ul><li>You will hold a recognised qualification and have professional work background relevant to the job you are applying for such as early years/family support/youth work/health/education</li><li>Be passionate about changing outcomes for children and young people</li><li>Have good communication skills to engage children and young people and their families</li><li>Have the ability to maintain accurate and update records in line with GDPR and legislations effective case management. You will be respectful and able to build positive relationships in all aspects of the role</li><li>Have knowledge of safeguarding and relevant legislation</li><li>Experience of working in a multi agency environment</li><li>It is preferable that you hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul><h4>In return we offer you:</h4><ul><li>Essential Car User allowance or access to a lease car</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>MedPay – opportunity for pay progression</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></li></ul><h4>Career Progression Framework</h4>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.Family Solutions are seeking a Family Solutions Practitioner to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.For an informal conversation about this role, please contact Nikki Lloyd, Group Manager on 01634 338847 or 07736924078This post is subject to an enhanced children's DBS<h4>Our Organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. <h4>Important Information</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h5>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h5>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing dateIf you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Family Solutions Practitioner

We are currently recruiting 2 full time to contribute to the delivery of our highly effective AMHP Team, based within Adult Social Care. The service is delivered using a strength based, personalised approach to assessments, ensuring the individual remains at the centre of all interventions. You will be required to act as an Approved Mental Health Professional providing a statutory Mental Health Act Assessment service, encompassing all client groups and including the provision of advice, in order to meet the immediate needs of the individuals involved and to achieve the best outcome. You will also need to provide precise information to service users and others about their rights in relation to MHA interventions and facilitate access to appropriate advocacy and advice networks including the IMHA and IMCA services.The successful candidates will be responsible for triaging referrals, allocation of assessments, undertaking Mental Health Act assessments and chairing the daily allocations meeting on a regular basis. This role will also involve undertaking the role of Social Supervisor for conditionally discharged patients to fulfil our statutory responsibility for clients who are subject to Part 3 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007). The successful applicant will also be responsible for the supervision and appraisal process of newly qualified AMHP’s in line with the statutory requirements, as well as the supervision and support of staff undertaking the AMHP training. You will need to maintain an awareness of changes in mental health theories, legislation, and Medway Council policies, local and agency practices, in order to disseminate knowledge and contribute to the delivery of a high standard AMHP service. In addition to undertaking AMHP assessments the successful candidate will need to develop a high level of skill and expertise in order to provide support and advice to others in relation to statutory interventions.The successful candidate must be able to contribute to and review the development of ongoing initiatives for service development to achieve a more effective use of resources within the AMHP service and wider mental health services.You will be required to work autonomously within the role, demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations managing high levels of risk.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Susan Fuller on <a href="mailto:susan.fuller@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">susan.fuller@medway.gov.uk</a>In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Approved Mental Health Professional 

Medway Adult Education is passionate about supporting adults in Medway to gain skills and qualifications to improve their life chances. The Service offers highly successful part-time courses for adults and apprentices at its centres in Rochester and Gillingham and in several community venues across Medway. The courses are delivered in the daytime and evening with some classes delivered online. Due to increased demand, the Service is currently seeking British Sign Language tutors. Successful candidates will have relevant vocational experience and qualifications appropriate to the role. MAE is looking for tutors who are confident in delivering both face-to-face and online. The successful post holder will be subject to a standard DBS check. Interviews will be held on the weeks commencing 14th and 21st July 2025.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Lorraine Miles, Vocational Skills Programme Manager on 01634 338448. In return we offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></li></ul>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan" target="_blank">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. Our organisation: Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx" target="_blank">education</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx" target="_blank">environment</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx" target="_blank">social care</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx" target="_blank">housing</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx" target="_blank">planning</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx" target="_blank">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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British Sign Language Sessional Tutor

We are currently recruiting a Senior Practitioner to join our 16+ Care Leavers Service. You will support children in care aged 16+ whilst you prepare them for transition to a personal advisor at 18 and into independence.As a senior practitioner in our 16 plus Care Leavers Service you will support the team manager within the team and provide high quality case advice and guidance to colleagues focusing on the wellbeing of children in care and care experienced young people and supporting them on their journey to independence. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the learning and development of others either through acting as a Practice Assessor for students on placement, or contributing to training activities in a specialist area. You will be able to demonstrate expert and effective practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, assessing and managing higher levels of risk, including contextual harm, and working collaboratively with children, young people and their families and carers. As a registered social worker with 3 years’ post qualifying experience, you will be expected to have knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance relevant to working with children and young people and be experienced in child protection, looked after children processes and court work.<h4>In addition to the annual salary, we are proud to offer an <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200257/our_childrens_social_care_staff_benefits" target="_blank">excellent benefits package</a> including -</h4><ul><li><a href="https://medwaysocialcarejobs.jgp.co.uk/children/pay-benefits/" target="_blank">Market Premia Payment</a> of £6,000 per annum (paid in equal monthly instalments)</li><li><a href="https://medwaysocialcarejobs.jgp.co.uk/children/pay-benefits/" target="_blank">Retention Payment</a> of £3,000 per annum (paid annually in April each year)</li><li>Career progression scheme to support your pathway of professional development</li><li>Essential Car User Allowance with option to transfer to Lease Car after 6 months</li><li>Excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>Free car parking</li><li>Access to a confidential information, advice and counselling service</li><li>Relocation allowance of up to £8,000</li></ul>For an informal discussion please contact Debbie Taylor, Service Manager on 01634 337229 We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.This post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.Candidates must have a valid driving licence for use in the UK and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.<h4>Our organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the Southeast of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Important Information</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.





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Senior Practitioner - 16+ Care Leavers Service

We are recruiting to the post of Self-Directed Support Co-ordinator. In this role you will work directly with and support those individuals that choose to receive their personal budget as a Direct Payment. Working across all disability groups, both children and adults, you will work with individual users and/or their families or representatives to harness community resources, assistive technology, support services and/or recruit and employ personal assistants, in order to achieve agreed social care outcomes. To provide continuous aftercare as and when required and carry out reviews of the direct payment to ensure social care outcomes are still being met and the direct payment is being managed appropriately.To be a champion of the benefits of self-directed support presenting these to potential individuals, professionals and community groupsIn return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Self Directed Support Coordinator 

<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself making a lifelong difference in a child’s life through adoption?Can you use your experience to help create safe, loving, and stable families for children across South London?Does the idea of joining a forward-thinking and inclusive regional adoption agency inspire you?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!At Adoption London South Regional Adoption Agency we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Social Worker to join us and help make a difference today.About the Role:We are currently recruiting a qualified Social Worker to join our South East Assessment. This role involves preparing and supporting adoptive families, working directly with children, partners and stakeholders.The post is based at our vibrant London Bridge office, but agile working is well established, with visits and meetings taking place across our region of 10 South London boroughs.About You:We are looking for experienced and committed social workers who are:<ul><li>Qualified and have completed their ASYE, with over 2 years experience</li><li>Experienced in planning for permanence and interested in adoption</li><li>Skilled at building positive relationships with diverse families and professionals</li><li>Committed to anti-racist and inclusive practice, with a focus on reducing race disparity in adoption</li><li>Confident using Mosaic Case Management systems</li><li>Knowledgeable in childcare and adoption legislation and statutory guidance</li><li>Open to personal development and keen to develop group work and training skills</li></ul>About the Team:Adoption London South (ALS) is a dynamic regional partnership working across 10 South London councils. ALS is committed to delivering inclusive, therapeutic, and forward-thinking adoption services. We are focused on providing high-quality outcomes and have a strong commitment to collaboration, training, and reducing disparities in adoption. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:<ul><li>A systemic framework of social work practice</li><li>28 days annual leave, a local government pension, and flexible/agile working</li><li>Ongoing professional development opportunities</li><li>Access to pan-London projects and partnerships</li><li>A culture of innovation and support</li></ul>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lorraine Miller at <a href="mailto:Lorraine.Miller@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lorraine.Miller@southwark.gov.uk</a>Additional Information:<ul><li>You need to be a qualified Social Worker and have completed your ASYE</li><li>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</li></ul>Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 20th July 2025Shortlisting date/s: 23rd July 2025Interview date/s: 31st July 2025The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2528781&amp;ptId=105180" target="_blank">Job Description Social Worker</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Adoption Social Worker

<h4>The Role</h4>Southwark Council are working everyday towards becoming the legal disrepair service of choice, being respected in the marketplace and known for our pragmatic approach, excellent service and outstanding results. In this role, you will deliver professional surveys, prepare schedules and tender reports with effective financial appraisals. You will be our resident expert in the use of devices, aids and instruments for assessing and diagnosing building failures, challenging recommendations, delivering training and, where necessary, representing the Council in court. You will also take the lead in providing specialist advice around the selection, appointment, retention and fees for specialist contractors and will manage and monitor service and maintenance contracts to ensure compliance. Most importantly, you will have the gravitas and expertise to act as Southwark’s voice on landlord/tenant matters, leaseholder consultation requirements and contract dispute and resolution to help our residents benefit from better services every day. About You To be successful in this role, you will need: • A relevant surveying qualification. Degree level, Diploma or equivalent • Substantial experience of repairs and maintenance service delivery; sustainability and construction, and contract administration at a senior level • Proven working knowledge of the Housing Disrepair protocol • A Strong understanding of landlord/tenant matters, leaseholder consultation requirements and contract dispute and resolution • Excellent communication skills - from writing reports to answering the public’s questions<h4>About Southwark</h4>We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page. In addition to the salary grade and spinal point column for this role, there is an enhanced pay structure available as follows: • Additional supplement payment of 20% of the agreed salary per annum. This is paid throughout the financial year on a monthly basis. The payment will be made to you on the basis that you remain in this post and this payment is reviewed annually. • Hard to fill payment of £2,327. Please note that this payment can NOT be taken as cash.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert closing date: 11:59pm on 13th July 2025 Interview Date: week commencing Monday 21st July 2025.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionWe are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2527362&amp;ptId=105129" target="_blank">Click to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Legal Disrepair Surveyor

Job DescriptionSalary: £37,815 - £43,083 per annum&nbsp;Grade: EPermanent Contract37 Hours per Week&nbsp;Thurrock Council are seeking an ASB Officer to join its specialised ASB and Enforcement Team. &nbsp;You will be working within a team providing a service for tenants, leaseholders, and Thurrock residents. The team investigates complaints of anti-social behaviour, nuisance and hate related incidents whilst providing support to victims, witnesses, and complainants.&nbsp;You must have extensive experience relating to the management of anti-social behaviour. This will include managing a diverse workload, adhering to targets, preparing witness statements, and working in partnership with the police and agencies to bring cases to a successful conclusion including attending court hearings where necessaryThe Anti-Social Behaviour Team provide a high profile, frontline, high visibility, proactive and reactive response to all aspects of nuisance, Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and hate related incidents in and related to council tenancies.&nbsp; We are keen to promote social responsibility, community cohesion and awareness of ASB.&nbsp;Understand and apply all requirements of the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED).The role includes but is not limited to:<ul> <li>To manage a caseload of ASB and Hate Crime cases, to ensure you provide a high profile, proactive &amp; reactive ASB service across the borough.</li> <li>To utilise a comprehensive range of prevention, intervention, and enforcement (P.I.E) tactics, whilst carrying out enforcement duties within the framework of current and future relevant legislation.&nbsp;</li> <li>To carry out visits, investigations, and other duties as appropriate to ensure the gathering and collation of evidence to take the most appropriate action to meet the council’s statutory duties. This includes out of court disposals through the issuance of notices, including the issuance of Fixed Penalty Notices and formal court action through the civil or criminal courts as appropriate.</li> <li>To apply legal action protocols and in particular the Public Sector Equality Duty by working with colleagues and partners in support and intervention services.</li> <li>To consider victims a priority for our response to nuisance, ASB and hate related incidents. By supporting and assisting witnesses and victims, as a core part of case management, as appropriate.</li></ul>This role requires experience of:<ul> <li>An ability to work with other community safety partners (e.g., the police) and council departments to provide an effective and timely response to matters impacting community cohesion.</li> <li>Managing demanding workloads and to prioritise tasks and projects to meet set performance targets and standards.</li> <li>A working knowledge of the enforcement tools and powers available to tackle ASB and hate-related incidents.</li></ul>No DBS is required for this role, however the successful candidate will be required to successfully attain Essex Police vetting to NPPV-2 (Full) in order to undertake the role.Advert Closing Date:Redeployment only: 26th June 2025Internal &amp; External: 6th July 2025Interview Date: TBCIf you have the relevant skills and experience for the role and would like an informal discussion please contact&nbsp;Chris Griffiths-Beven 07749101545To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/ESmg7KeF--dOkuWpa7rcEXoBb9IfghKMLsmEQ7bkupZi8A?e=SqzuZp" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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