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Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n</ul><p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our Council Plan priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change.  </p><p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p><p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p><p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p><p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p><p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. </p><p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p><p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p><p><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong></p><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. </p><p><em>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </em></p><p><em>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. </em></p><p><em>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. </em></p><p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 1 - £23,557 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2025-04-22T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e3d40887-a540-4b5a-b974-00f18e32074d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"68f19717-fd95-4b5d-8a4c-6875e4fd0b6d","title":"Team Leader- Smoking Cessation and NHS Health Checks","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid Working","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Do you want to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking team in Public Health?</strong></p><p><strong>Are you passionate about health improvement and tackling health inequalities?</strong></p><p><strong>Do you want to make a difference?</strong></p><p><strong>If so, we want to hear from you.</strong></p><p>Medway Public Health is looking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic Team Leader to manage, support and develop the core team of Health Improvement Co-ordinators delivering the NHS Health Checks and Stop Smoking Services in Medway. </p><p>The NHS Health Checks programme and Stop Smoking Service support the achievement of national targets relating to cardiovascular disease prevention, reducing smoking prevalence and achieving a Smokefree Generation by 2030, preventing ill health and reducing health inequalities. </p><p>The postholder will evaluate and measure outcomes for both programmes, driving performance to meet targets. They will act as an expert on NHS Health Checks and Smoking Cessation, ensuring adherence to Best Practice, NICE, NCSCT and NHS Health Check Competency Framework guidelines.  They will occasionally be required to deliver training on Smoking Cessation and/ or NHS Health Checks as part of the Medway Public Health Champions training programme.</p><p>The postholder will directly line-manage a team of client-facing Health Improvement Co-ordinators.  This will involve holding regular 1-1 meetings, conducting appraisals and chairing monthly team meetings.  They will be able to provide constructive feedback on team and individual performance, recognising and celebrating success, challenging poor performance and conduct issues appropriately and encouraging staff to put forward ideas of how work should be done and acting on those ideas whenever possible. </p><p>The postholder will be responsible for the management of the Smokefree Advice Centre in Chatham, including: the day-to-day management of the core Smoking Cessation and NHS Health Checks services; conducting risk assessments; ensuring health and safety and general facilities management.  This will involve close collaborative working with both colleagues within the Council (eg. Norse) and external contractors.</p><p>The postholder will lead on the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of innovative and evidence-based projects aiming to improve support for Medway residents wishing to quit smoking, including the roll-out of a new AI support function.  They will be able to appraise new technologies, procedures and interventions and the implications for developing cost-effective equitable services.  </p><p>The postholder will be responsible for marketing of the service in the Smokefree Advice Centre setting, including developing ideas and contributing to content.  They will work closely with Medway Council’s Communications and Marketing team to ensure campaigns/posters/promotions are delivered in a timely manner and target the services audience including the use of social media. </p><p>Although this post involves hybrid working at Gun Wharf, the Smokefree Advice Centre and at home, the postholder may occasionally be required to travel further afield and must be able to do so in a timely manner.   The role will require some evening and weekend work and the postholder must be a non-smoker.</p><p><strong> If this role appeals to you, please outline on your application your, knowledge, experience and/or skills in the following areas:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Connecting communities, groups, and individuals to local resources and services that support their health and wellbeing.  </li>\n<li>Managing and motivating teams and individuals to deliver services, driving performance and tackling challenges within teams</li>\n<li>Managing conflict and dealing with difficult issues with external contractors/ staff/ service users in a calm and constructive way</li>\n<li>Developing and/or implementing standards, protocols, and procedures, incorporating national ‘best practice’ guidance into local delivery systems.  </li>\n</ul><p><strong><em>This post is being advertised as a 4 years (March 2029) fixed term contract. This post will be funded by the Section 31 grant and although we expect to receive the funding each year, if for whatever reason we don’t, we would no longer be in a position to fund the post and the position may be required to be terminated sooner.</em></strong></p><p><em><strong>The successful post holder will be subject to a Standard DBS check.  </strong></em></p><p><strong><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please Kirsten Hone, Programme Manager - Health Improvement on kirsten.hone@medway.gov.uk </em></strong></p><p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. 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This includes overnight accommodation. You will ensure the home is operated to the highest possible standard ensuring the children’s needs are met in accordance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.</p><p>As the Registered Manager you will be required to lead, inspire and manage a team providing appropriate guidance, support, supervision and training in order to maintain a highly motivated and competent workforce.</p><p>You must have up to date and extensive knowledge of legislation, statutory guidance, Ofsted regulations, Inspection Frameworks, Quality Standards and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, together with extensive experience of working in a residential setting.</p><p>You will be expected to be part of an on-call rota and available on occasions to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.</p><p>In return you will be offered excellent support and training opportunities, including generous staff benefits.</p><p><strong>Essential Qualifications</strong></p><ul>\n<li>NVQ Level 4 in Child Care or equivalent</li>\n<li>Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or working towards</li>\n<li>GCSE in Maths and English at Grade 5-9, or equivalent</li>\n<li>To meet and maintain registration requirements as Registered Manager with Ofsted</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Essential Experience</strong></p><ul>\n<li>At least 4 years management experience in a provision which supports disabled children and their families.</li>\n<li>Minimum of 4 years’ experience of direct working within a children's residential setting.</li>\n<li>Experience of managing budgets and financial systems effectively.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience of effectively leading staff teams and line management experience</li>\n<li>Experience of developing partnership working with other professionals, liaising with other service providers and outside partner agencies including Ofsted.</li>\n<li>Able to demonstrate knowledge and/or experience of equalities and diversity issues.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Our organisation:</strong></p><p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula. </p><p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p><p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p><p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p><p><strong>Important Information-</strong></p><p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p><p><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong></p><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age</p><p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online</p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p><p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,627 - £55,607 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-21T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-06T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4718e156-30f6-4f81-9d43-0784caa6a403.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6f34cbfd-c3c5-467a-8819-bdc82185a4d8","title":"Quality Assurance Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Gun Wharf","locationType":3,"description":"<p>An exciting opportunity has come up to be part of the Quality Assurance and Contract management team, within Children’s Commissioning. The Quality Assurance and Contract Coordinator will be responsible for contract monitoring and performance management of a range of contracts and services for health and social care, including SEN and Education. The successful candidate will work closely with the external providers, social workers and senior management to ensure problems are resolved in a timely and effective manner. </p><p>We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-organized individual, who has excellent communication skills and is able to work well in fast-paced and high-pressure environments. </p><p>As part of this role you can expect to undertake the following tasks:</p><ul>\n<li>Quality Assurance visits</li>\n<li>Producing improvement plans/actions plans</li>\n<li>Liaising with key teams in Medway Council such as, LADO, SEN, social work teams, senior management</li>\n<li>Developing relationships with external providers and professionals</li>\n<li>Developing and maintain robust quality assurance processes </li>\n<li>Providing Children’s Access to Resources with up to date and accurate information on providers to support their placements search</li>\n<li>Monitoring and increased quality assurance oversight on complex placements. </li>\n<li>Supporting with commissioning programmes</li>\n<li>Leading on complex cases and holding providers/services to account.</li>\n</ul><p>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Charlotte Ongley 07773 202047.</p><p>In return we offer you</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style - can work from home or in the office</li>\n</ul><p> Our organisation</p><p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p><p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p><p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p><p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p><p>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C.  There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.  </p><p>When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. </p><p>The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:    Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.  </p><p>Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.  </p><p>Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. </p><p>Wording for open recruitment (against any level in the CPF): </p><p>Commissioning are seeking to appoint a Quality Assurance Officer.  You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role.  You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C.   You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. </p><p>Important Information</p><p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p><p>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</p><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age</p><p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online</p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p><p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p><p>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.</p><p>All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,283 - £37181","publishDate":"2025-04-21T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f70910e2-0eb8-4535-abff-54f10d50f721.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"19726575-4824-4bf1-89c4-444e2e952469","title":"HRA Repairs Surveyor","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Mobile - Works from different locations; Gun Wharf; Client's Homes or Business","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Mobile - Works from different locations attending meetings, conducting assessment in client’s home or business; maybe occasions where you will need to attend the office (Gun Wharf).</strong></p>\n<p>The main purpose of this role is to ensure that works undertaken to HRA properties meet the HRA’s quality standard and that repairs are of an acceptable quality, are completed within the contractual timescales and on budget.</p>\n<p>Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the One Medway Council Plan and embeds our values and behaviours.</p>\n<p>Accountabilities and outcomes:</p>\n<p>To ensure that the 3000 homes owned by the Council have up to date and accurate stock condition data to create the necessary programmes of work to keep the housing stock in good condition and compliant.</p>\n<p>Surveying and reporting on the quality of repairs being undertaken to the homes we manage. This includes completing HHSRS assessments, pre and post inspections, Big Door Knocks and Estate Inspections.</p>\n<p>To ensure that repairs WIP (Works in Progress) and overdue repairs are administered and reported on effectively. To ensure that quotes for non-Schedule of Rate works are obtained in line with council procedures.</p>\n<p>Complete customer satisfaction surveys and decency surveys when completing repairs post inspections.</p>\n<p>To assist the Property Services Operations team with property alterations and administering exclusive’ repairs orders.</p>\n<p>Diagnosing defects (including remedying damp and mould & HHSRS) where identified to ensure they are quickly dealt with by the appropriate team. To identify and raise any repairs identified during estate inspections or asset inspection surveys directly to the repairs and maintenance contractor.</p>\n<p>To assist Property Services with dis-repair inspections and claims. You will be expected investigate dis-repair claims, gather information and evidence from our maintenance contractor, liaise with external surveyors and compile reports accordingly.</p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">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. </p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Lee Deacon on </em><a href=\"mailto:lee.deacon@medway.gov.uk\">lee.deacon@medway.gov.uk</a><em>.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 5 - £37,732 - £43,695 per annum (pro rata)","publishDate":"2025-04-17T08:07:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-04T11:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/06e4193d-9423-426e-adc3-179f2b6d9341.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"faef91e8-a4ee-4208-8275-d92b1ecaad3e","title":"Library Assistant","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Wigmore Community Hub, 208 Fairview Ave, Gillingham, ME8 0PX","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>DBS: No</strong></p><p><strong>Subject to BPSS Checks: No</strong></p><p>Medway Council’s Library and Archives service is recruiting for an enthusiastic, outgoing and customer focused Library Assistant to work as part of our team to deliver library and council services to Medway residents and visitors at Wigmore Community Hub. Over 700,000 people visited Medway Libraries last year to access books and public computers, attend events and activities and access a wide range of council services.</p><p>Our Library Assistants contribute to the day-to-day running of libraries and community hubs including responding to customer enquiries, delivering a range of events for children and adults, managing stock and levying charges for a range of services, as well as actively promoting available services within libraries, archives and the wider council to connect communities, improve wellbeing and promote equality through learning, literacy and engagement in cultural activity.</p><p>The successful candidate will have excellent teamworking and interpersonal skills and be adaptable, resilient and dedicated to helping all library users engage with our stock and develop a love of reading.  </p><p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n</ul><p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our Council Plan priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change.  </p><p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p><p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p><p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p><p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p><p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. </p><p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Will Train on 01634 337356.</em></p><p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p><p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p><p><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statemen</strong><strong>t</strong></p><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. </p><p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.   All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. </p><p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. </p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 - £25,752 - £30,732 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-16T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/199d44fa-e9fc-44fd-af31-4f6d24c03335.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0d739ca9-598c-45e4-8f41-84bfae7bc553","title":"Community Library Assistant","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Mobile Working / Rainham Library, Birling Avenue, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7LR","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>DBS: Yes / Enhanced Adults </strong></p><p><strong>Subject to BPSS Checks: No </strong></p><p>Medway Council’s Library and Archives service is recruiting for enthusiastic, outgoing and customer focused Community Library Assistants to work as part of our team delivering mobile library and council services to schools and communities across Medway. Over 700,000 people visited Medway Libraries last year to access books and public computers, attend events and activities and access a wide range of council services.</p><p>These are new roles operating the soon to be launched Pop-Up library service with responsibility for setting up and operating a remote temporary library in schools, community spaces, care homes, public spaces and events across Medway. This new service forms part of our outreach and community offer for libraries, working to extend library access to more</p><p>Successful candidates will have excellent customer service skills, be resilient, adaptable and comfortable working with large groups of children, families and adults.  They must hold a full UK driver’s license and have a high level of physical fitness.  Due to the requirement to work within schools and care homes as part of this role, successful postholders will need an enhanced DBS check with barred list check for children and adults</p><p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n</ul><p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our Council Plan priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change.  </p><p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p><p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p><p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p><p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p><p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. </p><p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Wil Train on 01634 337356.</em></p><p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p><p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p><p><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong></p><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. </p><p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.   All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. </p><p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. </p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 - £25,752 - £30,732 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-16T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/247f4774-58b5-4b15-9a2e-97059fd823d4.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"acc3dfe5-ab1b-417d-bccd-eb1ec2b49d18","title":"Social Worker - Childrens Social Work Team","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Broadside, Leviathan Way, Chatham, Kent","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are currently recruiting Social Workers to join our Children's Social Work Team. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.</p><p>Recent promotions, following our investment in new Assistant Team Managers across the service, mean we are now looking for passionate social workers who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.</p><p>Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.</p><p>Whether you have recently completed your ASYE or have worked in children’s social work for some years we would love you to join us on our ongoing journey. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.</p><p>Experienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £50,067 per annum (inclusive of benefits).</p><p>Social Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £45,055 per annum (inclusive of benefits).</p><p>Join us and #Make a Difference…</p><p>Our Offer</p><ul>\n<li>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –</li>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li>\n<li>Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style</li>\n</ul><p>About You</p><p>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</p><p>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </p><p>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</p><p>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.</p><p>Additional Information</p><p>For an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk. </p><p>Suzanne Mehmet, Head of Service (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 334470</p><p>Oliver Bruce, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 337312</p><p>Susan Akinyele, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 333704</p><p>To apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the top of this advert.</p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p><p>This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.</p><p>For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</p><p>Please consider the application guidance when submitting your application.</p><p>Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk </p><p>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.</p><p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p><p>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</p><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age</p><p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £51,329 per annum (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment","publishDate":"2025-04-16T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-04T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ff477648-5cfa-4aad-abd2-4f4ef02df71c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"71498f7a-3b01-445d-b8eb-520eecd7cc2e","title":"Resident Engagement Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"HYBRID - a flexible working arrangement whereby an employee can undertake their work either in the office and/or partially or mainly from home on a temporary or permanent basis.","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Are you passionate about delivering excellent resident engagement and first-class communication? An exciting opportunity awaits an enthusiastic, professional team player to join the Data and Insight Team as a Resident Engagement Officer.</p><p>In this role, you will lead resident engagement initiatives, design programs to enhance engagement and support both existing and new resident groups through the development and facilitation of participation and consultation activities. With a strong understanding of regulatory changes and legal requirements for landlords, you will ensure resident involvement is meaningful and impactful.</p><p>Using data and insights, you'll tailor activities to meet the needs of residents across all tenures and encourage participation from under-represented groups. A strong team ethic, empathy for residents, and flexibility are essential, as you will need to travel to meet residents and attend evening and occasional weekend meetings.</p><p>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Katherine Bishop on katherine.bishop@medway.gov.uk </p><p>In return we offer you: </p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n</ul><p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our Council Plan priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change.  </p><p>Our organisation: </p><p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p><p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p><p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p><p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. </p><p>Important Information- </p><p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p><p>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</p><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. </p><p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.   All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. </p><p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. </p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 4 - £31,283 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2025-04-16T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/65f88794-2bbd-4c2b-92cb-2590c23d3327.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0b5c46f1-17ff-45d8-b5a3-dc8f30dc785b","title":"Rehousing Apprentice","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"KIngsley House Gillingham","locationType":3,"description":"<p>A Medway Council Apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to earn a salary and gain a qualification whilst gathering invaluable workplace skills and experience.</p><p>We have an exciting opportunity for two Apprentice roles within the Rehousing Team, assisting homeless households into temporary accommodation and assessing applications for social housing.  We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals with a willingness to learn.  You will be given on the job training, along with your Apprenticeship course and additional training specific to the service area.  The role will involve dealing with customers and partners on a regular basis to assist customers with their housing circumstances.  You will need to be well organised with excellent communication and IT skills and a positive attitude.  </p><p>The post is varied and will involve dealing with customers over the telephone to assist with rent, temporary accommodation or social housing queries.</p><p>You do not require previous experience in housing as you will be provided with the required training.  You will however need to have excellent communication skills and experience of dealing with customers. If you would like a rewarding role with great development opportunities this is the Apprenticeship for you.</p><p><strong><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Andrew Elliott on 01634 335596</em></strong></p><p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ </li>\n</ul><p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our Council Plan priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change.  </p><p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p><p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p><p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p><p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p><p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. </p><p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p><p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p><p><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong></p><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. </p><p><em>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </em></p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.   All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. </p><p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. </p><p><strong><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Apprentice L3 - £279.35 per week","publishDate":"2025-04-16T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/660409cd-445e-4cc2-9282-b15b2679bcc7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"34f58c51-da54-42f2-be12-5ae9d6f6db56","title":"Pottery Tutor","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Medway Adult Education Centres","locationType":3,"description":"<p class=\"xmsonormal\">This is a great opportunity to join our thriving Pottery department.<br><br>Based in Rochester, the successful applicant(s) will be responsible for planning and delivering a range of ceramics classes on a cover  sessional basis. We have classes across the week- daytime and or evening. Our Pottery studio is well established and professionally equipped with 3 kilns and equipment to support hand building, sculpture and throwing.<br><br>We are initially looking for a tutor to cover classes and the successful applicant would need to be available to deliver evening classes.<br><br>We would also welcome interest from those able to teach adults with special needs and also from those  who have the ability to teach other subjects from our creative and culture offer.<br><br><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. 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MAE welcome ideas for new subjects.<br><br>There will also be opportunities to teach at partner venues in the local community and ad hoc events<br><br><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. 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