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People with underlying conditions have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19.  The importance of the NHS Heath Check programme has been highlighted in the government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy; therefore, we require an individual to be passionate and enthusiastic about delivering this programme to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities in Medway.</p>\n<p>In addition to delivering NHS Health Checks, the post holder will be required to offer specialist support to smokers wanting to quit smoking through the one to one service currently offered to people living or working in Medway. The Health Improvement Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating each individual quit attempt, providing behavioural support, with practical advice, social support and pharmacotherapy advice. Strategically planning support sessions for each client and working to increase their motivation are essential components of supporting a successful quit attempt, and so form a crucial part of the adviser role. The post holder must be able to collect, record and maintain accurate data in line with national guidance.</p>\n<p>The role is targeted and the post holder will be expected to meet targets on a quarterly basis. It is vital that the post holder is an excellent team player, and is flexible to be able to cover team member’s clinics on occasions such as annual leave or sickness absence. This role will require the post holder to be able to work regular evenings each week (generally no later than 8pm) and on Saturdays, according to the service needs.</p>\n<p>The ability to drive and own a car is essential. 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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 Dale Jobson on dale.jobson@medway.gov.uk. </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. 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The Education and SEND Division covers a wide scope of services, including school admissions, place planning, Medway Test, school transport, capital developments, high-needs funding and support for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans, early years funding and sufficiency, school improvement and effectiveness, inclusion and attendance. The Government’s ambitions for the provision of quality education and improvement plans for the SEND and Alternative Provision system are important strategic drivers for our vision for these services.</p>\n<p>The Education and SEND Division is seeking highly driven and experienced professionals to join these teams at an exciting time of change within this sector. Successful candidates will join a supportive network of professionals within the Division and across the wider People Directorate and Council. They will have the opportunity to contribute our journey of improvement and shape our service delivery to children, young people and families and Medway. They will gain knowledge and experience from highly skilled team members but will also be given the opportunity to showcase their own skills and knowledge. They will be expected to work in partnership with providers, other agencies and strategic networks.</p>\n<p>This is a very exciting opportunity for an experienced, highly skilled and motivated practitioner to support our improvement work with a focus on developing effective Transition approaches for our Key Stage 4 children across Medway as they prepare for transition to Post 16.</p>\n<p>We are seeking to recruit an outstanding and appropriately qualified practitioner who has a proven track record in delivering person-centred learning to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities within Key Stage 4 or Post 16.</p>\n<p>This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a child focused service which incorporates a wide range of multi-disciplinary practitioners. The successful candidate will work with a wide range of teams within Medway and our broader partnerships including schools, colleges, training providers, Health colleagues, Early Help – Family Solutions, Social Care etc. We are looking for a highly organised and assertive officer with ability to lead on and manage difficult conversations and support families and young people with transition out of education to either employment or adult services. They need to have substantial experience in organising and chairing Annual Reviews and practical application of SEND Code of Practice.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will be expected contribute to the transition planning for a caseload of children with complex SEND. The postholder will also work under the direction of the Head of Inclusion to establish pathways and models of best practice to support transition from Secondary to Post 16.</p>\n<p>Previous applicants need not apply.</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'. 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They will have the opportunity to contribute our journey of improvement and shape our service delivery to children, young people and families and Medway. They will gain knowledge and experience from highly skilled team members but will also be given the opportunity to showcase their own skills and knowledge. They will be expected to work in partnership with providers, other agencies and strategic networks.</p>\n<p>We are recruiting Deputy Area Inclusion Lead (Senior EHC Co-ordinator) for our very busy team. As a Deputy Area Inclusion Lead (Senior EHC Co-ordinator), your role is to support the Area Inclusion Hub Leads (SEND Managers) to make certain that the statutory assessment process is adhered to and that a quality Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) is developed in line with the principles of the SEND Code of Practice and the Local Authority's (LA) own practices, procedures and corporate values i.e. life chances. 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To improve the SEND Service's agenda of the inclusion within schools, to make certain that the appropriate school is allocated to the needs of the pupil.</p>\n<p>As a Deputy Area Inclusion Lead (Senior EHC Co-ordinator) you will hold a small caseload of complex cases.</p>\n<p>Previous applicants need not apply.</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. 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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 </em><em>manager,</em><em> please </em><em>email Susan Bright on </em><a href=\"mailto:susan.bright@medway.gov.uk\">susan.bright@medway.gov.uk</a></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 - £35,935 - £41,614 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-10T10:46:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-24T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e14d5a30-b616-45b3-96e8-2e2bd9eacc0f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d96fe4a1-266b-42b3-b0b8-ece16c08ea60","title":"HRA Repairs Surveyor","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid - Work from different locations and Gun Wharf","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. 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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'. 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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 - £35,935 - £41,614 per annum / pro rata (from 1st April 2025 - £37,731 - £43,695)","publishDate":"2025-03-06T08:49:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-06T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/bea2e614-f966-44c6-ad98-fa9f883486fe.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"84148b90-8997-4202-a39a-af71543a8d5b","title":"Associate Security Systems Technician","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid - Work from different locations and Gun Wharf","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>Do you have positive can-do attitude? 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Do you prefer to be outside instead of behind a desk?</p>\n<p>Medway Council are seeking an Associate Security Systems Technician to assist our Security Systems Technician within our Technology division.</p>\n<p>The ideal candidate will have a positive can-do attitude who has a practical logical mindset and be able to demonstrate some practical experience in infrastructure, power communications, resources and processes required to manage an effective public CCTV system.</p>\n<p>You must have a full UK driving licence and should be confident working at height.</p>\n<p>Key responsibilities include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>To assist the Security Systems Technician with the installation, commissioning and servicing of CCTV surveillance systems and control room.</li>\n<li>To assist with site surveys and remedial fault analysis, in line with expectations as set out within the Service Level Agreement with Kyndi Ltd.</li>\n<li>To help to maintain an accurate asset record and support with delivery of a biannual Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) report for relevant stakeholders.</li>\n<li>To work alongside multi-disciplinary teams within the Council; identifying new technologies, CCTV, and radio equipment to enhance solutions.</li>\n<li>To meet with stakeholders virtually, and/or on-site, to understand requirements and design successful solutions.</li>\n<li>To be continuously learning and developing to understand the programming and assembly of CCTV assets.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Other duties may be required to be undertaken within the scope of this post as and when required by the Head of Technology.</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 email the ICT Business Support Manager </em><a href=\"mailto:paul.thompson@medway.gov.uk\">paul.thompson@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 3 - £24,525 - £29,268 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2025-03-06T08:26:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-30T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b7eefdef-e9da-4950-8859-12752667f57f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b0222f55-5746-4f82-b087-2e3dcd30d2ef","title":"Public Health Programme Manager Collaboration & Pathways","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part from Gun Wharf and part from home’","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract until 28 November 2025; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed.  If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application).</strong></p>\n<p>Medway Public Health are looking to recruit a part time, temporary contract, Collaboration and Pathways manager who understands the importance of organisations, agencies and the public working together to improve the health of Medway’s residents. You will work with commissioned services, parents, and other agencies to develop a system approach within the Start for Life / Family Hub programme.</p>\n<p>You will have expertise in child development, early years and/or education. We are particularly keen to hear from you if you have leadership experience in a Family Hub delivering the Start for Life Programme, can demonstrate a strong understanding of home learning environments, and have a track record of consulting children and parents in co-design and delivery.</p>\n<p>You will use your team building skills to bring together a broad range of people; this will include parents, children, service providers, youth services, community groups, social care, charities and the family hub teams. You will use your knowledge and experience to identify other people who have a part to play reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for children.</p>\n<p>This will be a challenging role where you will need to understand other people’s world views, you will be an optimist who can work through frustrations, you will think the best of system partners, and you can constantly ask, “is this the very best we can do with the resources we have available”. Where the answer is no you will ensure system leaders and commissioners have sufficient information to bring about necessary changes.</p>\n<p>We can be flexible on contracted hours but would expect you to commit between 22 and 30 hours per week; this will be negotiated at the interview stage. The contract is temporary, for a fixed period ending on 28 November 2025; we would be supportive of a secondment opportunity if that were agreeable to your current employer.</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 call Steve Chevis on 01634 337265 / 07800 514712.</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 6 - £44,915 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2025-02-27T11:42:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-16T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9630b967-a80e-44ca-a1dd-098c791593e1.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"93dc1999-995d-424e-8de4-6ac5019f1c7c","title":"Occupational Therapy Assistant","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Works part from home and part from Gun Wharf, Chatham","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Join our dynamic and inspiring Occupational Therapy Team at Medway Council</p>\n<p>Are you a highly motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) looking to make a meaningful impact? Or do you have relevant experience to become an excellent OTA?</p>\n<p>We are a welcoming and well-established Occupational Therapy Team in Adult Social Care.  </p>\n<p>About the Role: As an OTA, you will conduct home-based functional assessments focusing on daily living activities. You'll employ a variety of preventive interventions to support independence, including equipment provision, home adaptations, and enablement. Your assessments will cover areas such as:</p>\n<ul>\n<li> Accessing bathing facilities</li>\n<li> Toileting</li>\n<li> Personal care</li>\n<li> Mobility and transfers</li>\n<li> Kitchen activities/tasks</li>\n<li> Connecting individuals to their communities is a vital aspect of this role.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Key Responsibilities:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Remote Assessments</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct virtual or telephone-based assessments to identify individuals' needs promptly.</li>\n<li>Provide guidance and support to ensure immediate solutions, including signposting and equipment provision where appropriate.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Home Assessments</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit individuals in their homes to evaluate their living environment and assess functional abilities.</li>\n<li>Identify potential risks and recommend adaptations/ equipment/ interventions/assistive technology to enhance safety and independence.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Provision of Equipment and Adaptations and assistive technology</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Recommend, arrange, and facilitate the delivery of appropriate equipment to meet assessed needs.</li>\n<li>Coordinate home adaptations to improve accessibility and daily living.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Reablement</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Support individuals in regaining skills and confidence following illness, injury, or a change in circumstances.</li>\n<li>Develop tailored, short-term reablement plans that encourage independence and reduce reliance on long-term care services.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Community Resource Utilisation</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify and connect individuals with local community resources and services that promote wellbeing and independence.</li>\n<li>Signpost individuals to social, recreational, or support networks to reduce isolation and improve quality of life.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Strengths-Based Practice</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Focus on individuals' capabilities and strengths, empowering them to make decisions about their care and support needs.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Work closely with occupational therapists, social workers, social care officers and healthcare professionals, carers (both paid and informal) and voluntary services to provide holistic support.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Record Keeping and Compliance</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, interventions, and outcomes.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and legislation, including the Care Act and health and safety regulations</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Our Approach: We adhere to the Care Act and Occupational Therapy principles, utilising a ‘Strengths-based’ (or asset-based) approach. This holistic and multidisciplinary practice focuses on individuals’ strengths, including personal and community networks, to promote wellbeing. Our approach is outcomes-led, ensuring that we prioritise the individual's goals and needs.</p>\n<p>Why Join Us?</p>\n<p>Be part of a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to professional growth.</p>\n<p>Benefit from guidance and supervision from experienced Occupational Therapists</p>\n<p>Make a genuine and lasting impact on the lives of individuals in your community</p>\n<p>Join us and take the next step in your career while making a real difference</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please read the OTA job profile for more info.</p>\n<p>We look forward to welcoming you to our team!</p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<p> </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> </p>\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><em><strong> </strong></em></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> </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><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> </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> </p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>    </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MPR 4 £29,793 - £35,410","publishDate":"2025-02-27T09:29:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-15T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e9868677-3267-4683-bf4b-6139164b99d2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b38d5d4a-57a7-4952-a6ce-448972965a35","title":"Accountant","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Medway is recognised as a great place to live, work, learn and visit, where all people thrive. We are a Unitary Council serving a population of 280,000 people with a £580million annual revenue expenditure budget, and a capital programme of a further £275million. Recognising that strategic support services are vital to everything the Council delivers, Medway is investing to grow the Finance Service, enabling us to recruit to a series of brand new posts. This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, friendly and experienced team of local authority finance professionals who enjoy a high profile in the Council.<br><br>Within Finance our Revenue Accounts Team operates right at the heart of the Council and provide vital support and challenge to the organisation to manage its finances. Our Revenue Accounts team is responsible for the development of medium term financial projections and annual budgets, ensuring the budget management process is effective, supporting services to deliver and account for change, right through to supporting the preparation of the annual Statement of Accounts.<br><br>We are recruiting to two Accountant posts in our Revenue Accounts Team, one each to support:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adult Social Care and Public Health,</li>\n<li>Business Support</li>\n</ul>\n<p>As an Accountant you will:<br><br>Work collaboratively with other Accountants across the team to ensure consistency, achieve best practice, and support budget managers with budget monitoring, forecasting, preparation of accounts and treasury management activities. <br><br>Provide day to day information, advice and guidance to managers and staff on finance related policies, procedures and processes in a way that is business focused and consistent, to ensure sound financial control over the Council’s resources and assist budget managers to improve performance, efficiency, and value for money of the services they manage.<br><br>Ensure consultation with the relevant parties to ensure that financial implications for future years are considered and that the projections are based on the latest available information.<br><br>Other tasks include assisting with monthly agency and placement reconciliations, to provide assurance and enable accurate financial reporting.<br><br>In addition to the above, you will be required to assist in the completion of the various revenue budget related government returns (e.g., Revenue Account (RA), and Revenue outturn (RO), and respond to Freedom of Information (FOI) and media requests as required to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.<br><br>Please ensure you state which role(s) you wish to be considered for on your application.<br><br><strong>About you<br><br></strong>Applicants must hold/have the following:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Educated to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent (e.g., AAT), and/or significant relevant financial experience.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of the processes for budget preparation, budget monitoring and budgetary control.</li>\n<li>Relevant experience working within a finance environment.</li>\n</ul>\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.<br><br><strong>Our organisation:<br><br></strong>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.<br><br>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.<br><br>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.<br><br>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.<br><br>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please email in the first instance, <a href=\"mailto:dawn.marsh@medway.gov.uk\">dawn.marsh@medway.gov.uk</a> for the Accountant – Adult Social Care & Public Health, or <a href=\"mailto:paul.woollven@medway.gov.uk\">paul.woollven@medway.gov.uk</a> for the Accountant – Business Support.<br><br>Interviews will be held between 18 - 21/03/25.<br><br>Interviews are likely to be held in person at Gun Wharf, and details will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted.<br><br><strong>Important Information-<br><br></strong><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<br><br>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong><br><br>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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.<br><br><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.<br><br></strong>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.<br><br>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.<br><br><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Medpay Range 4 (£29,793 - £35,410) per annum","publishDate":"2025-02-26T15:21:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-13T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/79f49cb1-413a-49fa-b876-de63911720fb.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8c85eefb-715c-4a7e-9119-87cc6ce2b66b","title":"Public Health Project Manager: Research Promotion and Involvement","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part from Gun Wharf and part from home’","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Are you an experienced engagement or involvement professional? Could you use your skills to promote research culture and activity in Medway? Would you like to contribute to improved health and wellbeing and reduced inequalities?<br><br>If yes, an exciting and unique position has arisen for you to use your skills to lead the research promotion and involvement strand of the HDRC, a collaboration between Medway Council, the University of Kent and the people of Medway.<br><br>The HDRC is funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) and aims to make Medway Council more research active and improve evidence-based decision making to positively affect health outcomes and reduce inequalities. To achieve these aims, the programme will need to engage effectively with council leaders, council officers, diverse local and underserved communities and external partners to maintain interest and involvement in local authority research, while simultaneously promoting Medway as an attractive place to undertake funded research projects.<br><br>In this role, you will lead a team to develop and implement engagement, knowledge transfer and marketing (with the comms and marketing team) strategies, provide expert advice on engagement and research promotion across the HDRC and ensure proactive and effective knowledge transfer and exchange with HDRC stakeholders. You will lead on public engagement and organise an ongoing variety of engagement activities that promote the value of local authority research. You will have responsibility for the Public Advisory Group (PAG) and will set up and maintain a portfolio of activities and networks that involve and inform council officers and the public, ensuring the work of the HDRC remains relevant and visible to those whose decisions affect the health and wellbeing of residents in Medway.    <br><br>Full details of the role and person specification can be found in the job description.<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. 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>If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact Robin Mitchell via email at <a href=\"mailto:robin.mitchell@medway.gov.uk.\">robin.mitchell@medway.gov.uk</a> to arrange a call.</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 6 - £42,139 - £47,691 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2025-02-26T14:02:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-20T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6dbbc3bb-223a-443b-ac33-6f56930e00cf.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"49c57031-4920-46eb-8e52-e497415bcea8","title":"ASB and Community Safety (Housing) Apprentice","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Fixed – Permanently office based at Gun Wharf","locationType":3,"description":"<p>A unique opportunity has arisen for an Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) and Community Safety apprenticeship within Medway Council Housing Services. The successful candidate will learn a wide range of skills in ASB case management as well as wider housing and tenancy management. They will also work with our ASB Tenancy Management Officer to investigate and prevent anti-social behaviour in our communities whilst being supported to achieve a formal qualification.</p>\n<p>This programme focuses on the theories and practices needed to effectively respond to reports of antisocial behaviour and community safety issues including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Investigation techniques</li>\n<li>The harm centred approach</li>\n<li>Informal and formal resolution tools</li>\n<li>Working effectively with partner and enforcement agencies</li>\n<li>Legal processes</li>\n</ul>\n<p>You will also initially shadow and support the Tenancy Management Officers, working closely with other departments and agencies to identify anti-social behaviour, vulnerable customers at risk of anti-social behaviour and supporting complainants, victims, and witnesses throughout cases.</p>\n<p>You<strong> </strong>can expect to undertake the following tasks:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>To assist in the delivery of effective anti-social behaviour case management.</li>\n<li>To liaise with other agencies to gather information.</li>\n<li>Data inputting and scanning</li>\n<li>Updating of systems</li>\n<li>Email inbox monitoring</li>\n<li>Maintenance of database</li>\n<li>Using the council finance systems</li>\n<li>Responding to customer queries via telephone or email</li>\n</ul>\n<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>\n<p>Required skills:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Good communication skills</li>\n<li>A good and patient listener</li>\n<li>Good ICT skills with an understanding of Microsoft packages such as Word and Excel</li>\n<li>Highly motivated with a desire to learn and succeed and a good attention to detail.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Due to the nature of this role a driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.</p>\n<p>If you are passionate about providing a customer focussed service to improve local communities whilst developing with the knowledge, skills, and qualification to progress within Housing and/or community safety, we would love to hear from you.</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 call Chris Rourke on 01634 333444</em></p>\n<p><em>Interviews are likely to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.  Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted.</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":"£236.80 per week","publishDate":"2025-02-20T14:09:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-21T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/25549dab-c5e6-4a66-87e3-aed49dc8c844.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"588be1c1-1dfb-4eb5-b9ba-00fe51018040","title":"Brokerage Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are currently recruiting for a Brokerage Officer to receive and process all requests for placements for home care and day service provision, with a focus on developing a detailed knowledge of provision locally and nationally to ensure that appropriate and high-quality placements are brokered to meet individual need.<br><br>Liaise with colleagues from health and IDT to support patients through the hospital discharge process.<br><br>Liaise directly with home care and day care providers to discuss potential placements and discuss matching.<br><br>Develop a detailed knowledge of specialist provision and their specialisms through liaison with colleagues in the Children and Adults directorate and meeting with providers directly.<br><br>Using the detailed knowledge of specialist social care provision to be able to give advice and make recommendations to social workers on appropriate matches.<br><br>To work together with colleagues from Brokerage team and the SDS Team to support identification of personalised support to meet the assessed needs. <br><br>Update Mosaic case management system with information and details of the placement<br><br>Update integra with information and details of new providers<br><br>To work with social care staff and providers to provide support to placements at risk of breakdown or exclusion and to contribute to analysis of need and cost.<br><br>To support negotiation of long-term strategic partnerships with providers to ensure Medway have access to cost-effective high-quality provision for adult Social Care Clients<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. 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.<br><br><strong>Our organisation: <br><br></strong>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.<br><br>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.<br><br>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.<br><br>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.<br><br><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Katie Beadle on </em>katie.beadle@medway.gov.uk<br><br><em>Interviews are likely to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.  Full details on how this will work will be sent to you if your application is successfully shortlisted.<br><br></em><strong>Important Information- <br><br></strong><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.<br><br>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong><br><br>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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.<br><br><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.<br><br></strong>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 – £24,525- £29,268 per annum","publishDate":"2025-02-18T14:23:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-16T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/baf4457c-c2bd-4f76-a00a-4449e7264356.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0ca597a5-dd00-4982-8ae1-738928c856d7","title":"Gardening Tutor","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Medway Adult Education Centres","locationType":3,"description":"<p class=\"xmsonormal\">This is a great opportunity to join our Horticulture team:  Medway Adult Education are recruiting a cover sessional tutor for our gardening courses. These courses involve both practical and theory elements.<br><br>Sessions would be in schools, community centres, green spaces and in the main MAE Rochester Hub building and with specific courses to a range of audiences- e.g. Supported Learning, Families and those living with dementia.<br><br>We are initially looking for cover support with the possibility of moving on towards a weekly 2 hour course if there is demand.<br><br>We would also welcome applicants who have the ability to teach another subject 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. 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.<br><br><strong>Our organisation:<br><br></strong>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.<br><br>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.<br><br>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.<br><br>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.<br><br><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Carolyne Pilcher on 01634 338436.</em><em><br><br></em><strong>Important Information- <br><br></strong><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<br><br>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong><br><br>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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.<br><br><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.<br><br>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.<br><br><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26.03- £32.57 per hour","publishDate":"2025-02-07T15:27:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-31T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/76c96e03-606a-48d0-a064-28601c4c51de.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"779fea34-f9c2-4198-b2e3-417b33c8f18d","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. 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.<br><br><strong>Our organisation:<br><br></strong>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.<br><br>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.<br><br>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.<br><br>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.<br><br><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Carolyne Pilcher on 01634 338436.</em><em><br><br></em><strong>Important Information- <br><br></strong><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<br><br>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong><br><br>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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