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Ensuring that our residents receive a satisfactory service and that maintenance issues are resolved in line with service level agreements.<br><br>You will take care of arranging follow on works to ensure efficient service, Logging data and notes on the computer system to ensure smooth handover and communication. Passing on relevant information to all stakeholders. Prioritising and scheduling emergency jobs so you must have excellent organisational skills. Monitoring of emails and adhering to SLAs escalating any issues to your Team Leader or Maintenance Supervisor </p>\n<p><strong>To be considered for this role candidates will be able to demonstrate:</strong></p>\n<p>·        Ability to work under pressure in an ever-changing environment and be able to adapt and prioritise</p>\n<p>·        Excellent administration skills and be computer literate - DRS/Opti-time experience is desirable.  </p>\n<p>·        Clear ability to communicate both verbally and written. </p>\n<p>·        Repairs and Maintenance knowledge is essential as well as front line Customer Service experience.</p>\n<p>If you believe you have the qualities we are after and are interested in working for an organisation that can really make a difference to people’s lives, then please apply without delay.</p>\n<p>We are a multi-site organisation, so some roles may require occasional travel between offices, but expenses will be covered. </p>\n<p><strong>Our commitments</strong></p>\n<p> At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them.  This is why we are committed to developing our people. 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This role will focus on those Care Leavers at high risk of homelessness, due to inactivity, vulnerability or other factors. The Specialist Housing Advisor will be expected to keep up-to-date with government guidance and regulations in relation to accommodation, as well as all involved processes and resources, to facilitate the delivery of expert advice on all areas of in independent accommodation.</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>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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Contribute to an ambitious curriculum that focuses on building a deep body of knowledge in all subjects</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Join Us:</strong> If you have a passion for student well-being and academic success, we invite you to join Sanders Draper Secondary School. Together, we can continue to provide a safe and enriching environment where students thrive and succeed.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We welcome any interest in this opportunity. For an application pack, informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the school please contact the school on 01708 443068, email <a href=\"mailto:vmurphy@sandersschool.org.uk\">vmurphy@sandersschool.org.uk</a> or visit our website <a href=\"http://www.sandersschool.org.uk\">www.sandersschool.org.uk</a>. 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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. 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If so, we would love you to join us in Medway Adult Social Care.</strong><br><strong>Where is Medway?</strong><br>  Medway is a vibrant thriving location with excellent schools and plenty of historic attractions e.g.: Historic Dockyard, Rochester Castle and Cathedral. Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, only 30 miles from London, 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. It provides excellent opportunities for affordable home ownership.<br>  Adult Social Care is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community, so it is an exciting time to join us. We have recently introduced a competency progression framework linked to salary.<br><br><strong>The post</strong><br>  We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Social Workers (must have completed ASYE and registered with Social Work England) who are highly motivated to work within long term and early help. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering a high-quality service and who enjoy the challenge of reviewing packages of care to ensure best value and positive outcomes.<br>  The service is delivered using a strengths-based (Conversations Model), person centred approach. We have implemented an innovative locality-based service giving the opportunity to establish close links with local communities and partners.<br>  Your practice will have a strong emphasis on quality and achieving the best possible outcomes for people. We promote individual aspirations, enhance independence and wellbeing and maximise autonomy by supporting people to live their lives in the way that they choose.<br>  Working at Medway Council means that you will 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><strong>Making you feel valued</strong><br>  We offer excellent support including CPD learning opportunities and regular reflective supervision. Individual learning needs will be identified to develop specialist knowledge.  We have a hybrid working model with a balance of remote working and office based.</p><p><strong>In return we will 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>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n</ul><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:<br><br>   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>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><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><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":"£38,476 - £45,829","publishDate":"2025-04-10T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e65a2bbd-a95e-4abd-97c6-dfbc8f7c6d98.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"743ffe9f-e590-4fbd-b0ae-099ab56cec99","title":"Placemaking Regeneration Support Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Gun Wharf","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity for a Placemaking Regeneration Support Officer to join the Economic Development & Town Centres Team supporting a range of projects making a difference to Medway’s town centres and communities. As part of this role, you will be collaborating with passionate local people and supporting projects that make people proud of where they live, work and visit.</p><p>We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic individual keen to make a difference in Medway, with experience of working in a team and with the general public. Communication skills will be key, alongside general administrative skills such as IT, planning workload, prioritisation etc.</p><p>Experience or understanding of supporting projects is essential, and knowledge of Medway’s town centres would also be beneficial to the role. Medway’s rich heritage is a key focus for regeneration, and this role will also work closely with the Heritage Team and heritage focused projects.</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>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager e-mail Anjuli Strange on anjuli.strange@medway.gov.uk.</p><p>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.</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>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><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></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><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 - £26,897 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-10T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-25T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/bf80106f-6458-40a6-b72c-bdf72fe6a93f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"31dc5206-33f6-4640-8146-957248d527ff","title":"KS1 Teacher (+ option of SENDCO)","employer":"London Borough of Havering","department":"St Mary's Hare Park School","location":"St Mary's Hare Park School","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>St Mary's Hare Park School</strong></p>\n<p>South Drive, Gidea Park, Romford, RM2 6HH</p>\n<p><strong>Telephone: </strong>01708 761220</p>\n<p><strong>Email:</strong> <a href=\"mailto:\">office@stmarysharepark.co.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/C02mCYQgqtAgrZ2H0HkkT?domain=stmarysharepark.co.uk\">https://www.stmarysharepark.co.uk/index.asp</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>KS1 Teacher (+ option of SENDCO) </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Hours:</strong> Full Time</p>\n<p><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive salary </p>\n<p><strong>Contract:</strong> Fixed Term </p>\n<p><strong>Start Date:</strong> September  2025</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>St Mary's Hare Park School is a Catholic Independent School found in Havering within easy reach of London.</p>\n<p>The school was founded in … and is a successful and highly respected Catholic school with a strong history of excellent academic results. Children go onto a variety of grammar and independent schools in the south east region. They are educated within a strong Catholic ethos although the school has a number of pupils from a variety of other ethnic and religious backgrounds. The rich curriculum on offer promotes learning which enables children to fulfil their full potential in a warm and inspiring environment where the arts, sports and languages are also promoted at all ages.</p>\n<p>The school is looking to appoint an outstanding KS1 Primary Teacher. You will have the drive, high standard and passion to enthuse their pupils and make a real difference to their outcomes and life chances. This is a truly exciting opportunity for an existing or aspiring Primary Teacher.</p>\n<p>You will be able to plan and deliver stimulating and challenging lessons whilst setting appropriate and challenging work for all abilities. The school is looking for someone who is committed and ambitious for their own professional development.</p>\n<p>The ideal candidate will have a background in SEND (but this is not a requirement). We are looking for someone who is qualified to lead our SEND provision and fulfil responsibilities in the role of SENDCO. We have a relatively small level of pupils registered as SEND across the school and already a small team of SEND assistants who support pupils. The role of SENCO will be predominantly one of overseeing the administration side of SEND with time provided for working alongside staff and pupils to support good practice.</p>\n<p><strong>About the teaching role:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan and deliver consistently good (or better) lessons</li>\n<li>Carry out teaching duties, as required, in accordance with the schemes of work and the National Curriculum.</li>\n<li>Identify clear teaching objectives and specify how they will be taught and assessed.</li>\n<li>Set tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high level of interest.</li>\n<li>Set appropriate and demanding expectations.</li>\n<li>Set clear targets building on prior attainment.</li>\n<li>Provide clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge.</li>\n<li>Make effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of the programmes of study.</li>\n<li>Ensure effective teaching and the best use of available time.</li>\n<li>Monitor and intervene to ensure excellent learning and discipline.</li>\n<li>Provide pastoral support to ensure development of the whole pupil</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>We need a teacher who:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Has high expectations</li>\n<li>Enjoys being creative and independent</li>\n<li>Is confident in the use of ICT within their role and teaching</li>\n<li>Has good communication skills</li>\n<li>Works well in a team</li>\n<li>Has a good understanding of a value rich curriculum and a value based approach to education.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities – SENDCO</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oversee the day-to-day operation of the school’s SEND policy and provision.</li>\n<li>Maintain and update SEND records and ensure statutory documentation is accurate and timely.</li>\n<li>Coordinate provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.</li>\n<li>Liaise with staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure appropriate support and intervention.</li>\n<li>Monitor and track progress of SEND pupils across the school.</li>\n<li>Support staff in identifying and implementing effective strategies for SEND learners.</li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with current SEND legislation and best practice guidance</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>To apply, please send your completed application form to <a href=\"mailto:Office@stmarysharepark.co.uk\">Office@stmarysharepark.co.uk</a></strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date for applications: </strong>Friday, 9<sup>th</sup> May 2025</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Competitive salary","publishDate":"2025-04-10T11:37:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/65647ff6-ca3d-4f58-a043-c03022c7ce3b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2db4aace-6e2b-4189-9757-6c811f1470c8","title":"Empty Homes Officer","employer":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","department":"","location":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>We’re looking to recruit an Empty Homes Officer to work within the Council’s Housing Improvement Team.</strong></p>\n<p>Supported by their Private Sector Housing Team colleagues, they will coordinate work undertaken by the Council to bring empty homes back into use.  This may include providing advice and information to homeowners, facilitating grants and loans (such as those provided by Kent County Council’s ‘No Use Empty’ scheme), and enforcement action where necessary.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have a good standard of education and recent experience of working in a housing or enforcement type role.</p>\n<p>They will be self-motivated, a good negotiator and have a keen interest and determination to bring empty homes back into use.</p>\n<p>This is a fixed-term position for a period of two years.</p>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jason Wheble, Housing Improvement Manager on 01732 876261</strong></p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,629 - £34,263","publishDate":"2025-04-10T07:40:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ba9ec9e3-fe2a-48fd-a560-11ae32bee7f4.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2fc4e0be-d85e-4110-82cc-4c9afb6f4693","title":"Civil Enforcement Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"The Whitehouse, Chatham Waterfront Bus Station, Globe Lane, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4SL","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong><em>DBS: Yes – Standard </em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Subject to BPSS Checks: No</em></strong></p><p>Working as a member of the parking services team, the post holder will be a front line operative for the council assisting members of the public with information, offering advice and guidance on parking restrictions. Ensuring correct use of both off-street and on-street parking spaces, in accordance with the relevant Parking Orders and Traffic Management Act 2004. Civil Enforcement Officers (CEO) will also be required to issue Penalty Charge Notices to vehicles parking in contravention of the parking regulations, which may incur some negative verbal interaction. Written reports will need to be completed by the post holder recording details of any incidents. <br><br> On a daily basis CEO's will walk their allocated route, which could be up to 10/12 miles, assessing road signage and road lining for compliance purposes; informing their supervisor of any issues or concerns. <br><br> CEO's must ensure all incidents are brought to the attention of the Supervisor immediately – providing written statements and reports. They may also need to attend court or adjudication panels when required, as well as to submit evidence when called upon. <br><br> Medway Council's equipment procedures must be adhered to – ensuring that all equipment is given due care and protection, daily start of shift checks should be carried out for faults and damaged equipment to be immediately reported to the Supervisor. <br><br> CEO's will be required to assist with the clearing of snow from Medway car park surfaces as directed, if the weather inhibits the issuing of Penalty Charge Notices.<br><br> The post holder will work on a shift pattern basis to ensure that the parking service is operational 7 days per week, from 07:00am - 01:00am hours.<br></p><p>A uniform is required to be worn for this role at all times. This should be worn and used in a professional manner. Staff are responsible for their own uniforms, and this remains the property of Medway Council.<br></p><p>Other duties may be required to be undertaken within the scope of this post as and when required. </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 Suraj Soyinka on 01634 331650.</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. 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