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Facilities include an on-site school farm. <br> <br>Due to the conditions and complex needs of the pupils at Abbey Court School, continuity <br>and consistency of support is paramount and therefore candidates for all positions will <br>need to commit to the full working hours of the post. <br> <br>We are fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the children at Abbey Court School. <br>All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal <br>records and barring check, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other <br>vetting checks. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and <br>procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across the school. 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You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries.</p>\n<p>Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources.</p>\n<p>About You</p>\n<p>We welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified[LP1]  social workers, all of whom can demonstrate capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards, legislative and policy frameworks.</p>\n<p>You will hold a registration with Social Work England.</p>\n<p>You will have a high level of literacy and communication skills, both verbal and written.</p>\n<p>We are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a likeminded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.</p>\n<p>You will hold a Full UK Driving License – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.</p>\n<p>Our Support Offer</p>\n<p>In return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need.</p>\n<p>We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension scheme.</p>\n<p>You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.</p>\n<p>We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training.</p>\n<p>You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career.</p>\n<p>Please state your preferred areas of work and full time or part time preference on your application forms.</p>\n<p>We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs are met.</p>\n<p>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.</p>\n<p>This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. 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You will ensure the home is operated to the highest possible standard ensuring the children’s needs are met in accordance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.</p><p>As the Registered Manager you will be required to lead, inspire and manage a team providing appropriate guidance, support, supervision and training in order to maintain a highly motivated and competent workforce.</p><p>You must have up to date and extensive knowledge of legislation, statutory guidance, Ofsted regulations, Inspection Frameworks, Quality Standards and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, together with extensive experience of working in a residential setting.</p><p>You will be expected to be part of an on-call rota and available on occasions to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.</p><p>In return you will be offered excellent support and training opportunities, including generous staff benefits.</p><p><strong>Essential Qualifications</strong></p><ul>\n<li>NVQ Level 4 in Child Care or equivalent</li>\n<li>Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or working towards</li>\n<li>GCSE in Maths and English at Grade 5-9, or equivalent</li>\n<li>To meet and maintain registration requirements as Registered Manager with Ofsted</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Essential Experience</strong></p><ul>\n<li>At least 4 years management experience in a provision which supports disabled children and their families.</li>\n<li>Minimum of 4 years’ experience of direct working within a children's residential setting.</li>\n<li>Experience of managing budgets and financial systems effectively.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience of effectively leading staff teams and line management experience</li>\n<li>Experience of developing partnership working with other professionals, liaising with other service providers and outside partner agencies including Ofsted.</li>\n<li>Able to demonstrate knowledge and/or experience of equalities and diversity issues.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Our organisation:</strong></p><p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula. </p><p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p><p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p><p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p><p><strong>Important Information-</strong></p><p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p><p><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong></p><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age</p><p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online</p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p><p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,627 - £55,607 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-21T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-06T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4718e156-30f6-4f81-9d43-0784caa6a403.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6f34cbfd-c3c5-467a-8819-bdc82185a4d8","title":"Quality Assurance Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Gun Wharf","locationType":3,"description":"<p>An exciting opportunity has come up to be part of the Quality Assurance and Contract management team, within Children’s Commissioning. The Quality Assurance and Contract Coordinator will be responsible for contract monitoring and performance management of a range of contracts and services for health and social care, including SEN and Education. The successful candidate will work closely with the external providers, social workers and senior management to ensure problems are resolved in a timely and effective manner. </p><p>We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-organized individual, who has excellent communication skills and is able to work well in fast-paced and high-pressure environments. </p><p>As part of this role you can expect to undertake the following tasks:</p><ul>\n<li>Quality Assurance visits</li>\n<li>Producing improvement plans/actions plans</li>\n<li>Liaising with key teams in Medway Council such as, LADO, SEN, social work teams, senior management</li>\n<li>Developing relationships with external providers and professionals</li>\n<li>Developing and maintain robust quality assurance processes </li>\n<li>Providing Children’s Access to Resources with up to date and accurate information on providers to support their placements search</li>\n<li>Monitoring and increased quality assurance oversight on complex placements. </li>\n<li>Supporting with commissioning programmes</li>\n<li>Leading on complex cases and holding providers/services to account.</li>\n</ul><p>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Charlotte Ongley 07773 202047.</p><p>In return we offer you</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style - can work from home or in the office</li>\n</ul><p> Our organisation</p><p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p><p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p><p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p><p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p><p>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C.  There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.  </p><p>When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. </p><p>The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:    Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.  </p><p>Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.  </p><p>Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. </p><p>Wording for open recruitment (against any level in the CPF): </p><p>Commissioning are seeking to appoint a Quality Assurance Officer.  You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role.  You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C.   You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. </p><p>Important Information</p><p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p><p>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</p><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age</p><p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online</p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p><p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p><p>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.</p><p>All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,283 - £37181","publishDate":"2025-04-21T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f70910e2-0eb8-4535-abff-54f10d50f721.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"38d612a6-4773-4c12-9471-4bc8dcbdfbde","title":"Charity Shop Volunteer","employer":"Sue Ryder","department":"","location":"Essex","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Charity Shop Volunteer<br> <br>Be there when it matters as a Sue Ryder Volunteer<br> <br>As a Sue Ryder Volunteer in one of our charity shops, you will be one of the store’s friendly faces, helping us to provide the best customer experience whilst playing an important role in raising funds for our Palliative and Bereavement services.</p>\n<p>The role:<br>Our Sue Ryder shop volunteer roles are filled with variety and can cover many aspects of the role of a shop volunteer including:</p>\n<p>•    Donations and Gift Aid – meet donors, receive donations, sign donors up to Gift Aid<br>•    Sorting, labelling, pricing of stock<br>•    Greeting and helping customers<br>•    Serving customers on the till (training provided)<br>•    Maintaining shop displays, re-stocking,<br>•    Light cleaning/tidying duties to keep the shop inviting and well presented</p>\n<p>More bespoke roles may include:<br>•    PAT testing<br>•    Upcycling<br>•    Social media and photography<br> <br>About you:<br>•            Enjoy helping and engaging with customers<br>•            Be enthusiastic and pro-active<br>•            Have the ability to work as part of a team<br>•            Be reliable<br> <br>Working as a volunteer at one of our Sue Ryder shops is not only a rewarding way to learn new and transferable skills but also a fantastic chance to make new friends and become part of your local community. Plus, you will receive a volunteer discount on donated goods.</p>\n<p>We are happy to discuss arranging one of our friendly taster sessions so that you may meet the team and see the shop. <br> <br>Please note - we do have a minimum age requirement in our shops of 18. </p>\n<p>About Sue Ryder:<br>Sue Ryder is one of the largest charity retailers in the UK with over 400 shops. Every item sold in our shops generates funding so we can continue to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support every year, in our hospices, in people's homes and in the community. We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need.<br> <br>We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse volunteer workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.<br> <br>*Winners of the Employer of the Year for the People in Retail Awards 2023 – Retail Bulletin*<br> <br>If you have any questions, please contact our team at <br>volunteer.recruitment@sueryder.org <br>or visit: <br>www.sueryder.org</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Volunteer position","publishDate":"2025-04-17T12:17:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-10-09T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1c50bcf0-8eda-46ea-8ebe-4b6517b9d506.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9a9fd309-8d39-4a9e-af9a-297da8aa881f","title":"Climate Change Officer","employer":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","department":"","location":"Opportunity for flexible/home working, Kings Hill","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council as a Climate Change Officer.</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for an individual who is passionate about environmental issues, is highly motivated and able to undertake a wide variety of work which will have a direct impact on the Council’s Climate Change agenda and ambition to be carbon neutral.</p>\n<p>The Climate Change Officer will be responsible for delivering key targets in the annual Climate Change Action Plan and to develop projects to support additional initiatives that will help achieve carbon reduction goals and biodiversity improvements.</p>\n<p>This role can shape the way forward by engaging with our Members, key officers across the organisation, partners, residents, businesses and the wider community to change behaviour.  The role will also support work regarding the wider policy and community agenda.  This will be varied, supporting community work and assisting with information gathering to inform the development of council policy and reports to Council committees.</p>\n<p>The post holder will bring good experience of identifying and developing carbon reduction projects in order to implement low carbon projects across the Council’s building and land portfolio, establish annual emissions data for TMBC and the Borough as a whole, supporting officers to help monitor progress towards carbon neutral targets.</p>\n<p>If you have good project management skills, are a strong communicator and can work collaboratively across teams and organisations then we would like to hear from you.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Friday 13th June 2025</p>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Gill Fox on 01732 876077 or email <a href=\"mailto:gill.fox@tmbc.gov.uk\">gill.fox@tmbc.gov.uk</a> (direct candidates only, strictly no agencies)</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary Scale SO £35,553 - £41,067 depending on experience","publishDate":"2025-04-17T10:26:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2bb53a5d-ad2c-40ba-87c8-408bdae72acb.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"67b3097a-a39f-4c61-9a55-69d476de0aa1","title":"Assistant Housing Compliance Officer","employer":"Maidstone Borough Council","department":"","location":"Maidstone","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>About the Role:</strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join our busy Housing Standards Team, part of Housing & Regulatory Services, on a full time, permanent contract.</p>\n<p>Working as part of a team, this post will ensure the delivery of the Council’s statutory responsibilities for improving conditions and standards of management of private sector housing for residents of Maidstone, protecting their health, safety and well-being.</p>\n<p>As a strong team player, with a keen interest in improving housing conditions you will contribute to the efficient and effective service delivery of the team. Your priority focus will be ensuring legislative compliance in providing safe and well-maintained properties, including fire safety. Undertaking investigations and inspections of residential properties and the preparation and service of relevant statutory notices; considering other enforcement action where necessary and providing related advice and assistance to residents. <strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About You:</strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have excellent organisational, IT, customer care and communication skills. You will need to be highly motivated, work well within a team as well as on your own initiative, with the ability to prioritise and complete a variety of tasks in a busy and demanding environment. Multi-tasking where appropriate, you will need to bring your proven knowledge and experience to the role.</p>\n<p>The ideal candidate will have knowledge of housing and fire safety legislation with experience and/or training in dealing with compliance.<strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About Us:</strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Maidstone Borough Council is a confident organisation with ambition and aspirations to deliver high quality services to our residents and local businesses. We strive to make the borough an attractive place for all and secure a successful economy. We continue to build on our strengths - assets, knowledge and expertise and our track record for innovation and improvement to create a financially sustainable future so that we can continue with our undiminished plans.</p>\n<p>We will only achieve the results we are aiming for through the talents and hard work of all our people. You are encouraged to become part of our vision and in return you can expect support, training, and fair reward from us. We will give you the opportunity to develop the skills to do your job well and create a positive working environment where your ideas about improving how we do things are valued and we manage the changes needed for new ways of working well.</p>\n<p>At Maidstone Borough Council we recognise the importance of flexible working and the benefits this can bring to both our staff and the Council. We know that by offering employees a range of flexible working opportunities we can positively impact their wellbeing and engagement, and drive productivity in return. As such we have developed a highly flexible hybrid working policy, alongside our flexi time and flexible working policies, enabling staff to shape their working patterns around building a greater work life balance.<strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer:</strong></p>\n<p>A range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Highly flexible hybrid working opportunities</li>\n<li>7am to 7pm flexi time to suit personal circumstances for most roles</li>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 5 years LG service plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave.</li>\n<li>Additional 3 days leave given to enable a close down of the offices between Christmas and New year.</li>\n<li>Free parking</li>\n<li>Range of flexible working opportunities to accommodate people’s home/work life balance including compressed hours, 9-day fortnight, part time.</li>\n<li>Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential & independent information and access to counsellors</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family.</li>\n<li>Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work </li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax. </li>\n<li>Annual flu vaccine</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping</li>\n<li>Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals</li>\n<li>A professional fee payment, if required for the role</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Selection Process: </strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Following the submission of your application form, it will be reviewed by the recruiting manager. Those that are successful in securing an interview can expect job specific interview assessment, followed by an interview.</p>\n<p>This role is customer-facing and the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential element of the role.</p>\n<p>Maidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>\n<p><em>The Council considers that the successful applicant will have access to young people and/or vulnerable adults and it is a requirement under The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 that you hold an enhanced disclosure and barring scheme check. Upon successful appointment, you will be required to provide evidence of an enhanced DBS check if you subscribe to the DBS Update Service or complete the process to obtain a DBS check</em></p>\n<p><strong>For further information or to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Phil Jennings, Housing Standards Manager on 01622 602740.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>To apply for the position, please click on the apply link above</strong><strong> and complete the online application form or you can apply by phone on 01622 602555.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 13<sup>th</sup> May 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date: 22<sup>nd</sup> May 2025</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 8 £31,382 - £34,043 pa","publishDate":"2025-04-17T08:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-13T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/df8e5972-0f7d-460c-960d-808a6bd2fcdf.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"faef91e8-a4ee-4208-8275-d92b1ecaad3e","title":"Library Assistant","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Wigmore Community Hub, 208 Fairview Ave, Gillingham, ME8 0PX","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>DBS: No</strong></p><p><strong>Subject to BPSS Checks: No</strong></p><p>Medway Council’s Library and Archives service is recruiting for an enthusiastic, outgoing and customer focused Library Assistant to work as part of our team to deliver library and council services to Medway residents and visitors at Wigmore Community Hub. Over 700,000 people visited Medway Libraries last year to access books and public computers, attend events and activities and access a wide range of council services.</p><p>Our Library Assistants contribute to the day-to-day running of libraries and community hubs including responding to customer enquiries, delivering a range of events for children and adults, managing stock and levying charges for a range of services, as well as actively promoting available services within libraries, archives and the wider council to connect communities, improve wellbeing and promote equality through learning, literacy and engagement in cultural activity.</p><p>The successful candidate will have excellent teamworking and interpersonal skills and be adaptable, resilient and dedicated to helping all library users engage with our stock and develop a love of reading.  </p><p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n</ul><p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our Council Plan priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change.  </p><p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p><p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p><p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p><p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p><p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. </p><p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Will Train on 01634 337356.</em></p><p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p><p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p><p><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statemen</strong><strong>t</strong></p><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. </p><p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.   All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. </p><p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. </p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 - £25,752 - £30,732 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-16T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/199d44fa-e9fc-44fd-af31-4f6d24c03335.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0d739ca9-598c-45e4-8f41-84bfae7bc553","title":"Community Library Assistant","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Mobile Working / Rainham Library, Birling Avenue, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7LR","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>DBS: Yes / Enhanced Adults </strong></p><p><strong>Subject to BPSS Checks: No </strong></p><p>Medway Council’s Library and Archives service is recruiting for enthusiastic, outgoing and customer focused Community Library Assistants to work as part of our team delivering mobile library and council services to schools and communities across Medway. Over 700,000 people visited Medway Libraries last year to access books and public computers, attend events and activities and access a wide range of council services.</p><p>These are new roles operating the soon to be launched Pop-Up library service with responsibility for setting up and operating a remote temporary library in schools, community spaces, care homes, public spaces and events across Medway. This new service forms part of our outreach and community offer for libraries, working to extend library access to more</p><p>Successful candidates will have excellent customer service skills, be resilient, adaptable and comfortable working with large groups of children, families and adults.  They must hold a full UK driver’s license and have a high level of physical fitness.  Due to the requirement to work within schools and care homes as part of this role, successful postholders will need an enhanced DBS check with barred list check for children and adults</p><p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n</ul><p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our Council Plan priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change.  </p><p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p><p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p><p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p><p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p><p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. </p><p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Wil Train on 01634 337356.</em></p><p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p><p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p><p><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong></p><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.</p><p>Recent promotions, following our investment in new Assistant Team Managers across the service, mean we are now looking for passionate social workers who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.</p><p>Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.</p><p>Whether you have recently completed your ASYE or have worked in children’s social work for some years we would love you to join us on our ongoing journey. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.</p><p>Experienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £50,067 per annum (inclusive of benefits).</p><p>Social Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £45,055 per annum (inclusive of benefits).</p><p>Join us and #Make a Difference…</p><p>Our Offer</p><ul>\n<li>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –</li>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li>\n<li>Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style</li>\n</ul><p>About You</p><p>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</p><p>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </p><p>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</p><p>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.</p><p>Additional Information</p><p>For an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk. </p><p>Suzanne Mehmet, Head of Service (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 334470</p><p>Oliver Bruce, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 337312</p><p>Susan Akinyele, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 333704</p><p>To apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the top of this advert.</p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p><p>This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.</p><p>For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</p><p>Please consider the application guidance when submitting your application.</p><p>Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk </p><p>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.</p><p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p><p>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</p><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age</p><p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £51,329 per annum (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment","publishDate":"2025-04-16T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-04T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ff477648-5cfa-4aad-abd2-4f4ef02df71c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"71498f7a-3b01-445d-b8eb-520eecd7cc2e","title":"Resident Engagement Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"HYBRID - a flexible working arrangement whereby an employee can undertake their work either in the office and/or partially or mainly from home on a temporary or permanent basis.","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Are you passionate about delivering excellent resident engagement and first-class communication? 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A strong team ethic, empathy for residents, and flexibility are essential, as you will need to travel to meet residents and attend evening and occasional weekend meetings.</p><p>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Katherine Bishop on katherine.bishop@medway.gov.uk </p><p>In return we offer you: </p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n</ul><p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. 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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><p>Our organisation: </p><p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p><p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p><p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p><p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. </p><p>Important Information- </p><p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p><p>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</p><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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If you would like a rewarding role with great development opportunities this is the Apprenticeship for you.</p><p><strong><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Andrew Elliott on 01634 335596</em></strong></p><p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ </li>\n</ul><p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. 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Catering Assistant

Abbey Court Community School

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Medway Scale, Grade D2 £24,404 - £27,269 pro-rata (£12.65 - £14.13 per hour) (Pending pay award)

Abbey Court Community School (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

English Teacher

Sanders Draper School

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MPS/UPS (Outer London)

Sanders Draper (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council logo

£32,205 - £41,067

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Team Leader- Smoking Cessation and NHS Health Checks

Medway Council

Medway Council logo

Range 5 - £43,695 per annum / pro rata

Hybrid Working (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Part time PPA Teacher

Hempstead Schools Federation

Hempstead Schools Federation logo

Main pay scale or Upper pay scale

Hempstead Junior School (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Full Time Key Stage 2 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Hempstead Schools Federation

Hempstead Schools Federation logo

Main pay scale or Upper pay scale

Hempstead Junior School (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Social Worker - Adult Community Teams

Kent County Council

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£34,421 - £38,304 per annum

Gravesham Civic Centre (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Registered Manager

Medway Council

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£50,627 - £55,607 per annum

Parklands Resource Centre, Oxford Road, Gillingham, Kent (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Quality Assurance Officer

Medway Council

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£31,283 - £37181

Gun Wharf (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Charity Shop Volunteer

Sue Ryder

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Volunteer position

Essex (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Climate Change Officer

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council logo

Salary Scale SO £35,553 - £41,067 depending on experience

Opportunity for flexible/home working, Kings Hill (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Assistant Housing Compliance Officer

Maidstone Borough Council

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Grade 8 £31,382 - £34,043 pa

Maidstone (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Library Assistant

Medway Council

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Range 3 - £25,752 - £30,732 per annum

Wigmore Community Hub, 208 Fairview Ave, Gillingham, ME8 0PX (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Community Library Assistant

Medway Council

Medway Council logo

Range 3 - £25,752 - £30,732 per annum

Mobile Working / Rainham Library, Birling Avenue, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7LR (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Social Worker - Childrens Social Work Team

Medway Council

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Up to £51,329 per annum (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment

Broadside, Leviathan Way, Chatham, Kent (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Resident Engagement Officer

Medway Council

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Range 4 - £31,283 per annum / pro rata

HYBRID - a flexible working arrangement whereby an employee can undertake their work either in the office and/or partially or mainly from home on a temporary or permanent basis. (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Rehousing Apprentice

Medway Council

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Apprentice L3 - £279.35 per week

KIngsley House Gillingham (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Corporate Director - Finance

Kent County Council

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A career-defining role with a package to match

Sessions House, Maidstone (currently a mixture of working from home and office) (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Experienced Community Practitioner

Kent County Council

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£39,355 - £44,900 per annum

Sittingbourne (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Social Worker

Kent County Council

Kent County Council logo

£34,421 - £38,304 per annum

Sittingbourne (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

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