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This is an exciting opportunity for a planner wishing to grow their strategic planning experience.</p>\n<p>Maidstone offers a unique opportunity to work on major planning, development and investment projects. We work on a varied canvas – bringing forward significant, high quality growth with associated infrastructure, whilst enhancing our significant local landscapes, heritage and identity.</p>\n<p>To help plan pro-actively, Maidstone Borough’s Local Plan Review was adopted in March 2024 and we are now focussing on sustainable delivery, including masterplanning two new garden communities. We are also progressing a Gypsy and Traveller Development Plan Document and progressing a Maidstone Town Centre Strategy. 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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 team 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.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer:</strong><strong> </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 and casual car user allowance</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. 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We are currently experiencing significant interest in investment across the Borough which is resulting in a range of planning applications for new housing, commercial and employment development.</p>\n<p><strong>The Role:</strong> </p>\n<p>As a Senior Planning Officer you will have the opportunity to become involved in varied and challenging casework focusing on larger housing and commercial applications, as well as providing support and advice to both colleagues in other departments and Elected Members to deliver the Council’s priorities. 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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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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. 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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'. 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 Steve Chevis on 01634 337265 / 07800 514712.<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><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 6 - £47,161 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2025-03-20T10:39:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-13T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1b6de6df-2ea3-4b20-8381-1bbbd3044afe.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"35c9603a-3def-486c-b2f3-dcce0abca697","title":"Overpayment Recovery Assistant","employer":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","department":"","location":"Opportunity for flexible/home working, Kings Hill, West Malling","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>We are seeking a part-time Overpayment Recovery Assistant to join our busy Revenues & Benefits service.</strong></p>\n<p>You would be working within a small team responsible for the recovery of council tax, business rates, housing benefit and accommodation costs, your role will entail dealing with customer queries, carrying out means tests, negotiating and reviewing payment plans and identifying help where available.  You will also support the Senior Revenues & Benefits Officer (Recovery) with tasks such as running and checking reports.</p>\n<p>You must have a high standard of written English, previous office experience preferred, including the use of Microsoft packages and a commitment to providing a quality service.</p>\n<p>To be a part of the team you will need an understanding of socio-economic pressures, particularly in the current financial climate, and be able to demonstrate balanced reasoning.</p>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion about this role please contact William Waight, Benefits & Welfare Manager on 01732 876219 (Direct applicants only, strictly no agencies)</strong></p>\n<p>(The role is 30 hours per week)</p>\n<p>Interviews will be held w/c 21 April 2025</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£20,068 - £22,690 pro rata (FTE £24,750 - £27,984)","publishDate":"2025-03-19T09:33:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-13T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a411c40c-735b-4222-aa56-d618c32ce162.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4921cbe6-4845-4c3e-8e49-012b37fc4ef0","title":"Office Cleaner","employer":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","department":"","location":"Kings Hill, West Malling","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We currently have a vacancy for a part time office cleaner on a permanent basis.</p>\n<p>You will be a well organised person who is able to work as part of a team at our offices in Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent. Free and easy parking at our offices is always available.</p>\n<p>The tasks are varied and will include vacuuming carpets and stairwells, disinfecting services, cleaning lavatories, polishing furnishings and other similar cleaning tasks.</p>\n<p>The normal contracted hours of work will be from 1700 to 1930 Monday-Wednesday, 1700-1900 on Thursdays and from 1630 hours to 1830 hours on Fridays.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information about this role please contact Dave Rogers, Office Superintendent on 01732 876053</strong></p>\n<p><strong>(Direct candidates only, strictly no agencies).</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£7,554 pro rata salary (£12.60 per hour)","publishDate":"2025-03-19T09:25:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-06T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9c8c73c1-b11d-4fcb-a09a-7a016e15d4d9.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"88643e2a-e718-4072-a8d5-8ff4ae3d1b1a","title":"Managing Surveyor","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part from (Foord Annex) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"<p>The South Thames Gateway Building Control Partnership is a Local Authority partnership combining the building control services of four Local Authorities (LA) within Kent.  This combined skills and talent has created an ambitious and progressive building control team.</p>\n<p>We are looking for Registered Building Control Inspector Class 2 F (ideally working towards Class 3 BSR Registration) to join this busy team of professionals delivering the service for Canterbury, Gravesham, Medway and Swale councils.  Our building control surveyors carry out the full range of building control duties, whilst having a clearly developed career pathway with transparent routes to progress.</p>\n<p><strong>The Role</strong></p>\n<p>You will manage teams across the STG area on residential and non-complex applications. You will have the opportunity to learn about complex applications and you will support and train surveyors. As one of STG’s lead technical experts you will be qualified to RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent and be able to evidence continual professional development. We will support you to continue with your professional development.</p>\n<p>You will work with a support and progressive management team along with a well-resourced administration and surveying team ensuring our performance standards, resources, and income are sufficient to sustain a first-class building control service. You will assist with implementing changes required due to the Building Safety Act. </p>\n<p>You will be a committed and enthusiastic building control professional. You will enjoy working in a busy and ambitious partnership where customer service is a priority.</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 managers Janine Weaver call 01634 331600 or Andrea Hayes, call 01634 331134</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 7 - 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Candidates who are successful in the assessment centre will progress to a final interview.</p>\n<h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4>\n<p>This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.</p>\n<p>Closing date for applications is <strong>Monday 7th April 2025</strong></p>\n<p>Shortlisting will be undertaken on<strong> Tuesday 8th April 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Short listed candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment centre consisting of the following –</strong></p>\n<p>Written Exercise <strong>Monday 14th April (AM)</strong> </p>\n<p>Group Exercise will be held <strong>during the week of 14th April</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Candidates who are successful at the assessment centre will be invited to a formal interview - </strong></p>\n<p>Formal Interviews will be held <strong>during the week of 21st April 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>#MakeitMedway</strong></p>\n<h4><strong>Our organisation: </strong></h4>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the Southeast of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</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<h4><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong></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 race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age</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":"£34,581 per annum, rising to £35,712 after six months.Upon successful completion of the ASYE programme your salary will increase to £38,476 per annum plus other benefits","publishDate":"2025-03-17T15:44:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-07T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0aeb0a49-817b-430b-bd47-56345cc4e31a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8e0e0d0b-956a-4441-b576-cef2855339e6","title":"Senior Practitioner - West Kent Children in Care Team","employer":"Kent County Council","department":"","location":"Worrall House, West Malling","locationType":2,"description":"<div>\n<p><strong>Senior Practitioner in West Kent Children in Care Services (KR11) </strong></p>\n<p>We offer a competitive basic salary between £43,810 and £49,989 dependent on your experience (plus £3,000 p.a retention scheme & £2,000 car allowance). In addition, there is a £8,000 relocation package (subject to eligibility) and an excellent LA pension scheme.</p>\n<p><strong>We are the right team, at the right time and in the right place.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>The right team</strong></p>\n<p>Doing the best for the children of Kent depends on a team effort. We celebrate our Senior Practitioners who work hard to foster a culture of excellence and collaboration – a place where all social workers are empowered to be creative, share ideas and advice.</p>\n<p>And the right team needs the right managers. Ours have a well-deserved reputation for being supportive and giving regular, quality supervision. There are also many credible expert practitioners to learn from and you’ll find them approachable and keen to help. Sharing knowledge is part of who we are. Together, our teams deliver strengthened services and improved outcomes for children.</p>\n<p><strong>The right time</strong></p>\n<p>There has never been a better time to join us. We have invested in every area of our service including the careers of outstanding people who share our commitment to improving young lives in Kent.</p>\n<p><strong>The right place</strong></p>\n<p>We are proud of our Ofsted rating of Outstanding and we are continuing to develop excellent services and ensure ‘Children are at the centre of Kent County Council’s culture and practice’ (Ofsted 2022.) As one of the largest Children’s Social Work Service in the country, we offer a comprehensive learning and development framework in Kent. And because one size doesn’t fit all, we offer opportunities that can be tailored to individual, and team needs.</p>\n<p>We can offer a wide variety of work that you’re unlikely to find elsewhere. Kent is a large and diverse county, offering a broad range of opportunities to support children and young people from all backgrounds and circumstances.  You will be able to work across a range of locations and environments, and to be seconded to or move to other teams. </p>\n<p>Meanwhile, you will be free to develop professionally, building your area of specialist practice, and applying your knowledge to high profile and sensitive cases. At this level, you’ll champion good practice and set performance expectations, acting as a Practice Assessor for ASYE and student social workers if required.</p>\n<p>You’ll also have the chance to share your expertise through assisted fieldwork, court attendance, case audits and reviews, and by chairing complex meetings. Through working groups and multi-agency forums, you’ll contribute to the development of new initiatives.</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>The role is within the West Kent Children in Care Service based at Kings Hill, West Malling. West Kent covers the districts of Sevenoaks, Swanley, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & Malling and Maidstone. This is a hybrid working role offering you the opportunity of a good work-home life balance.</p>\n<p>The successful applicant will, in addition to holding a caseload of (up to 15) complex cases, will be supporting a team of Social Workers providing high quality social work, in the Children in Care Service primarily to Children in Care and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking children from age 0-18. This will include holding sets of care proceedings.</p>\n<p>Your role as a Senior Practitioner will require being able to manage a caseload of complex and difficult cases involving assessment, planning and implementation and evaluation of appropriate action to ensure resources are utilised effectively to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. You will also be required to contribute to raising and maintaining standards of professional social work within a social work team, develop areas of specialist practice, offer expert advice to less experienced staff and supervise unqualified staff. You will be well motivated to support and understudy for your Team Manager to sustain and improve performance. </p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>You must hold a degree in social work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and you must be registered with Social Work England. You should have substantial and varied post-qualification experiences of working with children and families. You will work within the Kent Practice Framework models, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks, along with a willingness to learn and develop as a practitioner. Being a team player is essential in any social work team.</p>\n<p>The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Kent and beyond to transport children and their belongings and be available to do so in an emergency.  You should note that public transport is rarely a viable option as your role will involve you transporting people and equipment to venues in very rural areas, often with limited public transport.</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 role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – 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>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. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.</p>\n<p><strong>Contact Details</strong></p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>For more information about the role or for a discussion, please contact<strong> </strong>Paul Meggitt, Service Manager on 03000 410193 or e-mail paul.meggitt@kent.gov.uk.</p>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,810 - £49,989 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-14T08:54:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-11T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5afcd230-08f6-48e8-941e-ccc5a01b9003.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d6536fb5-0e04-421f-9384-9f8965dca9cb","title":"Teaching Assistants","employer":"Medway Council","department":"Abbey Court Community School","location":"Abbey Court Community School","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Are you interested in a rewarding career in the field of Special Educational Needs? If so, <br>how about considering a position at Abbey Court School? We are looking to appoint <br>Teaching Assistants to commence as soon as possible. <br> <br>Abbey Court caters for pupils aged 3-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties, and is currently <br>located on 2 Strood sites; Cliffe Road (Nursery, Primary and brand new Secondary <br>provision designed and purpose built specifically to meet the needs of our pupils) and Rede <br>Court Road (Further Education). The primary site is also home to our school farm!  <br> <br>Working hours are 32.5 p/w (8.45am – 3.45pm), term time only + 5 staff development days.  <br>Comprehensive training and induction will be provided. <br> <br>Childcare experience, or relevant childcare qualifications are desirable but not essential. <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.  If you cannot commit to full-time, we <br>are often looking for supply bank staff, please indicate on the application form. <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. It is an offence to apply for this role, if you are barred from engaging in <br>regulated activity with children.  Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of <br>policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across the <br>school. On joining, you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to <br>maintain safe working practice, and safeguard our children and young people. <br> <br>View our recruitment video at… <br> <br>http://www.abbeycourt.medway.sch.uk/1308/working-at-abbey-court-school </p>\n<p><strong>CVs will only be accepted if sent together with a fully completed application form. </strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Medway Scale, Grade D2 £18,385 - £20,543 per annum + SEN Allowance (£1,491) (FTE £24,404 to £27,269) Benefits include free car parking and KCC Pension Scheme","publishDate":"2025-03-13T11:49:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-21T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ccaf65b2-42e6-4615-93f6-fe7e174a5278.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5e6d4475-d9f5-4103-af6c-14c60f94f48a","title":"Administration Assistant","employer":"Tunbridge Wells Borough Council","department":"","location":"North Farm Depot","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Do you have experience of working in an administrative role or busy office environment?</p>\n<p><strong>If you said yes to this, keep reading!</strong></p>\n<p>Do you pride yourself on having great communication skills, high level of attention to detail and a positive attitude?</p>\n<p><strong>Then this is the role that you have been looking for! </strong></p>\n<p>A great opportunity has arisen for an Administration Assistant to join the Waste & Street Scene team in Tunbridge Wells Borough Council based at the North Farm Depot. The team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the high quality of the waste and street cleansing services for the borough.  </p>\n<p><strong>What’s the job?</strong><br>You will be providing administration support to help ensure the smooth running of the service.  Your duties will include responding to and the processing of our customers service requests, processing invoices, processing workflow, data entry, draft reports, interacting with service stakeholders on a daily basis e.g. Contractors, our Gateway Contact Centre, Senior Managers.</p>\n<p><strong>Is this you?</strong><br>You will have excellent organisational skills, experience of working in a busy office or similar and have a confident and friendly manner. The ideal candidate will be someone who is able to prioritise their own workload, likes to show initiative and has a positive and focused approach to their work and a willingness to get stuck in.</p>\n<div><strong>What you get in return</strong></div>\n<div>\n<strong>22 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 27 after 5 years’ continuous service</strong><br><strong>Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme with 19.7% employer contribution</strong><br><strong>Career development and training opportunities</strong><br><strong>Access to eye care vouchers and VDU Glasses</strong><br><strong>Cycle to Work Scheme</strong><br><strong>Access to EAP Services 24/7</strong>\n</div>\n<div> </div>\n<p>See the Job Description and Person Specification below for more detailed information regarding this role.  For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Edwin Burgess, Waste & Street Care Team Leader, on 01892 554 216.</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,339","publishDate":"2025-03-12T16:23:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-02T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/11175a9a-8afb-4b4d-aa40-35e29cb8f6ad.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6a534121-780e-4269-ae0f-c453c9c79a5e","title":"Housing Triage and Support Officer","employer":"Sevenoaks District Council","department":"","location":"Council Offices, Argyle Road","locationType":2,"description":"<p>The officer will support Sevenoaks District Council’s Housing Options and Solutions team and with your extensive housing knowledge and experience, you’ll work to assist in preventing and reducing homelessness in the district.</p>\n<p>Acting as a first point of contact for customers, you’ll be responsible for triaging customers through a rapid initial assessment of their needs and circumstances.</p>\n<p>Your excellent communication skills will be invaluable providing customers with comprehensive advice and guidance directing customers to the correct service, aiding with early interventions such as mediation and ensuring they receive the support the need.</p>\n<p>You’ll bring resilience to the service by providing coordination and administration support and assisting with day-to-day activities. </p>\n<p>If you have experience in providing advice and support and dealing with vulnerable customers, you’ll know it takes effective communication and empathy as well as the ability to work to deadlines and in difficult situations.</p>\n<p>This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).</p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to know more about the role? </strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Stephen Tring, Housing Options and Solutions Manager, on 01732 227184.</p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?</strong></p>\n<p>Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: </strong>6<sup>th</sup> April 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: </strong>TBC</p>\n<p><strong>Assessment process: </strong>Interview and test</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,072 - £36,830","publishDate":"2025-03-11T11:08:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-06T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0bef5bc2-f51e-41cd-9669-4280cd23f9ef.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"325eb0cd-3c70-415d-b79b-0b6d41f622bf","title":"Relief Bank - Support Coach","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"1 - 2 Mount View Court","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></p>\n<p>We are hiring Relief bank Support Coaches to join our team within Pathways to Independence.</p>\n<p>In Medway Supported Accommodation team, you will form as part of a team which offers support to around 52 residents across services in Gillingham, Chatham, and Rochester for single homeless people and ex-offenders. Although the main resident caseload for this role will be based in Chatham, you will also need to support our residents across Rochester. Please be aware that during your time that bases can change, depending on the demands on the service. </p>\n<p>In Maidstone, as a Support Coach, you will contribute to successfully rehabilitating and reintegrating our participants back into the community. You will work alongside various stakeholders and partners and engage with our participants through various key working activities to identify the needs, goals and skills, then provide pathways, support, and appropriate interventions to support with successful resettlements.  This team offers support to 31 residents across services in Maidstone for homeless people in priority need , these projects are commissioned by Maidstone Borough council. The main resident case load for this role will be based in at Fairmeadow, Maidstone, ME14 1JP, however you will be required to travel to other projects in the area to suit service needs.</p>\n<p>You will contribute to providing successful rehabilitation and reintegration for our residents back into the community, providing pathways, support, and appropriate interventions to ensure successful resettlements. </p>\n<p><strong>Shift Pattern: </strong>Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm (some flexibility required on occasion) </p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p>\n<p>We’re looking for an individual who is driven to provide high quality care and support to others, someone who thrives on working in a team, but can also make individual judgements in a proactive manner. You will be confident in working in the given setting and can be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others with the ability to form effective, positive, and motivational relationships! We work alongside various partners and stakeholders so we are looking for a Support Worker who can adapt and work well alongside other teams.</p>\n<p><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours <strong>or</strong> a good understanding of the sector.</li>\n<li>IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience</li>\n<li>Understanding <strong>and/or</strong> practical application of key legislation regarding social care, housing, criminal justice and mental health</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we would like, but not essential:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience working with different agencies/organisations and understanding the multi-disciplinary approach (For example working alongside MAPPA)</li>\n<li>Appropriate professional qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Community Justice/Psychology or professional equivalent</li>\n<li>Experience of providing housing support and practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><strong>If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference in people's lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!</strong></em></p>\n<p>Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position. </p>\n<p>Further details of the role, responsibilities and key criteria can be found in the JDPS attached.</p>\n<p><strong>WORKING FOR US</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT US</strong></p>\n<p>Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a></p>\n<p>Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.</p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call us on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a></p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£12.24 p/h","publishDate":"2025-03-10T09:38:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-04T08:38:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4ce76096-dbf6-4d6a-b910-d0fc4020594c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e9a8d4a0-451b-45c9-8f79-4f2ba1e15d06","title":"Relief Bank: Night Concierge (PTI)","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"25 Victoria Street","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></p>\n<p>A Night Concierge is responsible for creating a safe, supportive, and well-organised environment for everyone living in our supported accommodation houses and residential properties. They will provide support to the night team who deliver a range of frontline services aiming to deliver a high quality, trauma-informed service to residents/participants which focuses on providing a psychologically informed environment (PIE).</p>\n<p>The Night Concierge will support with ensuring the properties and the residents that live within them are safe. They will work in accordance with service specifications and agreements to provide a flexible service which is responsive, and inclusive to individual needs, underpinned by SIG’s Theory of Change.</p>\n<p><strong>Shift Pattern: Night 8pm to 4am or 5pm to 5am</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: £12.82 p/h plus an additional 12.07% for annual leave accrual</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE SERVICE</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Pathways to Independence work across  Medway and Maidstone in Kent.</strong></p>\n<p>Our Medway Homeless Projects provide accommodation and support to single homeless people in the Medway town, or people in unsuitable accommodation or at immediate risk of homelessness.  In Maidstone we can offer accommodation to both men and women who are currently under the National Probation Services, CRC or who have a history of offending behaviour.  We work with rough sleepers and ex-offenders in both areas, support towards independent and stable living.</p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p>\n<p>The post holder will be driven to provide high quality, effective assistance to others in a person-centred approach. They will thrive working on their own initiative, taking responsibility for the running of the concierge service within the property, with remote support provided. They will have effective communication skills, and able to build long-term purposeful relationships with people from different backgrounds, respecting equity, diversity, and inclusion. They will embrace SIG’s values and represent these in everything they do. </p>\n<p>The post holder will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, comfortable working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment. They will have a nonjudgmental approach and support us in achieving our mission to empower people by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement, and resettlement. </p>\n<p>We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. </p>\n<p>SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity .</p>\n<p>As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.</p>\n<p><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector</li>\n<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs</li>\n<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>\n<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs</li>\n<li>Understanding <strong>and/or</strong> practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with complex needs</li>\n<li>Proactive in making decisions to deal with challenges and providing a solution focused approach using initiative</li>\n<li>Ability to work with confidential information, maintain accurate records and write accurate reports</li>\n<li>Sensitivity and empathy to others, and ability to deal with individual circumstances with professionalism </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What would we like, but not essential?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding <strong>and/or</strong> practical application of key legislation regarding social care, housing, criminal justice, and mental health</li>\n<li>Experience in providing concierge services or practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role</li>\n<li>Previous experience in a similar organisation/industry/role</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><em><strong>If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference in people's lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!</strong></em></p>\n<p><strong>OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure highest level of security to ensure buildings and residents are safe by monitoring access and responding to emergencies.</li>\n<li>Greet residents and visitors which great customer service, manage phone lines and enquiries, deliveries, and other forms of communication following the relevant policies and procedures.</li>\n<li>Work flexibility in working patterns and duties, responding to the needs of the service, team, and residents/participants.</li>\n<li>Provide a nightly report on resident activity, AINMs, safeguarding and concerns for handovers.</li>\n<li>Assist residents/participants with queries that arise during the night, provide advice, information, and guidance as needed and broker to have any urgent matters resolved, communicate any handovers to the wider team.</li>\n<li>Ensure service responsibilities and requirements are carried out effectively, ensuring the night service runs smoothly. This includes but is not limited to welfare checks, risk assessments, support sessions, safeguarding checks, training and development, and other responsibilities required for effective service delivery.</li>\n<li>Support in creating an enabling environment which helps empower residents/participants to have greater independence.</li>\n<li>Recognise signs of deteriorating mental health, physical health, or other health implications and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent crisis or other risks.</li>\n<li>Administration duties will vary. This includes maintaining confidential records in a timely manner and containing information in accordance with relevant statutory and organisational policies.</li>\n<li>Other duties may include but is not limited to maintaining clean and tidy environments, removing rubbish, reporting repairs, ordering supplies, and other general duties.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position. </p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT US</strong></p>\n<p>Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? 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We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.</p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. </p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above. </p>\n<p>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£20,000 - £24,999","publishDate":"2025-03-10T09:29:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-04T08:29:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/29e36423-555d-41de-b371-02bab7a4914d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bce31153-b11f-47ed-862a-bc4593916c9e","title":"Housing Advice Officer","employer":"Sevenoaks District Council","department":"","location":"Council Offices, Argyle Road","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Can you help reduce homelessness? </strong></p>\n<p>You’ll take a proactive and innovative approach towards prevention homelessness in Sevenoaks as it is one of our key focuses. 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Principal Planning Officer

Maidstone Borough Council

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Grade 12 (£49,046 - £53,594) pa +£5,000 Market Supplement

Maidstone (Hybrid)

Posted 22 days ago

Maidstone Borough Council seeks Principal Planning Officer with town planning degree, RTP membership, complex planning experience, for full or part-time role. Apply by March 30, 2025.

Community Senior Practitioner

Kent County Council

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£43,810 - £49,989 per annum

The Civic Centre (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Closing in 6 days

Midday Meals Assistant

New Road Primary School & Nursery Unit

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E2 1-3 (£23,656 to £24,027) (PRO RATA this figure)

New Road Primary School & Nursery Unit (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Food, Safety and Development Team Leader

Sevenoaks District Council

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£51,494 - £54,587

Council Offices, Argyle Road (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

Head of Finance and Deputy S151 Officer

Sevenoaks District Council

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£70,471 - £75,546 plus a Market Related Payment of up to £7,554.60 and a Car Allowance of £4,097.75 per annum.

Council Offices, Argyle Road (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

Senior Planning Officer - Development Management (Part time up to 29 hours)

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

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£36,654 - £40,602 (pro rata, inclusive of market supplement payment) plus a £2,350 Golden Hello Payment (pro rata) and an essential car user allowance up to £1,239 per annum

Opportunity for flexible/hybrid working, Kings Hill, West Malling (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Public Health Programme Manager Collaboration & Pathways

Medway Council

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Range 6 - £47,161 per annum / pro rata

Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Overpayment Recovery Assistant

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

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£20,068 - £22,690 pro rata (FTE £24,750 - £27,984)

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

Posted 10 days ago

Office Cleaner

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council logo

£7,554 pro rata salary (£12.60 per hour)

Kings Hill, West Malling (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Managing Surveyor

Medway Council

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Range 7 - £51,178 - £55,607 (from 1 April 2025) per annum / pro rata plus £10,000 retention payment paid in 12 monthly instalments to be reviewed every 2 years

Hybrid – Works part from (Foord Annex) and part from home (Hybrid)

Posted 11 days ago

Newly Qualified Social Worker

Medway Council

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£34,581 per annum, rising to £35,712 after six months.Upon successful completion of the ASYE programme your salary will increase to £38,476 per annum plus other benefits

Chatham, Kent (Hybrid)

Posted 12 days ago

Senior Practitioner - West Kent Children in Care Team

Kent County Council

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£43,810 - £49,989 per annum

Worrall House, West Malling (Hybrid)

Posted 15 days ago

Teaching Assistants

Abbey Court Community School

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Medway Scale, Grade D2 £18,385 - £20,543 per annum + SEN Allowance (£1,491) (FTE £24,404 to £27,269) Benefits include free car parking and KCC Pension Scheme

Abbey Court Community School (On-Site)

Posted 16 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Administration Assistant

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

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£24,339

North Farm Depot (On-Site)

Posted 17 days ago

Housing Triage and Support Officer

Sevenoaks District Council

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£34,072 - £36,830

Council Offices, Argyle Road (Hybrid)

Posted 18 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Relief Bank - Support Coach

Social Interest Group

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£12.24 p/h

1 - 2 Mount View Court (On-Site)

Posted 19 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Relief Bank: Night Concierge (PTI)

Social Interest Group

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£20,000 - £24,999

25 Victoria Street (On-Site)

Posted 19 days ago

Housing Advice Officer

Sevenoaks District Council

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£34,072 - £36,830

Council Offices, Argyle Road (Hybrid)

Posted 22 days ago

Enhanced job
Closing in 1 day

Planning Officer (Career Grade)

Sevenoaks District Council

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Up to £48,460 plus 10% Market Related Payment and an essential car user allowance of up to £1,289

Council Offices, Argyle Road (Hybrid)

Posted 23 days ago

Busy planning role in Sevenoaks district, managing caseload and engaging with stakeholders, with both office and home working options available.

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