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Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills are a must, as is the ability to motivate and build support for change.</p>\n<p>Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the role contact Sacha Kennard, Head of Adult Social Care Transformation and Improvement: <a href=\"mailto:sacha.kennard@medway.gov.uk\">sacha.kennard@medway.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. </p>\n<p><em><strong> </strong></em></p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>    </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MPR 7 £48,216 - £52,959","publishDate":"2025-01-17T13:46:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-07T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/107f5f13-0762-4cfa-90e2-b10f4965417e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b8bcd7c9-121d-4190-a4a6-6e86efc039d9","title":"Senior Practitioner - 16 plus Care Leavers Service","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are currently recruiting a Senior Practitioner to join our 16+ Care Leavers Service. You will case hold children in care aged 16+ whilst you prepare them for transition to a personal advisor at 18 and into independence.</p>\n<p>As a senior practitioner in our 16 plus Care Leavers Service you will support the team manager within the team and provide high quality case advice and guidance to colleagues focusing on the wellbeing of children in care and care experienced young people and supporting them on their journey to independence.  You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the learning and development of others either through acting as a Practice Assessor for students on placement, or contributing to training activities in a specialist area.  </p>\n<p>You will be able to demonstrate expert and effective practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, assessing and managing higher levels of risk, including contextual harm, and working collaboratively with children, young people and their families and carers. </p>\n<p>As a registered social worker with 3 years’ post qualifying experience, you will be expected to have knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance relevant to working with children and young people and be experienced in child protection, looked after children processes and court work.</p>\n<p>In addition to the annual salary, we are proud to offer an <strong><a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200257/our_childrens_social_care_staff_benefits\">excellent benefits package</a></strong> including -</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<a href=\"https://medwaysocialcarejobs.jgp.co.uk/children/pay-benefits/\"><strong>Market Premia Payment</strong></a><strong> of £6,000 per annum (paid in equal monthly instalments)</strong>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"https://medwaysocialcarejobs.jgp.co.uk/children/pay-benefits/\"><strong>Retention Payment</strong></a> <strong>of £3,000 per annum (paid annually in April each year)</strong>\n</li>\n<li>Career progression scheme to support your pathway of professional development</li>\n<li>Essential Car User Allowance with option to transfer to Lease Car after 6 months</li>\n<li>Excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Access to a confidential information, advice and counselling service</li>\n<li>Relocation allowance of up to £8,000</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><strong>For an informal discussion please contact Debbie Taylor, Service Manager on 01634 337229 </strong></em></p>\n<p><em>This post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.</em></p>\n<p><em>Candidates must have a valid driving licence for use in the UK and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £54,695 per annum (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment","publishDate":"2025-01-17T13:02:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-02T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b5c99430-517b-4560-a6f0-0c6c2cece993.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"93542030-e2a2-43c3-960e-596648a0fd05","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, how about considering a position at Abbey Court School? We are looking to appoint 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 located on 2 Strood sites; Cliffe Road (Nursery, Primary and brand new Secondary provision designed and purpose built specifically to meet the needs of our pupils) and Rede Court Road (Further Education). The primary site is also home to our school farm! </p>\n<p>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. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes enhanced criminal records and barring check, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. It is an offence to apply for this role, if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.  Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across the school. On joining, you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice, and safeguard our children and young people. </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":"2025-01-17T12:11:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-23T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3418f2f6-b8c6-4e22-afae-3faa21252279.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fdc83020-b499-4b74-a0c1-d5701b629147","title":"UASC Social Worker (Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join the 16+ Service to primarily support unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) who are children in care to the Local Authority.</p>\n<p>Applicants will need to have good knowledge and experience of working with, assessing and supporting UASC who are therefore children in care, with full understanding of the Age Assessment, Home Office, Asylum and Children in Care processes and legislations. Applicants will need to demonstrate their experience of working with children in care, UASC, care leavers, adolescents and/or children and families without recourse to public funds, but also a keen interest in working with and supporting young people who have experienced trauma and where English is not their first language is key. Competence in working with the Home Office, associated processes and the age assessment process is essential. Ability to write excellent court reports and assessments in relation to UASC processes is essential.</p>\n<p>Training of and ability to undertake age assessments with/as a lead assessor would be desirable.</p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will hold a degree in Social Work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE and have a minimum of 1 years’ practice as a social worker or 2 years’ practice as an experienced social worker, working with children and families.</li>\n<li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Offer</strong></p>\n<p>We are proud to offer an <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200257/our_childrens_social_care_staff_benefits\">excellent benefits package</a> including –</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A basic salary of £36,643 - £39,958 </li>\n<li>An annual <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200258/pay_and_rewards\">market allowance</a> of £5,000 payable in monthly payments.</li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200258/pay_and_rewards\">retention payment</a> of £2,000. This is a fixed sum payable in April each year, following one years’ service in Medway.</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement of between 27 - 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>Excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>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 except during duty week when you will be office based all week)</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information</strong></p>\n<p><strong>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 <a href=\"mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk\">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk </a></strong></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>For more information on our Children & Adults Social Care jobs please visit: <a href=\"http://www.medwaysocialcarejobs.co.uk/\">www.medwaysocialcarejobs.co.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £44,958 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment","publishDate":"2025-01-17T11:46:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-02T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/985a3092-649d-4855-9a62-60cb5b0647f5.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bd87fcc6-f3a2-4fb2-be35-49857286f645","title":"Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker - Children's Social Work Teams","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are currently recruiting Social Workers to join our Children's Social Work Team. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.</p>\n<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 <strong>making a difference</strong> to our children in Medway.</p>\n<p><strong>Children matter in Medway</strong>, 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>\n<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>\n<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>\n<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>\n<p>Join us and <strong>#Make a Difference</strong>…</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer</strong></p>\n<p>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –</p>\n<ul>\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 <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development\">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>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.</li>\n<li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li>\n<li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p>\n<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>\n<p>Suzanne Mehmet, Service Manager (Assessment) - 01634 334470</p>\n<p>Oliver Bruce, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 337312</p>\n<p><strong>To apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the bottom of this advert.  </strong></p>\n<p>Applications will be reviewed weekly and shortlisted candidates invited to interview via Microsoft Teams.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>\n<p><strong>This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.</strong></p>\n<p>For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs\"><strong>https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</strong></a></p>\n<p>To find out more about Medway the place please click <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200264/medway_the_place\">here</a>.</p>\n<p>Please consider the application guidance when submitting your application.</p>\n<p><strong>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 </strong><a href=\"mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk\"><strong>cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.</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><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong></p>\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>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £49,146 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment","publishDate":"2025-01-17T10:35:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-30T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/59ababda-da54-4095-830c-8cd201c9a465.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2599ff53-9900-4afa-9056-40cd896dbc8a","title":"Senior Engineer – Highway Adoption","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid - Works part from office (Pender House) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join a proactive team to lead Medway’s Highway Adoption functions.</p>\n<p>The Highway Adoption Service oversees the delivery of consented development highway projects.  Our aim is to ensure delivery of high standard user-friendly infrastructure, supporting everyone to travel safely and easily within Medway.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will guide the day-to-day delivery of the Council’s Highway Adoptions Service.  Leading a small team in the oversight and execution of works related to legal agreements forming part of local developments affecting the highway, ensuring that new roads offered for adoption and associated changes to existing public highway are designed and built in accordance with the Council’s requirements and to appropriate standards.</p>\n<p>The role involves managing the highway adoption process from planning consent to final adoption as public highway. Responsibilities include, appraising projects, applying technical expertise, overseeing the calculation and negotiation of bond figures, monitoring the delivery of highway engineering projects to ensure services are provided at the highest level, and engagement with stakeholders.  You will also coordinate and supervise the work of engineers and assistant engineers within your area of expertise to enable the management and continual improvement of the team.</p>\n<p>Working as part of the wider Transport and Parking Service you will have opportunity to contribute to a wide range of projects and workstreams.</p>\n<p>Please see the Job Profile for the accountabilities and outcomes for this role.</p>\n<p>This is a permanent role with a flexible hybrid working style, with the option to work at a fixed Council premises or a combination of Council premises and home working. A laptop and mobile phone would be provided. </p>\n<p>The role is Medway based, with the potential for daily interaction with Medway based sites and infrastructure, the ability to drive and use of a private vehicle is therefore essential.  The post attracts an essential car user allowance and mileage for travel is paid at a per mile rate.  You will benefit from a minimum of 27 days leave increasing to 30 days leave after 5 years continuous service.</p>\n<p>For further information, please contact 01634 331742.  Please leave your name and contact details and we will contact you.</p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. </p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><em>Interviews are likely to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.  Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MPR 6 (£42,139 - £47,691) per annum plus £2500 per annum Skill Shortage Allowance (reviewed annually). Essential Car User Allowance payment of £1239 per","publishDate":"2025-01-17T10:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-07T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/505f0aca-271a-4316-88bb-e1d7c8c6010f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7ab03501-666e-41a0-a0e8-9b455d147c48","title":"Family Worker - Children's Social Work Teams","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are recruiting Family Workers to join our Children's Social Work Team service.</p>\n<p>You will hold a caseload, and support social workers who are working with families with multiple and complex needs, in order to improve outcomes for children.</p>\n<p><strong>Previous experience of working with families with multiple and complex needs is essential.</strong></p>\n<p>You will hold a NVQ level 2 in Children and Young People, or equivalent, together with GCSE English and Maths at Grade 5 or above, or have relevant previous experience.</p>\n<p>A full UK driving licence and daily use of a car is essential.</p>\n<p>In return we offer you:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Essential Car User allowance or access to a lease car</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Our organisation:</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 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>\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>Important Information-</p>\n<p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p>\n<p>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</p>\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>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online</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 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>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,897 per annum","publishDate":"2025-01-17T10:01:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-02T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6572ea77-e07b-412b-a894-d40e8ec39edf.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"54e99f94-6a1c-412e-813c-f1c01d6afe33","title":"Trading Standards Officer / Senior Trading Standards Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part from Deangate Ridge and part from home.","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are looking for three highly motivated and enthusiastic people to join our Trading Standards team. Two of these positions are permanent posts and one will be offered on two year fixed term contract/secondment with the potential to become permanent subject to funding.<br><br>These posts will build upon our established work, protecting consumers and legitimate businesses across Medway.<br><br>We are looking for people with strong communication skills who can comfortably work with our partners, both internal and external to the council.<br><br>To be considered for one of these posts you will need to have either a professional qualification in Trading Standards or extensive investigatory experience in a regulatory role, with a thorough knowledge of relevant legislation and codes of practice, such as PACE, RIPA, CPIA and the Protection of Freedoms Act.<br><br>These posts will especially suit those currently in a law enforcement or a regulatory role who want the routine of office hours with the potential to work from home and flexible working.<br><br><strong>Medway Council has a career grade for Trading Standards Officers and your starting salary will be dependant of qualifications, experience and competences.<br><br></strong>These positions allow for the successful candidates to work from home for part of the week, subject to operational needs, with the main office base being Deangate Ridge, Hoo.<br><br>You must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle, that is insured for business use, for which the appropriate allowance will be paid.<br><br><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change.<br><br><strong>Our organisation:<br><br></strong>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.<br><br>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.<br><br>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.<br><br>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<br><br><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call David Cross on 01634 333175<br><br></em><em>Interviews are likely to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.  Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted.<br><br></em><strong>Important Information- <br><br></strong><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<br><br>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong><br><br>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.<br><br><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. <br><br></strong>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.<br><br>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.<br><br><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Trading Standards Officer R4/5 (£29,793 - £41,614). 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You'll work closely with individuals facing challenges with drug & alcohol dependency as well as mental health issues, health conditions, or employment barriers, offering guidance to help them build essential life skills. Then, you might assist customers in navigating welfare benefits or liaise with external agencies to ensure they receive the right support.<br><br>As an Outreach Support Worker, you'll focus on creating a supportive environment, helping individuals overcome challenges and sustain their tenancies. You'll play a key role in crisis intervention, empowering customers to live independently and confidently.<br><br>You are compassionate, proactive, and committed to supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds. Your strong interpersonal skills and understanding of housing support needs will help you make a real difference in your customers' lives.<br><br><strong>Could it be you?</strong><br><br>To be a success in this role, you'll need:<ul> <li>Demonstrable experience (professional or voluntary) supporting customers with drug & alcohol dependency.</li> <li>Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs, health-related issues, and employment/training challenges.</li> <li>Knowledge or understanding of housing support needs and benefits.</li> <li>The ability to provide pre-tenancy guidance and ongoing tenancy support.</li> <li>Strong communication and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.</li>\n</ul><strong>Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:</strong><ul> <li>25 days' annual holiday, plus bank holidays</li> <li>Two additional paid volunteering days each year</li> <li>Flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly options and access to a discount portal</li> <li>4 x salary life assurance</li> <li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li>\n</ul>This role will require an Enhanced DBS check.<br><br><strong>Are you ready to apply?</strong><br><br>If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist George Murphy at george.murphy@peabody.org.uk.<br><br><strong>Interviews will be taking place the week commencing Monday 3rd February.</strong><br><br><strong>PLEASE NOTE:</strong> Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,638 per annum","publishDate":"2025-01-16T04:32:23.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-29T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/637c268d-5e25-49c6-880c-20a49e1b579c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5294533d-4155-4617-ad35-5deb1ab48847","title":"Outreach Support Worker (Refugee Resettlement)","employer":"Peabody","department":"","location":"Southend","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>The vacancy</strong><br><br><strong>This role will be on a FTC until March 2026.</strong><br><br><strong>What we're looking for:</strong><br><br>The Resettlement Outreach Support Worker will play a key role in assisting Syrian and Afghan refugee families with their resettlement and integration in Southend. The role involves helping families navigate the practicalities of arrival, moving in, settling, and sustaining tenancies, while recognizing the psychological and emotional needs of the people you support.<br><br>We're looking for someone who:<ul> <li>Has a passion for making a real difference to people's lives and supporting their independence, safety, health, and happiness.</li> <li>Is non-judgmental, compassionate, kind, and empathetic.</li> <li>Possesses the resilience to handle a busy, challenging, and emotive role.</li> <li>Has experience supporting vulnerable people, either professionally or as a volunteer.</li>\n</ul>If this sounds like you, then this role could be the perfect fit!<br><br><strong>A bit about the role:</strong><br><br>As a Resettlement Outreach Support Worker, you'll:<ul> <li>Provide information, guidance, and support to customers to enhance their independent living skills, such as budgeting, education, tenancy management, and accessing specialist services.</li> <li>Manage all aspects of the service, from initial referral and triaging to assessments and crisis support, while maintaining a caseload of customers with varying levels of support needs.</li> <li>Support customers in accessing additional services for mental health or other health-related issues.</li> <li>Work with customers to plan structured programmes that reduce the need for support over time.</li> <li>Encourage customer participation and consultation as integral aspects of the service.</li> <li>Assist customers in engaging with their communities, accessing cultural and educational opportunities, and maintaining positive relationships with family and professionals.</li> <li>Advocate for and promote self-advocacy among customers.</li>\n</ul>This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and will involve a minimum of five days of work in and around Southend.<br><br><strong>Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:</strong><ul> <li>Up to 25 days' annual holiday plus bank holidays</li> <li>Flexible benefits scheme, including Healthcare, Dental care, vouchers, and access to a discount portal</li> <li>4 x Life Assurance</li> <li>Competitive salaries regularly benchmarked against market rates</li> <li>Access to professional development opportunities through funded apprenticeships and qualifications</li> <li>Two additional paid volunteering days each year</li> <li>Family-friendly policies</li> <li>Up to 10% pension contribution matched 1:1</li>\n</ul><strong>Are you ready to apply?</strong><br><br><strong>Interview Dates - Week commencing 10th February</strong><br><br>To be considered for the position of Resettlement Outreach Support Worker, please click the link to apply.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,638 per annum","publishDate":"2025-01-16T01:20:01.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-29T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f8ef8f8f-1387-4bc6-8c3d-e07eb2413b7f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3836fc60-83cb-494c-9765-d25773d3fa56","title":"Waking Night Worker","employer":"Notting Hill Genesis","department":"","location":"Moor Hall Ln,East Hanningfield","locationType":3,"description":"<h1> </h1><div><strong>What you'll do</strong></div><div>Your role will involve ensuring safety and well-being of our customers and security of our schemes at night.</div><div> </div><div>This is a waking night position covering at least one accommodation based scheme. 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If not already qualified, there may be an expectation to study towards a professional qualification.</div><div> </div><div><em>Outline the essential and desirable criteria for the role. 2-3 bullet points each is sufficient.</em></div><div> </div><div>Essential:</div><div>Experience</div><div>* Providing a customer-focused service</div><div>* Working effectively within a team</div><div>* Using own initiative to solve problems</div><div>* Car driver with use of own car</div><div> </div><div>Desirable:</div><div>. understanding of and a genuine interest in the particular needs of the customer group served</div><div>Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential. </div><div> </div><div>Benefits include: </div><ul>\n<li>Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply) </li>\n<li>Generous pension scheme </li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply) </li>\n<li>Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations. </li>\n<li>Health cash plan </li>\n<li>Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more. </li>\n<li>Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan </li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme. </li>\n<li>Life Assurance x 4 annual salary</li>\n</ul><div> </div><div><strong>All about us</strong></div><div>Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,500 staff. </div><div> </div><div>For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:</div><div>\n<a href=\"https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/\">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/</a> </div><div> </div><div>We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: <a href=\"https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/\">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/</a> </div><div> </div><div><strong>Selection Process</strong></div><div>Step 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! <strong>Closing date is 28th January 2025</strong>  </div><div>Step 2: Successful candidates will be asked to do an assessment  </div><div>Step 3: Successful candidates will be invited to interview  </div><div> </div><div>Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via .  </div><div> </div><div>Should a redeployee apply for this role, their application will be considered before any others. </div><div> </div><div>This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to an Enhanced check via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) </div><div> </div><div>NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity. </div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £26208 per annum + 42 hour week","publishDate":"2025-01-15T03:41:50.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-29T03:41:50.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e6f77a1c-b358-4a1a-a7c5-bbfa9ed2eea6.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"975c5b4e-5507-486f-849b-7db17336ccf9","title":"Finance and Business Support Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid - Works part from Gun Wharf and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"<p>The Communications and Marketing Team is looking for an experienced, energetic and enthusiastic individual who can provide essential financial and business support for our busy team.</p>\n<p>The Communications and Marketing Team is responsible for all the council’s marketing campaigns with a number of projects on the go at any one time. With expenditure exceeding £1million each year, we’re looking for someone who can confidently take responsibility for all financial processes including raising purchase orders, journal transfers, raising debtor requests, checking invoices for accuracy, monthly credit card reconciliations and setting up new suppliers.</p>\n<p>You will work closely with the Head of Communications and Marketing on the budget forecasting, planning and monitoring cycles and work with our Finance Teams to ensure all processes run smoothly. We’re looking for someone who is highly responsible, is constantly looking to improve processes, works to their own initiative and has excellent customer relationship skills. If you’ve got the skills we’re looking for, love a spreadsheet and being part of a fast- paced team please get in touch.</p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. </p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Celia Glynn-Williams on celia.glynnwilliams@medway.gov.uk</em></p>\n<p><em>Interviews are likely to be held in person.  Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 4 - £29,793 - £35,410 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2025-01-14T14:38:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-29T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/210786f4-a86d-490d-8e4d-a377a96c67a0.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"87fdf592-f51e-47bb-bbd0-4af0a716efe5","title":"Lead SEND Complaints & Tribunals Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Fixed – Permanently office based at Gun Wharf","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Medway’s Education and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Division is committed to support all children and young people to learn and grow and to achieve their potential in education. The Education and SEND Division covers a wide scope of services, including school admissions, place planning, Medway Test, school transport, capital developments, high-needs funding and support for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans, early years funding and sufficiency, school improvement and effectiveness, inclusion and attendance. The Government’s ambitions for the provision of quality education and improvement plans for the SEND and Alternative Provision system are important strategic drivers for our vision for these services.<br><br>The Education and SEND Division is seeking highly driven and experienced professionals to join these teams at an exciting time of change within this sector. Successful candidates will join a supportive network of professionals within the Division and across the wider People Directorate and Council. They will have the opportunity to contribute our journey of improvement and shape our service delivery to children, young people and families and Medway. They will gain knowledge and experience from highly skilled team members but will also be given the opportunity to showcase their own skills and knowledge. They will be expected to work in partnership with providers, other agencies and strategic networks.<br><br>As Lead SEND Complaints and Tribunals Officer, you will play a key role in representing the LA’s case and decision making in relation to SEND cases, where disputes and disagreements occur, and work with partners and clients to reach appropriate and positive solutions.<br><br>You will represent the LA at SEND Tribunals and defend appropriateness of the proposed service provision for an individual child/young person and case-manage SEN appeals.<br><br>You will be expected to utilise your skills and knowledge in relation to partnership working, caseload management, understanding of SEND and Education practice, legislation and statutory duties to provide excellent leadership and management support to ensure the LA discharges its responsibilities effectively.<br><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a><br><br><br>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. <br><br><strong>Our organisation:<br><br></strong>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.<br><br>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.<br><br>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.<br><br>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<br><br><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please e-mail Susan Bright on susan.bright@medway.gov.uk<br><br></em><strong>Important Information-<br><br></strong><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<br><br>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong><br><br>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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STG Technical Assistant

Medway Council

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Range 3 - £24,525 per annum / pro rata

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

Posted 3 hours ago

HR Officer

Brentwood Borough Council

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£28,624 - £30,559

Rochford, Brentwood (Hybrid)

Posted 5 hours ago

Senior Practitioner - Children's Social Work Team

Medway Council

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Up to £54,695 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment

Chatham, Kent (Hybrid)

Posted 6 hours ago

Outreach Support Worker (FTC - Dec 2025)

Peabody

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£24,638 per annum

Basildon (On-Site)

Posted 15 hours ago

Assistant Team Manager - Children in Care

Medway Council

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Up to £54,695 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment

Chatham, Kent (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Service Improvement Programme Lead (Carers)

Medway Council

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MPR 7 £48,216 - £52,959

Works part from home and part from Gun Wharf, Chatham (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Service Improvement Programme Lead

Medway Council

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MPR 7 £48,216 - £52,959

Works part from home and part from Gun Wharf, Chatham (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Senior Practitioner - 16 plus Care Leavers Service

Medway Council

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Up to £54,695 per annum (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment

Chatham, Kent (Hybrid)

Posted 3 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 3 days ago

UASC Social Worker (Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children)

Medway Council

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Up to £44,958 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment

Chatham, Kent (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker - Children's Social Work Teams

Medway Council

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Up to £49,146 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment

Chatham, Kent (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Senior Engineer – Highway Adoption

Medway Council

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MPR 6 (£42,139 - £47,691) per annum plus £2500 per annum Skill Shortage Allowance (reviewed annually). Essential Car User Allowance payment of £1239 per

Hybrid - Works part from office (Pender House) and part from home (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Family Worker - Children's Social Work Teams

Medway Council

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£26,897 per annum

Chatham, Kent (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Trading Standards Officer / Senior Trading Standards Officer

Medway Council

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Trading Standards Officer R4/5 (£29,793 - £41,614). Plus essential user car allowance. Senior Trading Standards Officer R6 (£42,139 - £47,691). Plus essential user car allowance.

Hybrid – Works part from Deangate Ridge and part from home. (Hybrid)

Posted 4 days ago

Outreach Support Worker

Peabody

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£24,638 per annum

Brentwood, Epping, Harlow (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Outreach Support Worker (Refugee Resettlement)

Peabody

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£24,638 per annum

Southend (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Waking Night Worker

Notting Hill Genesis

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Up to £26208 per annum + 42 hour week

Moor Hall Ln,East Hanningfield (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Finance and Business Support Officer

Medway Council

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Range 4 - £29,793 - £35,410 per annum / pro rata

Hybrid - Works part from Gun Wharf and part from home (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Lead SEND Complaints & Tribunals Officer

Medway Council

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Range 5 - £35,935 - £41,614 per annum / pro rata 9 (as per 1st April 2024)

Fixed – Permanently office based at Gun Wharf (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Recruitment and Marketing Officer - Fostering

Medway Council

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£35,935 - £41,614 per annum

Chatham, Kent (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

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