{"mutations":[],"queries":[{"state":{"data":{"applicationInsightsConnectionString":"InstrumentationKey=986dca8f-ea1f-417a-a41d-912bfa27aec1;IngestionEndpoint=https://westeurope-5.in.applicationinsights.azure.com/;LiveEndpoint=https://westeurope.livediagnostics.monitor.azure.com/;ApplicationId=b91c4025-ea5a-4c27-a932-6754799efa0c","gtmId":"GTM-NDS7R2","features":{"AlternateActionCards":true,"AppliedJobsView":false,"CandidateDatabase":false,"CandidateRedesign":false,"FullCandidateProfile":false,"HeaderJobsButton":false,"ImageOptimization":true,"LayoutRedesign":true,"LoadExpiredJobs":true,"LogosFromSameDomain":true,"MakeWaves":false,"NewJobTypes":false,"NewNavbar":true,"NewPlacesAutocomplete":true,"PdfJobDocuments":true,"ReciteMe":false,"UploadCV":false}},"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1727443461146,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["configuration"],"queryHash":"[\"configuration\"]"},{"state":{"data":{"standard":{"jobs":[{"id":"6846643a-d862-44de-8c86-37754186f1d8","title":"Assistant Rehousing Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Rehousing Officer to ensure a high-quality advice and assistance is given to customers in temporary accommodation and those that have applied for rehousing through Medway Homechoice (Choice based Lettings system), by responding effectively and efficiently to enquiries. This will include enquiries by telephone, e-mail and face to face.\nProvide a comprehensive service for housing applicants and households in temporary accommodation, including case assessment, investigation, decision making and maintenance of individual records on the computer system.\nAssist customers to complete relevant forms, including applications for Homechoice, Housing Benefit and assistance to access other voluntary and statutory services to providing rehousing support.\nAssist with making efficient and cost-effective use of temporary accommodation by referring customers to providers, monitoring placements, and liaising with temporary accommodation providers. Ensuring that systems are kept up to date with accurate record keeping.\nIn return we offer you: \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>\nWe'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. \nOur organisation: \nMedway 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.\nSituated 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.\nWe 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.\nWorking 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.\nIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Dan Hill on Dan.hill@medway.gov.uk.\nImportant Information- \nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\nMedway 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.\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. \nPlease 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.\nPlease 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.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 - £24,525 - £29,268 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-09-27T10:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-13T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9ada4a67-dc4d-40f6-a7b2-7b30d23eadab.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"242b6243-9df6-4918-92b7-3149e31d7afc","title":"Social Care Officer - Hospital Integrated & Community Discharge Teams","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part from Medway Maritime Hospital and part from home.","locationType":2,"description":"We are currently recruiting for a Social Care Officer to contribute to the delivery of highly effective children and adult services (within Adult Social Care) in an efficient manner, including facilitating safe discharges home from acute Hospital settings and non-acute wards. The service is delivered using a strength based, personalised approach and promotes the least restrictive route of discharge and transition into Adult Social Care services from health pathways. \nTo work closely with colleagues within the Integrated Discharge Team and with partners ensuring that person centred outcomes are met in ways which utilises available resources as effectively as possible. To work closely with health and social care staff to promote rehabilitation and enablement care post-discharge.\nTo work within organisational policy and legislative requirements including the Hospital Discharge Service Policy and Operating Model, Health and Care Act, Human Rights Act, Equality Act, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act. To ensure appropriate information sharing in compliance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).\nAll staff working in the department have a responsibility for promoting and supporting the Council's policies and procedures for safeguarding. You should ensure that you carry out your duties and work at all times in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users.\nIn return we offer you: \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>\nWe'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. \nOur organisation: \nMedway 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.\nSituated 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.\nWe 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.\nWorking 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.\nIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please e-mail Nekita Large on <a href=\"mailto:Nekita.large@medway.gov.uk\">Nekita.large@medway.gov.uk</a> \nImportant Information- \nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\nMedway 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.\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. \nPlease 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.\nPlease 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.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 4 - £29,793 – £35,410 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-09-26T12:37:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-20T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3738acba-9c9f-4d88-9ddd-5bfea80500ba.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f0d7c8b0-0ceb-44a3-8c27-5f0fce2f1b40","title":"Social Worker - Hospital Integrated Discharge Team","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid - Minimum 2 days per week in the office","locationType":2,"description":"We are currently recruiting for a Social Worker within our integrated discharge team to contribute to the delivery of highly effective children and adult services (within Adult Social Care) in an efficient manner. The service is delivered using a strength based, personalised approach. We work across both the acute and non-acute sites across Medway and out of area hospitals. We have been at the forefront of changes in the hospitals discharge to assess model. This has meant that our teamwork with people in an acute setting as well as those in community settings after a period of the time in hospital. This can either be in a health bed, social care step down bed or in the persons’ own home. This role also includes a role in the emergency department of the acute hospital by working with our health colleagues. To work closely with colleagues within the Council and partners ensuring that person centred outcomes are met in ways which utilises available resources as effectively as possible. To work within organisational policy and legislative requirements including The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental health Act. Medway is a vibrant and exciting place to work, and an opportunity has arisen to join the hospital discharge to assess social work team. We are a supportive team working in a busy environment whilst maintaining our professional standards and we are committed to ongoing professional standards. The successful candidates will be required to work across all settings in line with the changing demands of the system to enable the discharge to assess model to be implemented to ensure timely and safe discharges. All staff working in the department have a responsibility for promoting and supporting the Council's policies and procedures for safeguarding. You should ensure that you carry out your duties and work at all times in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users. In return we offer you: \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>\nOur organisation: 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. 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. 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. 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. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Jackie Dalton on jackie.dalton@medway.gov.uk. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile. Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement 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. For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online 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. 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. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range SW2 - £35,935 - £42,625 per annum","publishDate":"2024-09-26T09:38:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-20T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4749cae7-4bca-47a9-b55b-e0acae96c66c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4d26d435-29ff-493e-9d15-ba7044785c8d","title":"Team Manager","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid - Works from home or in the office at Broadside","locationType":2,"description":"<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x vacancy-item\"> </div>\n<div class=\"grid-x vacancy-item grid-margin-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12\">Are you a dedicated and experienced Social Work professional with a passion for making a difference to children’s lives? Would you like the opportunity to contribute to shaping and developing the service? If this sounds like you, come and join our dynamic team and lead a team of committed social workers in providing high-quality support and care to the children and young people.</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"vacancy-details\">\nAs one of our Team Managers you will provide effective leadership to a team of Social Workers, ensuring a supportive and collaborative working environment, encouraging high standards in others and assisting and inspiring your team towards achieving their goals. Supported by your Assistant Team Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, supervising and supporting social workers in the management of cases, stepping in where needed to achieve positive outcomes for our children and their families and ensuring the welfare of our children and young people is prioritised.\nChildren matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.\nWhether you are ready for the next step in your career or you are an existing Team Manager we’d like to hear from you. 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.\nWe have posts available in our CSWT service.\nCandidates will be offered a competitive basic salary between £48,696 and £52,959 per annum dependant on your experience, and the potential to earn up to £62,959 per year when market premiums and retention are applied.\nJoin us and #Make a Difference…\nOur Offer\nWe are proud to offer a range of benefits including –\n<ul>\n<li>A market allowance of £7,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)</li>\n<li>A retention payment of £3,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 years service in Medway)</li>\n<li>A genererous 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 - can work from home or in the office.</li>\n</ul>\nAbout You\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>\nFor further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.\nAdditional Information\nFor more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs\">https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</a>\nTo find out more about Medway the place please click <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200264/medway_the_place\">here</a>.\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £59,959 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment","publishDate":"2024-09-26T09:19:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-20T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a4c43af8-8453-41e1-9a51-807324716929.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f272daff-3651-450b-873f-f6c4b4354c52","title":"Senior Practitioner","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":2,"description":"Are you a dedicated and experienced social worker passionate about championing practice? We are now looking for passionate Senior Practitioners who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.\nAs a Senior Practitioner you will hold a caseload of complex cases whilst supporting the Team Manager, alongside the Assistant Team Manager, in delivering high quality standards of social work to the children open for assessment, intervention, and support. You will support the leadership of the team and service through the provision of mentoring, coaching, support and practice expertise to other less experienced team members, supporting them in their professional development and progression. If you are passionate about an area of practice, we will support you to continue to develop in this area, become a champion and share your expertise with colleagues across Medway Children’s Services.\nChildren matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer, whether you are a manager or practitioner, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.\nWhether you are an experienced social worker looking for the next step in your career or an existing senior practitioner we’d like to hear from you. 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.\nWe have posts across our social work service, in social work, assessment and children in care.\nCandidates will be offered a competitive basic salary between £44,647 and £48,695 per annum, dependant on your experience, and the potential to earn up to £57,695 per year when market premiums and retention are applied.\nJoin us and #Make a Difference…\nOur Offer\nWe are proud to offer a range of benefits including –\n<ul>\n<li>A market allowance of £6,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)</li>\n<li>A retention payment of £3,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 years service in Medway)</li>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li>\n<li>Access to <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>\nAbout You\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>\nFor further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.\nThis position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £54,695 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment","publishDate":"2024-09-24T10:13:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-08T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ebf9d46a-cb3a-4ddd-8838-67e069bddb2a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3b67fc5a-b242-4480-a048-c29ca7f80ea7","title":"Occupational Therapist","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"We are looking for experienced and highly motivated Occupational Therapists to join our OT Team in Adult Social Care team at Medway Council. If you are passionate about promoting independence, building resilience, and helping individuals connect with their communities, activities, and opportunities that matter most to them, we would love to hear from you.\nIn return we offer you: \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>\nWe'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. \nOur organisation: \nMedway 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.\nSituated 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.\nWe 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.\nWorking 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.\nIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Sibel Gul on sibel.gul@medway.gov.uk.\nImportant Information- \nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\nMedway 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.\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. \nPlease 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.\nPlease 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.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range SW2 - £35,935 - £42,625 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-09-24T08:35:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-15T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/aac3d741-24ad-4f3b-ae8c-5d9dea233db3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"740891e4-3472-4c02-b26f-17176d2d0fde","title":"Business Services Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Rainham Library (may be required to work at other Medway Libraries)","locationType":3,"description":"Medway Council’s Library Service is recruiting for an enthusiastic, customer focused part time Business Services Officer to provide dedicated support to our Library and Community Hubs teams to deliver library and council services to Medway residents and visitors. Over 650,000 people visited Medway Libraries last year to use books and public computers, attend events and activities and access a wide range of council services.\nThe successful candidate will provide essential systems and back office support for libraries and community hubs including managing and maintaining our Library Management and public computer administration systems, performing statistical collation and analysis and co-ordinate customer satisfaction surveys across the service as well as supporting the Business Services Manager and Outreach team in the development of library service offers.\nThis is a part time post working 14.8 hours per week with one day per week working at Rainham Library, however the postholders may be required to travel to libraries across Medway and attend meetings out of the area as required.\nIn return we offer you: \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>\nWe'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. \nOur organisation: \nMedway 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.\nSituated 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.\nWe 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.\nWorking 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.\nIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Will Train on 01634 337356.\nInterviews 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.\nImportant Information- \nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\nMedway 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.\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. \nPlease 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.\nPlease 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.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 - £24,525 - £29,268","publishDate":"2024-09-23T08:43:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-07T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/63b846a4-4b5e-4a28-90cc-908309f3ff26.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"354b874d-8a6c-40f9-bcb3-e0937ead4e04","title":"Team Leader - Children's Residential","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Parklands Short Breaks, Oxford Road, Gillingham, Kent","locationType":3,"description":"Parklands is a residential respite unit for young people. Our home provides short breaks for young people who have learning disabilities and complex health needs.\nWe are recruiting a Team Leader to join our team at Parklands where you will be working directly with children and young people providing personal, health, social and domestic care in accordance with individual care plans. You will also be required to manage a small, dedicated team of care workers, ensuring high standards of care at all times.\nYou will be expected to work various shifts on a flexible 4 week rota pattern including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and waking nights.\nIn return for your commitment we are proud to offer an excellent benefits package and opportunities to access a range of professional development and support including -\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement of between 25 - 29 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>Excellent local government pension scheme (employer contribution rate of 18.3%)</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications to support your career progression</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n</ul>\nAbout You\nYou will have -\n<ul>\n<li>Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent</li>\n<li>GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths</li>\n<li>A proven ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with children and young people, their families and professionals involved in their care</li>\n<li>Good communications skills, verbal and written</li>\n<li>Previous experience of managing staff</li>\n<li>Previous experience of working directly with children and young people in a children’s residential setting.</li>\n<li>An understanding of issues for disabled children and their families, and the development needs of children and young people</li>\n<li>A full driving licence</li>\n</ul>\nTo Apply\nIf you feel you are highly motivated, resilient and passionate about enhancing the lives of our children and young people then we would love to hear from you.\nFor an informal discussion about the role please call Andrada Pepenel, Head of Provider Services on 01634 337327.\nThis post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.\nImportant Information-\nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\nEqual Opportunities Commitment Statement\nMedway 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. \nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online\nPlease 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.\nPlease 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.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.\n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £41,614","publishDate":"2024-09-23T07:34:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-07T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/83ba0020-e1df-43e2-9b42-3b79189318aa.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4101324c-5a3b-4642-8b77-d0710d8d291b","title":"Finance and Resource Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":2,"description":"Would you like to be part of an energetic, motivated, and friendly team that makes a difference in the lives of Medway's children and young people? We have an amazing opening for a Finance and Resource Officer in the Children's Commissioning Team.\nYou will be expected to provide complete and comprehensive administrative support, including efficiently handling phone and other enquiries, planning and minuting meetings, and ensuring accurate records are created on time. The job includes financial management, internal and external stakeholder negotiations, and guaranteeing a smooth critical service.\nThe chosen candidate will be expected to review invoices, make accurate and timely payments, handle payroll, and track and monitor spending and cost avoidance. \nYou should have experience of providing a comprehensive administrative support service to multiple teams. You will have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office, such as Word, Excel and Teams. The role requires good teamwork as well as the ability to work independently to meet the needs of the service. You will have an eye for detail and the skills to interrogate and interpret. You will be organised and able to prioritise when there are lots of different tasks to complete.]\nIn return we offer you:\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>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>\nOur organisation:\nMedway 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.\nSituated 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.\nWe 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.\nWorking 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.\nImportant Information-\nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\nEqual Opportunities Commitment Statement\nMedway 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\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online\nPlease 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.\nPlease 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.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,525 - £29,268 per annum","publishDate":"2024-09-20T15:01:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-04T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/cdcd3bdc-ecde-4fb0-b37c-b260d378cf6a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"66001a1e-bc86-446c-99ec-a5080ccfdbaa","title":"Family Worker - Children in Care","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":2,"description":"We are recruiting Family Workers to join our Children in Care service.\nYou 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.\nPrevious experience of working with families with multiple and complex needs is essential.\nYou 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.\nA full UK driving licence and daily use of a car is essential.\nIn return we offer you:\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>\nOur organisation:\nMedway 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.\nSituated 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.\nWe 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.\nWorking 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.\nImportant Information-\nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\nEqual Opportunities Commitment Statement\nMedway 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\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online\nPlease 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.\nPlease 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.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,525 - £29,268 per annum","publishDate":"2024-09-20T10:50:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-06T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3bcd8868-41b0-412f-9e0c-d02ab97b9a25.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bf7d2f6d-3d0a-41e7-ac98-d82aef964c48","title":"Income & Arrears Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 24 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application). We are currently recruiting for an Income & Arrears Officer on a fixed term contract for 2 years. You will be required to develop and maintain effective working relationships with tenants within a defined geographic area, with a view to engaging their cooperation in paying their rent, working with other relevant agencies/services where required. Ensuring tenants comply with the terms and conditions of tenancy or licence agreements, particularly as they relate to the payment of rent and former tenant arrears and that appropriate action is taken to prevent arrears accruing. To carry out detailed and regular monitoring of individual rent accounts, taking appropriate action as set out in the Council’s rent arrears policy and procedures. To use initiative and judgement in considering the most effective and appropriate methods to contact tenants such as by letters, telephone, text messages, emails and home and office visits. To completed PCOL (DIY possession) - applications to the courts for tenancy breaches due to rent arrears. To represent the Council at court to seek, and then monitor suspended possessions orders, outright orders and adjourned cases. To undertake safeguarding checks, notify the relevant agencies of pending evictions, arrange locksmiths with Repairs Team, and liaise with Bailiffs, Police, Social Services as and when applicable. To signpost and refer tenants to the appropriate support agencies. To conduct regular tenancy audits to enable the authority to confirm tenancy and to identify any cases of tenancy fraud. To take an active role in team tasks such as targeted rent campaigns, and data collection exercises. To support resident involvement activities, such as fun days and individual mechanisms in conjunction with the Community Development Officer. In return we offer you: \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>\nWe'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. Our organisation: 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. 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. 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. 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. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Adesoji Adenowo on 01634 333515 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. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement 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. For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. 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. 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. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 4 - £29,793 - £35,410 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-09-20T09:10:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-06T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/609851e2-d23a-438c-b644-3ad098544d2c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7af12eea-4e01-460e-a57d-a8fbdae73e57","title":"Assistant Youth Development Worker (Wrap Around Team)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Broadside, Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham ME4 4LL","locationType":3,"description":"Medway Council Youth Service is recruiting a Team Leader and three Assistant Youth Development Workers to form a new Wrap Around Support Project. The team will develop support packages for young people working with Medway Children’s Service that reduce their risk and vulnerability, while promoting personal growth and development. It will develop work with young people that strengthens home and educational placements and reduces risk though building trusted relationship and positive engagement with other services. The project will support young people before, during and after school, improving access to out-of-school activities and promoting the development of personal, social, and relational skills. It will therefore involve significant out-of-hours working, including evenings and weekends. \n \nApplicants should have significant experience of working with vulnerable young people, with a range of training and expertise. Expertise in working with gangs and criminal exploitation, tackling sexual exploitation and supporting young people on the edge of care or in the care system would be an advantage. \n \nApplicants for the Assistant Youth Development Worker roles would benefit from level 2 or 3 youth work qualifications or equivalent, but a range of training and qualification backgrounds will be considered for these posts.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,695 - £28,718 per annum","publishDate":"2024-09-20T08:50:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-10T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/42900c7e-bd6a-4fcd-ac9c-118b394252b8.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2108699c-f672-4cd4-9f54-ffb130b7fef5","title":"Team Leader","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Broadside, Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham ME4 4LL","locationType":3,"description":"Medway Council Youth Service is recruiting a Team Leader and three Assistant Youth Development Workers to form a new Wrap Around Support Project. The team will develop support packages for young people working with Medway Children’s Service that reduce their risk and vulnerability, while promoting personal growth and development. It will develop work with young people that strengthens home and educational placements and reduces risk though building trusted relationship and positive engagement with other services. The project will support young people before, during and after school, improving access to out-of-school activities and promoting the development of personal, social, and relational skills. It will therefore involve significant out-of-hours working, including evenings and weekends. \n \nApplicants should have significant experience of working with vulnerable young people, with a range of training and expertise. Expertise in working with gangs and criminal exploitation, tackling sexual exploitation and supporting young people on the edge of care or in the care system would be an advantage.\n \nApplicants for the Team Leader role MUST hold a JNC recognised level 6 qualification in Youth Work.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,664 - £42,698 per annum","publishDate":"2024-09-20T08:39:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-10T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/791807a7-6293-4399-83ea-5ceb08c91eb8.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9828d6d9-b519-4b6f-a685-41faed5ca41f","title":"Hub Administrator","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Medway Children and Family Hubs","locationType":3,"description":"We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and organised individual to join our Family Solutions service as a Hub Administrator.\n \nMedway Family Solutions works holistically with families with multiple and complex needs to enable them to make changes and improvements to their lives, working in a multiagency approach with all partners throughout Medway. The Hub Administrator works to supports in the provision of an effective Early Help service for children and families within Medway by closely working with colleagues and partners to build strong relationships based on respect and positive regards.\n \nThe role provides effective administrative support and reception duties, being the first point of contact for a hub within Family Solutions in order to promote an efficient service for children, parents and families across Medway.\nFor an insight into what Family Solutions has to offer, please view this<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk7j69Krc0c\"> video</a> \n \nYou will hold a GCSE or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics.\n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 2 (£22,597 - £24,000)","publishDate":"2024-09-20T08:29:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-06T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0a197b1d-4d96-4bff-ad01-8b4789fa134c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7b8f457c-203f-4341-a7c9-458550ab23ba","title":"Early Help Worker","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Medway Children and Family Hubs","locationType":3,"description":"Family Solutions work holistically with families with multiple and complex needs to enable them to see their strengths and build upon these to make positive changes to their lives. This will be achieved through the Early Help Worker providing both practical and specialist advice to the family as well as acting as a lead co-ordinator for any additional support services. The Early Help Worker will undertake assessments with the family and formulate a plan of intervention with the support of relevant partner agencies which will give the child and their family every opportunity to address the identified difficulties with a positive outcome. The role will also include facilitating groups to children and their families.\nFor an insight into what Family Solutions has to offer, please view this<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk7j69Krc0c\"> video</a>.\nAbout You:\n<ul>\n<li>You will hold a recognised qualification and have professional work background relevant to the job you are applying for such as early years/family support/youth work/health/education</li>\n<li>Be passionate about changing outcomes for children and young people</li>\n<li>Have good communication skills to engage children and young people and their families</li>\n<li>Have the ability to maintain accurate and update records in line with GDPR and legislations effective case management. You will be respectful and able to build positive relationships in all aspects of the role</li>\n<li>Have knowledge of safeguarding and relevant legislation</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a multi agency environment</li>\n<li>It is preferable that you hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li>\n</ul>\nIn return we offer you:\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>MedPay – opportunity for pay progression</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>\nFor an informal conversation about this role, please contact Nikki Lloyd, Group Manager on 01634 338847 or 07736924078\nThis post is subject to an enhanced children's DBS\n \nOur Organisation:\nMedway 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.\nSituated 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.\nWe 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.\nWorking 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.\n \nImportant Information-\nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\n \nEqual Opportunities Commitment Statement\n \nMedway 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\n \nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online\n \nPlease 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.\n \nPlease 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.\n \nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,525 - £29,268 per annum FTE","publishDate":"2024-09-20T08:23:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-06T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e9284e07-9dd2-4dc5-82ad-7271cf286551.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d3250b70-9018-4eae-baa6-1ce1f5b1dc07","title":"Early Help Partnership Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Medway Children and Family Hubs","locationType":3,"description":"The Early Help Partnership Officer works closely with professional partners, child, young people, and families to build strong relationships based on strengths and joint working. The role provides both practical and specialist advice to partners, children, young people, and their families exploring effective sign posting to services so that they do not get overwhelmed and receive the right support at the right time.\nThe post holder will work closely with colleagues from Statutory Services, Police, Health, Education and partners in the Youth and voluntary sectors. To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.\nFor an insight into what Family Solutions has to offer, please view this<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk7j69Krc0c\"> video</a> \nAbout You\nYou will have GCSEs at Grade 5 or equivalent, including English and Maths.\nYou will hold an NVQ 3 in a relevant related discipline.\nPrevious experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and families in the public, private or voluntary sector, including holding a caseload of varying complexity.\nPrevious experience of partnership working with a range of statutory and voluntary agencies.\nA full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.\n<div class=\"container container--outer\">\n<div class=\"site-content\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<div class=\"editor\">\n<div class=\"vacancy-details\">\nIn return we offer you -\nAn excellent benefits package and opportunities to access a range of professional development and support including -\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement of between 25 - 29 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>Excellent local government pension scheme (employer contribution rate of 18.3%)</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications to support your career progression</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: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\nFor an informal discussion please contact Nikki Lloyd on 01634 338847 or 07736924078.\n<div class=\"container container--outer\">\n<div class=\"site-content\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<div class=\"editor\">\n<div class=\"vacancy-details\">\nThis post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200257/our_childrens_social_care_staff_benefits\">#MakeItMedway</a>\nPlease 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.\nPlease 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.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,525 - £29,268 per annum","publishDate":"2024-09-20T08:18:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-06T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/058c3993-6f1e-4f01-9092-c0bec72adeea.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"aa49efbc-2f4f-4484-aa98-b593b3e67a2f","title":"Assistant Housing Options Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works from home or in the office (Kingsley House)","locationType":2,"description":"We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Housing Options officer who will be required to under the direction of the Housing Options Team Leader, the post holder will be responsible for delivering a holistic approach to finding ways of solving our customers housing need by giving housing advice, by telephone and face to face.\nProviding initial advice on a range of housing issues including housing options, social housing, homelessness and private sector housing issues in line with law, legislation, policy and local initiatives.\nTo support the Housing Options Team Leader to administer an excellent frontline service homelessness preventions and options, which meets the needs and aspirations of our customers and ensures quality standards are achieved and maintained.\nTo support the Housing Options Team Leader by undertaking monitoring and evaluating of service reviews, customer satisfaction, performance indicators (national and local) relevant to the housing options team.\nOffering initial advice to customers and other organisations on:\nAll aspects of Housing services i.e. Housing Options, Private Sector Housing, HomeChoice and Strategy and signposting clients where appropriate.\nPrevention schemes - PRS, Sanctuary, Debt Impact Funding, Mortgage Rescue, Advocacy Services, mediation, welfare benefit advice and practical assistance to access housing.\nCollation of evidence to support the Housing Options Officers when undertaking their enquiries regarding homelessness applications.\nThis Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment, and to adhere to the Council's Safeguarding Policy\nIn return we offer you: \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>\nWe'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. \nOur organisation: \nMedway 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.\nSituated 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.\nWe 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.\nWorking 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.\nIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please contact Tracy Partridge on <a href=\"mailto:tracy.partridge@medway.gov.uk\">tracy.partridge@medway.gov.uk</a> or 07950215899. \nImportant Information- \nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\nMedway 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.\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. \nPlease 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.\nPlease 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.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 2 - £22,597 - £24,000 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-09-19T12:40:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-20T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/80501ca5-b8b6-4ddb-90cf-2862df8eb00b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d1e3034a-3561-4591-bc60-4e0286ae40f8","title":"Macmillan Welfare Benefits Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Medway Council’s high performing Macmillan Welfare Benefits Team. Medway Council and Macmillan have experienced a successful partnership for over a decade helping adults and families unfortunately affected by cancer. The team is expanding as are extending our service outside of Medway into West and North Kent. We are looking for experienced Welfare Benefits Advisors who can facilitate the delivery of financial and work support to people living with cancer complimenting Macmillian’s broader offer and in line with Macmillan’s Financial Support Guidelines. In return we offer you: \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>\nWe'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. Our organisation: 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. 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. 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. 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. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Jo Brown on jo.brown@medway.gov.uk Interviews are likely to be held face to face. Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile. Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement 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. For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. 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. 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. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 5 - £35,935 - £41,614 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-09-19T10:27:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-05T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/35b77ce8-be59-4ee5-8014-49403fc175c8.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f0b482fe-d150-4681-bb28-04f930c86be4","title":"Housing Options Triage Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid - Works part from Kingsley House and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"We are currently recruiting for 3 Housing Options Triage Officers to provide initial housing advice to households and details of suitable housing options in the private and public sector, including information on homelessness prevention. To act in a supporting capacity to our Housing Options Officers carrying out homelessness needs assessments. You will be responsible for conducting appointments with members of the public and assessing if they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. To provide information and advice on support services available and provide assistance in exploring various housing options. To complete enquiries to support the Housing Options Officers to assess homelessness applications. To be able to adapt working practises to work with vulnerable people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. In return we offer you: \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>\nWe'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. Our organisation: 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. 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. 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. 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. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please contact Tracy Partridge on <a href=\"mailto:tracy.partridge@medway.gov.uk\">tracy.partridge@medway.gov.uk</a> or 07950215899. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement 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. For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. 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. 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. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 - £24,525 - £29,268 per annum","publishDate":"2024-09-19T10:12:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-17T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/99a6c36a-f88f-4d20-a9aa-2029f48c8031.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a7377ee6-0677-463e-bd0b-e7932e903786","title":"Child Protection Conference Chair","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":2,"description":"The children and young people of Medway have said the following qualities are really important to them:\n✓ Be a good listener\n✓ Be non-judgemental\n✓ Be consistent and stable\n✓ Understand me\n✓ Be honest\n✓ Be focused\n✓ Be realistic\n✓ Be resourceful in your approach\nIs this you?\nMedway has embarked on introducing Signs of Safety as our practice model - we are keen to develop our strengths and relationship-based practice. We are aspirational for our children and young people in care and want the very best for them. We want children and young people to fully participate in decisions about their lives and their future and we want them to stay connected to their family and network (where it is safe to do so).\nWe are looking for a Child Protection Chair who is curious and has children at the very heart of all they do. You will have the ability to develop strong professional relationships that support quality practice for our children and young people and be confident to challenge when this is not the best it can be.\nYou will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience of social work with significant experience and understanding of child protection practice. \nThe role forms part of the wider Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service in Medway and very much has a part to play in the quality assurance of practice. This role will be responsible for driving good practice and quality assurance through quality assuring the effectiveness and impact of interventions on children and young people with a Child Protection Plan.\nInterviews for this post will take place week commencing 23rd September 2024.\nOur offer\nWe offer an <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200257/our_childrens_social_care_staff_benefits\">excellent recruitment package</a>, manageable workloads, and opportunities to access a range of <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development\">professional development and support</a> including -\n<ul>\n<li>A basic salary of £48,696 to £52,959 per annum</li>\n<li>An annual <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200258/pay_and_rewards\">market allowance</a> of £7,000 per annum (payable in monthly payments)</li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200258/pay_and_rewards\">retention payment</a> of £3,000. This is a fixed sum payable in April each year, following one years’ service in Medway.</li>\n<li>Essential Car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n</ul>\nOur organisation:\nMedway 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.\nSituated 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.\nWe 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.\nWorking 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.\nImportant Information-\nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\nEqual Opportunities Commitment Statement\nMedway 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\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online\nPlease 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.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £59,959 (inclusive of market allowance) + retention allowance","publishDate":"2024-09-17T15:07:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-01T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/21cee30b-4a53-4f1d-aaba-3b0fd447b1f3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false}],"totalResults":49,"page":1,"pageSize":20,"facets":{"EmployerType":{"local government":49},"WorkingPatterns":{"1":42,"2":10,"6":2,"7":1},"JobTypes":{"administration (secretarial, clerical inc pa)":10,"communications, pr or marketing":1,"community":1,"customer service / sales":4,"education - leadership":1,"education - support staff":9,"finance / pensions":3,"housing":6,"human resources / od / training":1,"information technology":2,"libraries":1,"managerial/executive":3,"occupational health":1,"performance":2,"project management":2,"psychological services":3,"public health":5,"risk / business planning / continuity":1,"social care":14,"social care - adults":6,"social care - children":4,"social work (qualified) - children":1,"surveyors":1,"transport / infrastructure":1,"youth work":2},"ContractType":{"1":44,"2":2,"3":1,"5":2},"LocationType":{"2":30,"3":19},"PublishDate":{"1":1,"2":4,"3":9,"4":24,"5":49}},"randomNumber":0,"noOfFeaturedJobs":0,"bounds":null,"error":null}},"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1727443461240,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["jobs",null,null,null,"2256f773-d51e-48d6-958d-994d89cff20c",{},{"contractType":[],"workingPatterns":[],"locationType":[],"jobTypes":[],"employerType":[],"datePosted":5},2,1],"queryHash":"[\"jobs\",null,null,null,\"2256f773-d51e-48d6-958d-994d89cff20c\",{},{\"contractType\":[],\"datePosted\":5,\"employerType\":[],\"jobTypes\":[],\"locationType\":[],\"workingPatterns\":[]},2,1]"},{"state":{"data":{"id":"2256f773-d51e-48d6-958d-994d89cff20c","name":"Medway Council"},"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1727443461900,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["employerDetails","2256f773-d51e-48d6-958d-994d89cff20c"],"queryHash":"[\"employerDetails\",\"2256f773-d51e-48d6-958d-994d89cff20c\"]"},{"state":{"data":null,"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1727443461075,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["jobTypesAutocomplete",null],"queryHash":"[\"jobTypesAutocomplete\",null]"}]}

Medway Council jobs

AlternateActionCards

ImageOptimization

LayoutRedesign

LoadExpiredJobs

LogosFromSameDomain

NewNavbar

NewPlacesAutocomplete

PdfJobDocuments

49
Medway Council jobs

Sort by:

Date posted

Job alerts

Posted 8 days ago

Housing Options Triage Officer

Medway Council

Range 3 - £24,525 - £29,268 per annum

Hybrid - Works part from Kingsley House and part from home (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Child Protection Conference Chair

Medway Council

Up to £59,959 (inclusive of market allowance) + retention allowance

Chatham, Kent (Hybrid)

Posted 10 days ago

Page 1 of 3

Find a job Post a job

Explore

Let's talk

Registered in England & Wales as JGP Resourcing Ltd. Registration no. 07750971 Registered Office: Unit 205, Cervantes House, 5-9 Headstone Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 1PD

49 Medway Council jobs

Job alerts

Get ahead of new opportunities. To save a search to receive email alerts when employers post similar jobs, please enter search criteria or filters.

Assistant Rehousing Officer

Social Care Officer - Hospital Integrated & Community Discharge Teams

Social Worker - Hospital Integrated Discharge Team

Team Manager

Senior Practitioner

Occupational Therapist

Business Services Officer

Team Leader - Children's Residential

Finance and Resource Officer

Family Worker - Children in Care

Income & Arrears Officer

Assistant Youth Development Worker (Wrap Around Team)

Team Leader

Hub Administrator

Early Help Worker

Early Help Partnership Officer

Assistant Housing Options Officer

Macmillan Welfare Benefits Officer

Housing Options Triage Officer

Child Protection Conference Chair

49
Medway Council jobs