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We've streamlined our service delivery model from three teams into one cohesive team and are expanding. We're seeking a dynamic, skilled and passionate Operations Manager to lead and inspire our team reporting directly to the Head of Service.Key Responsibilities:<ul>\n<li>\nLeadership Excellence: Guide a dedicated team, including two Team Managers, six Senior Social Workers and an establishment of Social Workers, Social Care Officers and an Outreach worker to deliver a high-quality safeguarding service. You'll be the driving force behind a confident and competent workforce, ensuring positive outcomes for Medway residents.</li>\n<li>\nCollaborative Impact: Partner with various agencies and individuals with lived experience to ensure effective safeguarding practices. You'll work collaboratively with stakeholders, initiating and developing effective partnerships and joint working arrangements to ensure that safeguarding systems are robust and effective.</li>\n<li>\nStrategic Oversight: You'll have oversight on the highest risk cases, providing guidance and direction, ensuring that statutory responsibilities are met through high-quality safeguarding practice as prescribed by relevant legislation and codes of practice.</li>\n</ul>About You:<ul>\n<li>\nExperienced Leader: You'll need extensive experience in both management of frontline health and social care teams and in safeguarding adults’ work, including holding the role of Designated Senior Officer (DSO) or Safeguarding Adults Manager (SAM) and chairing complex and sensitive safeguarding meetings.</li>\n<li>\nSpecialised Knowledge: Expertise in the Court of Protection, the Mental Capacity Act, and the Care Act is integral. Experience of managing and decision making for complex and high-risk safeguarding cases is essential for this post.</li>\n<li>\nManagement Skills: Experienced in supervising management-level social care staff and chairing complex safeguarding meetings. </li>\n<li>\nChange Management: Experienced in leading on embedding change and embedding new ways of working, whilst providing clear direction and motivation to a team.</li>\n</ul>Our Offer:In addition to the annual salary, we are proud to offer an excellent benefits package including -<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>Relocation allowance of up to £8,000</li>\n</ul>Ready to Make a Difference?Join us in shaping the future of safeguarding in Medway Adult Social Care. Apply now and be part of a team committed to making a real impact!For an informal discussion about the role, please send your contact details via email to the recruiting manager, Laura Sowkhee (Head of Specialist Services and Safeguarding) on laura.sowkhee@medway.gov.ukOur 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 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.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.Important Information:Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileThis post is subject to an enhanced Adults DBS check.Additional Information:Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Equal Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway 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 ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease 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 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.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.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, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"55608 - 60114","publishDate":"2025-04-01T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-20T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a94e703a-fb7d-4dcc-81af-5aa32815407c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e54d059d-ec8b-4708-bdc7-92ecf861b425","title":"Senior Social Worker Safeguarding","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent","locationType":3,"description":"Join the Medway Safeguarding Team!We are thrilled to announce the transformation of our service delivery model from three safeguarding teams to one unified team. As part of our expansion, we are seeking an additional Senior Social Worker to join our dynamic team.About the Role:Collaborate with five Senior Social Workers and two Team Managers to provide strong and effective leadership. You will support our Social Workers, Social Care Officers, and Outreach Worker in delivering positive outcomes for the people of Medway through strengths-based practice.Key Responsibilities:<ul>\n<li>Act as a Designated Senior Officer for safeguarding concerns and S.42 enquiries.</li>\n<li>Ensure timely and robust responses to safeguarding issues, in line with policy, guidance, and legislation.</li>\n<li>Screen safeguarding referrals, make decisions on case progression, authorise safeguarding plans, ensure agreed actions are undertaken and enter accurate case notes in line with required timescales.</li>\n<li>Chair a range of safeguarding meetings.</li>\n<li>Maintain high standards of practice across the team, with a focus on making safeguarding personal.</li>\n<li>Support the Team Manager and Operations Manager in achieving key performance indicators.</li>\n<li>Work collaboratively with council colleagues and partner agencies to meet person-centred outcomes within budgetary constraints.</li>\n<li>Represent the local authority in key meetings, panels, and groups, ensuring follow-up on agreed actions.</li>\n<li>Promote adult safeguarding policies and processes both internally and externally to partners.</li>\n<li>Support the Team Manager with recruitment responsibilities.</li>\n</ul>About You:You will have -<ul>\n<li>Extensive experience in Safeguarding Adults’ work, ideally as a Designated Senior Officer (DSO) or Safeguarding Adults Manager (SAM).</li>\n<li>Proven ability to manage complex and high-risk safeguarding cases, with in-depth knowledge of the Court of Protection.</li>\n<li>Experience of undertaking complex Mental Capacity Assessments and Care Needs Assessments.</li>\n<li>Experience in supervising social care staff is desirable.</li>\n<li>Ability to work flexibly and autonomously in a high-paced, pressurised environment, including face-to-face visits at short notice is essential to this role.</li>\n</ul>Our Offer:In addition to the annual salary, we are proud to offer an excellent benefits package including -<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n</ul>Apply now and be part of a team committed to making a real impact!For an informal discussion about the role, please send your contact details via email to the recruiting managers, Debbie Dukes on debbie.dukes@medway.gov.uk or Gulam Robbani on gulam.robbani@medway.gov.ukOur 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 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.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.Important Information:Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileThis post is subject to an enhanced Adults DBS check.Additional Information:Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Equal Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway 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 ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease 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 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.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.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, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"43647 - 47691","publishDate":"2025-04-01T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-20T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ba13a6e5-d799-401c-8af0-6fbedffe720e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7f5c0df4-bc38-4278-a12c-29462f409a7f","title":"Family Solutions Practitioner - part time","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Wayfield Children and Families Hub","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 Family Solutions Practitioner providing both practical and specialist advice to the family as well as acting as a lead co-ordinator for any additional support services. The Family Solutions Practitioner will undertake assessments and formulate a plan of intervention or deliver interventions via an Intervention Plan with the family 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.For an insight into what Family Solutions has to offer, please view this videoAbout You:<ul>\n<li>Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Level 4 Apprenticeship </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>In return we offer you:<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>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.Family Solutions are seeking to appoint a Family Solutions Practitioners. You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.For an informal conversation about this role, please contact Nikki Lloyd, Group Manager on 01634 338847 or 07736924078This post is subject to an enhanced children's DBSOur 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 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.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.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway 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 ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease 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 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.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.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, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"29793 - 35410","publishDate":"2025-03-31T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-20T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0851e5d3-7ae1-46bb-9bdb-8238c612b30d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ba7a7e25-7b69-442c-b1bd-6e8ca5bf0139","title":"Assistant Team Manager - Children in Care","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Broadside, Leviathan Way, Chatham, Kent","locationType":3,"description":"Following recent investment in additional management capacity across the service, we are now looking for passionate Assistant Team Managers who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.Reporting to a Team Manager, as an ATM you will lead and manage a small team of social workers and create a supportive and collaborative team environment. ATM’s are not case holding. You will deliver high quality supervision and support social workers in the management of cases ensuring that high quality practice is delivered to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people.Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer, whether you are a manager or practitioner, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.Whether you are an experienced social worker ready for the next step or an existing assistant 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.Join us and #Make a Difference…Our OfferWe are proud to offer a range of benefits including –<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 professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li>\n</ul>About You<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>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.Additional InformationFor an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk. Laura Saunders, Service Manager (CIC) - 01634 337328This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.Equal Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway 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 ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"43647 - 48695","publishDate":"2025-03-31T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-22T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4ca56247-737e-4911-8df6-f347248c481a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"261eea48-2f0d-459d-96a9-41288ddcf250","title":"Family Solutions Practitioner - Domestic Abuse Lead","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Clifton Cl, Rochester, Kent","locationType":3,"description":"An exciting opportunity has arisen within Medway Family Solutions Service as part of the wider Early Help agenda for the position of Domestic Abuse Lead. 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:Providing a high-quality, front-line service to medium risk victims of domestic abuse by delivering a risk led response and ensuring victims and their children are kept central to the process.Working within a multi-agency framework consisting of and supporting local partnership responses to domestic abuse in Medway ensuring partners plans are joined up and coordinating an effective response.Providing proactive outreach support from the Children and Family Hubs ensuring there is a robust plan and intervention to reduce risk and improve outcomes.Ensuring the child remains central, and their lived experience and voice is captured throughout interventions with the family.You will need to be respectful, be able to build positive relationships in all aspects of the Domestic Abuse Lead role when providing practical and specialist intervention and advice for families. As Early Help is everyone’s responsibility the role includes joint working with all colleagues across services to ensure all aspects of a child’s life experiences are captured and aspirations for their future worked upon.In return we offer you: <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>Assisted car purchase scheme</li>\n</ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.Family Solutions are seeking a Family Solutions Practitioner - Domestic Abuse Lead to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.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 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. 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.The council understands that a motivated workforce is the most important factor for it to be successful and achieve its aims. It’s vital that employees feel rewarded for their contribution.As a Medway Council employee you will have the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally by undertaking relevant training opportunities, enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including competitive rates of pay and pension scheme along with access to an employee advice, information and counselling service, employee forums and an employee discount scheme for national and local retailers.This post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.Candidates must have a valid driving licence for use in the UK and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.For more information on our Children & Adults Social Care jobs please visit: www.medwaysocialcarejobs.co.uk.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.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, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"31283 - 37181","publishDate":"2025-03-31T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-20T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e5663f28-63f5-4239-8a61-0fbf3e213ab5.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0ffa716a-bf87-401a-aad9-a68e50ec9380","title":"Senior Self Directed Support Coordinator","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Gun Wharf","locationType":3,"description":"We are recruiting to the post of Senior Self Directed Support Co-ordinator. In this role you will contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Self Directed Support Direct Payment service in an efficient manner. You will supervise and advise a small number of SDS Coordinators , providing oversight, advice and guidance whilst maintaining a complex case load and demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, managing higher levels of risk in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of individuals and the personalised system workforce.Provide training, coaching, mentoring and support to the team to enable them to empower Medway residents to maintain their independence through the use of personal budgets via a direct payment.Ensure that the quality assurance framework is implemented and take an active role in audit activity including making sure areas of service improvement are actioned. In return we will offer you: <ul>\n <li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n <li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n <li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n <li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n <li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n <li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n <li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n </ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.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 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.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.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway 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 ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease 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 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.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.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, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"35935 - 41614","publishDate":"2025-03-31T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-20T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7441f7d5-ad02-432a-bcf7-49b0adb0fc08.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9b2086c8-8a4e-42d4-a0e8-089b1db5fa66","title":"Principal Public Health Intelligence Analyst","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybird/Gun Wharf","locationType":3,"description":"DBS: Yes – Standard Subject to BPSS Checks: NoWe are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our Public Health Intelligence Team at Medway Council as a Principal Intelligence Analyst. Our team is trusted across both the Medway Council Public Health Directorate and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care System (ICS) to provide robust, meaningful, and actionable insight. This is an exciting opportunity to join innovative and ambitious colleagues working together to improve the health of residents in Medway.As a Principal Intelligence Analyst, you will take on complex projects from beginning to end. This will involve interacting with key stakeholders to establish clear objectives, designing and implementing analytical methodology, and communicating key data and intelligence. You will critically read Public Health documents and support the development of evidence driven strategies. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a sound understanding of Public Health principles are required. The successful candidate will be expected to work well both independently and as part of group projects. This role will have line management responsibilities and sit within a team with a strong ethos of supporting one another.At Medway Council we believe that well-evidenced and well-presented intelligence is a vital component to improve the health and wellbeing of Medway residents. The Public Health Intelligence Team has a strong track record of delivering high-quality work, so we welcome all applicants who are motivated to continue this. We often use the R statistical programming language, SQL, and Power BI, so some familiarity with these would be ideal, but is not essential as training can be provided.If this role appeals to you, please outline on your application your knowledge, experience and skills in the following five areas:<ul>\n <li>Managing multiple complex analytical projects independently from beginning to end that involve stakeholders.</li>\n <li>Use of advanced data analysis techniques and interpretation, such as inferential statistics.</li>\n <li>Adhering to data principles set out in data protection legislation.</li>\n <li>Insightful communication of data and evidence to a range of audiences.</li>\n <li>Management or supervision of team members.</li>\n </ul>Please look at the job description and person specification for further details, and ensure you include examples from your work or life experiences in your personal statement to illustrate how you meet their criteria.Interviews will commence the week of the 5th of May 2025 and the week of the 19th of May 2025.In return we offer you: <ul>\n <li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n <li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n <li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n <li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n <li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n <li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li>\n <li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n <li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n <li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n </ul>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our Council Plan priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. 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 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.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 email Eluned Broom on eluned.broom@medway.gov.uk Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway 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 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. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"42139 - 47691","publishDate":"2025-03-30T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-28T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8a06b799-48b3-4a68-bf5e-27286694336a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d86f4bca-2270-4c48-b66c-bbf38db6ec07","title":"Short Breaks Apprentice","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Gun Wharf","locationType":3,"description":"Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Join our team as a Short Break Apprentice at Medway Council. We provide essential short break services to individuals with disabilities and their families, offering respite and enriching experiences that promote well-being and independence. As an apprentice, you'll assist with administrative coordination of grants for children and families, creating exciting support plans and signposting. We offer comprehensive training, hands-on experience, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive work environment. A Medway Council Apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to earn a salary and gain a qualification whilst gathering invaluable workplace skills and experience.An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Short Break Apprentice to join the Children’s Commissioning team within Children’s Services. This is a great chance to gain the Business Administrator Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 whilst working for the short break team that provide services designed to support individuals with disabilities and their families. Our goal is to provide respite and enriching experiences that promote well-being and independence, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all.As part of this role, you can expect to undertake the following tasks:<ul>\n <li>Data inputting</li>\n <li>Scanning</li>\n <li>Filing</li>\n <li>Updating of systems</li>\n <li>Email inbox monitoring</li>\n <li>Maintenance of database </li>\n <li>Room bookings</li>\n <li>Using the council finance systems</li>\n <li>Responding to simple queries via telephone or email</li>\n </ul>For Level 3 Apprentices - The Business Administrator Apprenticeship is a two year programme incorporating real work experience and learning, to gain the knowledge and development of skills and behaviours to successfully complete the programme. This apprenticeship involves approximately 18 months on the job development, followed by an end point assessment consisting of a knowledge test, a presentation on the project completed; and a discussion on the portfolio of learning and development produced during the apprenticeship. A grading of either Pass or Distinction is achievable.Ideally you will have good communication and interpersonal skills, combined with competent IT skills, accurate data entry along with a good attention to detail. However we are happy to support you to reach those goals if you are highly motivated and have the desire to learn and succeed.If this sounds like the role for you, then we would encourage you to apply today.Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile. As an Apprentice with Medway Council, you will be a valued member of our Apprenticeship Academy. We will encourage and support you to realise your potential. You will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are experts in their field and gain insights that can only come from real world experienceWe will support you every step of the way for you to succeed in your apprenticeship and help you to become the best version of yourself.An openness to review and reflect on your performance and progress is important as well as the willingness to accept feedback that will help you to develop and grow in this role.Medway Council’s Apprenticeship Academy extends to all our Apprentices a guarantee that their apprenticeship qualifications will be regularly monitored, and quality assured with the respective training providers. In return we offer you: <ul>\n <li>23 days paid annual leave</li>\n <li>Generous local government pension </li>\n <li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n <li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n <li>Free NUS Apprentice Extra Card- student discounts at 100’s of retailers</li>\n <li>Student rates for Medway Council Leisure Centres</li>\n <li>Student rates for Medway Council Libraries plus free e-books</li>\n <li>Discounted Arriva bus travel</li>\n </ul>Important InformationInterviews will be held in person at Gun Wharf. Full details will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, call Samuel Robinson on 01634 332 468.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 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. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"279.35 - 279.35","publishDate":"2025-03-30T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-20T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/15bb0189-b177-4a28-87d2-0955e302a017.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"603c53fc-f759-4813-8cc6-b9863cc6c41d","title":"Family Worker - Children in Care","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Broadside, Leviathan Way, Chatham, Kent","locationType":3,"description":"We are recruiting a Family Worker to join our Children in Care service.You will hold a caseload, and support social workers who are working with families with multiple and complex needs, in order to improve outcomes for children.Previous experience of working with families with multiple and complex needs is essential.You will hold a NVQ level 2 in Children and Young People, or equivalent, together with GCSE English and Maths at Grade 5 or above, or have relevant previous experience.A full UK driving licence and daily use of a car is essential.In return we offer you:<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>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 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.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.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway 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 ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease 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 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.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"0 - 0","publishDate":"2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-13T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/da343c1d-2e45-4f56-83b4-6c62d278709a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7d901fb4-91a2-420d-bdf4-79c4555c7f27","title":"School Admissions & Medway Test Assistant","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, ME4 4TR","locationType":3,"description":"DBS: Yes – Enhanced Subject to BPSS Checks: No Medway’s Education and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Division is committed to support all children and young people to learn and grow and to achieve their potential in education. The Education and SEND Division covers a wide scope of services, including school admissions, place planning, Medway Test, school transport, capital developments, high-needs funding and support for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans, early years funding and sufficiency, school improvement and effectiveness, inclusion and attendance. The Government’s ambitions for the provision of quality education and improvement plans for the SEND and Alternative Provision system are important strategic drivers for our vision for these services. The Education and SEND Division is seeking highly driven and experienced professionals to join these teams at an exciting time of change within this sector. Successful candidates will join a supportive network of professionals within the Division and across the wider People Directorate and Council. They will have the opportunity to contribute our journey of improvement and shape our service delivery to children, young people and families and Medway. They will gain knowledge and experience from highly skilled team members but will also be given the opportunity to showcase their own skills and knowledge. They will be expected to work in partnership with providers, other agencies and strategic networks. As School Admissions and Medway Test Assistant, you will assist in the administration of the processes for the Medway Test and undertake tasks as allocated by the senior members of the team. This will include liaising with schools and families as necessary and handling any service-related enquiries ensuring that they are answered effectively within agreed timescales and processing, maintaining and monitoring data and information records relating to the work of the department. In this role, you will be required to ensure that data is accurate, up to date, useable and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures to assist in the effective management of the Department. You will assist with the administration and delivery of other functions within the wider School Services Department, as and when required. You will be expected to utilise your skills and abilities in customer service, problem-solving, data recording and analysis, processing requests, paperwork and archiving and organisation to provide high-quality business support to your team and customers.This job will involve manual handling of large quantities of Medway Test materials (such as test papers) prior to, during and after the Medway Test.In return we offer you: <ul>\n <li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n <li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n <li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n <li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n <li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n <li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li>\n <li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n <li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n <li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n </ul>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our Council Plan priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. 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 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.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 Robert Lancaster on 01634 331159.Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway 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 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. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"23727 - 25200","publishDate":"2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-18T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/631b2dd9-c2d4-47b0-958e-a5d4d1b601dc.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"43c33635-52f8-488a-bc4f-2734895d37fd","title":"Public Health Programme Manager Collaboration & Pathways","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 until 28 November 2025; 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). Medway Public Health are looking to recruit a part time, temporary contract, Collaboration and Pathways manager who understands the importance of organisations, agencies and the public working together to improve the health of Medway’s residents. You will work with commissioned services, parents, and other agencies to develop a system approach within the Start for Life / Family Hub programme. You will have expertise in child development, early years and/or education. We are particularly keen to hear from you if you have leadership experience in a Family Hub delivering the Start for Life Programme, can demonstrate a strong understanding of home learning environments, and have a track record of consulting children and parents in co-design and delivery. You will use your team building skills to bring together a broad range of people; this will include parents, children, service providers, youth services, community groups, social care, charities and the family hub teams. You will use your knowledge and experience to identify other people who have a part to play reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for children. This will be a challenging role where you will need to understand other people’s world views, you will be an optimist who can work through frustrations, you will think the best of system partners, and you can constantly ask, “is this the very best we can do with the resources we have available”. Where the answer is no you will ensure system leaders and commissioners have sufficient information to bring about necessary changes. We can be flexible on contracted hours but would expect you to commit between 22 and 30 hours per week; this will be negotiated at the interview stage. The contract is temporary, for a fixed period ending on 28 November 2025; we would be supportive of a secondment opportunity if that were agreeable to your current employer. 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 Steve Chevis on 01634 337265 / 07800 514712. 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 6 - £47,161 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2025-03-20T10:39:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-13T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1b6de6df-2ea3-4b20-8381-1bbbd3044afe.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"88643e2a-e718-4072-a8d5-8ff4ae3d1b1a","title":"Managing Surveyor","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part from (Foord Annex) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"The South Thames Gateway Building Control Partnership is a Local Authority partnership combining the building control services of four Local Authorities (LA) within Kent. This combined skills and talent has created an ambitious and progressive building control team.\nWe are looking for Registered Building Control Inspector Class 2 F (ideally working towards Class 3 BSR Registration) to join this busy team of professionals delivering the service for Canterbury, Gravesham, Medway and Swale councils. Our building control surveyors carry out the full range of building control duties, whilst having a clearly developed career pathway with transparent routes to progress.\nThe Role\nYou will manage teams across the STG area on residential and non-complex applications. You will have the opportunity to learn about complex applications and you will support and train surveyors. As one of STG’s lead technical experts you will be qualified to RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent and be able to evidence continual professional development. We will support you to continue with your professional development.\nYou will work with a support and progressive management team along with a well-resourced administration and surveying team ensuring our performance standards, resources, and income are sufficient to sustain a first-class building control service. You will assist with implementing changes required due to the Building Safety Act. \nYou will be a committed and enthusiastic building control professional. You will enjoy working in a busy and ambitious partnership where customer service is a priority.\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 managers Janine Weaver call 01634 331600 or Andrea Hayes, call 01634 331134\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 7 - £51,178 - £55,607 (from 1 April 2025) per annum / pro rata plus £10,000 retention payment paid in 12 monthly instalments to be reviewed every 2 years","publishDate":"2025-03-18T11:11:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-16T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/24e6cc69-72df-43ef-a3aa-5c3d61c17382.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"031e163f-4dd5-4e0f-b821-19ef47ea04ed","title":"Newly Qualified Social Worker","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":2,"description":"<h2>Job Introduction</h2>\n<h4>Newly Qualified Social Worker</h4>\nChatham, Kent\n£34,581 per annum, rising to £35,712 after six months. Upon successful completion of the ASYE programme your salary will increase to £38,476 per annum plus other benefits.\nAre you ready for the next step in your career?\nMedway Council are recruiting Newly Qualified Social Workers to join our Children’s Services teams in September for our 2025/26 Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) programme.\nMedway offers a unique ASYE programme above and beyond the basic requirements set out by the DfE. Our offer includes:\n<ul>\n<li>Dedicated monthly workshops to support and enhance your learning in subjects relevant to your day-to-day work</li>\n<li>Dedicated ASYE Practice Development Lead to support you throughout your ASYE and beyond</li>\n<li>Protected caseload which will grow gradually in terms of numbers and complexity over the year</li>\n<li>2 days per month for learning and development throughout the ASYE</li>\n<li>Group supervision alongside other NQSWs to help you learn from each other</li>\n<li>Community Care Inform subscription</li>\n<li>Access to our comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>A culture of staff care and learning</li>\n<li>Pay progression during your first year and a £2,000 payment upon successful completion of the ASYE programme\n</li>\n</ul>\nFollowing successful completion of the ASYE programme you will progress to the role of Social Worker where you will continue to have access to training, support and coaching to help you progress and grow your career in Medway. \nIn return for your commitment, we are proud to offer an excellent <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200257/our_childrens_social_care_staff_benefits\">benefits package</a> including - \n<ul>\n<li>Essential user allowance with option to transfer to lease car after completion of your ASYE year</li>\n<li>Excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Access to ICT equipment and mobile phone, to support hybrid model of flexible working</li>\n<li>Access to a confidential information, advice and counselling service</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Eligibility Criteria</h4>\nYou will have completed your social work qualification no more than 2 years prior to the starting date and not have completed an ASYE programme previously.\nA valid UK driving licence is required together with car insurance for business use, as you will need to travel to different locations to undertake the duties of the role.\nSocial Work England registered (or eligible once qualified) and ready to commence your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) in September 2025. \n<h4>Next Steps</h4>\nIf you would like an informal discussion about the role please phone Gemma Winspear – ASYE Practice Development Lead on 07885 983583 or email <a href=\"mailto:gemma.winspear@medway.gov.uk\">gemma.winspear@medway.gov.uk</a> \nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.\nShortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to attend an assessment centre, consisting of a group exercise and written assessment. Candidates who are successful in the assessment centre will progress to a final interview.\n<h4>Additional information</h4>\nThis role will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.\nClosing date for applications is Monday 7th April 2025\nShortlisting will be undertaken on Tuesday 8th April 2025\nShort listed candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment centre consisting of the following –\nWritten Exercise Monday 14th April (AM) \nGroup Exercise will be held during the week of 14th April \nCandidates who are successful at the assessment centre will be invited to a formal interview - \nFormal Interviews will be held during the week of 21st April 2025\n#MakeitMedway\n<h4>Our organisation: </h4>\nMedway is a unitary authority in the Southeast of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.\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.\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 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 <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":"£34,581 per annum, rising to £35,712 after six months.Upon successful completion of the ASYE programme your salary will increase to £38,476 per annum plus other benefits","publishDate":"2025-03-17T15:44:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-07T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0aeb0a49-817b-430b-bd47-56345cc4e31a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"46e9e064-3fb1-4d7f-8b1e-ede1668896c4","title":"Wellbeing - Yoga Tutor","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Medway Adult Education Centres","locationType":3,"description":"Medway Adult Education are recruiting a sessional Well-being tutor, who can offer yoga from September 25, initially this will be on Wednesday mornings in the Rochester centre. It would be great if you could also deliver one or more of the following: Tai Chi, Reflexology, Alexander Technique, Self Defence, and Mediation. MAE welcome ideas for new subjects. There will also be opportunities to teach at partner venues in the local community and ad hoc events 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 Carolyne Pilcher on 01634 338436 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. 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There will also be opportunities to teach at partner venues in the local community and ad hoc events. 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 Carolyne Pilcher on 01634 338436 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. 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This includes completing HHSRS assessments, pre and post inspections, Big Door Knocks and Estate Inspections.\nTo ensure that repairs WIP (Works in Progress) and overdue repairs are administered and reported on effectively. To ensure that quotes for non-Schedule of Rate works are obtained in line with council procedures.\nComplete customer satisfaction surveys and decency surveys when completing repairs post inspections.\nTo assist the Property Services Operations team with property alterations and administering exclusive’ repairs orders.\nDiagnosing defects (including remedying damp and mould & HHSRS) where identified to ensure they are quickly dealt with by the appropriate team. To identify and raise any repairs identified during estate inspections or asset inspection surveys directly to the repairs and maintenance contractor.\nTo assist Property Services with dis-repair inspections and claims. You will be expected investigate dis-repair claims, gather information and evidence from our maintenance contractor, liaise with external surveyors and compile reports accordingly.\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'. 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Operations Manager Safeguarding

Medway Council

55608 - 60114

Gun Wharf (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Senior Social Worker Safeguarding

Medway Council

43647 - 47691

Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Family Solutions Practitioner - part time

Medway Council

29793 - 35410

Wayfield Children and Families Hub (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Assistant Team Manager - Children in Care

Medway Council

43647 - 48695

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

Posted 2 days ago

Family Solutions Practitioner - Domestic Abuse Lead

Medway Council

31283 - 37181

Clifton Cl, Rochester, Kent (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Senior Self Directed Support Coordinator

Medway Council

35935 - 41614

Gun Wharf (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Principal Public Health Intelligence Analyst

Medway Council

42139 - 47691

Hybird/Gun Wharf (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Short Breaks Apprentice

Medway Council

279.35 - 279.35

Gun Wharf (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Family Worker - Children in Care

Medway Council

0 - 0

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

Posted 6 days ago

School Admissions & Medway Test Assistant

Medway Council

23727 - 25200

Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, ME4 4TR (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Public Health Programme Manager Collaboration & Pathways

Medway Council

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

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

Posted 14 days ago

Managing Surveyor

Medway Council

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

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

Posted 16 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Newly Qualified Social Worker

Medway Council

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

Chatham, Kent (Hybrid)

Posted 17 days ago

Wellbeing - Yoga Tutor

Medway Council

£26.03- £32.57 per hour

Medway Adult Education Centres (On-Site)

Posted 20 days ago

Upholstery / Heritage Crafts Tutor

Medway Council

£26.03- £32.57 per hour

Medway Adult Education Centres (On-Site)

Posted 20 days ago

Closing in 3 days

HRA Repairs Surveyor

Medway Council

Range 5 - £35,935 - £41,614 per annum / pro rata (from 1st April 2025 - £37,731 - £43,695)

Hybrid - Work from different locations and Gun Wharf (Hybrid)

Posted 28 days ago

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16 Medway Council jobs

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Operations Manager Safeguarding

Senior Social Worker Safeguarding

Family Solutions Practitioner - part time

Assistant Team Manager - Children in Care

Family Solutions Practitioner - Domestic Abuse Lead

Senior Self Directed Support Coordinator

Principal Public Health Intelligence Analyst

Short Breaks Apprentice

Family Worker - Children in Care

School Admissions & Medway Test Assistant

Public Health Programme Manager Collaboration & Pathways

Managing Surveyor

Newly Qualified Social Worker

Wellbeing - Yoga Tutor

Upholstery / Heritage Crafts Tutor

HRA Repairs Surveyor

16
Medway Council jobs