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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. 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Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Virtual School is seeking a dedicated and experienced teacher to become an Education Advocate. \nAbout the Role \nAs an Education Advocate, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the educational journey of children in care within Barnsley and those young people placed out of area. You will work collaboratively with schools, social care teams, and other professionals to ensure that children in care receive the educational support they need to thrive. \nKey Responsibilities \n<ul>\n<li>Provide expert advice to schools in developing effective Personal Education Plans </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead the development of education plans for children in care </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Advocate for children experiencing exclusion or at risk of permanent exclusion </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Offer guidance on legislative frameworks and best practices related to the education of looked after children </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Promote collaborative approaches between Social Care, Designated Teachers, and the Virtual School </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Advise on educational placement suitability when school moves are necessary </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Attend annual reviews to support educational progress for individual children </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Liaise with other BMBC departments to coordinate additional services </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide pedagogical support to schools to better meet the needs of children in care </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Support the wider needs of the cohort and professional teams linked to children in care</li>\n<li> </li>\n</ul>\n \nWe look forward to your application. Please forward any questions to <a href=\"mailto:virtualschool@barnsley.gov.uk\">virtualschool@barnsley.gov.uk</a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 - £40,476","publishDate":"2025-03-14T00:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1a7b67d9-cc16-4620-ad68-ad058cfce754.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"da72d7aa-a5a5-42e0-b41f-b22f902d3323","title":"Head of Early Start, Prevention and Sufficiency","employer":"Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"South Yorkshire, Westgate Plaza, Barnsley","locationType":2,"description":"If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families and have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!\n \nWe are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to provide strategic and operational management across our Early Start, Prevention & Sufficiency services. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and delivering services and strategies that promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people, and families across the borough. The postholder will be a system leader who puts children, young people and families at the heart of service design and delivery. Working hand in hand with partners in education, health, social care and police the key areas of responsibility include early years and childcare services, youth services including youth justice and Family Hubs. \n \nCreativity, ambition and a focus on people. That’s what matters at Barnsley Council. Our award-winning council is on an exciting journey of change. It’s all about putting local people at the heart of everything, listening to and doing good for our communities. We’re now more innovative, more efficient and provide better value for money. The changes are clear to see - from new businesses and jobs, to improving school results and to museums being recognised for their community engagement. \nYour role in our journey \nAs a Head of Service – Early Start, Prevention and Sufficiency, you’ll provide senior strategic and operational leadership across defined areas of the services, taking a lead role in the development and implementation of services and strategies which promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people across the borough. You will have responsibility for maintaining high performance and driving forward the reforms across children’s services and with our partners. You will be an outstanding individual who understands the value of relationship-based practice and multi-agency working, recognising the specialist and diverse skills of our partners and stakeholders. You will have substantial experience of delivering first class services to children, young people and their families. You will provide support to the Service Director for Education, Early Start and Prevention and develop strategic relationships, shaping the right services and outcomes for them. \nYou will join a skilled, enthusiastic and committed Senior Leadership Team. \nWhat you’ll need \nTo join us, you’ll need be educated to degree level or equivalent. You will have relevant experience of working within the statutory, regulatory and inspection regimes of the public sector. You’ll bring to the role a sound understanding of the legislative and policy framework around providing services to children, families and young people, services. You will have extensive professional knowledge of processes and interventions to support children and families. A skilled leader, you will be able to lead and manage both directly and indirectly. \n \nInterviews will be held: 7th April and 8th April","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£82,401 - £90,415","publishDate":"2025-03-14T00:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-28T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/044f6231-7aff-4f7a-9065-d5391c7329a7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b96219cc-c1a1-4cdf-8037-1294e086d1f4","title":"Operations Manager","employer":"Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"South Yorkshire, The Glass Works, Barnsley","locationType":3,"description":"We’re excited to be recruiting to our Environment and Transport Business Unit as part of the Commercial and Operational Service Support Team with this exciting opportunity to lead our Parking team. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, dynamic and energetic individual to lead and develop the efficient operation of Parking Services ensuring the delivery of an exceptional service. The Operations Manager will oversee all aspects of Parking Services including all compliance and enforcement functions, manage all aspects of the Councils on and off-street parking functions ensuring that income is maximised across the service, offering both operational and strategic advice in support of the Council’s priorities.\nYou will have demonstrable experience managing a large frontline workforce – preferably in a regulatory setting, motivating, and leading by example. This role has direct line management responsibility including direct management of a team of managers, civil enforcement officers and administration staff. There is the expectation that you will have expert knowledge of relevant legislation (principally the Traffic Management Act and Road Traffic Act), and demonstrable experience of budget management, including income forecasting and analysis.\nThis post will involve close interaction with elected members, local community representatives, partners and business. It is important that you possess excellent relationship and negotiation skills as you will need these to navigate the delivery of complex and sometimes controversial policies and projects.\nWe are seeking applications from candidates who:\n<ul>\n<li>have direct experience of practice in parking management</li>\n<li>thrive in highly pressured and challenging environments</li>\n<li>have significant experience of working within a partnership approach to the management of complex risk</li>\n<li>are willing to work flexibly in accordance with policies and procedures to meet the operational needs of the council</li>\n</ul>\nThe successful applicant will be encouraged to be creative and innovative, and possess excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will be educated to Level 5 in a relevant subject or have extensive experience in the delivery of services in enforcement, waste or commercial services.\nA lot to look forward to:\nHere at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. As part of our team, you can be sure we’ll do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. We prioritise learning and enabling you to achieve your potential.\nIf you think this role is for you then we would very much welcome your application, apply now to become our Operations Manager - Parking.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,718 - £48,710","publishDate":"2025-03-14T00:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-28T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/306c7290-0ab2-4fed-ad5f-115774ee576d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9dbb5b60-b09d-4ed2-8a37-446491c60884","title":"Social Worker","employer":"Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"South Yorkshire","locationType":2,"description":"We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to join our Hospital Social Work Team to work in partnership with health professionals at Barnsley’s in-patient Intermediate Care Bed Unit. The ideal candidate will have a very good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 legislation and be knowledgeable in understanding of Human Rights 1998 and the Care Act 2014. You will need to have a keen interest, have the knowledge and skills mix in working with people with complex health and social care needs including substance misuse, housing / homelessness, mental capacity issues, self-neglect, environmental concerns and advocacy. The ideal candidate will need to be confident in balancing the needs of the individual, their assessed social care needs and health care pressures in line with our integrated care board working partnership. \n \nYou will have strong social work values that lead your practice with people helping them to achieve the best outcomes leaving intermediate care and hospital. The role will entail working with individuals, families, carers, and communities to enable them to make informed decisions, to promote independence, whilst working in a strengths-based approach. Working collaboratively with health colleagues under the hospital’s Discharge to Assess process is also a key part of the role.\n \n \nYou will be responsible for the completion of Care Act assessments, capacity and best interest assessments. You will construct value for money care packages, and commission and arrange appropriate services. What matters at Barnsley Council is that you are creative, ambitious, and have person centred focus in engaging those accessing services. Our award-winning council has embarked on an exciting journey of change. It is all about putting local people at the heart of everything, listening to and doing good for our communities. We are an innovative, and efficient authority and welcome new members to our teams on this exciting journey.\n \n \nYour role in our journey\n \nAs a Social Worker in our Hospital Social Work team you will be a relatable practitioner responding to situations with strengths-based practice at the heart of your work. You will develop creative and imaginative solutions to help people achieve positive outcomes which enable people to maintain their independence and live a happier healthier life. With all the changes happening at Barnsley, there’s nowhere more exciting to improve your practice. Here, you’ll help individuals, families, carers and communities to make the right decisions for a safer, more independent future. Along the way, you’ll make your own progress through training programmes.\n \nWhat you’ll need\n \nTo join us, you’ll need to have a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England or waiting to be registered. You’ll bring some relevant experience of working with adults and ideally within a hospital / health care setting. You will be expected to produce high quality assessments, collaborating with various agencies, and interpreting case law and legislation. Knowledge of the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act, local and national policy issues, equal opportunity, and anti-oppressive practice are vital. We’ll expect you to be a skilled communicator and a flexible, creative practitioner; determined to make the most of this unique opportunity.\n \nA lot to look forward to\n \nHere at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. As part of our team, you can be sure we’ll do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. You see, we prioritise learning and enabling you to achieve your potential. So we’ve created a development process that lets you grow in the way that suits you - whether that’s your ASYE training or training to be a leader within Adult social care.\n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,314-£44,711 ( career grade)","publishDate":"2025-03-14T00:01:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-28T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5eb3fc97-bba4-4e0e-9047-8cf9510b1dbc.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b760fbb8-2fd0-4e0e-9063-60de344b0883","title":"Business Support Officer - First Response","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid - Home and Broadside","locationType":2,"description":"<h2>Job Introduction</h2>\nHow would you like to be part of an enthusiastic, fast paced, friendly team while making a difference to the children and young people of Medway?\nWe have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join the First Response Business Support Team.\nYou will be required to provide complete and comprehensive administration support, dealing efficiently with telephone and other queries, arranging and minuting meetings, ensuring an accurate record is produced within timescales.\nYou should have experience of providing a comprehensive administrative support service to multiple teams. You will have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office and be experienced in taking high quality minutes. The role requires good teamwork as well as the ability to work independently to meet the needs of the service\nYou will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths, together with NVQ3 in Business Administration and/or equivalent experience.\nFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact Leanne Peters, Business Support Team Leader on 01634 334114.\nIn return we will offer you: \n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n</ul>\nCareer 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.\nWhen 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.\nThe 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.\nLevel 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.\nLevel 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.\nFirst Response are seeking to appoint a Business Support Officer. You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.\nOur organisation:\nMedway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.\nSituated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.\nWe provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.\nWorking at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.\nImportant Information-\nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\nEqual Opportunities Commitment Statement\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online\nPlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.\nPlease visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.\nIf you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.\nAll 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":"£22597 - £24000","publishDate":"2025-03-12T11:34:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-16T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8fac3526-ba3f-47d0-849b-50f6febf65ed.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"514a5ef8-ba54-4900-b3fb-95cddeb974e3","title":"Service Manager - Childrens Social Work Teams","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid - Home and Broadside","locationType":2,"description":"We are seeking a Service Manager to join our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/760/our_childrens_social_work_teams/5\">Children’s Social Work Team</a> and help achieve <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/1642/our_vision_and_leadership_standards\">our vision</a> for all our children, young people and families in Medway. \nYou will have overall operational manager responsibility for five teams, with a specific focus on children in need, those in need of protection and their families and those who receive support under the Public Law Outline framework. The role includes working alongside other social work colleagues to develop and continuously improve the delivery of a high quality effective social work service that is informed by Signs of Safety practice models and that delivers good outcomes for children, young people and their families.\nThe team structures are designed to ensure there is the right level of support available to staff. You will also deputise and support the Head of Service where necessary.\n<h4>Our offer</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>We offer an <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200257/our_childrens_social_care_staff_benefits\">excellent recruitment package</a>, manageable workloads, and opportunities to access a range of <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development\">professional development and support</a> including -</li>\n<li>An annual <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200258/pay_and_rewards\">market allowance</a> of £10,000 per annum (payable in monthly payments).</li>\n<li>A £3,000 per annum on call payment (payable in monthly payments).</li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200258/pay_and_rewards\">retention payment</a> of £3,000. This is a fixed sum payable in April each year, following one years’ service in Medway.</li>\n<li>Essential Car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (a minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office).</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000.</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>The right candidate</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Will hold a degree in Social Work - CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>Will hold a management qualification and/or willing to work towards.</li>\n<li>Will have a proven track record in strategic planning and leadership.</li>\n<li>Will have substantial experience of working within a children and families statutory setting.</li>\n<li>Will have proven experience in budget management.</li>\n<li>Will hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>To Apply</h4>\nIf you are looking for a new challenge, then we would love to hear from you.\nTo apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the top of this advert. \nThis post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.\nFor more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs\">https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</a>\n<h4>Important Information</h4>\nPlease note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email <a href=\"mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk\">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>\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.\nHow to apply\nIf you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, then you have not been shortlisted.\nAll 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":"Up to £61,251 per annum (inclusive of market premia + retention payment)","publishDate":"2025-03-12T11:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-23T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/19418186-2cf9-4bef-b9f2-9446e562e2f2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9d520312-4378-454c-a25c-0acdd06e4c37","title":"MDT Practitioner","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid - Home and Broadside","locationType":2,"description":"<h2>Job Introduction</h2>\nAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an MDT Practitioner to join our Adolescent Multi-Disciplinary Team. This role was formerly known as early help worker.\nThe purpose of the Adolescent Multi-Disciplinary team is to provide adolescents aged 11-17 with specialist intervention for a period of up to 6 months. You will play a pivotal role in supporting young people at the earliest opportunity with the aim of preventing statutory intervention.\nWe work with young people who may be experiencing an array of difficulties, examples include criminal or sexual exploitation, mental health difficulties, low level criminality, family conflict, missing from home and substance misuse to name a few. \nYou will be based in the Adolescent Multi-Disciplinary team which comprises of a Team Leader, 4 Practitioners, 2 Youth Mentors and 1 Senior Youth Mentor. You will be working closely with internal and external partners to assess the needs of young people and will be responsible for co-ordinating and/or attending professional meetings. You will complete assessments, as well as create intervention plans that are targeted, young person friendly and place the child at the centre of our support, which will be regularly reviewed with the young person and professional network.\nA key part of your role will be to engage young people in direct work utilising creativity, innovation, and a variety of tools/techniques, whilst taking into consideration some of the engagement difficulties professionals may encounter when working with adolescents.\nThere is a requirement to work flexibly which may include evenings, to meet the needs of the young people and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.\nThis post is subject to an enhanced children's DBS.\nFor an informal discussion please contact Lucy Ball, Team Manager on 07814915262 or <a href=\"mailto:lucy.ball@medway.gov.uk\">lucy.ball@medway.gov.uk</a>.\nIn return we offer you:\n<ul>\n<li>Essential Car User allowance or access to a lease car</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>MedPay – opportunity for pay progression</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n</ul>\nCareer 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.\nWhen 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.\nThe 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.\nLevel 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.\nLevel 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.\nThe MDT team are seeking to appoint an MDT Practitioner. 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.\nOur Organisation:\nMedway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.\nSituated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.\nWe provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.\nWorking at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.\nImportant Information-\nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\nEqual Opportunities Commitment Statement\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online\nPlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.\nPlease visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.\nIf you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.\nAll 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":"Range 4 - £29,793-£35,410 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-12T10:59:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-23T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ccf5d146-37c2-43f4-a359-a60f353bb4dc.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a1e1030a-a4d6-4db8-bfc4-4cfd60e8ba24","title":"Family Worker - Children's Social Work Team","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid - Home and Broadside","locationType":2,"description":"<h2>Job Introduction</h2>\nWe are recruiting Family Workers to join our Children's Social Work Team service.\nYou will hold a caseload, and support Social Workers who are working with families with multiple and complex needs, in order to improve outcomes for children.\nPrevious experience of working with families with multiple and complex needs is essential.\nYou will hold a NVQ level 2 in Children and Young People, or equivalent, together with GCSE English and Maths at Grade 5 or above, or have relevant previous experience.\nA full UK driving licence and daily use of a car is essential.\nIn return we offer you:\n<ul>\n<li>Essential Car User allowance or access to a lease car</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n</ul>\nOur organisation:\nMedway is a unitary authority in the 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 education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.\nWorking at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.\nImportant Information -\nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\nEqual Opportunities Commitment Statement\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.\nPlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email\nPlease visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date\nIf you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, then you have not been shortlisted.\nAll 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":"£24525 - £29268","publishDate":"2025-03-12T10:54:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-23T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e44fe56a-c531-4dcf-bdcf-01011c064b90.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9a338178-df2b-4999-a5c9-874f37cdcc61","title":"Social Worker - Childrens Social Worker Teams","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid - Home and Broadside","locationType":2,"description":"<h2>Job Introduction</h2>\nWe are currently recruiting Social Workers to join our Children's Social Work Team. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.\nRecent promotions, following our investment in new Assistant Team Managers across the service, mean we are now looking for passionate social workers who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.\nChildren matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.\nWhether you have recently completed your ASYE or have worked in children’s social work for some years we would love you to join us on our ongoing journey. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.\nExperienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £50,067 per annum (inclusive of benefits).\nSocial Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £45,055 per annum (inclusive of benefits).\nJoin us and #Make a Difference…\nOur Offer\n<ul>\n<li>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –</li>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li>\n<li>Access to <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development\">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style</li>\n</ul>\nAbout You\nYou 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.\nYou will have successfully completed your ASYE \nYou will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.\nFor further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.\nAdditional Information\nFor 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. \nSuzanne Mehmet, Head of Service (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 334470\nOliver Bruce, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 337312\nSusan Akinyele, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 333704\nTo apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the top of this advert.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.\nThis position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.\nFor more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs\">https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</a>\nPlease consider the application guidance when submitting your application.\nPlease note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email <a href=\"mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk\">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a> \nIf you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.\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.\nEqual Opportunities Commitment Statement\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £49,146 p/a (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment","publishDate":"2025-03-12T10:34:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-23T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/26fabdb1-dfce-473a-91f1-e3009cfc0ab3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"148c9974-638c-4206-b31c-7312e37f26f4","title":"Agency Decision Maker","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid - Home and Broadside","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job Introduction</h2>\nWould you like to work for a 'Good' local authority - one with an established management team, committed to developing excellent practice and ensuring that our staff receive the best support we can offer? These are exciting time to join our service: alongside making a difference to the lives of individuals and families, we have adopted exciting new strengths-based approaches and are passionate about delivering continuous service improvement. \nWe are looking for diverse and dynamic Agency Decision Maker, this is a new role that we have developed to support with making important decisions on the council’s behalf. The Agency Decision Maker (ADM) is the person who makes the decisions as to whether the proposed Care Plan for Adoption, Early Permanence and Foster to Adopt and Permanent Fostering is the right decision for the child. \nOur team is very experienced, highly supportive, friendly and passionate about what we do. We are committed to ensuring permanency is achieved for children and young people and we are looking for the right colleague to join us. \nOur organisation:\nMedway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.\nSituated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.\nWe provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.\nWorking at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.\nImportant Information-\nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\nEqual Opportunities Commitment Statement\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online\nPlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.\nPlease visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Service Manager (£58,228 - £69,753) per annum, plus special allowance of £5,307 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-12T10:26:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-25T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/08969d2b-5160-42c6-b530-49b78ea28a67.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"34b66e2e-802f-4814-8252-9a7618942272","title":"Social Worker/ Experienced Social Worker - Children in Care Team","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid - Home and Broadside","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job Introduction</h2>\nWe are currently recruiting Social Workers to join our Children in Care Team. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.\nRecent promotions, following our investment in new Assistant Team Managers across the service, mean we are now looking for passionate social workers who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.\nChildren matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.\nWhether you have recently completed your ASYE or have worked in children’s social work for some years we would love you to join us on our ongoing journey. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.\nExperienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £50,067 per annum (inclusive of benefits).\nSocial Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £45,055 per annum (inclusive of benefits).\nJoin us and #Make a Difference…\nOur Offer\nWe are proud to offer a range of benefits including –\n<ul>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li>\n<li>Access to <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development\">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style </li>\n</ul>\nAbout You\n<ul>\n<li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li>\n<li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li>\n</ul>\nFor further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.\nAdditional Information\nFor 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. \nLaura Saunders, Service Manager (Children in Care) on 01634 337328.\nTo apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the bottom of this advert. \nApplications will be reviewed weekly and shortlisted candidates invited to interview via Microsoft Teams.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.\nThis position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.\nFor more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs\">https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</a>\nTo find out more about Medway the place please click <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200264/medway_the_place\">here</a>.\nPlease consider the application guidance when submitting your application.\nPlease note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email <a href=\"mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk\">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>\nIf you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.\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.\nEqual Opportunities Commitment Statement\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £49,146 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment","publishDate":"2025-03-12T10:12:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-30T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/604359ad-8232-4f4c-ad1f-8eb01b53fe88.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3ae0fba5-17a7-4b84-951c-357a5e1706a5","title":"Health Improvement Coordinator","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid - Work from different locations and Gun Wharf","locationType":2,"description":"Mobile - Works from different locations attending meetings, conducting assessment in client’s home or business; maybe occasions where you will need to attend the office Gun Wharf\nWe are currently recruiting to vacancies within our CVD prevention team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team, with high profile activity! We are able to consider either part time or full time applicants.\nThe post holder will be required to deliver NHS Health Checks to eligible members of the public, to meet national targets. This includes taking a client’s height and weight, waist measurement, cholesterol (finger prick blood sample) and blood pressure. You will be required to deliver the results and offer advice on behaviour change to encourage healthy lifestyles. A full range of healthy lifestyle services are available, and the post holder will need to have knowledge of these and be able to refer clients where appropriate. Full training will be provided.\nThe NHS Health Check identifies people with underlying health conditions. People with underlying conditions have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The importance of the NHS Heath Check programme has been highlighted in the government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy; therefore, we require an individual to be passionate and enthusiastic about delivering this programme to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities in Medway.\nIn addition to delivering NHS Health Checks, the post holder will be required to offer specialist support to smokers wanting to quit smoking through the one to one service currently offered to people living or working in Medway. The Health Improvement Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating each individual quit attempt, providing behavioural support, with practical advice, social support and pharmacotherapy advice. Strategically planning support sessions for each client and working to increase their motivation are essential components of supporting a successful quit attempt, and so form a crucial part of the adviser role. The post holder must be able to collect, record and maintain accurate data in line with national guidance.\nThe role is targeted and the post holder will be expected to meet targets on a quarterly basis. It is vital that the post holder is an excellent team player, and is flexible to be able to cover team member’s clinics on occasions such as annual leave or sickness absence. This role will require the post holder to be able to work regular evenings each week (generally no later than 8pm) and on Saturdays, according to the service needs.\nThe ability to drive and own a car is essential. You may be required to carry out NHS Health Checks and stop smoking support in a number of settings including GP surgeries, community settings and workplaces.\nFor your personal statement, please focus on evidencing the below points from the person specification:\n<ul>\n<li>An awareness of barriers to behaviour change. </li>\n<li>Experience in connecting communities, groups, and individuals to local resources and services that support their health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>The post holder will have experience of contributing to service targets and working towards achieving them as part of a team.</li>\n<li>Ability to work with and build productive working relationships with colleagues, partners and other staff groups.</li>\n</ul>\nGood organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to accurately record and report on activities and outcomes\nIn return we offer you: \n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\nWe're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. \nOur organisation: \nMedway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.\nSituated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.\nWe provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.\nWorking at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.\nIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Dale Jobson on dale.jobson@medway.gov.uk. \nImportant Information- \nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. \nPlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. 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Our vision is to provide people with the right accommodation and support to build their resilience and sustain independent living. This post sits within the Housing Led Support Team who use evidenced based approaches to provide personalised, trauma informed support to people who are rough sleeping or who are at risk of rough sleeping. Support will be provided at the projects residential base. \nWe are looking for people who share our commitment and passion for ending rough sleeping. You will be able to work with people who have a range of needs and behaviours with empathy, patience, and persistence. \nThe Night Support worker will provide waking night cover in a supported housing project for people with multiple and complex needs. You will act as the first point of contact for the homeless out of hours emergency line and ensure the safety of residents and security of the site. You will have experience with a similar customer group, be able to work on your own initiative, and ensure that records are accurately maintained, good all-round communication skills are also essential. A level 2 qualification, or willingness to work towards this, is also required. \nThe role will involve working 11-hour shifts, with handovers to daytime staff. The shifts are 9.30pm -8.30am on rotating basis as per shift pattern, This is a job share role and would involve working 3 days on and 5 days off, this includes weekends and bank holidays. 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If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Safer Neighbourhood Service as a Glass Works Warden in a new team in Barnsley town centre. \nThe Safer Neighbourhood Service is a diverse team focusing on a range of statutory and non-statutory functions including, but not limited to community safety, anti-social behaviour, environmental crime and blight and all tenure housing management and regulation. \nThe main aims of the role will be to: \n \n<ul>\n<li>Work closely with a range of stakeholders to reduce and prevent crime and anti-social behaviour. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Engage pro-actively with those involved in anti-social behaviour and identify those responsible. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Discharge a broad range of summary enforcement powers in a proportionate and professional manner including any powers delegated by the Chief Constable. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist in the planning, preparation and execution of targeted initiatives as directed including campaigns and planned deployment approaches. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Liaise with local businesses and visitors of Barnsley town centre. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide an ambassadorial role within the town centre offering support where applicable and required. </li>\n</ul>\n \nYou will provide a visible and reassuring presence, engaging with customers, staff and visitors, and responding to any incidents or issues that may arise. 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As a service we support community groups and volunteers to help us build stronger, healthier, and happier communities in the Barnsley Borough as well as commissioning local services to address the needs of Barnsley residents. Together, we're working towards making Barnsley the place of possibilities.\n \nYou will:\n \nWe are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and creative individual to join our team where you will be required to:\n \n<ul>\n<li>Produce performance management reports and data analysis</li>\n<li>Handle queries face to face and over the phone</li>\n<li>Design and produce promotional materials/graphics/reports</li>\n<li>Support our grants scheme</li>\n<li>Input, check and maintain data</li>\n<li>Undertake financial administration and make payments</li>\n<li>Prepare reports and presentations</li>\n<li>Monitor budgets</li>\n<li>Undertake service wide business functions and projects</li>\n</ul>\n \nYou will be/ have:\n \n<ul>\n<li>A confident and effective communicator</li>\n<li>Excellent literacy, numeracy, presentation and IT skills</li>\n<li>Flexible and adaptable with a 'can do' attitude</li>\n<li>Respond to service requests in a timely manner</li>\n<li>Be able to handle and prioritise multiple requests</li>\n</ul>\n \n \nHow do we sum up Barnsley Council? 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