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Apply for this exciting role and lead the Child-Friendly Medway team’s delivery of engagement events and activities for children, young people, and families across Medway, in an efficient, safe and cost-effective way in accordance with all legislation and Medway Council policies. Help lead planning, development, partnership working, and promotion of our exciting Seeing is Believing programming of events and activities for children and young people, parents, carers, families, and wider community. Including creative arts workshops, drop-in sports, book reading, soft-play, seasonal and themed activities. As well as larger scale events like our Child-Friendly Medway City Halls and brand (stall activations) and team engagement for partner led events. Be responsible for event planning, development, and delivery (end to end), and leading the staff and delivery on the day for a number of Child-Friendly Medway events and activities from our Seeing is Believing programme, including our Child-Friendly Medway City Halls, film events, holiday and themed events. For smaller scale programming the Business Support and Events Officer would work alongside Engagement Officers to ensure great outcomes for Medway families. Duties include coming up with event and activity ideas to support various workstreams, scheduling programming, contracting of partners, performers, venues and suppliers. Writing contracts, event plans, speaking notes, supporting the creation of marketing materials and promotion. Supporting finance invoicing and payments, and procurement where necessary. Creating site and floor plans, and staffing plans and responsibilities, including packing, set up and tear down. Writing and delivering event briefings. We are a collaborative team, and all members will support the Business Support and Events officer with event ideas, resources for events, and planning required especially for the larger scale events we will work as a team, with each of us supporting one another. Provide effective communication and interaction with young people and internal and external partners, including work with schools, libraries, community groups and youth organisations. As well as administrative tasks, data collection, analysis, and reports. Work with internal and external partners to promote programming and engagement opportunities for children, young people and families in Medway. Work closely with children, young people, parents, carers, internal and external partners to co-design programming that meets the needs and interests of children and young people in Medway. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who will be willing to bring energy and ideas forward for our young people in Medway. Interviews are due to take place on the 11 & 12 December In return we offer you: \n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\nWe're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. Our organisation: Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula. Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London. We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively. Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please contact Amy St Louis on <a href=\"mailto:amy.stlouis@medway.gov.uk\">amy.stlouis@medway.gov.uk</a> 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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You will also support the Senior Revenues & Benefits Officer (Recovery) with tasks such as running and checking reports.\nYou must have a high standard of written English, previous office experience preferred, including the use of Microsoft packages and a commitment to providing a quality service.\nTo be a part of the team you will need an understanding of socio-economic pressures, particularly in the current financial climate, and be able to demonstrate balanced reasoning.\nFor an informal discussion about this role please contact William Waight, Benefits & Welfare Manager on 01732 876219 (Direct applicants only, strictly no agencies)\n(The role is 30 hours per week)\nInterviews will be held w/c 16th December 2024","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£18,272 - £22,021 pro rata (FTE £22,536 - £27,159)","publishDate":"2024-11-20T14:39:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-10T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c3cd57ea-402e-4a5e-987c-31b441babc3d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c847178c-d3be-4b42-99f5-7f25c51aad1c","title":"Service Manager - Youth Justice","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Broadside, Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham ME4 4LL","locationType":2,"description":"We are seeking a Service Manager for our Youth Justice Service. You will have strategic management responsibility for the Service and overall operational management responsibility for the Youth Justice Team, with a specific focus on achieving positive change and keeping children and communities safe, leading on prevention, diversion, and management of our work to prevent offending and re-offending by children. You will work alongside colleagues and multi-agency partners to develop and continuously improve the delivery of a high-quality effective service that delivers good outcomes for children, young people, their families, victims and the community.\nAbout You\nAs a qualified and registered Social Worker or Justice professional, you will have substantial management experience and a proven track record of successfully improving services and managing team budgets at a strategic level. You will also be able to demonstrate a breadth of knowledge and experience of working with children in a statutory setting and ideally have experience of working with ‘<a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200486/childrens_social_workers_blog/1401/signs_of_safety\">Signs of Safety’</a> or a similar strength and relationships based practice framework.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52,959 - £57,251 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-20T12:20:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-03T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9f37373f-45c1-41b1-a2c6-baba1388a524.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"82ad10ab-fa6a-4c28-9259-3325f98a193a","title":"Best Interest Assessor – Senior Social Worker","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"We are currently recruiting a full time Best Interest Assessor/Senior Social Worker to join our Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team based within Adult Social Care. Working in collaboration with the Team Manager and other senior colleagues, the successful candidate will be required to manage the day-to-day delivery of the DoLS Service to Medway residents who are currently in hospital, nursing, or residential care. You will be required to practice as a Best Interests Assessor to support Medway Council as a Supervisory Body to fulfil its statutory duties in relation to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, as prescribed by the Mental Capacity Act 2005 & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2007 Codes of Practice, and in line with relevant guidance. You will also need to maintain an awareness of changes in theories, legislation, and Medway Council policies, local and agency practices, in order to disseminate knowledge and contribute to the delivery of a high standard DoLS service. The successful candidate will need to develop and maintain a high level of skill, expertise and up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and good practice in order to provide support and advice to others in relation to statutory interventions. They will need to work alongside Medway DOLS team colleagues and support other ASC staff with complex cases, providing both co-working and support and advice. You will be required to undertake the triaging and authorisation of DoLS assessments, applying due professional care and consideration to ensure these are in line with statutory guidance and other relevant protocols. You will also be required to initiate and develop effective partnerships and joint working arrangements with other professionals and agencies, in order to ensure the comprehensive assessment of need, and the planning and delivery of appropriate services. The successful candidate will need to support the development of knowledge and skills across Medway Adult Social Care in relation to Mental Capacity work and support the development of internal procedures and policies in order to enhance professional knowledge and development to impact upon the overall quality of practice. You will be required to work autonomously within the role, demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations managing higher levels of risk. In return we offer you: \n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\nWe're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. Our organisation: Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula. Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London. We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively. Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Susan Fuller on <a href=\"mailto:susan.fuller@medway.gov.uk\">susan.fuller@medway.gov.uk</a> or Laura Sowkhee on <a href=\"mailto:laura.sowkhee@medway.gov.uk\">laura.sowkhee@medway.gov.uk</a> 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 SW3 - £43,647 - £47,691 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-11-19T10:38:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-09T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/319ea4fa-b8e7-4603-9fd3-0cc34beb5192.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e193edb5-fcd6-4a46-8620-5704bb089303","title":"Exchequer Assistant","employer":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","department":"","location":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council, opportunity for remote working","locationType":2,"description":"The Exchequer Team are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual who would be responsible for providing a wide range of support throughout the Council.\nReporting directly to the Payroll Manager, this post will support a fast paced, efficient and comprehensive team with processing cheques, bank statements and assisting with cash payments, and assisting with various reconciliations throughtout the year. \nApplicants should have demonstrable skills and experience within a similar role and have some awareness of Local Governments. They will need a good understanding of IT and be able to pick up systems quickly, with the ability to work confidentially given the nature of the role. \nIf you have any questions or would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dominic Reynolds at dominic.reynolds@tmbc.gov.uk.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£22,536 - £27,159","publishDate":"2024-11-18T13:38:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-08T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/51ce8db6-64c4-4487-b607-b983dc89cdaf.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0181b2b9-9ee5-4848-95f2-0b60b92caa1c","title":"Part-Time Nursery Manager","employer":"Medway Council","department":"Greenvale Primary School","location":"Greenvale Infant School","locationType":3,"description":"At Greenvale our ethos is ‘Nurture – Inspire – Succeed’ and our school visions are based around our 6 Core Values which underpin all that we do and add to the success and inclusive nature of our school:\nRespect, Readiness, Resourcefulness, Responsibility, Resilience and Reflectiveness\nWe believe that children need to play, explore, observe, investigate, repeat, copy, problem solve and represent in order to come to terms with themselves, other people and the world around. We are lucky to have a staff of wonderfully inspiring and dedicated teachers and teaching assistants, who not only have high expectations in all areas of the curriculum, but are also supportive of every child's needs.\nWe are looking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Part-Time Nursery Lead Teacher to work under the direction of the Headteacher and Governing Body. The successful candidate requires:\n<ul>\n<li>A full and relevant EYFS qualification to degree level or level 5 equivalent</li>\n<li>Qualified to teach in the UK</li>\n<li>Sound knowledge and experience of Early Years Foundation Stage</li>\n<li>Evidence of improving the outcomes of pupils</li>\n<li>A flexible and proactive approach to their workload</li>\n<li>Be passionate about inclusion and strongly committed to promoting equality</li>\n<li>A sense of humour</li>\n<li>Experience of working with children with SEND would be an advantage</li>\n</ul>\nGreenvale Primary School is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhance DBS check, satisfactory references and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.\nIn line with KCSIE 2023 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the School reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media and the internet as part of our due diligence. The recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process. Any information will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation for the post for which you have applied for.\nInterview Date: Week beginning 2nd December 2024 \nStart Date: 6th January 2025 (or immediate if available)","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Main Pay Scale pro- rata £18,990 – 26,164 per annum actual salary (£31,650 – £43,607 FTE)","publishDate":"2024-11-18T09:34:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-29T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/cd816a3f-f067-4a2a-8761-aa247983d943.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8a6d57c3-e741-450d-b022-64d603f4a60e","title":"Approved Mental Health Professional","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"We are currently recruiting 1 full time and 1 part time working 22.2 hours per week Approved Mental Health Professionals to contribute to the delivery of our highly effective AMHP Team, based within Social Care. The service is delivered using a strength based, personalised approach to assessments, ensuring the individual remains at the centre of all interventions.\nYou will be required to act as an Approved Mental Health Professional providing a statutory Mental Health Act Assessment service encompassing all client groups and including the provision of advice, in order to meet the immediate needs of the individuals involved and to achieve the best outcome. You will also need to provide precise information to service users and others about their rights in relation to MHA interventions and facilitate access to appropriate advocacy and advice networks including the IMHA and IMCA services.\nThe successful candidate will be responsible for triaging referrals, the allocation of assessments, and chairing the daily allocations meeting on a regular basis.\nThis role will also involve undertaking the role of Social Supervisor for conditionally discharged patients to fulfil our statutory responsibility for clients who are subject to Part 3 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007).\nThe successful applicant will also be responsible for the supervision and appraisal process of newly qualified AMHP’s in line with the statutory requirements. As well as the supervision and support of staff undertaking the AMHP training.\nYou will need to maintain an awareness of changes in mental health theories, legislation, and Medway Council policies, local and agency practices, in order to disseminate knowledge and contribute to the delivery of a high standard AMHP service. In addition to undertaking AMHP assessments the successful candidate will need to develop a high level of skill and expertise in order to provide support and advice to others in relation to statutory interventions.\nThe successful candidate must be able to contribute to and review the development of ongoing initiatives for service development to achieve a more effective use of resources within the AMHP service and wider Mental Health Services.\nYou will be required to work autonomously within the role, demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations managing higher levels of risk.\nPlease state on your application if you are applying for the full time 37 hour per week position or the part time 22.2 hour per week position.\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 Susan Fuller on susan.fuller@medway.gov.uk or Laura Sowkhee on laura.sowkhee@medway.gov.uk\nImportant Information- \nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. \nPlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.\nPlease visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range SW3 - £43,647 - £47,691 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-11-18T09:10:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-09T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/312defeb-6616-4c33-b651-2e0793e44356.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9f77d50b-4d0b-42c3-89f6-917db9858542","title":"Counter Fraud Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works from home or in the office (Gun Wharf & Gravesham)","locationType":2,"description":"Medway operates a successful Internal Audit & Counter Fraud Shared Service with Gravesham Borough Council. We are recruiting a Counter Fraud Officer and are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to undertake investigations to criminal standards.\nThe post holder will be expected carry out criminal and civil investigations, in accordance with key legislation, into suspected fraud in a variety of different areas at both a Unitary and District authority; as well as conducting disciplinary investigations as required. This will involve visiting people in their homes and as such applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle with insurance covering business use.\nThe service operates a hybrid working pattern, with a minimum of 40% office-based work and the remainder remote (home) working. The successful applicant will be expected to work across council sites within both Medway and Gravesend as required.\nApplicants will be assessed against the criteria outlined in person specification section of the job description and, as a minimum, must meet the requirements for level A in respect of qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.\nInterviews will take place on Wednesday 18 December 2024 at Gravesham Borough Council Civic Centre.\nIn return we offer you: \n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\nWe're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. \nOur organisation: \nMedway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.\nSituated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.\nWe provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.\nWorking at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.\nIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Nikki Ashby on 01634 332325\nInterviews will be head on Wednesday 18 December at Gravesham Borough Council, Civic Centre. \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 5 (£35,935 - £41,614 per annum)","publishDate":"2024-11-15T14:44:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-11T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/251ab449-4dc1-460a-9951-645e4309cc12.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a0e2aa6f-8fe7-436c-99e1-d7fcc9aacc67","title":"Teacher – KS2","employer":"Medway Council","department":"Greenvale Primary School","location":"Greenvale Primary School","locationType":3,"description":"At Greenvale our ethos is ‘Nurture – Inspire – Succeed’ and our school visions are based around our 6 Core Values which underpin all that we do and add to the success and inclusive nature of our school:\nRespect, Readiness, Resourcefulness, Responsibility, Resilience and Reflectiveness\nWe believe that children need to play, explore, observe, investigate, repeat, copy, problem solve and represent in order to come to terms with themselves, other people and the world around. We are lucky to have a staff of wonderfully inspiring and dedicated teachers and teaching assistants, who not only have high expectations in all areas of the curriculum, but are also supportive of every child's needs.\nWe are looking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Teacher to work under the direction of the Headteacher and Governing Body. The successful candidate will be:\n<ul>\n<li>Qualified to degree level or equivalent</li>\n<li>Qualified to teach in the UK</li>\n<li>Sound knowledge and experience of Primary Curriculum</li>\n<li>Evidence of improving the outcomes of pupils</li>\n<li>A flexible and proactive approach to their workload</li>\n<li>Be passionate about inclusion and strongly committed to promoting equality</li>\n<li>A sense of humour</li>\n<li>Experience of working with children with SEND would be an advantage</li>\n</ul>\nGreenvale Primary School is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhance DBS check, satisfactory references and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.\nIn line with KCSIE 2024 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the School reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media and the internet as part of our due diligence. The recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process. Any information will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation for the post for which you have applied for.\nFixed term contract until August 2025 with a high possibility of permanent as we are a growing school.\nClosing Date: 1st November 2024\nInterview Date: w/c 2nd December 2024\nStart Date: 6th January 2025","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Main Scale £31,650 – £43,607 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-15T14:24:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-29T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3c873cc8-dfd0-437e-9d6e-8813c857c58b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e500adb5-e767-4aac-b100-5940ad982485","title":"Client Financial Affairs Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Works part from home and part from Gun Wharf, Chatham","locationType":2,"description":" \nTo arrange for the designated council officer to hold appointments for welfare benefits for service users unable to manage their own finances. The post holder will be responsible for making claims to the benefits agency to ensure full entitlement to benefits is received by the service user, and to liaise with financial institutions to open special bank accounts for all income and expenditure transactions made in the service users name, and pay debts and living expenses on a regular basis.\n \nTo maintain and reconcile service users bank accounts reconciling on a regular basis in line with audit requirements and where appropriate make application for a deputyship order to the Office of the Public Guardian. To support the Corporate Deputy in the management of Court of Protection cases. Liaise with care professionals across the authority, working within the boundaries set by the Mental Capacity Act (2005)\nExperience\nEssential\n<ul>\n<li>A working knowledge of word and excel</li>\n<li>Working knowledge of the welfare benefits system</li>\n</ul>\nKnowledge and understanding of Adult Social Care\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)</li>\n<li>Demonstrable ability to reconcile financial transactions</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Deputyship function</li>\n<li>Ability to complete a range of complex tasks such as report writing, presentations, detailed assessments and calculations presentations</li>\n</ul>\n \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. \n \nOur organisation: \nMedway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.\nSituated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.\n \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 \nInterviews are likely to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted.\nImportant Information- \nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. \nPlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.\nPlease visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\n \nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 £24,525 - £29,268","publishDate":"2024-11-15T12:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-29T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5334dff4-0fbf-4379-a11e-37ee8aad1d7e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"189a6d67-a947-4e8e-a29e-8b4cbc9070c9","title":"Senior Social Worker","employer":"Kent County Council","department":"","location":"Gravesham Civic Centre","locationType":2,"description":"<div>\nWe are recruiting a Senior Social Worker with a range of different skills and experience within the Dartford Community Team.\nKCC operate in a hybrid model of office-based working (Gravesend) and working from home to meet the needs of the service.\nAbout Us\nThis is an exciting opportunity to join our community teams across Kent as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do.\nWe work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries.\nOur social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual, their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources.\nAbout You\nWe welcome applications from experienced Social Workers who can demonstrate post-qualification experience in Social Services, Health related agencies or related private or voluntary organisation.\nYou will hold a registration with Social Work England and be competent to work at the Advanced Practitioner level of the Professional Capabilities Framework for Registered Practitioners.\nYou will have experience of managing risk and completing safeguarding enquiries\nYou will be able to demonstrate expertise in the supervision and development of staff, including performance management\nWe are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a like-minded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.\nThis role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.\nOur Support Offer\nIn return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need.\nWe offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension scheme.\nYou will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.\nWe will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training.\nYou will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career.\nWe are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we move towards an 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs are met.\nThis post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.\nThis post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.\nWe also welcome applications from experienced registered Nurses and Occupational Therapists with relevant experience into our Community Senior Practitioner roles. If you hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council) and would like to know more about these opportunities please contact Annah Mapani- Team Manager on 03000 411207.\nContact Details\n</div>\n<div>\nFor further information on this role, please contact:\nAnnah Mapani, Team Manager\n03000 411207\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,810 - £49,989 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-15T10:12:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-13T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/595435ed-d2e3-46fe-b35e-b7fc5f2256e3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"da4627b7-4fdb-497e-bf51-0d536eb52335","title":"Personal Assistant to Chief Executive","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 11 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application). We’re looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our fast-paced team providing support to the Chief Executive. This role will give you a unique insight into how Medway Council operates, and the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills required to support the work of the Chief Executive. You will provide high-level support to the Chief Executive, providing key administration and diary management. You will act as the first point of contact for the Chief Executive’s office, coordinating all communications and ensuring the Chief Executive is briefed on urgent issues at the earliest opportunity. The position will operate to a hybrid work style. Office attendance will be determined by the Chief Executive, to allow collaboration. We are looking for a proactive and resilient individual who excels in ICT skills, can be flexible when working to competing deadlines, can work collaboratively with colleagues both internal and external to the organisation, has the ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences and understands how to manage various levels of sensitive information. Medway is a great place to live, work, learn and visit, and the Chief Executive is keen to share our story. You will play a key role in supporting him to do that. Interviews are due to take place on 9 January 2025 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: \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. 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 Natalie Paterson on 01634 332306\nImportant 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.\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 4 - £29,793 - £35,410 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-11-14T09:24:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-11T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b025f8e4-b8bc-4ed5-b008-6d8f5de65ccc.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f00b0bc0-b004-4721-a288-d7642e838038","title":"Placement Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Gun Wharf & Medway Areas","locationType":3,"description":"We are looking for an experienced, positive and motivated person for this exciting new post which is a crucial part of delivering our local Sufficiency Strategy. The post will sit within the Children’s Services Commissioning and Placements Team and will be a key conduit in working with operational Children’s Social Care Teams. You must be able to work and think creatively but have a strong organisational focus. The ability to build positive relationships with both internal and external colleagues is key to making this role a success. The successful candidate would ideally be someone with experience of working in Children’s Services or the Provider market and has excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills. We welcome applications from social work professionals. The role is to help find a “place called home” for all of Medway’s Children in Care and to help further develop quality of referrals and provisions for our young people. The postholder would be joining a successful service who has a strong and positive culture and are supportive of each other. A recent staff survey demonstrated that the team felt happy and supported in their work and was a good place to work. We are looking to expand our exceptional team with a new solution focussed senior role. In return we offer you:\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\nWe're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. Our organisation: Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula. Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London. We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively. Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail John Taylor on <a href=\"mailto:john.taylor@medway.gov.uk\">john.taylor@medway.gov.uk</a>. 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,525 - £29,268 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-13T16:57:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-01T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/113b9505-fbad-41f2-b4c9-cf027d27eab7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"63159c03-0624-4b4d-9923-ef2318cdb789","title":"Senior Practitioner","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":2,"description":"Are you a dedicated and experienced social worker passionate about championing practice? We are now looking for passionate Senior Practitioners who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.\nAs a Senior Practitioner you will hold a caseload of complex cases whilst supporting the Team Manager, alongside the Assistant Team Manager, in delivering high quality standards of social work to the children open for assessment, intervention, and support. You will support the leadership of the team and service through the provision of mentoring, coaching, support and practice expertise to other less experienced team members, supporting them in their professional development and progression. If you are passionate about an area of practice, we will support you to continue to develop in this area, become a champion and share your expertise with colleagues across Medway Children’s Services.\nChildren matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer, whether you are a manager or practitioner, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.\nWhether you are an experienced social worker looking for the next step in your career or an existing senior practitioner we’d like to hear from you. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.\nWe have posts across our social work service, in social work, assessment and children in care.\nCandidates will be offered a competitive basic salary between £44,647 and £48,695 per annum, dependant on your experience, and the potential to earn up to £57,695 per year when market premiums and retention are applied.\nJoin us and #Make a Difference…\nOur Offer\nWe are proud to offer a range of benefits including –\n<ul>\n<li>A market allowance of £6,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)</li>\n<li>A retention payment of £3,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 years service in Medway)</li>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li>\n<li>Access to <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development\">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style</li>\n</ul>\nAbout You\n<ul>\n<li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li>\n<li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li>\n</ul>\nFor further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.\nThis position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £54,695 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment","publishDate":"2024-11-12T11:15:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-26T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ba31eaa7-e166-4c40-a6e5-fa257f8b173d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0d7776ce-9b15-448f-ac07-37a28bd5b661","title":"Youth Offending Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Works part from home and part from Gun Wharf, Chatham","locationType":2,"description":"Medway council are looking for a Youth Offending Team officer. \n \nThe main purpose of the Youth Offending Team is to prevent children from entering the Criminal Justice System , and to prevent those involved in the Criminal Justice System from re-offending. Medway Youth Offending team is an exciting and innovative team that has sought to develop a child first approach to Youth Justice practice that treats children involved in the Youth Justice system primarily as being children first, understanding their individual experiences, and working with them to live positive and fulfilling lives. \n \nThe youth offending officer will undertake often complex assessments of the risk of offending, risk of harm and safeguarding concerns of children involved in the Criminal Justice System. They supervise a caseload of children referred by the Youth Court and by the police as out of court disposals. They will prepare reports and assessments for both the Youth Court and the Police. They will be required to assess the risks, safeguarding issues and diversity needs of children and design and deliver interventions responsive to these needs.\n \nThe youth offending officer will hold a caseload of children who have been assessed as being at risk of re-offending / or causing harm to the community, and of being themselves vulnerable and at risk. They will deliver individual and sometimes group-interventions to these children. They will deliver interventions in accordance with the National Standards for the Youth Justice System and locally agreed practice requirements.\n \nIt is an exciting time to join Medway Youth Offending Team. The team is recognised to be at the forefront of developing child first practice in the Youth Justice sector. We are looking for applicants who have extensive experience working with children at risk of offending and supporting them to move forward positively to the future.\n \nEssential criteria for shortlisting for Jobs go Public.\n \n \nQUALIFICATIONS\nLevel A\n<ul>\n<li>Educated to degree in relevant subject e.g., Youth Justice, Youth Service or Probation studies, teaching, criminology, psychology, and the creative arts.</li>\n</ul>\nKNOWLEDGE \nLevel A\n<ul>\n<li>An understanding of Youth Justice / Criminal Justice legislation.</li>\n</ul>\nEXPERIENCE\nLevel A\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working with children in the Youth Justice Systems</li>\n<li>Experience of working with young people and adolescents and bringing about positive change in their lives.</li>\n</ul>\nSKILLS\nLevel A\n<ul>\n<li>A full driving licence and access to own transport for work purposes.</li>\n<li>Able to engage with children in child first manner.</li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,935 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-12T09:19:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-01T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/39696fba-c4f1-40be-a8c2-a4e94a2535c1.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"aabff672-812a-4d47-b52d-9d48c02d4ce6","title":"Site Assistant","employer":"Medway Council","department":"Hempstead Schools Federation","location":"Hempstead Junior School, Hempstead Infant School","locationType":3,"description":"Main purpose of job\nTo undertake general maintenance, gardening and security duties as directed on the school premises both internally and externally. \nResponsibilities and Accountabilities\nSchool Cleaning\n<ul>\n<li>Undertake cleaning duties as determined by the Site Manager.</li>\n<li>Ensure manufacturers and COSHH regulations are complied with in the mixing, use and storage of cleaning materials.</li>\n<li>Ensure materials and equipment are returned to appropriate storage areas after use.</li>\n<li>Ensure removal of waste to appropriate disposal points.</li>\n</ul>\nDeliveries/Post\n<ul>\n<li>Take delivery of post, stores, material and other goods and assist in the unpacking and storage of these items.</li>\n</ul>\nManual Handling Duties and Furniture Moving\n<ul>\n<li>Assist with any manual handling tasks including on occasions the movement of furniture, adhering at all times to our health and safety policy and manual handling guidance.</li>\n</ul>\nEnergy Conservation\n<ul>\n<li>Read, record and report all meter readings as required by the Site Manager, and report any concerns to the Site Manager.</li>\n</ul>\nEmergencies\n<ul>\n<li>Clean sickness and spillages as required.</li>\n<li>Deal with all bursts, leaks, floods, fires and breakages as appropriate and as soon as the problem is discovered. This may involve contacting professional tradesman.</li>\n<li>Deal with all electrical and gas emergencies, making safe initially by turning off supply. This will involve contacting professional tradesman.</li>\n<li>Ensure access for emergency services, assist as necessary, secure premises as required.</li>\n<li>Adhere to guidance in the School’s Emergency Management Plan</li>\n</ul>\nInternal Maintenance\n<ul>\n<li>Report all defects which require specialist repair to the Site Manager or Business Manager.</li>\n<li>Check electrical fittings and report defects as required.</li>\n<li>Replace lamps and domestic fuses as required.</li>\n<li>Synchronise clocks, time switches, school bells, etc, as required.</li>\n<li>Undertake minor repairs to fixtures and fittings including desks, tables, chairs, basic plumbing as appropriate.</li>\n<li>Redecoration of any school area, agreed as reasonable on instruction from the Site Manager Business Manager.</li>\n<li>Replenish stock as required.</li>\n<li>Remove graffiti, as required.</li>\n<li>Carry out minor works in order to improve the site as required by the Site Manager / Business Manager.</li>\n<li>Attend appropriate training courses as required by the school.</li>\n<li>Replenishing stock throughout the school.</li>\n</ul>\n External Maintenance\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of all external areas; empty litter bins on a daily basis, light gardening duties and ensure the bin store is kept clean and tidy.</li>\n<li>Clean and clear all drains, waste pipes and gullies to ensure effective and healthy operation.</li>\n<li>Check outside fabric of school, report/repair defects as appropriate.</li>\n<li>Check all fences, gates, walls, steps, lights, etc. Report/repair defects as appropriate.</li>\n<li>Keep entrance to the school clean and clear of obstructions at all times.</li>\n<li>Clear leaves, snow, ice, moss and detritus as appropriate, including treatment of surfaces with salt, etc.</li>\n<li>Check all outside areas for dangerous materials and remove as appropriate</li>\n<li>Carry out internal window cleaning where required.</li>\n</ul>\nOther Specific Duties\n<ul>\n<li>To act as a key holder to the school site.</li>\n<li>Undertake basic record keeping as required.</li>\n<li>Undertake other duties, consistent with the post and job description, as may be required from time to time by the Site Manager, Business Manager or Head Teacher.</li>\n<li>Cover for the Site Manager in their absence including the opening and closing of the school premises for the purpose of school use, lettings, out of school hours functions, maintenance and emergency services.</li>\n<li>Maintain an Assistant Caretaker’s diary and repair book.</li>\n</ul>\nHealth and Safety\n<ul>\n<li>Site staff have a duty of care towards the staff, pupils and visitors of the school. </li>\n<li>It is important to keep up to date paperwork regarding the following:</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Playground Weekly checks</li>\n<li>Health and Safety monitoring/inspections with the Site Manager</li>\n<li>Risk Assessments</li>\n<li>Electrical Testing</li>\n<li>Asbestos Register</li>\n</ul>\n</ul>\nSafeguarding responsibilities\n<ul>\n<li>To understand the role and responsibilities of all staff in the safeguarding of children in the Federation and in providing a safe environment in which children can learn.</li>\n<li>To understand and meet the responsibilities as set out in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education Part One.</li>\n<li>To engage in and complete all training in regards to safeguarding and ensure school policy and practice is followed.</li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"D2 point 4 – 11 (20 hours per week / All year round) Hourly rate from £12.45 to £14.13","publishDate":"2024-11-08T13:24:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-22T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d9132aa6-8433-4fc9-bbe1-35bfcda141e5.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dd991f62-83d4-4a09-86e9-9a071e3bcfb8","title":"Assistant Youth Development Worker (Wrap Around Team)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Broadside, Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham ME4 4LL","locationType":3,"description":"Medway Council Youth Service is recruiting Assistant Youth Development Workers to form a new Wrap Around Support Project. The team will develop support packages for young people working with Medway Children’s Service that reduce their risk and vulnerability, while promoting personal growth and development. It will develop work with young people that strengthens home and educational placements and reduces risk though building trusted relationship and positive engagement with other services. The project will support young people before, during and after school, improving access to out-of-school activities and promoting the development of personal, social, and relational skills. It will therefore involve significant out-of-hours working, including evenings and weekends. \n \nApplicants should have significant experience of working with vulnerable young people, with a range of training and expertise. Expertise in working with gangs and criminal exploitation, tackling sexual exploitation and supporting young people on the edge of care or in the care system would be an advantage. \n \nApplicants for the Assistant Youth Development Worker roles would benefit from level 2 or 3 youth work qualifications or equivalent, but a range of training and qualification backgrounds will be considered for these posts.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,695 - £28,718 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-07T19:52:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-24T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/310ea84d-06d2-49ea-a31e-19ae710677fe.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8eeb7292-add0-4555-b17b-0e3c430e8248","title":"School Crossing Patrol (All Saints C of E Primary School)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"All Saints C of E Primary School, Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, ME4 5JY","locationType":3,"description":"We are looking for a School Crossing Patrol to ensure the safety of children, and other pedestrians, crossing the road at a designated point between specified times. The discharge of these duties must not be to the detriment of the welfare of other road users. To carry out the Council’s policy with regard to the SCP Service which includes Health and Safety Procedures. To use all uniform and equipment provided for the safety of yourself, children and all other members of the public, especially when stopping traffic on the Highway. Maintain control over children who are awaiting your instructions to cross. When children need to cross the road, the post holder will walk to the middle of the road, wait for a gap in traffic and then escort the children across the road. Report any problems or difficulties to the Manager of the SCP Service. The post holder will report any concerns regarding children’s behaviour to the appropriate person. The post holder may be required to write a report about any incidents. The post holder will be required to use a stop sign. The post holder will be required to communicate with members of the public, and may be exposed to verbal abuse from parents and members of the public. There is a need for concentrated sensory attention in short periods. 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 Leanne Adams on 01634 331743. 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 1 - £2,521 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-07T16:18:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-28T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/756a5bf4-37ad-494c-bf05-5a96998c072d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"987f834f-6032-460c-b489-a82a5b46525e","title":"Civil Enforcement Officer","employer":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","department":"","location":"Tonbridge & Malling - Borough Wide, Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"Have you considered being trained as a Civil Enforcement Officer (CEO) and becoming part of Tonbridge & Malling Council’s Parking Services team or perhaps you are a current CEO looking for a new challenge?\nThe Civil Enforcement team has recently expanded so we have a number of new opportunities to join us.\nIf you possess good communication skills and are well organised with a diplomatic approach, then you could have just the right qualities to undertake the CEO role. You will be based at the Council Offices in Kings Hill but you will work across various locations within the Borough; and as well as assisting members of the public, you’ll patrol parking areas, monitor ticket machines and issue Penalty Charge Notices.\nA full UK driving licence, and the ability to work well as part of a team, are essential as are your excellent customer service skills. Our Civil Enforcement Officers represent the public face of the Council, therefore it is essential that you possess a courteous, helpful and confident manner.\nPatrols are carried out on foot and in vehicles, you will use a hand held capture device, make concise notes and deal tactfully with members of the public. The job involves weekend and evening working on a shift basis.\nYou will assist in continuing to provide a safe roadside environment which is our priority, we prevent dangerous and inconsiderate parking, which will help assist traffic flow, improve access to homes and businesses, and keep public transport on the move all over our Borough.\nFor an informal discussion about this role please contact Andy Bracey, Parking Manager on 01732 876222 (Direct applicants only, strictly no agencies)\n \n \n \n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,495 - £27,159 (plus additional payment for unsocial hours worked, circa 9% of base salary)","publishDate":"2024-11-07T14:27:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-01T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/17c02a09-1778-4684-87cd-405bca5c647f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7c6f8def-02f3-4728-b304-d1a8b60e4048","title":"Finance Officer (Housing)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"We are currently recruiting for a Finance Officer (Housing) you will be processing invoices and orders in accordance with council procedures for a range of services received including but not limited to Repairs and Maintenance, Estate Services Tenancy Services and HFIL ensuring expenditure is against appropriate budget codes. Monitoring payments to all suppliers, ensuring all invoicing is correct, and investigating with suppliers where anomalies such as potential overcharges are identified. Preparing and providing statistical and financial data to management for the purposes of budget management/forecasting, service charge setting and other reasons as necessary. Assisting Managers with cost codes, budget enquiries, budget monitoring enquiries and service charges as required. To be lead Officer for providing financial advice, information and administrative support in the Housing Service, including assistance as required during budget and service charge setting and year end closure processes. To manage and produce reports in relation to the open book accounting mechanism for the responsive repairs and estate services contracts. To support the management of the Housing ICT database, to ensure that it is maintained to accurately account for all transactions in relation to the rent roll. To prepare develop and “run” all necessary year end processes on the Housing Management System (NEC) to consolidate the end of year accounting function and reset all rent accounts to reflect the annual rent increase. To ensure all utilities relating to the HRA and Cuxton (traveller site) are appropriated and paid on time. To manage and monitor the overall invoicing processes and efficient and effective payment arrangements of all Housing Services invoicing. To monitor and undertake forecasting for the HRA Housing Centralised Support Budgets on at least a quarterly basis for Council monitoring. Interviews are due to take place on the 5 & 6 December 2024 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. 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Business Support & Events Officer

Medway Council

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

Fixed - Permanently office based at Gun Wharf and in the community (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Overpayment Recovery Assistant

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

£18,272 - £22,021 pro rata (FTE £22,536 - £27,159)

Opportunity for flexible/home working, Kings Hill, Tonbridge & Malling Council (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Service Manager - Youth Justice

Medway Council

£52,959 - £57,251 per annum

Broadside, Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham ME4 4LL (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Best Interest Assessor – Senior Social Worker

Medway Council

Range SW3 - £43,647 - £47,691 per annum / pro rata

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

Posted 2 days ago

Exchequer Assistant

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

£22,536 - £27,159

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council, opportunity for remote working (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Part-Time Nursery Manager

Greenvale Primary School

Main Pay Scale pro- rata £18,990 – 26,164 per annum actual salary (£31,650 – £43,607 FTE)

Greenvale Infant School (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Approved Mental Health Professional

Medway Council

Range SW3 - £43,647 - £47,691 per annum / pro rata

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

Posted 3 days ago

Counter Fraud Officer

Medway Council

Range 5 (£35,935 - £41,614 per annum)

Hybrid – Works from home or in the office (Gun Wharf & Gravesham) (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Teacher – KS2

Greenvale Primary School

Main Scale £31,650 – £43,607 per annum

Greenvale Primary School (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Client Financial Affairs Officer

Medway Council

Range 3 £24,525 - £29,268

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

Posted 6 days ago

Senior Social Worker

Kent County Council

£43,810 - £49,989 per annum

Gravesham Civic Centre (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Personal Assistant to Chief Executive

Medway Council

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

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

Posted 7 days ago

Placement Officer

Medway Council

£24,525 - £29,268 per annum

Gun Wharf & Medway Areas (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 5 days

Senior Practitioner

Medway Council

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

Chatham, Kent (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Youth Offending Officer

Medway Council

£35,935 per annum

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

Posted 9 days ago

Closing in 1 day

Site Assistant

Hempstead Schools Federation

D2 point 4 – 11 (20 hours per week / All year round) Hourly rate from £12.45 to £14.13

Hempstead Junior School, Hempstead Infant School (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Assistant Youth Development Worker (Wrap Around Team)

Medway Council

£25,695 - £28,718 per annum

Broadside, Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham ME4 4LL (On-Site)

Posted 14 days ago

School Crossing Patrol (All Saints C of E Primary School)

Medway Council

Range 1 - £2,521 per annum

All Saints C of E Primary School, Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, ME4 5JY (On-Site)

Posted 14 days ago

Civil Enforcement Officer

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

£24,495 - £27,159 (plus additional payment for unsocial hours worked, circa 9% of base salary)

Tonbridge & Malling - Borough Wide, Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (On-Site)

Posted 14 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Finance Officer (Housing)

Medway Council

Range 3 - £24,525 - £29,268 per annum / pro rata

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

Posted 14 days ago

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