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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.   </em></p>\n<p><em> </em></p>\n<p><em>Applicants should have significant experience of working with vulnerable young people, with a range of training and expertise. 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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.</p>\n<p>Whether 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. 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Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li>\n<li>Access to <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development\">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. 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Our home provides short breaks for young people who have learning disabilities and complex health needs.</p>\n<p>We are recruiting a Team Leader to join our team at Parklands where you will be working directly with children and young people providing personal, health, social and domestic care in accordance with individual care plans. 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All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. </p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online</strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. 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Our track record in planning and development has delivered a progressive approach to growth and economic investment, balanced with preserving the heritage and natural quality of the Borough. We are currently experiencing significant interest in investment across the Borough which is resulting in a range of planning applications being submitted for our determination.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>The Role:</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking to appoint to the role of Planning Officer, in the Development Management team.</p>\n<p>The Council receives a broad variety of proposals across the Borough, with wide ranging opportunities for development, along with many high-level constraints providing interesting challenges for decision making.</p>\n<p>We need you to determine a range of planning applications for development types of varying complexity across the Borough. You will also be required to provide excellent pre-application advice to applicants, developers and architects and provide professional advice to all customers and elected Members.</p>\n<p>We need you to assist applicants in their submissions and negotiate effectively with them, whilst liaising productively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You should be astute, thorough and able to fit into a well-established, busy and friendly team. You will have strong skills in drafting well focussed reports and be able to work to short deadlines and respond to urgent changes in circumstances.</p>\n<p>Working for Tonbridge and Malling Council you’ll have easy access from London by train and have all that Kent can offer set in stunning countryside. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within an organisation that prides itself on supporting its staff. We encourage staff to undertake vocational and technical training. In addition to learning & development, we also offer many flexible working opportunities, including job share, flexi time, compressed hours and of course  hybrid working .</p>\n<p><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></p>\n<p>You should possess enthusiasm, be well motivated and have excellent communication skills. You should possess a relevant degree and ideally should have completed post-graduation studies for qualification for membership of the RTPI (or a suitable equivalent level of education), have a sound experience of working within a busy development management team and be keen to learn and able to adapt to changing demands and situations. A full driving licence is essential.</p>\n<p><strong>To find out more visit </strong><a href=\"http://www.tmbc.gov.uk/planningroles\"><strong>www.tmbc.gov.uk/planningroles</strong></a></p>\n<p><strong>For further information on this role please contact Hannah Parker on 01732 876303. 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If you enjoy cleaning, can respond quickly but calmly if situations arise, and can keep simple records, we would like you to consider this opportunity.</p>\n<p><strong>Application Information</strong></p>\n<p>Interviews week commencing Monday 10<sup>th</sup> January 2025</p>\n<p>Role 1: 25 hours per week, Term time only, 9.30am to 2.30pm</p>\n<p>Role 1: one vacancy</p>\n<p>Role 2: 12.5 hours per week, Term time only, 3.30 to 6.00pm </p>\n<p>Role 2: two vacancies</p>\n<p>Role 3: 10 hours per week, term time only, 3.30 to 5.30pm</p>\n<p>Role 3: two vacancies</p>\n<p><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong></p>\n<p>Hempstead Schools Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"NJC Scale E2 – currently starting £12.26 per hour","publishDate":"2024-12-17T15:10:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-09T16:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f44a6a95-8301-4e4c-a5a9-7b06758e79d1.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bbcb988b-116d-47ea-ba4d-5f6a00485ac0","title":"Learning Support Assistant","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Medway Adult Education Centres","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Medway Adult Education is currently seeking sessional Learning Support Assistants to join our vibrant team. This Medway Council service provides a wide range of courses to adults and families in Medway. It plays a vital role in supporting the development of skills to enter, return or progress in work. Medway Adult Education also provides course to support residents to be creative, be healthy, reduce social isolation and learn new skills. The courses are delivered at several venues in the Medway Community during the week, evenings and weekends.<br><br>You will provide a person-centred approach to support adults with barriers such as learning difficulties and/or disabilities to learning to enable them to reach their full potential. You will work with tutors to support learners in activities including literacy, numeracy and digital skills You will also participate in team meetings and continuing professional development.<br><strong><br>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change.<br><br><strong>Our organisation:<br><br></strong>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.<br><br>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.<br><br>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.<br><br>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<br><br><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please contact Michelle Hone on 01634 337885 or michelle.hone@medway.gov.uk<br><br></em><em>Interviews are likely to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.  Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted.<br><br></em><strong>Important Information-<br><br></strong><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<br><br>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong><br><br>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.<br><br><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.<br><br></strong>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.<br><br>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.<br><br><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 2 (£11.74 - £12.47 per hour)","publishDate":"2024-12-17T11:22:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-27T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ad0c58c1-9ca1-408f-97b2-0b2f0e3ecb9c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"befa1421-9484-452d-b37e-cef72306834f","title":"Supporting Healthy Weight Advisor (Healthy Families)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"<p>According to the World Health Organisation, the life course approach aims to identify opportunities to minimise risk factors and enhance protective factors through evidence-based interventions at important life stages. For the Healthy Families workstream this informs the support we deliver from the antenatal period through to early childhood – the first 1001 days.<br><br>This role will be required to deliver our award-winning <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200642/pregnancy_and_breastfeeding_hub/1659/bumpclub\">BumpClub Medway</a> programmes, achieving healthier outcomes for both pregnant people and their families. This will include providing expertise, advice and assistance, as required, to ensure effective project implementation in line with budgets and timescales.<br><br>The role will be required to work in the context of Medway’s ‘Joint Local Health & Wellbeing Strategy’ and the <a href=\"https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/public-health-outcomes-framework/data#page/1/ati/302/are/E06000035\">Public Health Outcomes Framework</a> to reduce health inequalities.<br><br>The role will involve liaising with influential stakeholders and service users in a way that promotes the <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200364/medway_council_strategy_2022_to_2023#values\">vision and values</a> of the Council.<br><br><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change.<br><br><strong>Our organisation: <br><br></strong>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.<br><br>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.<br><br>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.<br><br>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<br><br><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Emma Dawson on Emma.dawson@medway.gov.uk<br><br></em><em>Interviews are likely to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.  Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted.<br><br></em><strong>Important Information- <br><br></strong><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.<br><br>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong><br><br>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.<br><br><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.<br><br></strong>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.<br><br>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.<br><br><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3- £24,525 - £29,268 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-12-16T15:28:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-05T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/deca31cd-17bd-4433-9c7e-342ea393f917.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"da860ad9-4d90-4e76-b5b3-17d48423abcc","title":"Engineering Manager","employer":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","department":"","location":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council, Opportunity for flexible/hybrid working, Kings Hill, West Malling","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Engineering Manager to join our Engineering team at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council. </strong></p>\n<p>The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of activities and budgets within the Engineering team.</p>\n<p>You will be expected to manage and develop a number of projects relating to car parking, drainage and management of Council land, whilst assisting the Head of Technical Services on matters relating to flooding and liaising with the Environmental Agency and Kent County Council.</p>\n<p>The post will oversee the management of Council bridges, Winter Maintenance and drainage inspection regime as well as overseeing the Electric Vehicle Charge Point Contract for chargers located in Council carparks.</p>\n<p>The post is based at the Council's offices in Kings Hill, West Malling, with options to work remotely. The postholder will also be required to travel around the borough as part of their role.</p>\n<p><strong>If you would like to find out further information about this vacancy then please email Andy Edwards, Head of Technical Services for an informal conversation on andy.edwards@tmbc.gov.uk (direct candidates only please, strictly no agencies)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Planned interview date: week commencing 20th January 2025</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,273 - £51,027 plus an essential car user allowance up to £1,239 per annum","publishDate":"2024-12-13T15:18:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-16T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/48729c27-ba22-4605-a6fc-eecafb25300a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9f67c8bc-4e78-4836-a28c-9a99c5be0c68","title":"Housing Options Triage Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works from home and in the office (Kingsley House)","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are currently recruiting for a Housing Options Triage Officer to provide initial housing advice to households and details of suitable housing options in the private and public sector, including information on homelessness prevention.</p>\n<p>To act in a supporting capacity to our Housing Options Officers carrying out homelessness needs assessments. </p>\n<p>You will be responsible for conducting appointments with members of the public and assessing if they are homeless or at risk of homelessness.</p>\n<p>To provide information and advice on support services available and provide assistance in exploring various housing options.</p>\n<p>To complete enquiries to support the Housing Options Officers to assess homelessness applications.</p>\n<p>To be able to adapt working practises to work with vulnerable people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.</p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. </p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please contact Tracy Partridge on </em><a href=\"mailto:tracy.partridge@medway.gov.uk\">tracy.partridge@medway.gov.uk</a><em> or 07950215899.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 - £24,525 - £29,268 per annum","publishDate":"2024-12-12T16:10:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-05T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5a25e666-5af9-49e8-82f5-7e8635614101.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5013c378-ae87-46c3-97b5-eec47ac1e9d2","title":"Business Administration Level 3 Apprentice - Children’s Health Commissioning Team","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"<p>There is a position for an Apprentice to provide administrative support to Medway Children’s Partnership Commissioning Team. The team are responsible for the commissioning of a range of children and young people’s services. We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice who will have the opportunity to develop a range of administration skills but also learn about the process of designing and commissioning services along the way. We welcome applications from Care Experienced Young People (18-25yrs). If you are a care experienced young person from Medway please speak to your personal advisor for support if needed.<br><br>A Medway Council Apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to earn a salary and gain a qualification whilst gathering invaluable workplace skills and experience.<br><br>An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Children’s Commissioning Apprentice to join Medway Children’s Partnership Commissioning Team within the Public Health Service. This is a great chance to gain the Business Administrator Advanced Apprenticeship whilst working for the team who commission children’s health services across Kent and Medway. <br><br>As part of this role you can expect to undertake the following tasks:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Data inputting</li>\n<li>Scanning</li>\n<li>Filing</li>\n<li>Updating of systems</li>\n<li>Email inbox monitoring</li>\n<li>Maintenance of database</li>\n<li>Arranging meetings</li>\n<li>Room bookings</li>\n<li>Taking notes at meetings</li>\n<li>Responding to simple queries via telephone or email</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>For Level 3 Apprentices - </strong>The Business Administrator Apprenticeship is a two year programme incorporating real work experience and learning, to gain the knowledge and development of skills and behaviours to successfully complete the programme. This apprenticeship involves approximately 18 months on the job development, followed by an end point assessment consisting of a knowledge test, a presentation on the project completed; and a discussion on the portfolio of learning and development produced during the apprenticeship. A grading of either Pass or Distinction is achievable.<br><br><em>Ideally you will have good communication and interpersonal skills, combined with competent IT skills, accurate data entry along with a good attention to detail. However we are happy to support you to reach those goals if you are highly motivated and have the desire to learn and succeed. </em><em>If this sounds like the role for you, then we would encourage you to apply today.<br><br></em><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile. <br><br></strong>As an Apprentice with Medway Council, you will be a valued member of our Apprenticeship Academy. We will encourage and support you to realise your potential. You will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are experts in their field and gain insights that can only come from real world experience.<br><br>We will support you every step of the way for you to succeed in your apprenticeship and help you to reach your full potential.<br><br>An openness to review and reflect on your performance and progress is important as well as the willingness to accept feedback that will help you to develop and grow in this role.<br><br>Medway Council’s Apprenticeship Academy extends to all our Apprentices a guarantee that their apprenticeship qualifications will be regularly monitored and quality assured with the respective training providers.<br><br>In return we offer you:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>23 days paid annual leave</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Free NUS Apprentice Extra Card- student discounts at 100’s of retailers</li>\n<li>Student rates for Medway Council Leisure Centres</li>\n<li>Student rates for Medway Council Libraries plus free e-books</li>\n<li>Discounted Arriva bus travel</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Important Information<br><br></strong><em><strong>Please note that interviews will be held either in  person or on Microsoft Teams. You will be informed of the interview method, if you are successful in being shortlisted for the role.<br><br></strong></em><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please email Pieter Barry – pieter.barry@medway.gov.uk<br><br></em>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.<br><br>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.<br><br><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 3 - £236.80 per week","publishDate":"2024-12-12T13:31:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-23T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/325259e0-0050-45f1-8bd6-b39a91325738.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f9a53f3c-40dc-478a-800b-889363e830f9","title":"Housing Strategy & Partnerships Apprentice","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid - Works part from Gun Wharf and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Housing Apprentice to join our team and contribute to the effective management of our housing services.</p>\n<p>The post sits within our Housing Needs Service, a large team that delivers a number of different housing related services for people who live in Medway.</p>\n<p>This is an excellent opportunity to kick start your career in Housing. Medway Council Housing have a track record of our apprentices continuing to work within Housing and progressing to management positions. If you have a passion for helping others, have an interest in making an impact to those who are homelessness in Medway and are excited to collaborate with a range of different people, we want to hear from you.</p>\n<p>For full details of the post, please see the attached job description.</p>\n<p>Please note you will be expected to work a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.</p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. </p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Francesca Roma on 01634 331714</em></p>\n<p><em>Interviews are likely to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.  Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£236.80 per week","publishDate":"2024-12-12T13:17:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-02T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/bedf89a5-d581-4f67-82f8-1a7a4b2fa9ce.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a9570e23-06d4-4b95-acd3-7e830d6b5e14","title":"Virtual School Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid - Works part from Gun Wharf and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Are you ready to be a Champion for Children in Medway? If you are seeking repetition and predictable, this is NOT the role for you!</p>\n<p>We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join Medway Virtual School (MVS) in our work for the children in care to Medway Council, specifically to support us to improve their educational achievement. </p>\n<p>You will join other members of the team who work with schools, social workers and carers – the list is long – however the goal is the same. Your role is to ensure everyone has the information, advice, guidance and support they need to prevent any drift or delay in ensuring each child or young person has access to appropriate education, is engaged in their learning and confident to access the opportunities available to them.  Your own actions will be varied and will require determination to secure outcomes.  You will provide direct advice, support and training to a range of professionals.</p>\n<p>There will be differences and complexities in situations so you will need to be creative and innovative to ensure the best next step is identified and taken.  You will be managing information from different sources to ensure that information is up to date and readily available; responding to general enquires and providing specialist advice.</p>\n<p>As part of a growing team, you will be well supported as you learn your new role; there will always be ‘change ahead’ and in this you will be surrounded by creative and child centred colleagues. <strong>Children Matter in Medway, and Medway’s Children Matter.</strong></p>\n<p>We would encourage a conversation about the role, please contact <a href=\"mailto:sarah.hall@medway.gov.uk\">sarah.hall@medway.gov.uk</a>  or if you want to read about the work of the virtual school and our responsibilities please have a look here: <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200137/schools_and_learning/1041/education_of_looked-after_children\">MVS</a> or read GOV.UK's guidance on <a href=\"http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/promoting-the-education-of-looked-after-children\">promoting the education of looked-after children and previously looked-after children</a></p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. </p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Susan Bright on 01634 331020.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 4 (£29,793 - £35,410) per annum","publishDate":"2024-12-12T11:21:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-06T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a644bf28-c0f4-46e1-a5b4-07a84e3bc0e0.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0e607f6f-1adb-4ddb-91a4-34cc2ac417d9","title":"Social Worker Fostering (Connected Carers)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":2,"description":"<p>A vacancy has arisen for an Experienced Social Worker to join the Connected Carers Team. This is an exciting time to join the team and we are seeking a child focused social worker to join us in our improvement journey.</p>\n<p>This role will work with all connected carer and special guardianship applicants with an emphasis on assessment work, developing support plans as well as developing our support services for Special Guardians.</p>\n<p>A large proportion of the work within the team is undertaking Court directed assessments of friends and families when alternative care plans are being considered for children. This is an exciting yet challenging and complex area of social work.</p>\n<p>If you are passionate and committed to improving the lives and opportunities of children and young people, and can ensure that children are at the centre of the work that you do; then we would like to hear from you.<strong><em> </em></strong></p>\n<p>In return we offer you:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Essential Car User allowance or access to a lease car</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Our organisation:</p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p>Important Information-</p>\n<p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p>\n<p>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</p>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age</p>\n<p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online</p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £46,646 per annum (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment","publishDate":"2024-12-11T12:15:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-01T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/15fd4b2b-1bb4-4280-a0b4-a6b469f71848.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d3d916a6-1359-4465-8b91-45712d967135","title":"Property Services Apprentice","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"<p>To assist the Property Services team to ensure that the 3000 homes owned by the Council have up to date and accurate asset information in order to create the necessary programmes of work to keep the housing stock in good condition and compliant.<br><br>Provide general administrative support to the Property Services team.<br><br>To book inspections and visits for the Property Services team.<br><br>To complete satisfaction surveys and record results for Property Services programme of works.<br><br>To undertake disrepair calls, log and administer any resulting actions.<br><br>To send letters and monitor responses to follow-up where there is no response.<br><br>Work closely with repairs contactor to raise repairs<br><br><em>A Medway Council Apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to earn a salary and gain a qualification whilst gathering invaluable workplace skills and experience.<br><br></em><em>An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Property Service Apprentice to join the HRA Property Services Team within the Housing Service. This is a great chance to gain the Business Administrator Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 whilst working for the Property Services Team provide support as listed above. <br><br></em>As part of this role you can expect to undertake the following tasks:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Data inputting</li>\n<li>Scanning</li>\n<li>Filing</li>\n<li>Updating of systems</li>\n<li>Email inbox monitoring</li>\n<li>Maintenance of database</li>\n<li>Calling tenants</li>\n<li>Writing and sending letter</li>\n<li>Responding to simple queries via telephone or email</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>For Level 3 Apprentices - </strong>The Business Administrator Apprenticeship is a two year programme incorporating real work experience and learning, to gain the knowledge and development of skills and behaviours to successfully complete the programme. This apprenticeship involves approximately 18 months on the job development, followed by an end point assessment consisting of a knowledge test, a presentation on the project completed; and a discussion on the portfolio of learning and development produced during the apprenticeship. A grading of either Pass or Distinction is achievable.<br><br><em>Ideally you will have good communication and interpersonal skills, combined with competent IT skills, accurate data entry along with a good attention to detail. However we are happy to support you to reach those goals if you are highly motivated and have the desire to learn and succeed.<br><br></em><em>If this sounds like the role for you, then we would encourage you to apply today.<br><br></em><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile. <br><br></strong>As an Apprentice with Medway Council, you will be a valued member of our Apprenticeship Academy. We will encourage and support you to realise your potential. You will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are experts in their field and gain insights that can only come from real world experience<br><br>We will support you every step of the way for you to succeed in your apprenticeship and help you to become the best version of yourself.<br><br>An openness to review and reflect on your performance and progress is important as well as the willingness to accept feedback that will help you to develop and grow in this role.<br><br>Medway Council’s Apprenticeship Academy extends to all our Apprentices a guarantee that their apprenticeship qualifications will be regularly monitored and quality assured with the respective training providers. <br><br>In return we offer you:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>23 days paid annual leave</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Free NUS Apprentice Extra Card- student discounts at 100’s of retailers</li>\n<li>Student rates for Medway Council Leisure Centres</li>\n<li>Student rates for Medway Council Libraries plus free e-books</li>\n<li>Discounted Arriva bus travel</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Important Information<br><br></strong><em><strong>Interviews are likely to be held in person at Medway Council offices at Gun Wharf, if your application is successfully shortlisted.<br><br></strong></em><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call 07740 590450.<br><br></em>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.<br><br>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.<br><br><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 3 - £236.80 per week","publishDate":"2024-12-11T12:14:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-06T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7b0de6ac-fec5-4403-b7ea-0cc7c43f8430.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fbdc9523-a4f1-41ee-8aec-fd472318468b","title":"Early Help Worker","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Medway Children and Family Hubs","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Family Solutions work holistically with families with multiple and complex needs to enable them to see their strengths and build upon these to make positive changes to their lives. This will be achieved through the Early Help Worker providing both practical and specialist advice to the family as well as acting as a lead co-ordinator for any additional support services. The Early Help Worker will undertake assessments with the family and formulate a plan of intervention with the support of relevant partner agencies which will give the child and their family every opportunity to address the identified difficulties with a positive outcome. The role will also include facilitating groups to children and their families.</p>\n<p>For an insight into what Family Solutions has to offer, please view this<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk7j69Krc0c\"> video</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>About You:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will hold a recognised qualification and have professional work background relevant to the job you are applying for such as early years/family support/youth work/health/education</li>\n<li>Be passionate about changing outcomes for children and young people</li>\n<li>Have good communication skills to engage children and young people and their families</li>\n<li>Have the ability to maintain accurate and update records in line with GDPR and legislations effective case management. You will be respectful and able to build positive relationships in all aspects of the role</li>\n<li>Have knowledge of safeguarding and relevant legislation</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a multi agency environment</li>\n<li>It is preferable that you hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>In return we offer you:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Essential Car User allowance or access to a lease car</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>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>\n<p><strong><em>For an informal conversation about this role, please contact Nikki Lloyd, Group Manager on 01634 338847 or 07736924078</em></strong></p>\n<p><strong>This post is subject to an enhanced children's DBS</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews for this role will be held on 3rd December 2024 at Wayfield Children & Families Hub.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Our Organisation:</strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Important Information-</strong></p>\n<p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,525 - £29,268 per annum","publishDate":"2024-12-11T09:08:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-22T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1b9f644b-8ef1-4b2b-bb9a-baa1c59d5083.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"65e7b154-8ae0-44a2-af07-92b6b443aeba","title":"Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker - Children in Care","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We 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.</p>\n<p>Recent promotions, following our investment in new Assistant Team Managers across the service, mean we are now looking for passionate social workers who can commit to <strong>making a difference</strong> to our children in Medway.</p>\n<p><strong>Children matter in Medway</strong>, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.</p>\n<p>Whether you have recently completed your ASYE or have worked in children’s social work for some years we would love you to join us on our ongoing journey. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.</p>\n<p>Experienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £50,067 per annum (inclusive of benefits).</p>\n<p>Social Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £45,055 per annum (inclusive of benefits).</p>\n<p>Join us and <strong>#Make a Difference</strong>…</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer</strong></p>\n<p>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li>\n<li>Access to <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development\">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li>\n<li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk. </p>\n<p>Laura Saunders, Service Manager (Children in Care) on 01634 337328.</p>\n<p><strong>To apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the bottom of this advert.  </strong></p>\n<p>Applications will be reviewed weekly and shortlisted candidates invited to interview via Microsoft Teams.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>\n<p><strong>This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.</strong></p>\n<p>For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs\"><strong>https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</strong></a></p>\n<p>To find out more about Medway the place please click <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200264/medway_the_place\">here</a>.</p>\n<p>Please consider the application guidance when submitting your application.</p>\n<p><strong>Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email </strong><a href=\"mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk\"><strong>cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong></p>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age</p>\n<p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £49,146 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment","publishDate":"2024-12-10T14:02:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-12T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/be00704c-a7ef-4a05-89e8-c0343e282e25.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c1dafd8a-dc16-4c26-b048-41e25a363d55","title":"Executive Assistant","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Works part from home and part from Gun Wharf, Chatham","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Advert for Executive Assistant to the Assistant Director of Adult Social Care</strong></p>\n<p>If you have experience providing administrative and executive support and are looking for an exciting new opportunity to work in a team aiming to improve the lives of adults in Medway to live happier and healthier lives, then this is the job for you.<br><br>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to provide administrative and executive support to the Assistant Director of Adult Social Care. <br><br>In this role you will lead on key projects and provide a high level of executive support to the Assistant Director. This includes a wide range of activities and responsibilities, ranging from providing; reports, presentations and briefing notes and supporting various meetings; organisation, agenda setting and distribution, record of meetings and management of action logs to supervision of the personal assistant to ensure the smooth running of the Assistant Director’s office. <br><br>As the successful candidate, you will have relevant experience and be proficient in the skills required for the role (technical and personal). You will also be able to evidence advanced organisational skills and be able to build strong relationships at all levels within and outside of the organisation.</p>\n<p>This role offers a hybrid working model however, there will be an expectation to be in the council building a minimum of one day a week.</p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the role please contact: <a href=\"mailto:claire.munroscott@medway.gov.uk\">claire.munroscott@medway.gov.uk</a> <br><br>Closing date: Friday 3<sup>rd</sup> January 2025</p>\n<p>Interviews are due to take place on the: TBC W/C 13<sup>th</sup> or 20<sup>th</sup> January 2025</p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>    </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,793 - £35,410 per annum","publishDate":"2024-12-10T13:51:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-03T10:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e64801e4-bcdd-4c38-8951-892b848314e7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4b681f9c-d456-4655-bc35-1b2eb84c030c","title":"Personal Assistant to the Mayor","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Fixed – Permanently office based at Gun Wharf","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Have you a flair for working with the Mayor?</p>\n<p>We need someone experienced and highly organised to join our small, happy and effective team to lead the organisation of civic and ceremonial functions and in particular, co-ordinate the Mayor & Deputy Mayor’s incredibly busy diaries as well as planning and organising significant and high-profile events and functions.</p>\n<p>You will have previous experience of providing such services to someone in an equivalent role to the mayor; have sound administrative, typing and numeracy skills and the ability to deal sensitively and tactfully with a range of dignitaries, senior officials and other people. You will be able to plan work methodically and accurately, handling a variety of projects at any one time calmly and to tight deadlines as well as enjoy working as part of a small team.</p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. </p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Jayne Ringham on 01634 332864.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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Assistant Youth Development Worker (Wrap Around Team)

Medway Council

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£25,695 - £28,718 per annum

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

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