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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.</p>\n<p>We are looking to appoint a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work under the direction of the Inclusion Manager and Headteacher.</p>\n<p><strong>Fixed Term Contract to 31st August 2025 </strong><br><strong>(with the strong possibility of extending further) </strong></p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have:</p>\n<p>• NVQ Level 3 qualification, or equivalent <br>• A flexible and proactive approach to their workload <br>• Be passionate about inclusion and strongly committed to promoting equality <br>• A sense of humour <br>• Experience of working with children with SEND</p>\n<p>Greenvale Primary School is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.</p>\n<p>In 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 <br>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. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"NJC Medway D2 Range (4 – 11) £24,404 to £27,269 per annum FTE","publishDate":"2025-02-04T15:48:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-25T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/71187870-82df-4e0c-81bc-18704bd5dee9.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c7b4b7e7-386f-44df-944b-77d579c9e2c0","title":"Midday Meals Supervisor - Hempstead Junior School","employer":"Medway Council","department":"Hempstead Schools Federation","location":"Hempstead Junior School","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Do you enjoy working with children?</p>\n<p>Do you like working as a member of a supportive, friendly team?</p>\n<p>Are you available to work in school from 12.15 pm until 1.15pm from Monday to Friday term time?</p>\n<p>We are looking for a Midday Meals Supervisor to start as soon as possible, working 38 weeks per year, providing care and supervision of children during their midday meal and play time. If you enjoy responsibility, are firm but fair and can respond quickly but calmly if situations arise, if you are assertive, can keep simple records and are committed to the welfare of children, we would like you to consider this opportunity.</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":"2025-02-04T10:47:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-12T16:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/953e9fc4-8f9d-49d1-8bd9-e3c3d9ee7a88.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"38f868cd-9a4c-416b-97e1-b7116d428f63","title":"Children’s Learning Disability Nurse – Children’s Homes","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Parklands Short Breaks, Oxford Road, Gillingham, Kent","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Parklands is a residential respite unit for young people. Our home provides short breaks for young people who have learning disabilities and complex health needs. Eden House is our residential home for our children in care.</p>\n<p>We are looking for a passionate child focussed Children’s Learning Disability Nurse to join our fantastic teams working within our residential provision where you will be working directly with children and young people providing personal, health, social and domestic care in accordance with individual care plans. As a registered learning disability nurse, you will support Medway’s children and young people with a learning disability and other complex behaviours within a residential short break care service and longer-term provision. You will have excellent communication skills attention to detail and the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with the children staff team and partner agencies.</p>\n<p>You will be expected to work 37 hours a week, Monday - Friday.</p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>You will have –</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hold a degree in learning disability nurse approved by the Nursing and Midwifery council</li>\n<li>Hold a current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration</li>\n<li>Have a qualification in Safeguarding children with disabilities</li>\n<li>A proven ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with children and young people, their families and professionals involved in their care</li>\n<li>Good communications skills, verbal and written</li>\n<li>Previous experience of working directly with children and young people in a children’s residential setting.</li>\n<li>An understanding of issues for disabled children and their families, and the development needs of children and young people</li>\n<li>A full driving licence</li>\n<li>As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to provide either a British passport or a UK Residence Permit or equivalent legal document that proves you are able to work in the UK</li>\n<li>Be trained in Paediatric Moving and Handling of Children</li>\n<li>Training in Gastronomy Care, Feeding and Management</li>\n<li>Paediatric First Aid training</li>\n<li>Medication Administration training</li>\n</ul>\n<p>In return for your commitment, we are proud to offer an excellent benefits package and opportunities to access a range of professional development and support including –</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement of between 25 - 29 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>Excellent local government pension scheme (employer contribution rate of 18.3%)</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications to support your career progression</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>Clinical Supervision</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>To Apply</strong></p>\n<p>If you feel you are highly motivated, resilient and passionate about enhancing the lives of our children and young people then we would love to hear from you.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the role please call Andrada Pepenel, Head of Provider Services on 01634 337327.</p>\n<p>This post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.</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><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 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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If so, we would love you to join us in Medway Adult Social Care.</strong><br><br><em><strong>Where is Medway?</strong></em><br><br>Medway is a vibrant thriving location with excellent schools and plenty of historic attractions e.g.: Historic Dockyard, Rochester Castle and Cathedral. Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, only 30 miles from London, 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. It provides excellent opportunities for affordable home ownership.<br><br>Adult Social Care is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community, so it is an exciting time to join us. We have recently introduced a competency progression framework linked to salary.<br><br><em><strong>The post</strong></em><br><br>We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Social Workers (must have completed ASYE and registered with Social Work England) who are highly motivated to work within our generic locality teams. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering a high-quality service.<br><br>The service is delivered using a strengths-based (Conversations Model), person centred approach. We have implemented an innovative locality-based service giving the opportunity to establish close links with local communities and partners. <br><br>Your practice will have a strong emphasis on quality and achieving the best possible outcomes for people. We promote individual aspirations, enhance independence and wellbeing and maximise autonomy by supporting people  to live their lives in the way that they choose.<br><br>Working at Medway Council means that you will 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>There is an expectation that the post holder will be office based for a minimum of 2 days each week.<br><br><em><strong>Making you feel valued</strong></em><br><br>We offer excellent support including CPD learning opportunities and regular reflective  supervision. Individual learning needs will be identified to develop specialist knowledge.  We have a  hybrid working model with a balance of remote working and office based.<br><br><em><strong>Our Offer</strong></em></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>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>Assisted car purchase scheme</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\" href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><strong>Our organisation </strong></em><br><br>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>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\" href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\" href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\" href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\" href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\" href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\" 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><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting managers call 01634 331272 to arrange this.</em><br><br><strong>Important Information-</strong><br><br><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.</strong><br><br><strong>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 race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.<br><br><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.</strong><br><br>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 class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\" 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This role is unique in that it will allow you to gain wide-ranging understanding of how two councils operate, as well the services they provide, and will give you the opportunity to directly add value to these services. <em>No two days are likely to be the same!</em></p>\n<p><em>Typical tasks include: </em></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Undertaking research</li>\n<li>Interviewing staff</li>\n<li>Gathering evidence</li>\n<li>Analysing data</li>\n<li>Writing reports</li>\n<li>Negotiating actions</li>\n<li>Responding to queries</li>\n</ul>\n<p>This is a career-graded role, and we welcome applications from both experienced Internal Auditors and individuals who are new to Internal Audit, with professional training opportunities available via apprenticeships leading to nationally recognised qualifications awarded by the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors.</p>\n<p>All applicants must be able to demonstrate in their application, the essential requirements listed in Level A of the person specification included in the Trainee Internal Auditor Job Profile, as set out below. 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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, contact Helen Clayton on </em><a href=\"mailto:helen.clayton@medway.gov.uk\">helen.clayton@medway.gov.uk</a><em> or 01634 332321.</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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The service is delivered using a strength based, personalised approach.</p>\n<p>We work across both the acute and non-acute sites across Medway and out of area hospitals. We have been at the forefront of changes in the hospitals discharge to assess model. This has meant that our teamwork with people in an acute setting as well as those in community settings after a period of the time in hospital. This can either be in a health bed, social care step down bed or in the persons’ own home. This role also includes a role in the emergency department of the acute hospital by working with our health colleagues.</p>\n<p>To work closely with colleagues within the Council and partners ensuring that person centred outcomes are met in ways which utilises available resources as effectively as possible.</p>\n<p>To work within organisational policy and legislative requirements including The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental health Act.</p>\n<p>Medway is a vibrant and exciting place to work, and an opportunity has arisen to join the hospital discharge to assess social work team.</p>\n<p>We are a supportive team working in a busy environment whilst maintaining our professional standards and we are committed to ongoing professional standards.</p>\n<p>The successful candidates will be required to work across all settings in line with the changing demands of the system to enable the discharge to assess model to be implemented to ensure timely and safe discharges.</p>\n<p>All staff working in the department have a responsibility for promoting and supporting the Council's policies and procedures for safeguarding. You should ensure that you carry out your duties and work at all times in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users.</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</ul>\n<ul>\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><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 e-mail Jackie Dalton on jackie.dalton@medway.gov.uk. </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 SW2 - £35,935 - £42,625 per annum","publishDate":"2025-01-30T10:19:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-16T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0cd2fe10-142a-4ae3-91b0-aba56d82144f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"145dd7d0-3bc8-4ef8-9690-1ad913d5babf","title":"Senior Social Worker","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part from Medway Maritime Hospital and part from home.","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are currently recruiting for a Senior Social Worker to contribute to the delivery of highly effective children and adult services (within Adult Social Care) in an efficient manner, including facilitating safe discharges home from acute Hospital settings and non-acute wards. The service is delivered using a strength based, personalised approach and promotes the least restrictive route of discharge and transition into Adult Social Care services from health pathways.</p>\n<p>To work closely with colleagues within the Integrated Discharge Team and with partners ensuring that person centred outcomes are met in ways which utilises available resources as effectively as possible. To work closely with health and social care staff to promote rehabilitation and enablement care post-discharge.</p>\n<p>To work within organisational policy and legislative requirements including the Hospital Discharge Service Policy and Operating Model, Health and Care Act, Human Rights Act, Equality Act, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act.  To ensure appropriate information sharing in compliance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).</p>\n<p>To work autonomously within the role, demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations managing higher levels of risk. To be able to demonstrate effective multi-disciplinary practice, and work cohesively with partner services and stakeholders, whilst advocating a social care perspective in what can be challenging situations. Staff should have demonstrable experience and knowledge of working either within or with health and social care sectors, understand activities relating to acute and community hospital length of stays and No Criteria to Reside delays and contribute to effective and cohesive system partnership working.</p>\n<p>Staff must be able to offer expertise within the organisation including demonstrating having obtained or be working towards Practice Educator, AMHP or BIA qualifications. In addition to undertaking the supervision of other staff, students and Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE participants) to ensure practice development, supported practice, quality assurance and performance management.</p>\n<p>All staff working in the department have a responsibility for promoting and supporting the Council's policies and procedures for safeguarding. You should ensure that you carry out your duties and work at all times in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users.</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 e-mail Stacie.hallam@medway.gov.uk or stacie.hallam@nhs.net</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 SW3 - £43,647 - £47,691 per annum.","publishDate":"2025-01-30T10:14:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-16T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9a75f42a-ec61-42fe-be06-e1dc52d54a5e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e4898669-3fb8-447b-907e-73d73a6031d2","title":"Senior Planning Officer - 2 year FTC","employer":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","department":"","location":"Opportunity for flexible/hybrid working, Kings Hill, West Malling","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Please note, the successful applicant will receive a 2.9% increase on their salary wef 01/04/25 in line with our annual pay award.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is going through change and this is an exciting time to join the planning team. 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 for new housing, commercial and employment development.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>The Role:</strong> </p>\n<p>As a Senior Planning Officer you will have the opportunity to become involved in varied and challenging casework focusing on larger housing and commercial applications, as well as providing support and advice to both colleagues in other departments and Elected Members to deliver the Council’s priorities. You will also be required to provide excellent pre-application advice to applicants, developers and architects.</p>\n<p>Ideally you will have experience of not only managing a casework of challenging planning applications, but have also been involved in negotiating s106 agreements and presenting at Committees.  Experience of hearings and public inquiry appeal work is also preferable.</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>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.</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 an RTPI accredited Post Graduate Degree in Planning. Eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) would also be desirable.</p>\n<p>You must be able to demonstrate a high level of experience as a Planner working within a busy Development Management environment, have a high degree of autonomy, independently managing your own workload whilst positively engaging with the wider team and Borough Councillors.</p>\n<p>Experience of acting as a witness at public inquiry would also be desirable.</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,587 - £50,480 (inclusive of a £5,000 market supplement payment) plus an essential car user allowance up to £1,239 per annum.","publishDate":"2025-01-29T14:06:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-23T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ad7d50e8-08d2-4f52-b461-947089211d58.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"197469ed-4b1b-4ac9-af92-b21620e39254","title":"Senior Planning Officer","employer":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","department":"","location":"Opportunity for flexible/hybrid working, Kings Hill, West Malling","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Please note, the successful applicant will receive a 2.9% increase on their salary wef 01/04/25 in line with our annual pay award.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is going through change and this is an exciting time to join the planning team. 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 for new housing, commercial and employment development.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>The Role:</strong> </p>\n<p>As a Senior Planning Officer you will have the opportunity to become involved in varied and challenging casework focusing on larger housing and commercial applications, as well as providing support and advice to both colleagues in other departments and Elected Members to deliver the Council’s priorities. You will also be required to provide excellent pre-application advice to applicants, developers and architects.</p>\n<p>Ideally you will have experience of not only managing a casework of challenging planning applications, but have also been involved in negotiating s106 agreements and presenting at Committees.  Experience of hearings and public inquiry appeal work is also preferable.</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>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.</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 an RTPI accredited Post Graduate Degree in Planning. Eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) would also be desirable.</p>\n<p>You must be able to demonstrate a high level of experience as a Planner working within a busy Development Management environment, have a high degree of autonomy, independently managing your own workload whilst positively engaging with the wider team and Borough Councillors.</p>\n<p>Experience of acting as a witness at public inquiry would also be desirable.</p>\n<p>Please note, we are considering any hours up to 29 for this vacancy. Please state in your application form your preferred hours. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,587 - £50,480 (inclusive of a £5,000 market supplement payment) plus a £3,000 (pro-rata) Golden Hello Payment and an essential car user allowance up to £1,239 per annum","publishDate":"2025-01-29T14:06:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-23T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c03eb1ba-fea3-4ae2-b881-ee976ed58895.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f2886423-7a1b-43bd-af80-70544839aa66","title":"Youth Worker","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Medway","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Medway Youth Service is recruiting youth support workers for multiple areas throughout Medway.  We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people, with good communications skills who are interested in making a positive difference to young people’s lives. Youth Support Workers engage with young people aged 8-19 in youth centres, parks, shopping areas, and other places where they meet. You will be required to deliver youth work activities /programmes in line with the Youth Service curriculum, promoting personal and social development skills.</p>\n<p>Are you a good listener, an excellent coach or someone who works well with young people?</p>\n<p>Do you have hobbies and interests that could help inspire or engage others?</p>\n<p>We are looking for individuals with a variety of skills to join our diverse team of Youth Workers. We welcome applications from people who have lived experience of some of the challenges facing young people.</p>\n<p>Session starting times vary but are three hours each within the times of 3pm and 9pm. </p>\n<p>If you feel you could contribute to this project, please submit an application.</p>\n<p>Training and support will be provided.</p>\n<p><strong>If you have any questions, please email: </strong><a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"mailto:youth.enquiries@medway.gov.uk\" href=\"mailto:youth.enquiries@medway.gov.uk\"><strong>youth.enquiries@medway.gov.uk</strong></a></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>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><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><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>\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":"Salary range JNC 3-6 £22,072 (pro rata)","publishDate":"2025-01-29T11:42:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-12T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7691f662-fd21-4d7e-9b51-6b7167fb436e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a43a1be0-74af-446c-9dc4-bea319789efa","title":"Leaving Care Personal Advisor - Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":3,"description":"<p>This is an exciting opportunity to join our 16+ Care Leaver Service as a Personal Advisor, working with Unaccompanied Minors seeking asylum in the UK, as they become young adults from aged 17 - 25. You will work with young people to support, advise, and befriend young people from the age of 17 who are in care as well as young people who have left care.</p>\n<p>You will be in the UASC team and will work closely with the UASC social workers to support young people to be ready for independence and ready for their asylum claim decisions which will impact on their future living plans, all of which you will comprehensively capture in their pathway plans.</p>\n<p><strong>Duties include:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assessing, planning, and coordinating services for care experienced young people <strong>seeking asylum in the UK</strong> identifying their specific needs and those at risk of harm.</li>\n<li>Managing a caseload of varying complexity in compliance with departmental policies and procedures with statutory timescales, whilst maintaining accurate records and case files.</li>\n<li>Working in partnership with relevant agencies and other stakeholders, <strong>including solicitors, the Home Office and relevant support services.</strong>\n</li>\n<li>Jointly working with social workers within the service supporting children in care aged 16-18 in preparation for adulthood and independence.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>You must hold an NVQ3 in Health and Social Care (or an equivalent relevant subject)</li>\n<li>You must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English at Grade 6 or equivalent.</li>\n<li>You will have experience of working with young people in care and/or care leavers and up to date knowledge of legislation.</li>\n<li>Particular experiences in working with UASC is essential.</li>\n<li>A full UK driving license with access to a vehicle for business purposes. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion about the position please contact Debbie Taylor, Service Manager on 07773210505.</strong></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>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 class=\"fui-Link ___m14voj0 f3rmtva f1ern45e f1deefiw f1n71otn f1q5o8ev f1h8hb77 f1vxd6vx f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f9n3di6 f1ids18y fygtlnl f1deo86v f12x56k7 f1iescvh ftqa4ok f50u1b5 fs3pq8b f1hghxdh f1tymzes f1x7u7e9 f1cmlufx f10aw75t fsle3fq\" title=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\" href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\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><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><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>\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 class=\"fui-Link ___m14voj0 f3rmtva f1ern45e f1deefiw f1n71otn f1q5o8ev f1h8hb77 f1vxd6vx f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f9n3di6 f1ids18y fygtlnl f1deo86v f12x56k7 f1iescvh ftqa4ok f50u1b5 fs3pq8b f1hghxdh f1tymzes f1x7u7e9 f1cmlufx f10aw75t fsle3fq\" title=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\" 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>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,793 - £35,410 per annum","publishDate":"2025-01-29T11:24:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-12T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1b43c5e9-b2d6-437c-a869-bdc3639c9f44.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"25560df8-ea6e-4bf1-b391-193ce9b7a65a","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":"2025-01-28T09:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-11T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2723eb58-5f8c-4f90-b6b5-f898d508c883.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"491c75a1-507f-4be7-92a4-a9ef85ee838e","title":"Junior Content Designer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are seeking a motivated Junior Content Designer to join our content design team at Medway Council.</p>\n<p>You will play a crucial role in editing, creating and maintaining high-quality content on our corporate website medway.gov.uk as well as other microsites.</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>You will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>manage day-to-day requests from service areas to update or create content</li>\n<li>make regular content edits in our content management system</li>\n<li>write content that is user-focussed, accessible and in plain English</li>\n<li>adhere to our content style guide and standards</li>\n<li>maintain the quality of our content by improving SEO, fixing broken links etc.</li>\n<li>collaborate with service areas to ensure content is accurate, timely and effectively communicates our services and initiatives</li>\n<li>work with content designers to develop your skills and support with tasks.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>You will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>have knowledge and experience of creating, iterating, proofreading, publishing and managing content</li>\n<li>be organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage various tasks</li>\n<li>work independently and as part of a team</li>\n<li>have an aptitude for learning about best practices and applying them to your work.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you are enthusiastic about making a difference through content, we want to hear from you.</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 e-mail Jade Selby on </em><a href=\"mailto:jade.selby@medway.gov.uk\">jade.selby@medway.gov.uk</a><em>  </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":"Range 3 – Point A - £24,525 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2025-01-27T13:16:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-18T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/37e5fc95-8582-4994-bb5d-03937939c93b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"eb80bf48-ac6b-4622-bc82-80623518d2d5","title":"Team Manager - Connected Carers","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":2,"description":"<p>An opportunity has arisen for a Team Manager to join our Connected Carers Team in the Fostering Service. You will lead a team of dedicated and experienced professionals and support them to innovate and develop further the support provided to connected carers and Special Guardians.</p>\n<p>You will be able to evidence good leadership skills and have a sound working knowledge of child protection and legal processes, particularly in relation to connected carers, special guardians and post order support to the guardians. We are looking for a dynamic manager who can join the kinship team and take bring creative ideas to strengthen the practice and work culture.</p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will be registered with Social Work England</li>\n<li>Have a minimum of 5 years post qualifying experience working with children and families</li>\n<li>Have experience in management/leadership</li>\n<li>Hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you:</strong></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: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\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><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><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>\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 £55,959 per annum (inclusive of market premia) plus retention payment","publishDate":"2025-01-24T12:03:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-09T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6088ddfe-d4c4-46f0-8070-520d94f7c705.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c02e1693-06ed-47d0-8d20-8009ea14d997","title":"Senior Practitioner","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Are you a dedicated and experienced social worker passionate about championing practice? We are now looking for passionate Senior Practitioners who can commit to <strong>making a difference</strong> to our children in Medway.</p>\n<p>As 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.</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, 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. 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>We have posts across our social work service, in social work, assessment and children in care.</p>\n<p>Candidates 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.</p>\n<p>Join us and <strong>#Make a Difference</strong>…</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 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>\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><strong>This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £54,695 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment","publishDate":"2025-01-23T16:42:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-09T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a451e2f7-11dd-4d08-b8b4-a3c0c7e68dce.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d050d371-71ff-4c6d-b31c-8016f1dddbeb","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. We are looking for experienced professionals who have good knowledge of working withing kinship carers team. A professional who has dynamism to manage a varied case load.</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":"2025-01-23T14:56:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-09T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/85554f76-71d7-467b-935f-99a6413023cd.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4641969a-a6ea-4b13-b944-d5a079da76e9","title":"Registration Officer (Maternity Cover)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Fixed - Permanently office based at Medway Register Office","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover (End date 25/11/2025)</strong></p>\n<p>We are currently recruiting for a Registration Officer to help provide a first class level of service to our customers in all aspects of registration work.  </p>\n<p>You will need to be able to work under the scrutiny of the public and deal confidently, calmly, tactfully, sympathetically and effectively with stressful and emotional situations.</p>\n<p>The main purpose of this part- time role is to register births. Around these duties you will be expected to also undertake the administration work pertaining to these areas, collecting and accounting fees, collection of various statistics.</p>\n<p>Registration matters are recorded using bespoke software and with the majority of administration being through Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. There is a prerequisite for excellent keyboard skills, together with an eye for detail and ability to follow rules and procedures, whilst undertaking duties to the highest professional standards.</p>\n<p>Sensitivity, neatness and accuracy are vital elements to all aspects of registration work and involves much one-to-one customer interaction.</p>\n<p>Up-to-date Birth registration experience is desirable.</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 Sara Beard on 01634 338899</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. 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Or do you have relevant experience to become an excellent OTA?</p>\n<p>We are a welcoming and well-established Occupational Therapy Team in Adult Social Care.  </p>\n<p>About the Role: As an OTA, you will conduct home-based functional assessments focusing on daily living activities. You'll employ a variety of preventive interventions to support independence, including equipment provision, home adaptations, and enablement. 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NJC Medway D2 Range (4 – 11) £24,404 to £27,269 per annum FTE

Greenvale Primary School (On-Site)

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