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In addition, there is a £8,000 relocation package (subject to eligibility) and an excellent LA pension scheme.\nWe are the right team, at the right time and in the right place.\nThe right team\nDoing the best for the children of Kent depends on a team effort. We celebrate our Senior Practitioners who work hard to foster a culture of excellence and collaboration – a place where all social workers are empowered to be creative, share ideas and advice.\nAnd the right team needs the right managers. Ours have a well-deserved reputation for being supportive and giving regular, quality supervision. There are also many credible expert practitioners to learn from and you’ll find them approachable and keen to help. Sharing knowledge is part of who we are. Together, our teams deliver strengthened services and improved outcomes for children.\nThe right time\nThere has never been a better time to join us. We have invested in every area of our service including the careers of outstanding people who share our commitment to improving young lives in Kent.\nThe right place\nWe are proud of our Ofsted rating of Outstanding and we are continuing to develop excellent services and ensure ‘Children are at the centre of Kent County Council’s culture and practice’ (Ofsted 2022.) As one of the largest Children’s Social Work Service in the country, we offer a comprehensive learning and development framework in Kent. And because one size doesn’t fit all, we offer opportunities that can be tailored to individual, and team needs.\nWe can offer a wide variety of work that you’re unlikely to find elsewhere. Kent is a large and diverse county, offering a broad range of opportunities to support children and young people from all backgrounds and circumstances. You will be able to work across a range of locations and environments, and to be seconded to or move to other teams. \nMeanwhile, you will be free to develop professionally, building your area of specialist practice, and applying your knowledge to high profile and sensitive cases. At this level, you’ll champion good practice and set performance expectations, acting as a Practice Assessor for ASYE and student social workers if required.\nYou’ll also have the chance to share your expertise through assisted fieldwork, court attendance, case audits and reviews, and by chairing complex meetings. Through working groups and multi-agency forums, you’ll contribute to the development of new initiatives.\nAbout the role\nThe role is within the West Kent Children in Care Service based at Kings Hill, West Malling. West Kent covers the districts of Sevenoaks, Swanley, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & Malling and Maidstone. This is a hybrid working role offering you the opportunity of a good work-home life balance.\nThe successful applicant will, in addition to holding a caseload of (up to 15) complex cases, will be supporting a team of Social Workers providing high quality social work, in the Children in Care Service primarily to Children in Care and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking children from age 0-18. This will include holding sets of care proceedings.\nYour role as a Senior Practitioner will require being able to manage a caseload of complex and difficult cases involving assessment, planning and implementation and evaluation of appropriate action to ensure resources are utilised effectively to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. You will also be required to contribute to raising and maintaining standards of professional social work within a social work team, develop areas of specialist practice, offer expert advice to less experienced staff and supervise unqualified staff. You will be well motivated to support and understudy for your Team Manager to sustain and improve performance. \nAbout you\nYou must hold a degree in social work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and you must be registered with Social Work England. You should have substantial and varied post-qualification experiences of working with children and families. You will work within the Kent Practice Framework models, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks, along with a willingness to learn and develop as a practitioner. Being a team player is essential in any social work team.\nThe role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Kent and beyond to transport children and their belongings and be available to do so in an emergency. You should note that public transport is rarely a viable option as your role will involve you transporting people and equipment to venues in very rural areas, often with limited public transport.\nThis post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.\nThis role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.\nThis post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.\nContact Details\n</div>\n<div>\nFor more information about the role or for a discussion, please contact Paul Meggitt, Service Manager on 03000 410193 or e-mail paul.meggitt@kent.gov.uk.\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,810 - £49,989 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-14T08:54:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-11T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5afcd230-08f6-48e8-941e-ccc5a01b9003.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"68f7a1b3-98d2-4ec2-85c8-c7e4af1f89ef","title":"Payroll Officer (Ringfenced to Medway Council redeployees only)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"Please note this vacancy is open to Medway Council Redeployee staff only at this time. Please refer to the Redeployee Guidance pack available on Medspace for further information on the process. If you are unable to access this please contact the Recruitment Team on 01634 332878 or by e-mail at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@medway.gov.uk\">recruitment@medway.gov.uk</a> The Payroll, Pensions and HR Systems team at Medway are a diverse and supportive team with lots of exciting change ahead. We would love to welcome another team member to join us and get stuck into a wide variety of pay and pensions work. We operate a hybrid working model with flexibility around hours and can consider working patterns that total between 25 and 37 hours per week. What we need from you; You will need to be tenacious yet sensitive as we deal with a wide range of stakeholders and the ability to explain detail in a clear and simple manner is essential. The position will also include end-to-end processing of several payrolls, day to day pensions administration and the opportunity to shape new procedures and feel a real sense of achievement and belonging. You will have demonstrable ability to interpret legislation, statutory guidance, and good practice in relation to administration processes. We use a variety of MS Office products in our daily work so you must be proficient in using Excel, Word and Teams. Experience within the payroll field is essential for this role and experience with LGPS and educational payrolls would be a distinct advantage. Training on our in-house systems will be provided. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please email contact details to Jody Cox, Head of Payroll, Pensions & HR Systems; jody.cox@medway.gov.uk Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. 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This will be achieved through the Family Solutions Practitioner providing both practical and specialist advice to the family as well as acting as a lead co-ordinator for any additional support services. The Family Solutions Practitioner will undertake assessments and formulate a plan of intervention or deliver interventions via an Intervention Plan with the family with the support of relevant partner agencies, which will give the child and their family every opportunity to address the identified difficulties with a positive outcome. The role will also include facilitating groups to children and their families.\nFor an insight into what Family Solutions has to offer, please view this<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk7j69Krc0c\"> video</a>\nAbout You:\n<ul>\n<li>You will hold a Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Level 4 Apprenticeship </li>\n<li>Be passionate about changing outcomes for children and young people</li>\n<li>Have good communication skills to engage children and young people and their families</li>\n<li>Have the ability to maintain accurate and update records in line with GDPR and legislations effective case management. You will be respectful and able to build positive relationships in all aspects of the role</li>\n<li>Have knowledge of safeguarding and relevant legislation</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a multi agency environment</li>\n<li>It is preferable that you hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li>\n</ul>\nIn return we offer you:\n<ul>\n<li>Essential Car User allowance or access to a lease car</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>MedPay – opportunity for pay progression</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\nCareer Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.\nWhen writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.\nThe person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.\nLevel B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.\nLevel C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.\nFamily Solutions are seeking to appoint a Family Solutions Practitioners. You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.\nFor an informal conversation about this role, please contact Nikki Lloyd, Group Manager on 01634 338847 or 07736924078\nThis post is subject to an enhanced children's DBS\nInterviews for this role will be held on 10/03/2025 at Wayfield Children & Families Hub.\nOur Organisation:\nMedway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.\nSituated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.\nWe provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.\nWorking at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.\nImportant Information-\nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\nEqual Opportunities Commitment Statement\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online\nPlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.\nPlease visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.\nIf you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.\nAll recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29793 - £35410","publishDate":"2025-03-12T11:17:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-23T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5804e022-3481-4aef-926d-600b4849529f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7c7cbc82-9704-45ec-98e4-04d4d9e679b6","title":"Planning Policy Team Leader","employer":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","department":"","location":"Kings Hill, Tonbridge & Malling Council, Opportunity for flexible/hybrid working","locationType":2,"description":"PLEASE NOTE: this role will receive a 2.9% salary increase with effect from 1st April 2025 in line with our annual pay award. \nWe have a brand new opportunity for a Planning Policy Team Leader to join our team at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council.\nThis is an exciting time to join the team and there is a real opportunity to lead the team and shape the future direction of the emerging local plan and the future of the Borough.\nThere are demanding times to come – balancing growth and constraints in our new Local Plan; sustaining local economic growth; providing housing that is truly affordable; fostering our important rural economy; working with local communities where disadvantage exists in an otherwise affluent place; working in an environment where pressures on infrastructure are growing and planning around the concerns of flooding - just to list a few of our current challenges.\nOur Borough is partly Green Belt and AONB with a diverse range of towns, villages and countryside. In Tonbridge we have a town centre with major improvement opportunities. The Borough offers a breadth of experience for the professional planner found in few other places, being both a place of high business growth and traditional agricultural characteristics of the Garden of England.\nYou may be an experienced team leader looking for a challenging new role or an enthusiastic and ambitious Senior Planner looking to develop into your first senior management role. What we need is someone who is a self-starter who can work with consultants and stakeholders and handle complex planning matters so that Tonbridge and Malling can continue to be at the forefront of change.\nYou will need to be a Member of the RTPI and have experience of development plan preparation with an emphasis on developing new and innovative approaches to policy-making.\nFor an informal discussion about this role please contact Kelly Sharp, Planning Policy Manager <a href=\"mailto:Kelly.Sharp@tmbc.gov.uk\">Kelly.Sharp@tmbc.gov.uk</a> (Direct candidates only, strictly no agencies).","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£58,520 - £61,571 (inclusive of a £5,000 market supplement payment) plus a £3,000 Golden Hello Payment and an essential car user allowance up to £1,239 per annum.","publishDate":"2025-03-10T12:12:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-16T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5a69fd5b-0e96-43e7-9b4f-df3bc5b46b98.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6e17c8e4-364f-4511-8a9a-ebf1e68fedae","title":"Transitions officer (EHC Co-ordinator Post16)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Works part from home and part from Gun Wharf, Chatham","locationType":2,"description":"Medway’s Education and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Division is committed to support all children and young people to learn and grow and to achieve their potential in education. The Education and SEND Division covers a wide scope of services, including school admissions, place planning, Medway Test, school transport, capital developments, high-needs funding and support for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans, early years funding and sufficiency, school improvement and effectiveness, inclusion and attendance. The Government’s ambitions for the provision of quality education and improvement plans for the SEND and Alternative Provision system are important strategic drivers for our vision for these services.\nThe Education and SEND Division is seeking highly driven and experienced professionals to join these teams at an exciting time of change within this sector. Successful candidates will join a supportive network of professionals within the Division and across the wider People Directorate and Council. They will have the opportunity to contribute our journey of improvement and shape our service delivery to children, young people and families and Medway. They will gain knowledge and experience from highly skilled team members but will also be given the opportunity to showcase their own skills and knowledge. They will be expected to work in partnership with providers, other agencies and strategic networks.\nThis is a very exciting opportunity for an experienced, highly skilled and motivated practitioner to support our improvement work with a focus on developing effective Transition approaches for our Key Stage 4 children across Medway as they prepare for transition to Post 16.\nWe are seeking to recruit an outstanding and appropriately qualified practitioner who has a proven track record in delivering person-centred learning to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities within Key Stage 4 or Post 16.\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a child focused service which incorporates a wide range of multi-disciplinary practitioners. The successful candidate will work with a wide range of teams within Medway and our broader partnerships including schools, colleges, training providers, Health colleagues, Early Help – Family Solutions, Social Care etc. We are looking for a highly organised and assertive officer with ability to lead on and manage difficult conversations and support families and young people with transition out of education to either employment or adult services. They need to have substantial experience in organising and chairing Annual Reviews and practical application of SEND Code of Practice.\nThe successful candidate will be expected contribute to the transition planning for a caseload of children with complex SEND. The postholder will also work under the direction of the Head of Inclusion to establish pathways and models of best practice to support transition from Secondary to Post 16.\nPrevious applicants need not apply.\nIn return we offer you: \n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\nWe're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. \nOur organisation: \nMedway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.\nSituated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.\nWe provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.\nWorking at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.\nIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please email Susan Bright on <a href=\"mailto:susan.bright@medway.gov.uk\">susan.bright@medway.gov.uk</a>\nImportant Information- \nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. \nPlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.\nPlease visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 4 - £29,793 - £35,410 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-10T11:09:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-24T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2315769a-8d40-4cda-a203-48fcb4dad758.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e9cc6edc-12ea-4fdc-983c-3c04b358e55c","title":"Deputy Area Inclusion Lead (Senior EHC Co-ordinator)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Works part from home and part from Gun Wharf, Chatham","locationType":2,"description":"Medway’s Education and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Division is committed to support all children and young people to learn and grow and to achieve their potential in education. The Education and SEND Division covers a wide scope of services, including school admissions, place planning, Medway Test, school transport, capital developments, high-needs funding and support for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans, early years funding and sufficiency, school improvement and effectiveness, inclusion and attendance. The Government’s ambitions for the provision of quality education and improvement plans for the SEND and Alternative Provision system are important strategic drivers for our vision for these services.\nThe Education and SEND Division is seeking highly driven and experienced professionals to join these teams at an exciting time of change within this sector. Successful candidates will join a supportive network of professionals within the Division and across the wider People Directorate and Council. They will have the opportunity to contribute our journey of improvement and shape our service delivery to children, young people and families and Medway. They will gain knowledge and experience from highly skilled team members but will also be given the opportunity to showcase their own skills and knowledge. They will be expected to work in partnership with providers, other agencies and strategic networks.\nWe are recruiting Deputy Area Inclusion Lead (Senior EHC Co-ordinator) for our very busy team. As a Deputy Area Inclusion Lead (Senior EHC Co-ordinator), your role is to support the Area Inclusion Hub Leads (SEND Managers) to make certain that the statutory assessment process is adhered to and that a quality Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) is developed in line with the principles of the SEND Code of Practice and the Local Authority's (LA) own practices, procedures and corporate values i.e. life chances. You will be expected to advocate the comprehensive use of Case Management, the SEND case management system and ensure that staff are updating records accurately and in a timely way. You will have a sound understanding of what good EHC looks like and support Hub Leads with quality assuring EHC plans following annual reviews.\nThe successful candidate will be expected to implement the SEND framework for the EHC needs assessment and production of the EHCP. To identify and support line managers with staff training. To provide supervisory support to EHC Coordinators to enable them to be confident in their roles and to support them through the LA's policy and procedures. Provide expert advice, guidance and support to colleagues, service users and partner agencies. To support EHC Co-ordinators to understand and implement the SEND Code of Practice, in order to enhance communication across partnership and with stakeholders. To improve the SEND Service's agenda of the inclusion within schools, to make certain that the appropriate school is allocated to the needs of the pupil.\nAs a Deputy Area Inclusion Lead (Senior EHC Co-ordinator) you will hold a small caseload of complex cases.\nPrevious applicants need not apply.\nIn return we offer you: \n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\nWe're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. \nOur organisation: \nMedway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.\nSituated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.\nWe provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.\nWorking at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.\nIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please email Susan Bright on <a href=\"mailto:susan.bright@medway.gov.uk\">susan.bright@medway.gov.uk</a>\nImportant Information- \nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. \nPlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.\nPlease visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 5 - £35,935 - £41,614 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-10T10:46:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-24T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e14d5a30-b616-45b3-96e8-2e2bd9eacc0f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1ac89ef8-b8b3-4777-83e1-cd372aaa49ae","title":"Family Liaison Officer/ DDSL","employer":"Medway Council","department":"Hempstead Schools Federation","location":"Hempstead Federation","locationType":3,"description":"Anticipated Start Date: April 21st 2025\nThe pupils and families at Hempstead Junior School deserve the best support we can give them.\nThe Governors at Hempstead Schools Federation are seeking to appoint a well-organised, pro-active and sensitive individual to the post of Family Liaison Officer, who will work closely with pupils and families and help ensure that pupils achieve to the very best of their ability, in a happy, safe and supportive environment.\nHempstead Schools Federation comprises Hempstead Junior and Infant Schools and is a larger than average school situated in Gillingham, Kent. We provide a friendly learning community which seeks to provide an inclusive education for all our pupils. Both schools are currently judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted and are working towards building on this success.\nThe Family Liaison Officer will work closely with school and external agency professionals to provide appropriate actions for children experiencing external pressures, helping them to gain full access to their education and maximise their learning potential. \nThe closing date for applications is Thursday 20th March 2025\nInterviews will be held on Wednesday 26th March 2025\nEqual Opportunities\nThe school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and achieving equal opportunities and combatting discrimination. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of suitable references and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade C1- £25183 - £31067 per annum, pro rata (£20631 – £25452 actual)","publishDate":"2025-03-10T09:26:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-20T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c15d5089-8a08-4ad4-891c-1244699fa662.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c0c79017-75f3-44f4-b1a4-c343ddadbd5a","title":"Principal Planning Officer","employer":"Maidstone Borough Council","department":"","location":"Maidstone","locationType":2,"description":"About the Role\nMaidstone Borough Council is a progressive and pro-active local authority with strong ambitions for Kent’s County Town and surrounding countryside. This is an exciting opportunity for a planner wishing to grow their strategic planning experience.\nMaidstone offers a unique opportunity to work on major planning, development and investment projects. We work on a varied canvas – bringing forward significant, high quality growth with associated infrastructure, whilst enhancing our significant local landscapes, heritage and identity.\nTo help plan pro-actively, Maidstone Borough’s Local Plan Review was adopted in March 2024 and we are now focussing on sustainable delivery, including masterplanning two new garden communities. We are also progressing a Gypsy and Traveller Development Plan Document and progressing a Maidstone Town Centre Strategy. The role will therefore provide superb experience for an enthusiastic team player and self-motivated individuals within a dynamic environment.\nWe will accept applications from those seeking a full or part time role for this permanent post and offer a flexible working environment.\nAbout Maidstone Borough Council \nMaidstone Borough Council is a confident organisation with ambition to deliver quality homes, high quality places adopted for a changing climate and resilient communities, as well as a fairer economy for people and planet and aspirations to deliver high quality services to our residents and local businesses. We continue to build on our strengths - assets, knowledge and expertise and our track record for innovation and improvement to create a financially sustainable future so that we can continue with our undiminished plans.\nWe will only achieve the results we are aiming for through the talents and hard work of all our people. You are encouraged to become part of our team and in return you can expect support, training, and fair reward from us. We will give you the opportunity to develop the skills to do your job well and create a positive working environment where your ideas about improving how we do things are valued and we manage the changes needed for new ways of working well.\nAt Maidstone Borough Council we recognise the importance of flexible working and the benefits this can bring to both our staff and the Council. We know that by offering employees a range of flexible working opportunities we can positively impact their wellbeing and engagement, and drive productivity in return. As such we have developed a highly flexible hybrid working policy, alongside our flexi time and flexible working policies, enabling staff to shape their working patterns around building a greater work life balance.\nOur Offer: \nA range of benefits including:\n<ul>\n<li>Highly flexible hybrid working opportunities</li>\n<li>7am to 7pm flexi time to suit personal circumstances for most roles</li>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 5 years LG service plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>Additional 3 days leave given to enable a close down of the offices between Christmas and New year</li>\n<li>Free parking and casual car user allowance</li>\n<li>Range of flexible working opportunities to accommodate people’s home/work life balance including compressed hours, 9-day fortnight, part time</li>\n<li>Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential & independent information and access to counsellors</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family</li>\n<li>Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work </li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n<li>Annual flu vaccine</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping</li>\n<li>Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals</li>\n<li>A professional fee payment, if required for the role</li>\n</ul>\nAbout You:\nTo be considered for the Principal Planning Officer role, your education and training will include:\n<ul>\n<li>Degree in Town Planning or Post Graduate qualification in Town Planning</li>\n<li>Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute. Consideration will be given to other relevant professional accreditation holders e.g. RICS/RIBA subject to relevant experience.</li>\n<li>Full Driving Licence</li>\n</ul>\nYour experience will include:\n<ul>\n<li>Extensive experience of dealing with complex and sensitive planning issues and preparation of policies and guidance</li>\n<li>Ability to assess and evaluate large quantities of often complex and sometimes conflicting information and data and then find creative solutions and formulate strategic policy and proposals</li>\n</ul>\nAdditionally, you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.\nSelection Process: \nFollowing the submission of your application form, it will be reviewed by the recruiting manager. Those that are successful in securing an interview can expect job specific interview presentation, followed by an interview. \nMaidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.\nPlease specify on your application form whether you wish to apply on a full time or part time basis.\nIf you would like to discuss this position, please contact Mark Egerton, Strategic Planning Manager on 01622 602062\nTo apply for the position please click on the apply link above and complete the online application form or by phone on 01622 602555.\nClosing Date: Sunday 30th March 2025\nInterview Date: From week commencing 7th April 2025","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 12 (£49,046 - £53,594) pa +£5,000 Market Supplement","publishDate":"2025-03-07T14:29:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-30T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/00bacece-4fc4-4f90-b438-749d91774094.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2a35928f-2b3b-4a2d-983c-9e311b8f138b","title":"Social Worker","employer":"Kent County Council","department":"","location":"Swale Local Office","locationType":2,"description":"<div>\nWe are recruiting a Social Worker with a range of different skills and experience in the Sheppey Community Team for a fixed term contract for a period of 12 months. \nWe operate in a hybrid model of office-based working and working from home to meet the needs of the service. \nAbout Us\nThis is an exciting opportunity to join our community teams across Kent as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do.\nWe work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries.\nOur social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources.\nAbout You\nWe welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified social workers, all of whom can demonstrate capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards, legislative and policy frameworks.\nYou will hold a registration with Social Work England.\nYou will have a high level of literacy and communication skills, both verbal and written.\nWe are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a likeminded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.\nYou will hold a Full UK Driving License – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.\nOur Support Offer\nIn return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need.\nWe offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension scheme.\nYou will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.\nWe will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training.\nYou will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career.\nPlease state your preferred areas of work and full time or part time preference on your application forms.\nWe are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs are met.\nThis post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.\nThis post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.\nClosing date 25th March 2025 \nInterviews will be held on the following 8th and 9th April 2025 \nWe also welcome applications from experienced registered nurses and occupational therapists with relevant experience into our Community Practitioner roles. If you hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council) \nContact Details: For more information about the role, please contact:\n</div>\n<div>\nAmanda Savill Team Manager on 03000 412325.\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,933 - £37,188 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-07T09:20:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-25T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/83b09a1e-adb8-41f5-9e4b-808863a15778.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7017aef8-3320-4757-a8e0-1d330201c139","title":"Exchequer Assistant","employer":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","department":"","location":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council, opportunity for remote working","locationType":2,"description":"PLEASE NOTE: this role will receive a 2.9% salary increase with effect from 1st April 2025 in line with our annual pay award. \nThe Exchequer Team are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual who would be responsible for providing a wide range of support throughout the Council.\nReporting directly to the Payroll Manager, this post will support a fast paced, efficient and comprehensive team with processing cheques, bank statements and assisting with cash payments, and assisting with various reconciliations throughtout the year. \nApplicants should have demonstrable skills and experience within a similar role and have some awareness of Local Governments. They will need a good understanding of IT and be able to pick up systems quickly, with the ability to work confidentially given the nature of the role. \nA basic DBS is required to fulfill this role and will be completed on your behalf if you do not hold a valid certificate. \nIf you have any questions or would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vicky Howells at vicky.howells@tmbc.gov.uk.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£22,536 - £27,159","publishDate":"2025-03-04T15:44:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-13T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/07e6fe71-4a81-4925-ae92-a98d54fc26da.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"52b411e7-7ab6-403b-9e01-6efd759a47ce","title":"Planning Enforcement Officer","employer":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","department":"","location":"Opportunity for flexible/home working, Kings Hill, Tonbridge & Malling Council","locationType":2,"description":"Tonbridge and Malling are 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 being submitted for our determination.\nAbout the role:\nWe are seeking an individual to work within a small team undertaking investigations into alleged failures to comply with town planning legislation. \nThis may include development carried out without planning permission, or not in accordance with approved plans. The work involves receiving and responding to allegations of breaches from members of the public, carrying out site inspections and investigations across the Borough and, under the instruction of professional planners, seeking the cessation of identified breaches. \nAs well as being readily able to interpret maps and plans and work with IT systems, you will need good communication skills, tact and the discretion necessary to deal with potentially confrontational situations.\nPrevious experience in an investigative capacity or knowledge of planning legislation and procedures would be an advantage.\nFor further information on this role please contact James Bailey on 01732 876084. 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You will be based at the Council Offices in Kings Hill but you will work across various locations within the Borough; and as well as assisting members of the public, you’ll patrol parking areas, monitor ticket machines and issue Penalty Charge Notices.\nA full UK driving licence, and the ability to work well as part of a team, are essential as are your excellent customer service skills. Our Civil Enforcement Officers represent the public face of the Council, therefore it is essential that you possess a courteous, helpful and confident manner.\nPatrols are carried out on foot and in vehicles, you will use a hand held capture device, make concise notes and deal tactfully with members of the public. The job involves weekend and evening working on a shift basis.\nYou will assist in continuing to provide a safe roadside environment which is our priority, we prevent dangerous and inconsiderate parking, which will help assist traffic flow, improve access to homes and businesses, and keep public transport on the move all over our Borough.\nFor an informal discussion about this role please contact Andy Bracey, Parking Manager on 01732 876222 (Direct applicants only, strictly no agencies)","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,495 - £27,159 (plus additional payment for unsocial hours worked, circa 9% of base salary)","publishDate":"2025-02-28T14:20:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-23T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/afc4574f-b9e9-4766-ae35-7548c2739f4a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"eafefc21-39b8-4f9a-a98b-36fe8651fc00","title":"Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator","employer":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","department":"","location":"Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"PLEASE NOTE: this role will receive a 2.9% salary increase with effect from 1st April 2025 in line with our annual pay award. \nWe have an exciting opportunity to become the Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator for Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells Councils.\nThis role is offered on a 12 month fixed term contract due to the way in which the post is funded. This is a joint post between Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. You willl spend your time equally based between the two councils.\nWith previous experience in a similar role, you will have proven knowledge and expertise in the area of domestic abuse. The successful postholder will become the strategic lead on domestic abuse for both councils and will enable both Councils to fulfil their duties under the new Domestic Abuse Act 2021.\nThe role will include reviewing the relevant domestic abuse policies and procedures, attending meetings (such as the Local Partnership Board), liaising with commissioned services, and working to develop specialist services.\nYou’ll be based with the Community Safety teams but will need liaise with other internal departments, as well as external domestic abuse organisations and other relevant agencies.\nYou will be highly be self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision and possess excellent communication skills.\nYou will be required to work at Kings Hill (West Malling) and Tunbridge Wells, there will also be an opportunity for some home working.\nFor an informal discussion about this role please contact Alison Finch, Safer & Stronger Communities Manager on 01732 876247 (direct candidates only please, strictly no agencies)","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,511 - £39,909","publishDate":"2025-02-27T16:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-23T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b5338b59-bbb4-42af-984b-7716f24896b8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b0222f55-5746-4f82-b087-2e3dcd30d2ef","title":"Public Health Programme Manager Collaboration & Pathways","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part from Gun Wharf and part from home’","locationType":2,"description":"This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract until 28 November 2025; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application).\nMedway Public Health are looking to recruit a part time, temporary contract, Collaboration and Pathways manager who understands the importance of organisations, agencies and the public working together to improve the health of Medway’s residents. You will work with commissioned services, parents, and other agencies to develop a system approach within the Start for Life / Family Hub programme.\nYou will have expertise in child development, early years and/or education. We are particularly keen to hear from you if you have leadership experience in a Family Hub delivering the Start for Life Programme, can demonstrate a strong understanding of home learning environments, and have a track record of consulting children and parents in co-design and delivery.\nYou will use your team building skills to bring together a broad range of people; this will include parents, children, service providers, youth services, community groups, social care, charities and the family hub teams. You will use your knowledge and experience to identify other people who have a part to play reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for children.\nThis will be a challenging role where you will need to understand other people’s world views, you will be an optimist who can work through frustrations, you will think the best of system partners, and you can constantly ask, “is this the very best we can do with the resources we have available”. Where the answer is no you will ensure system leaders and commissioners have sufficient information to bring about necessary changes.\nWe can be flexible on contracted hours but would expect you to commit between 22 and 30 hours per week; this will be negotiated at the interview stage. The contract is temporary, for a fixed period ending on 28 November 2025; we would be supportive of a secondment opportunity if that were agreeable to your current employer.\nIn return we offer you: \n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\nWe're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change.\nOur organisation: \nMedway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.\nSituated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.\nWe provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.\nWorking at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.\nIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Steve Chevis on 01634 337265 / 07800 514712.\nImportant Information- \nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. \nPlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.\nPlease visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 6 - £44,915 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2025-02-27T11:42:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-16T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9630b967-a80e-44ca-a1dd-098c791593e1.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"93dc1999-995d-424e-8de4-6ac5019f1c7c","title":"Occupational Therapy Assistant","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Works part from home and part from Gun Wharf, Chatham","locationType":2,"description":"Join our dynamic and inspiring Occupational Therapy Team at Medway Council\nAre you a highly motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) looking to make a meaningful impact? Or do you have relevant experience to become an excellent OTA?\nWe are a welcoming and well-established Occupational Therapy Team in Adult Social Care. \nAbout 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. Your assessments will cover areas such as:\n<ul>\n<li> Accessing bathing facilities</li>\n<li> Toileting</li>\n<li> Personal care</li>\n<li> Mobility and transfers</li>\n<li> Kitchen activities/tasks</li>\n<li> Connecting individuals to their communities is a vital aspect of this role.</li>\n</ul>\n \nKey Responsibilities:\n<ol>\n<li>Remote Assessments</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct virtual or telephone-based assessments to identify individuals' needs promptly.</li>\n<li>Provide guidance and support to ensure immediate solutions, including signposting and equipment provision where appropriate.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Home Assessments</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit individuals in their homes to evaluate their living environment and assess functional abilities.</li>\n<li>Identify potential risks and recommend adaptations/ equipment/ interventions/assistive technology to enhance safety and independence.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Provision of Equipment and Adaptations and assistive technology</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Recommend, arrange, and facilitate the delivery of appropriate equipment to meet assessed needs.</li>\n<li>Coordinate home adaptations to improve accessibility and daily living.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Reablement</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Support individuals in regaining skills and confidence following illness, injury, or a change in circumstances.</li>\n<li>Develop tailored, short-term reablement plans that encourage independence and reduce reliance on long-term care services.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Community Resource Utilisation</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify and connect individuals with local community resources and services that promote wellbeing and independence.</li>\n<li>Signpost individuals to social, recreational, or support networks to reduce isolation and improve quality of life.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Strengths-Based Practice</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Focus on individuals' capabilities and strengths, empowering them to make decisions about their care and support needs.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Work closely with occupational therapists, social workers, social care officers and healthcare professionals, carers (both paid and informal) and voluntary services to provide holistic support.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Record Keeping and Compliance</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, interventions, and outcomes.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and legislation, including the Care Act and health and safety regulations</li>\n</ol>\nOur Approach: We adhere to the Care Act and Occupational Therapy principles, utilising a ‘Strengths-based’ (or asset-based) approach. This holistic and multidisciplinary practice focuses on individuals’ strengths, including personal and community networks, to promote wellbeing. Our approach is outcomes-led, ensuring that we prioritise the individual's goals and needs.\nWhy Join Us?\nBe part of a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to professional growth.\nBenefit from guidance and supervision from experienced Occupational Therapists\nMake a genuine and lasting impact on the lives of individuals in your community\nJoin us and take the next step in your career while making a real difference\n \nPlease read the OTA job profile for more info.\nWe look forward to welcoming you to our team!\nIn return we offer you: \n \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 \nWe're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. \n \nOur organisation: \nMedway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.\nSituated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.\n \nWe provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.\nWorking at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.\nImportant Information- \nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. \nPlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.\n \nPlease visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\n \nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.\n \n \n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MPR 4 £29,793 - £35,410","publishDate":"2025-02-27T09:29:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-15T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e9868677-3267-4683-bf4b-6139164b99d2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8c85eefb-715c-4a7e-9119-87cc6ce2b66b","title":"Public Health Project Manager: Research Promotion and Involvement","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part from Gun Wharf and part from home’","locationType":2,"description":"Are you an experienced engagement or involvement professional? Could you use your skills to promote research culture and activity in Medway? Would you like to contribute to improved health and wellbeing and reduced inequalities? If yes, an exciting and unique position has arisen for you to use your skills to lead the research promotion and involvement strand of the HDRC, a collaboration between Medway Council, the University of Kent and the people of Medway. The HDRC is funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) and aims to make Medway Council more research active and improve evidence-based decision making to positively affect health outcomes and reduce inequalities. To achieve these aims, the programme will need to engage effectively with council leaders, council officers, diverse local and underserved communities and external partners to maintain interest and involvement in local authority research, while simultaneously promoting Medway as an attractive place to undertake funded research projects. In this role, you will lead a team to develop and implement engagement, knowledge transfer and marketing (with the comms and marketing team) strategies, provide expert advice on engagement and research promotion across the HDRC and ensure proactive and effective knowledge transfer and exchange with HDRC stakeholders. You will lead on public engagement and organise an ongoing variety of engagement activities that promote the value of local authority research. You will have responsibility for the Public Advisory Group (PAG) and will set up and maintain a portfolio of activities and networks that involve and inform council officers and the public, ensuring the work of the HDRC remains relevant and visible to those whose decisions affect the health and wellbeing of residents in Medway. Full details of the role and person specification can be found in the job description. In return we offer you: \n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\nWe're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. \nOur organisation: \nMedway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.\nSituated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.\nWe provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.\nWorking at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.\nIf you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact Robin Mitchell via email at <a href=\"mailto:robin.mitchell@medway.gov.uk.\">robin.mitchell@medway.gov.uk</a> to arrange a call.\nImportant Information- \nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. \nPlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.\nPlease visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 6 - £42,139 - £47,691 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2025-02-26T14:02:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-20T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6dbbc3bb-223a-443b-ac33-6f56930e00cf.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"46a1d163-ebb3-4af1-acba-6ba42811ea2c","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":"PLEASE NOTE: with effect from 1st April 2025, this role will receive a 2.9% increase to the annual salary in line with our annual pay award. \nAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Engineering Manager to join our Engineering team at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council. \nThe successful candidate will be responsible for the management of activities and budgets within the Engineering team.\nYou 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nIf 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)\nPlanned interview date: 3rd and 4th April 2025. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,273 - £51,027 plus an essential car user allowance up to £1,239 per annum","publishDate":"2025-02-25T14:56:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-23T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/72dfd53e-09fa-41dc-a467-5f20ae4cfed5.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7a212a43-b986-48d6-99aa-cac101283efe","title":"Digital Content and Accessibility Officer","employer":"Dartford Borough Council","department":"","location":"Kent","locationType":3,"description":"We’re dedicated to making our digital channels accessible to everyone. We’re looking for someone who can help us to improve website and social content. The successful candidate will be confident pitching and leading on projects, committed to a culture of accessible content creation, and a strong communicator.\nResponsibilities\n<ul>\n<li>Write and publish digital content to go out on Dartford Borough Council’s website(s)</li>\n<li>Work with services to update and create new written web content</li>\n<li>Ensure web content is consistent with our style guide and up to date</li>\n<li>Fix and monitor web content accessibility issues</li>\n<li>Analyse analytics to identify improvements to the website(s)</li>\n<li>Advise on accessibility for new projects</li>\n<li>Engaging with customers and stakeholders and sharing their feedback</li>\n<li>Exploring and reporting on potential improvements to the website and other digital channels</li>\n<li>Become the Council’s main contact to external services to oversee technical changes and improvements</li>\n<li>Assist with the implementation of web forms</li>\n</ul>\n \nEssential experience and knowledge\n<ul>\n<li>Expert knowledge of industry accessibility standards, i.e Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).</li>\n<li>Experienced use of different content management systems.</li>\n<li>Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and WAI-ARIA.</li>\n<li>Understanding Universal Design principles.</li>\n</ul>\n \nDesirable\n<ul>\n<li>Experience with Jadu CMS is useful, but not essential.</li>\n<li>Experience with assistive technologies, like screenreaders.</li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,987 PA rising to £36,327 PA following 12 months satisfactory performance","publishDate":"2025-02-25T11:55:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-30T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/54ceadac-cdf3-429a-adb1-4aad75a69f7e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f052b64a-ae95-4ce7-bee5-e72319cb54a0","title":"Community Senior Practitioner - Sittingbourne Community Team","employer":"Kent County Council","department":"","location":"Sittingbourne","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\nWe are recruiting Senior Practitioner for the Sittingbourne Community Team.\n£3000 Golden Hello payment to all new joiners (subject to criteria) and service related payments following continuous service. \nAbout Us\nThis is an exciting opportunity to join our community teams across Kent as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do.\nWe work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries.\nOur social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources.\nAbout You\nWe welcome applications from experienced social workers who can demonstrate post-qualification experience in Social Services, Health related agencies or related private or voluntary organisation.\nYou will hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England) and be competent to work at the Advanced Practitioner level of the Professional Capabilities Framework for Registered Practitioners\nYou will have experience of managing risk and completing safeguarding enquiries\nYou will be able to demonstrate expertise in the supervision and development of staff, including performance management\nWe are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a like-minded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.\nThe ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day is essential.\nOur Support Offer\nIn return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need.\nWe offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension scheme.\nYou will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.\nWe will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training.\nYou will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career.\nWe are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs are met.\nThis post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.\nWe also welcome applications from experienced registered nurses and occupational therapists with relevant experience into our Community Practitioner roles. If you hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council) and would like to know more about these opportunities please contact Chinelo Madumere at <a href=\"mailto:Chinelo.madumere@kent.gov.uk\">Chinelo.madumere@kent.gov.uk</a>.\nThis post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.\n</div>\n<div>\nContact Details: Chinelo Madumere, Sittingbourne Team Manager - 03000 416765\n</div>\n<div> </div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,810 - £49,989 per annum","publishDate":"2025-02-21T12:58:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-14T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/534b7f68-6f75-4d41-9527-eefd3d942985.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"49c57031-4920-46eb-8e52-e497415bcea8","title":"ASB and Community Safety (Housing) Apprentice","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Fixed – Permanently office based at Gun Wharf","locationType":3,"description":"A unique opportunity has arisen for an Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) and Community Safety apprenticeship within Medway Council Housing Services. The successful candidate will learn a wide range of skills in ASB case management as well as wider housing and tenancy management. They will also work with our ASB Tenancy Management Officer to investigate and prevent anti-social behaviour in our communities whilst being supported to achieve a formal qualification.\nThis programme focuses on the theories and practices needed to effectively respond to reports of antisocial behaviour and community safety issues including:\n<ul>\n<li>Investigation techniques</li>\n<li>The harm centred approach</li>\n<li>Informal and formal resolution tools</li>\n<li>Working effectively with partner and enforcement agencies</li>\n<li>Legal processes</li>\n</ul>\nYou will also initially shadow and support the Tenancy Management Officers, working closely with other departments and agencies to identify anti-social behaviour, vulnerable customers at risk of anti-social behaviour and supporting complainants, victims, and witnesses throughout cases.\nYou can expect to undertake the following tasks:\n<ul>\n<li>To assist in the delivery of effective anti-social behaviour case management.</li>\n<li>To liaise with other agencies to gather information.</li>\n<li>Data inputting and scanning</li>\n<li>Updating of systems</li>\n<li>Email inbox monitoring</li>\n<li>Maintenance of database</li>\n<li>Using the council finance systems</li>\n<li>Responding to customer queries via telephone or email</li>\n</ul>\nA Medway Council Apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to earn a salary and gain a qualification whilst gathering invaluable workplace skills and experience.\nRequired skills:\n<ul>\n<li>Good communication skills</li>\n<li>A good and patient listener</li>\n<li>Good ICT skills with an understanding of Microsoft packages such as Word and Excel</li>\n<li>Highly motivated with a desire to learn and succeed and a good attention to detail.</li>\n</ul>\nDue to the nature of this role a driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.\nIf you are passionate about providing a customer focussed service to improve local communities whilst developing with the knowledge, skills, and qualification to progress within Housing and/or community safety, we would love to hear from you.\nIn return we offer you: \n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\nWe're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. \nOur organisation: \nMedway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.\nSituated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.\nWe provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.\nWorking at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.\nIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Chris Rourke on 01634 333444\nInterviews are likely to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted.\nImportant Information- \nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. \nPlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. 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Senior Practitioner - West Kent Children in Care Team

Kent County Council

£43,810 - £49,989 per annum

Worrall House, West Malling (Hybrid)

Posted 3 hours ago

Closing in 6 days

Payroll Officer (Ringfenced to Medway Council redeployees only)

Medway Council

Range 3 - £24,525 - £29,268 per annum, pro rata / From 1 April 2025 - £25,752 - £30,732 per annum, pro rata

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

Posted 2 days ago

Family Solutions Practitioner

Medway Council

£29793 - £35410

Hybrid – Works part from the Wayfield hub and part from home (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Closing in 2 days

Planning Policy Team Leader

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

£58,520 - £61,571 (inclusive of a £5,000 market supplement payment) plus a £3,000 Golden Hello Payment and an essential car user allowance up to £1,239 per annum.

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

Posted 4 days ago

Transitions officer (EHC Co-ordinator Post16)

Medway Council

Range 4 - £29,793 - £35,410 per annum

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

Posted 4 days ago

Deputy Area Inclusion Lead (Senior EHC Co-ordinator)

Medway Council

Range 5 - £35,935 - £41,614 per annum

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

Posted 4 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Family Liaison Officer/ DDSL

Hempstead Schools Federation

Grade C1- £25183 - £31067 per annum, pro rata (£20631 – £25452 actual)

Hempstead Federation (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Principal Planning Officer

Maidstone Borough Council

Grade 12 (£49,046 - £53,594) pa +£5,000 Market Supplement

Maidstone (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Social Worker

Kent County Council

£32,933 - £37,188 per annum

Swale Local Office (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Exchequer Assistant

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

£22,536 - £27,159

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

Posted 10 days ago

Planning Enforcement Officer

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

£27,822 - £33,297 plus an essential car user allowance up to £1,239 per annum

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

Posted 11 days ago

Civil Enforcement Officer

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

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

Kings Hill, Tonbridge & Malling Council (On-Site)

Posted 14 days ago

Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

£34,511 - £39,909

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 15 days ago

Closing in 2 days

Public Health Programme Manager Collaboration & Pathways

Medway Council

Range 6 - £44,915 per annum / pro rata

Hybrid – Works part from Gun Wharf and part from home’ (Hybrid)

Posted 15 days ago

Closing in 1 day

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Medway Council

MPR 4 £29,793 - £35,410

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

Posted 15 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Public Health Project Manager: Research Promotion and Involvement

Medway Council

Range 6 - £42,139 - £47,691 per annum / pro rata

Hybrid – Works part from Gun Wharf and part from home’ (Hybrid)

Posted 16 days ago

Engineering Manager

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

£48,273 - £51,027 plus an essential car user allowance up to £1,239 per annum

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council, Opportunity for flexible/hybrid working, Kings Hill, West Malling (Hybrid)

Posted 17 days ago

Digital Content and Accessibility Officer

Dartford Borough Council

£33,987 PA rising to £36,327 PA following 12 months satisfactory performance

Kent (On-Site)

Posted 17 days ago

Closing today

Community Senior Practitioner - Sittingbourne Community Team

Kent County Council

£43,810 - £49,989 per annum

Sittingbourne (On-Site)

Posted 21 days ago

ASB and Community Safety (Housing) Apprentice

Medway Council

£236.80 per week

Fixed – Permanently office based at Gun Wharf (On-Site)

Posted 22 days ago

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23 job vacancies in Rochester

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Senior Practitioner - West Kent Children in Care Team

Payroll Officer (Ringfenced to Medway Council redeployees only)

Family Solutions Practitioner

Planning Policy Team Leader

Transitions officer (EHC Co-ordinator Post16)

Deputy Area Inclusion Lead (Senior EHC Co-ordinator)

Family Liaison Officer/ DDSL

Principal Planning Officer

Social Worker

Exchequer Assistant

Planning Enforcement Officer

Civil Enforcement Officer

Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator

Public Health Programme Manager Collaboration & Pathways

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Public Health Project Manager: Research Promotion and Involvement

Engineering Manager

Digital Content and Accessibility Officer

Community Senior Practitioner - Sittingbourne Community Team

ASB and Community Safety (Housing) Apprentice

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