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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":"c8f7548f-f22d-43bb-935a-5c655efc829a","title":"Senior Practitioner - Canterbury Children's Services","employer":"Kent County Council","department":"","location":"Brook House","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\nJoin Our Dynamic Canterbury Social Work Service as a Senior Practitioner!\nAre you an experienced social worker looking to take the next step in your career? Our Canterbury Social Work Service, based at our Local Office in Whitstable, is seeking a dedicated and passionate Senior Practitioner to join our team.\nWe pride ourselves on being an experienced and supportive service with 5 dedicated teams working collaboratively to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in leading and mentoring our talented social workers, ensuring the highest standards of practice and care.\nWhy Join Us?\n<ul>\n<li>\nSupportive Environment: Our teams are known for their strong support network and collaborative spirit. You'll be joining a community that values teamwork and mutual support.</li>\n<li>\nProfessional Development: We are committed to your growth and development. You'll have access to a wide range of training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li>\n<li>\nImpactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in our community. Your expertise and dedication will help shape the future of social work in Canterbury.</li>\n</ul>\nIf you are passionate about social work and ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and supportive environment, we want to hear from you. Join us at Canterbury Social Work Service and be part of a team that is making a positive impact every day.\nAbout you\nProfessionally registered with a degree in social work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent – registered as a social worker with Social Work England - you will have a variety of post-qualification experience of working with children and families. Your experience should cover systemic practice, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks.\nAlong with a willingness to learn and develop as a practitioner, being a team player is essential in any social work team. You will build relationships with colleagues, as well as statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies.\nIf you share this vision of excellent Social Work practice, we want to hear from you.\nRewards\nIn return for helping us achieve our aims, there is a strong commitment to supporting your professional development. As a qualified Social Worker we know that you want to make a difference and working at Kent County Council you will be given every support and opportunity to do so.\nWe offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance with flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on health and well-being.\nAbout us\nThe right team\nDoing the best for the children of Kent is a team effort and we’ve worked hard to create a culture that fosters excellence and collaboration – a place where social workers are empowered to be creative, share ideas and advice.\nThe right team needs the right managers. Ours have a well-deserved reputation for being supportive through regular, quality supervision. We also have a number of credible expert practitioners to learn from and you will 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.\nAn integral part of re-thinking the way we work remotely is support for YOU going forward. Here you'll find the assistance, guidance and training available for all colleagues and managers to enable you to make flexible working work for you, your team and your service.\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 are 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. \nWe place great importance on professional development that enables you to grow your skills and knowledge to manage a varied caseload. There will be new challenges and opportunities with case work and as part of the wider organisation, e.g. developing specialist links with partner agencies and representing Children’s Services in court.\nActing as a role model and mentor to less experienced colleagues, you will contribute to training initiatives, and, proactively maintaining your awareness of changes in child development theories, legislation, policies and practices, you will share your knowledge and uphold high standards of social work.\nBenefits\n<ul>\n<li>A competitive starting salary, including an annual market premium payment of up to £5,000 - subject to eligibility.</li>\n<li>A supportive team working environment with regular supervision.</li>\n<li>Access to a wide range of formal and informal CPD activities underpinned by a performance appraisal scheme and career progression pathway.</li>\n<li>An annual appraisal linking your learning and development needs.</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance.</li>\n<li>Local Government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Access to smarter working / flexible working.</li>\n<li>Relocation Package.</li>\n<li>You will also have a range of professional development opportunities including the exciting social care academy and routes for progression. </li>\n</ul>\nTransport\nWhilst we foster a hybrid working approach, the 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. \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.\nEligibility\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.\nApplications will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Please do not re-apply if you have been interviewed for this post in the last six months.\nContact Details\n</div>\n<div>\nTo find out more about the role please get in touch today by emailing Jadie Coleman-White on <a href=\"mailto:Jadie.Coleman-White@kent.gov.uk\">Jadie.Coleman-White@kent.gov.uk</a>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,810 - £49,989 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-11T08:22:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-06T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/dcbef270-225c-49c3-9bdc-f5d853694b50.jpg","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":"6e9787fc-5d4d-418b-91f0-120816a1cf02","title":"Emergency Planning & Business Continuity Officer","employer":"Rochford District Council","department":"","location":"Rochford, Essex, Brentwood","locationType":2,"description":"Job Title: Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Officer\nContract Type: Permanent (22 hours per week)\nOneTeam Band 7 £34,314 - £37,938 per annum\n22 hours pro rata £20,402.91 - £22,557.72 \n(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)\nClosing Date for accepting applications: 23rd March 2025\nInterview date: To be confirmed\nBrentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council work in partnership and the Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Officer role will provide support to both organisations.\nAbout the role:\nBrentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council operate as two Councils, but under the leadership of a single Corporate Leadership Team and a single Corporate Management Team. New OneTeam Emergency Planning and Business Continuity plans and processes have been developed to support these teams in their response to an emergency or disruption to their services.\nThe key task for the post holder will be to develop and embed the new plans and processes including implementing a programme of training and exercises that has been drafted to support this. A significant aspect of the training programme will be the development of the Council[s] newly appointed Emergency Response Officers and the ongoing investment in this new group of Officers.\nAs a seasoned Business Continuity professional you will be expected to review the Service Business Continuity Plans on a rolling yearly and will work with the service Corporate Managers to ensure plans are kept current and relevant.\nYou will also be expected to work with partners in relation to specific risks and as part of the multi-agency work of the Essex Resilience Forum.\nThe post has responsibility for ensuring relevant information is provided to support the Council[s] out of hours service, in particular that process amps and contact details are kept up to date and relevant. You will work with the Corporate Managers to ensure that correct information is available to enable the effective delivery of the out of hours service.\nWe are seeking an experienced Emergency Planning Officer with a working knowledge of the Civil Contingencies Act and a good understanding of the part Local Authorities play in the response to a major incident. You should be able to develop and deliver training and exercises and have good interpersonal skills to be able to confidently present to audiences at all levels of staff and management.\nYou must be able to respond in a measured way in a crisis and be able to articulate complex issues in a clear and concise way in a pressurised environment.\nFor an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jeff Stacey, Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Officer by emailing jeff.stacey@Rochford.gov.uk or call 07970 835716.\nBrentwood Borough & Rochford District Council are committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.\n \n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£20,402.91 - £22,557.72 (22 hrs) OneTeam Band 7","publishDate":"2025-03-07T16:35:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-23T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/87f79290-6834-43c9-b52d-e789c414a091.png","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":"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. 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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. 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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. 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":"£236.80 per week","publishDate":"2025-02-20T14:09:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-21T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/25549dab-c5e6-4a66-87e3-aed49dc8c844.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"588be1c1-1dfb-4eb5-b9ba-00fe51018040","title":"Brokerage Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"We are currently recruiting for a Brokerage Officer to receive and process all requests for placements for home care and day service provision, with a focus on developing a detailed knowledge of provision locally and nationally to ensure that appropriate and high-quality placements are brokered to meet individual need. Liaise with colleagues from health and IDT to support patients through the hospital discharge process. Liaise directly with home care and day care providers to discuss potential placements and discuss matching. Develop a detailed knowledge of specialist provision and their specialisms through liaison with colleagues in the Children and Adults directorate and meeting with providers directly. Using the detailed knowledge of specialist social care provision to be able to give advice and make recommendations to social workers on appropriate matches. To work together with colleagues from Brokerage team and the SDS Team to support identification of personalised support to meet the assessed needs. Update Mosaic case management system with information and details of the placement Update integra with information and details of new providers To work with social care staff and providers to provide support to placements at risk of breakdown or exclusion and to contribute to analysis of need and cost. To support negotiation of long-term strategic partnerships with providers to ensure Medway have access to cost-effective high-quality provision for adult Social Care Clients 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. 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Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London. We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively. 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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

Senior Practitioner - Canterbury Children's Services

Kent County Council

£43,810 - £49,989 per annum

Brook House (On-Site)

Posted 3 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

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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

Emergency Planning & Business Continuity Officer

Rochford District Council

£20,402.91 - £22,557.72 (22 hrs) OneTeam Band 7

Rochford, Essex, Brentwood (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Social Worker

Kent County Council

£32,933 - £37,188 per annum

Swale Local Office (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

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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

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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

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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

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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Brokerage Officer

Medway Council

Range 3 – £24,525- £29,268 per annum

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

Posted 24 days ago

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Experienced Social Worker - Whitstable Community Team

Kent County Council

£32,933 - £43,592 per annum

Brook House (Hybrid)

Posted 28 days ago

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Payroll Officer (Ringfenced to Medway Council redeployees only)

Family Solutions Practitioner

Senior Practitioner - Canterbury Children's Services

Transitions officer (EHC Co-ordinator Post16)

Deputy Area Inclusion Lead (Senior EHC Co-ordinator)

Family Liaison Officer/ DDSL

Emergency Planning & Business Continuity Officer

Social Worker

Public Health Programme Manager Collaboration & Pathways

Occupational Therapy Assistant

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