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Including creative arts workshops, drop-in sports, book reading, soft-play, seasonal and themed activities. As well as larger scale events like our Child-Friendly Medway City Halls and brand (stall activations) and team engagement for partner led events.<br><br>Be responsible for event planning, development, and delivery (end to end), and leading the staff and delivery on the day for a number of Child-Friendly Medway events and activities from our Seeing is Believing programme, including our Child-Friendly Medway City Halls, film events, holiday and themed events.<br><br>For smaller scale programming the Business Support and Events Officer would work alongside Engagement Officers to ensure great outcomes for Medway families.<br><br>Duties include coming up with event and activity ideas to support various workstreams, scheduling programming, contracting of partners, performers, venues and suppliers. Writing contracts, event plans, speaking notes, supporting the creation of marketing materials and promotion. Supporting finance invoicing and payments, and procurement where necessary. Creating site and floor plans, and staffing plans and responsibilities, including packing, set up and tear down. Writing and delivering event briefings. We are a collaborative team, and all members will support the Business Support and Events officer with event ideas, resources for events, and planning required especially for the larger scale events we will work as a team, with each of us supporting one another.<br><br>Provide effective communication and interaction with young people and internal and external partners, including work with schools, libraries, community groups and youth organisations. As well as administrative tasks, data collection, analysis, and reports.<br><br>Work with internal and external partners to promote programming and engagement opportunities for children, young people and families in Medway.<br><br>Work closely with children, young people, parents, carers, internal and external partners to co-design programming that meets the needs and interests of children and young people in Medway.<br><br>We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who will be willing to bring energy and ideas forward for our young people in Medway.<br><br>Interviews are due to take place on the 11 & 12 December  <br><br><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. 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All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. <br><br><strong>Our organisation:<br><br></strong>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.<br><br>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.<br><br>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.<br><br>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<br><br><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please contact Amy St Louis on </em><a href=\"mailto:amy.stlouis@medway.gov.uk\">amy.stlouis@medway.gov.uk</a><br><br><strong>Important Information- <br><br></strong><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<br><br>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong><br><br>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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You will have strategic management responsibility for the Service and overall operational management responsibility for the Youth Justice Team, with a specific focus on achieving positive change and keeping children and communities safe, leading on prevention, diversion, and management of our work to prevent offending and re-offending by children. You will work alongside colleagues and multi-agency partners to develop and continuously improve the delivery of a high-quality effective service that delivers good outcomes for children, young people, their families, victims and the community.</p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>As a qualified and registered Social Worker or Justice professional, you will have substantial management experience and a proven track record of successfully improving services and managing team budgets at a strategic level. 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Working in collaboration with the Team Manager and other senior colleagues, the successful candidate will be required to manage the day-to-day delivery of the DoLS Service to Medway residents who are currently in hospital, nursing, or residential care.<br><br>You will be required to practice as a Best Interests Assessor to support Medway Council as a Supervisory Body to fulfil its statutory duties in relation to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, as prescribed by the Mental Capacity Act 2005 & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2007 Codes of Practice, and in line with relevant guidance. You will also need to maintain an awareness of changes in theories, legislation, and Medway Council policies, local and agency practices, in order to disseminate knowledge and contribute to the delivery of a high standard DoLS service.<br><br>The successful candidate will need to develop and maintain a high level of skill, expertise and up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and good practice in order to provide support and advice to others in relation to statutory interventions. They will need to work alongside Medway DOLS team colleagues and support other ASC staff with complex cases, providing both co-working and support and advice.<br><br>You will be required to undertake the triaging and authorisation of DoLS assessments, applying due professional care and consideration to ensure these are in line with statutory guidance and other relevant protocols. You will also be required to initiate and develop effective partnerships and joint working arrangements with other professionals and agencies, in order to ensure the comprehensive assessment of need, and the planning and delivery of appropriate services.<br><br>The successful candidate will need to support the development of knowledge and skills across Medway Adult Social Care in relation to Mental Capacity work and support the development of internal procedures and policies in order to enhance professional knowledge and development to impact upon the overall quality of practice.<br><br>You will be required to work autonomously within the role, demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations managing higher levels of risk.<br><br><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. 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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. </p>\n<p>If you have any questions or would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dominic Reynolds at dominic.reynolds@tmbc.gov.uk.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£22,536 - £27,159","publishDate":"2024-11-18T13:38:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-08T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/51ce8db6-64c4-4487-b607-b983dc89cdaf.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0181b2b9-9ee5-4848-95f2-0b60b92caa1c","title":"Part-Time Nursery Manager","employer":"Medway Council","department":"Greenvale Primary School","location":"Greenvale Infant School","locationType":3,"description":"<p>At Greenvale our ethos is <strong>‘Nurture – Inspire – Succeed’</strong> and our school visions are based around our 6 Core Values which underpin all that we do and add to the success and inclusive nature of our school:</p>\n<p><strong>Respect, Readiness, Resourcefulness, Responsibility, Resilience and Reflectiveness</strong></p>\n<p>We believe that children need to play, explore, observe, investigate, repeat, copy, problem solve and represent in order to come to terms with themselves, other people and the world around. 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The successful candidate requires:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>full and relevant EYFS qualification</strong> to degree level or level 5 equivalent</li>\n<li>Qualified to teach in the UK</li>\n<li>Sound knowledge and experience of Early Years Foundation Stage</li>\n<li>Evidence of improving the outcomes of pupils</li>\n<li>A flexible and proactive approach to their workload</li>\n<li>Be passionate about inclusion and strongly committed to promoting equality</li>\n<li>A sense of humour</li>\n<li>Experience of working with children with SEND would be an advantage</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Greenvale Primary School is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhance DBS check, satisfactory references and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.</p>\n<p>In line with KCSIE 2023 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the School reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media and the internet as part of our due diligence. The recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process. 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You will also need to provide precise information to service users and others about their rights in relation to MHA interventions and facilitate access to appropriate advocacy and advice networks including the IMHA and IMCA services.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will be responsible for triaging referrals, the allocation of assessments, and chairing the daily allocations meeting on a regular basis.</p>\n<p>This role will also involve undertaking the role of Social Supervisor for conditionally discharged patients to fulfil our statutory responsibility for clients who are subject to Part 3 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007).</p>\n<p>The successful applicant will also be responsible for the supervision and appraisal process of newly qualified AMHP’s in line with the statutory requirements. 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In addition to undertaking AMHP assessments the successful candidate will need to develop a high level of skill and expertise in order to provide support and advice to others in relation to statutory interventions.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate must be able to contribute to and review the development of ongoing initiatives for service development to achieve a more effective use of resources within the AMHP service and wider Mental Health Services.</p>\n<p>You will be required to work autonomously within the role, demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations managing higher levels of risk.</p>\n<p>Please state on your application if you are applying for the full time 37 hour per week position or the part time 22.2 hour per week position.</p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. 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All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. </p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Susan Fuller on susan.fuller@medway.gov.uk or Laura Sowkhee on laura.sowkhee@medway.gov.uk</em></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range SW3 - £43,647 - £47,691 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-11-18T09:10:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-09T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/312defeb-6616-4c33-b651-2e0793e44356.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a0e2aa6f-8fe7-436c-99e1-d7fcc9aacc67","title":"Teacher – KS2","employer":"Medway Council","department":"Greenvale Primary School","location":"Greenvale Primary School","locationType":3,"description":"<p>At Greenvale our ethos is <strong>‘Nurture – Inspire – Succeed’</strong> and our school visions are based around our 6 Core Values which underpin all that we do and add to the success and inclusive nature of our school:</p>\n<p><strong>Respect, Readiness, Resourcefulness, Responsibility, Resilience and Reflectiveness</strong></p>\n<p>We believe that children need to play, explore, observe, investigate, repeat, copy, problem solve and represent in order to come to terms with themselves, other people and the world around. We are lucky to have a staff of wonderfully inspiring and dedicated teachers and teaching assistants, who not only have high expectations in all areas of the curriculum, but are also supportive of every child's needs.</p>\n<p>We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Teacher to work under the direction of the Headteacher and Governing Body. The successful candidate will be:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Qualified to degree level or equivalent</li>\n<li>Qualified to teach in the UK</li>\n<li>Sound knowledge and experience of Primary Curriculum</li>\n<li>Evidence of improving the outcomes of pupils</li>\n<li>A flexible and proactive approach to their workload</li>\n<li>Be passionate about inclusion and strongly committed to promoting equality</li>\n<li>A sense of humour</li>\n<li>Experience of working with children with SEND would be an advantage</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Greenvale Primary School is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhance DBS check, satisfactory references and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.</p>\n<p>In line with KCSIE 2024 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the School reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media and the internet as part of our due diligence. The recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process. Any information will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation for the post for which you have applied for.</p>\n<p><strong>Fixed term contract until August 2025 with a high possibility of permanent as we are a growing school.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 1<sup>st</sup> November 2024</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date: w/c 2<sup>nd</sup> December 2024</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Start Date: 6<sup>th</sup> January 2025</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Main Scale £31,650 – £43,607 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-15T14:24:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-29T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3c873cc8-dfd0-437e-9d6e-8813c857c58b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e500adb5-e767-4aac-b100-5940ad982485","title":"Client Financial Affairs Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Works part from home and part from Gun Wharf, Chatham","locationType":2,"description":"<p> </p>\n<p>To arrange for the designated council officer to hold appointments for welfare benefits for service users unable to manage their own finances. The post holder will be responsible for making claims to the benefits agency to ensure full entitlement to benefits is received by the service user, and to liaise with financial institutions to open special bank accounts for all income and expenditure transactions made in the service users name, and pay debts and living expenses on a regular basis.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>To maintain and reconcile service users bank accounts reconciling on a regular basis in line with audit requirements and where appropriate make application for a deputyship order to the Office of the Public Guardian. To support the Corporate Deputy in the management of Court of Protection cases. Liaise with care professionals across the authority, working within the boundaries set by the Mental Capacity Act (2005)</p>\n<p><strong>Experience</strong></p>\n<p><em>Essential</em></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A working knowledge of word and excel</li>\n<li>Working knowledge of the welfare benefits system</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Knowledge and understanding of Adult Social Care</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)</li>\n<li>Demonstrable ability to reconcile financial transactions</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Deputyship function</li>\n<li>Ability to complete a range of complex tasks such as report writing, presentations, detailed assessments and calculations presentations</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><em> </em></p>\n<p><em><strong>Interviews are likely to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.  Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted.</strong></em></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 £24,525 - £29,268","publishDate":"2024-11-15T12:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-29T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5334dff4-0fbf-4379-a11e-37ee8aad1d7e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"189a6d67-a947-4e8e-a29e-8b4cbc9070c9","title":"Senior Social Worker","employer":"Kent County Council","department":"","location":"Gravesham Civic Centre","locationType":2,"description":"<div>\n<p>We are recruiting a Senior Social Worker with a range of different skills and experience within the Dartford Community Team.</p>\n<p>KCC operate in a hybrid model of office-based working (Gravesend) and working from home to meet the needs of the service.</p>\n<p><strong>About Us</strong></p>\n<p>This 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.</p>\n<p>We 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.</p>\n<p>Our 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.</p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>We welcome applications from experienced Social Workers who can demonstrate post-qualification experience in Social Services, Health related agencies or related private or voluntary organisation.</p>\n<p>You will hold a registration with Social Work England and be competent to work at the Advanced Practitioner level of the Professional Capabilities Framework for Registered Practitioners.</p>\n<p>You will have experience of managing risk and completing safeguarding enquiries</p>\n<p>You will be able to demonstrate expertise in the supervision and development of staff, including performance management</p>\n<p>We 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.</p>\n<p>This 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.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Support Offer</strong></p>\n<p>In 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.</p>\n<p>We 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.</p>\n<p>You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.</p>\n<p>We 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.</p>\n<p>You 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.</p>\n<p>We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we move towards an 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs are met.</p>\n<p>This 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.</p>\n<p>This 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.</p>\n<p>We also welcome applications from experienced registered Nurses and Occupational Therapists with relevant experience into our Community Senior Practitioner roles.  If you hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council) and would like to know more about these opportunities please contact Annah Mapani- Team Manager on 03000 411207.</p>\n<p><strong>Contact Details</strong></p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>For further information on this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Annah Mapani, Team Manager</p>\n<p>03000 411207</p>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,810 - £49,989 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-15T10:12:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-13T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/595435ed-d2e3-46fe-b35e-b7fc5f2256e3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"da4627b7-4fdb-497e-bf51-0d536eb52335","title":"Personal Assistant to Chief Executive","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 11 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended, though this is not guaranteed.  If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application).<br><br></strong>We’re looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our fast-paced team providing support to the Chief Executive.  This role will give you a unique insight into how Medway Council operates, and the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills required to support the work of the Chief Executive.<br><br>You will provide high-level support to the Chief Executive, providing key administration and diary management.  You will act as the first point of contact for the Chief Executive’s office, coordinating all communications and ensuring the Chief Executive is briefed on urgent issues at the earliest opportunity. <br><br>The position will operate to a hybrid work style. Office attendance will be determined by the Chief Executive, to allow collaboration. <br><br>We are looking for a proactive and resilient individual who excels in ICT skills, can be flexible when working to competing deadlines, can work collaboratively with colleagues both internal and external to the organisation, has the ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences and understands how to manage various levels of sensitive information.<br><br>Medway is a great place to live, work, learn and visit, and the Chief Executive is keen to share our story. You will play a key role in supporting him to do that. <br><br>Interviews are due to take place on 9 January 2025<br><br><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. <br><br><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.<br><br>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.<br><br>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.<br><br>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<br><br><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Natalie Paterson on 01634 332306</em></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- <br><br></strong><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.<br><br>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong><br><br>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. <br><br></strong>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.<br><br>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.<br><br><strong><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 4 - £29,793 - £35,410 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-11-14T09:24:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-11T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b025f8e4-b8bc-4ed5-b008-6d8f5de65ccc.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f00b0bc0-b004-4721-a288-d7642e838038","title":"Placement Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Gun Wharf & Medway Areas","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are looking for an experienced, positive and motivated person for this exciting new post which is a crucial part of delivering our local Sufficiency Strategy. The post will sit within the Children’s Services Commissioning and Placements Team and will be a key conduit in working with operational Children’s Social Care Teams. You must be able to work and think creatively but have a strong organisational focus. The ability to build positive relationships with both internal and external colleagues is key to making this role a success.<br><br>The successful candidate would ideally be someone with experience of working in Children’s Services or the Provider market and has excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills. We welcome applications from social work professionals. The role is to help find a “place called home” for all of Medway’s Children in Care and to help further develop quality of referrals and provisions for our young people.<br><br>The postholder would be joining a successful service who has a strong and positive culture and are supportive of each other. A recent staff survey demonstrated that the team felt happy and supported in their work and was a good place to work. We are looking to expand our exceptional team with a new solution focussed senior role.<br><br><strong>In return we offer you:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change.<br><br><strong>Our organisation:<br><br></strong>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.<br><br>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.<br><br>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.<br><br>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<br><br>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail John Taylor on <a href=\"mailto:john.taylor@medway.gov.uk\">john.taylor@medway.gov.uk</a>.<br><br><strong>Important Information-<br><br>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.<br><br>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong><br><br>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.<br><br><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.<br><br></strong>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.<br><br>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,525 - £29,268 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-13T16:57:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-01T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/113b9505-fbad-41f2-b4c9-cf027d27eab7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"63159c03-0624-4b4d-9923-ef2318cdb789","title":"Senior Practitioner","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Are you a dedicated and experienced social worker passionate about championing practice? We are now looking for passionate Senior Practitioners who can commit to <strong>making a difference</strong> to our children in Medway.</p>\n<p>As a Senior Practitioner you will hold a caseload of complex cases whilst supporting the Team Manager, alongside the Assistant Team Manager, in delivering high quality standards of social work to the children open for assessment, intervention, and support. You will support the leadership of the team and service through the provision of mentoring, coaching, support and practice expertise to other less experienced team members, supporting them in their professional development and progression. If you are passionate about an area of practice, we will support you to continue to develop in this area, become a champion and share your expertise with colleagues across Medway Children’s Services.</p>\n<p><strong>Children matter in Medway</strong>, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer, whether you are a manager or practitioner, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.</p>\n<p>Whether you are an experienced social worker looking for the next step in your career or an existing senior practitioner we’d like to hear from you. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.</p>\n<p>We have posts across our social work service, in social work, assessment and children in care.</p>\n<p>Candidates will be offered a competitive basic salary between £44,647 and £48,695 per annum, dependant on your experience, and the potential to earn up to £57,695 per year when market premiums and retention are applied.</p>\n<p>Join us and <strong>#Make a Difference</strong>…</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer</strong></p>\n<p>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A market allowance of  £6,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)</li>\n<li>A retention payment of £3,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 years service in Medway)</li>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li>\n<li>Access to <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development\">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. 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Medway Youth Offending team is an exciting and innovative team that has sought to develop a child first approach to Youth Justice practice that treats children involved in the Youth Justice system primarily as being children first, understanding their individual experiences, and working with them to live positive and fulfilling lives.         </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The youth offending officer will undertake often complex assessments of the risk of offending, risk of harm and safeguarding concerns of children involved in the Criminal Justice System. They supervise a caseload of children referred by the Youth Court and by the police as out of court disposals. They will prepare reports and assessments for both the Youth Court and the Police. They will be required to assess the risks, safeguarding issues and diversity needs of children and design and deliver interventions responsive to these needs.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The youth offending officer will hold a caseload of children who have been assessed as being at risk of re-offending / or causing harm to the community, and of being themselves vulnerable and at risk. They will deliver individual and sometimes group-interventions to these children. They will deliver interventions in accordance with the National Standards for the Youth Justice System and locally agreed practice requirements.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>It is an exciting time to join Medway Youth Offending Team. The team is recognised to be at the forefront of developing child first practice in the Youth Justice sector. We are looking for applicants who have extensive experience working with children at risk of offending and supporting them to move forward positively to the future.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Essential criteria for shortlisting for Jobs go Public.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>\n<p>Level A</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Educated to degree in relevant subject e.g., Youth Justice, Youth Service or Probation studies, teaching, criminology, psychology, and the creative arts.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>KNOWLEDGE </strong></p>\n<p>Level A</p>\n<ul>\n<li>An understanding of Youth Justice / Criminal Justice legislation.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>EXPERIENCE</strong></p>\n<p>Level A</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working with children in the Youth Justice Systems</li>\n<li>Experience of working with young people and adolescents and bringing about positive change in their lives.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>SKILLS</strong></p>\n<p>Level A</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A full driving licence and access to own transport for work purposes.</li>\n<li>Able to engage with children in child first manner.</li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,935 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-12T09:19:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-01T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/39696fba-c4f1-40be-a8c2-a4e94a2535c1.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"18a4fc84-a82b-44b8-b900-58a438ead727","title":"Senior Private Sector Housing Officer","employer":"Sevenoaks District Council","department":"","location":"Council Offices, Argyle Road","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Our Private Sector Housing team seeks to bring about improvements in the conditions and standards of management of private sector housing.</p>\n<p>You’ll assist the team in achieving this by leading on the delivery on housing enforcement standards to ensure private sector residential accommodation throughout the District meets statutory standards and help to bring about improvements in conditions and standards of management for residents.</p>\n<p>With your knowledge of Housing legislation, you’ll be comfortable using formal action where necessary, including attending court.  You’ll inspect and licence HMO’s in connection with the appropriate licensing schemes and undertake regular inspections of all HMO’s.</p>\n<p>You’ll be responsible for assessing a variety of properties using Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and interpret the results of these assessments to determine an appropriate course of action to deal with each hazard identified.</p>\n<p>Your interpersonal skills will be invaluable as you carry out the effective day to day management and maintenance of the Council owned Hever Road Gypsy and Traveller site and its facilities. In addition to this, you’ll also carry out regular inspections of mobile park homes and park home sites in accordance with the relevant legislation and model standards.</p>\n<p>This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).</p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to know more about the role? </strong></p>\n<p>Please contact Alison Simmons, Head of Housing, on 01732 227272 for an informal discussion about the role<strong>. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?</strong></p>\n<p>Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: </strong>1<sup>st</sup> December 2024<strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: </strong>11<sup>th</sup> December 2024<strong> </strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,912 - £42,107","publishDate":"2024-11-12T09:17:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-01T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/65aeba37-93e6-4f3f-a4db-52be5f6c88d7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"255de79a-2b27-40d4-9cfd-154a94ed3346","title":"Local Plan Support Officer","employer":"Sevenoaks District Council","department":"","location":"Council Offices, Argyle Road","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Help deliver our Local Plan! </strong></p>\n<p>Working across all sections of the Planning Policy team, you’ll embrace your creative skills to assist with our Local plan. This will be a hands-on role where you will have the opportunity to organise and engage in public consultation and progress the Local Plan to examination.</p>\n<p>You’ll be comfortable working with databases and will provide data, monitoring, and logistical support to the team. Your excellent communication skills will be invaluable as you’ll be responsible for responding to enquiries and ensuring that relevant, accurate information, advice, and assistance is provided.</p>\n<p>This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).</p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to know more about the role? </strong></p>\n<p>For further details on the role, please contact Hannah Gooden, Planning Policy Team Leader, on 01732227000.</p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?</strong></p>\n<p>Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: </strong>1<sup>st</sup> December 2024<strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: </strong>11<sup>th</sup> December 2024</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,023 - £30,466 plus an Essential Car User Allowance of up to £1,338 per annum.","publishDate":"2024-11-11T09:47:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-01T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9173312f-e5fe-41da-a867-0a34203f1702.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"aabff672-812a-4d47-b52d-9d48c02d4ce6","title":"Site Assistant","employer":"Medway Council","department":"Hempstead Schools Federation","location":"Hempstead Junior School, Hempstead Infant School","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Main purpose of job</p>\n<p>To undertake general maintenance, gardening and security duties as directed on the school premises both internally and externally. </p>\n<p>Responsibilities and Accountabilities</p>\n<p>School Cleaning</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Undertake cleaning duties as determined by the Site Manager.</li>\n<li>Ensure manufacturers and COSHH regulations are complied with in the mixing, use and storage of cleaning materials.</li>\n<li>Ensure materials and equipment are returned to appropriate storage areas after use.</li>\n<li>Ensure removal of waste to appropriate disposal points.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Deliveries/Post</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take delivery of post, stores, material and other goods and assist in the unpacking and storage of these items.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Manual Handling Duties and Furniture Moving</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist with any manual handling tasks including on occasions the movement of furniture, adhering at all times to our health and safety policy and manual handling guidance.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Energy Conservation</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Read, record and report all meter readings as required by the Site Manager, and report any concerns to the Site Manager.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Emergencies</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clean sickness and spillages as required.</li>\n<li>Deal with all bursts, leaks, floods, fires and breakages as appropriate and as soon as the problem is discovered. This may involve contacting professional tradesman.</li>\n<li>Deal with all electrical and gas emergencies, making safe initially by turning off supply.  This will involve contacting professional tradesman.</li>\n<li>Ensure access for emergency services, assist as necessary, secure premises as required.</li>\n<li>Adhere to guidance in the School’s Emergency Management Plan</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Internal Maintenance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Report all defects which require specialist repair to the Site Manager or Business Manager.</li>\n<li>Check electrical fittings and report defects as required.</li>\n<li>Replace lamps and domestic fuses as required.</li>\n<li>Synchronise clocks, time switches, school bells, etc, as required.</li>\n<li>Undertake minor repairs to fixtures and fittings including desks, tables, chairs, basic plumbing as appropriate.</li>\n<li>Redecoration of any school area, agreed as reasonable on instruction from the Site Manager Business Manager.</li>\n<li>Replenish stock as required.</li>\n<li>Remove graffiti, as required.</li>\n<li>Carry out minor works in order to improve the site as required by the Site Manager / Business Manager.</li>\n<li>Attend appropriate training courses as required by the school.</li>\n<li>Replenishing stock throughout the school.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> External Maintenance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of all external areas; empty litter bins on a daily basis, light gardening duties and ensure the bin store is kept clean and tidy.</li>\n<li>Clean and clear all drains, waste pipes and gullies to ensure effective and healthy operation.</li>\n<li>Check outside fabric of school, report/repair defects as appropriate.</li>\n<li>Check all fences, gates, walls, steps, lights, etc. Report/repair defects as appropriate.</li>\n<li>Keep entrance to the school clean and clear of obstructions at all times.</li>\n<li>Clear leaves, snow, ice, moss and detritus as appropriate, including treatment of surfaces with salt, etc.</li>\n<li>Check all outside areas for dangerous materials and remove as appropriate</li>\n<li>Carry out internal window cleaning where required.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Other Specific Duties</p>\n<ul>\n<li>To act as a key holder to the school site.</li>\n<li>Undertake basic record keeping as required.</li>\n<li>Undertake other duties, consistent with the post and job description, as may be required from time to time by the Site Manager, Business Manager or Head Teacher.</li>\n<li>Cover for the Site Manager in their absence including the opening and closing of the school premises for the purpose of school use, lettings, out of school hours functions, maintenance and emergency services.</li>\n<li>Maintain an Assistant Caretaker’s diary and repair book.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Health and Safety</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Site staff have a duty of care towards the staff, pupils and visitors of the school. </li>\n<li>It is important to keep up to date paperwork regarding the following:</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Playground Weekly checks</li>\n<li>Health and Safety monitoring/inspections with the Site Manager</li>\n<li>Risk Assessments</li>\n<li>Electrical Testing</li>\n<li>Asbestos Register</li>\n</ul>\n</ul>\n<p>Safeguarding responsibilities</p>\n<ul>\n<li>To understand the role and responsibilities of all staff in the safeguarding of children in the Federation and in providing a safe environment in which children can learn.</li>\n<li>To understand and meet the responsibilities as set out in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education Part One.</li>\n<li>To engage in and complete all training in regards to safeguarding and ensure school policy and practice is followed.</li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"D2 point 4 – 11 (20 hours per week / All year round) Hourly rate from £12.45 to £14.13","publishDate":"2024-11-08T13:24:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-22T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d9132aa6-8433-4fc9-bbe1-35bfcda141e5.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dd991f62-83d4-4a09-86e9-9a071e3bcfb8","title":"Assistant Youth Development Worker (Wrap Around Team)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Broadside, Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham ME4 4LL","locationType":3,"description":"<p><em>Medway Council Youth Service is recruiting Assistant Youth Development Workers to form a new Wrap Around Support Project. The team will develop support packages for young people working with Medway Children’s Service that reduce their risk and vulnerability, while promoting personal growth and development. It will develop work with young people that strengthens home and educational placements and reduces risk though building trusted relationship and positive engagement with other services. The project will support young people before, during and after school, improving access to out-of-school activities and promoting the development of personal, social, and relational skills. It will therefore involve significant out-of-hours working, including evenings and weekends.   </em></p>\n<p><em> </em></p>\n<p><em>Applicants should have significant experience of working with vulnerable young people, with a range of training and expertise. Expertise in working with gangs and criminal exploitation, tackling sexual exploitation and supporting young people on the edge of care or in the care system would be an advantage. </em></p>\n<p><em> </em></p>\n<p><em>Applicants for the Assistant Youth Development Worker roles would benefit from level 2 or 3 youth work qualifications or equivalent, but a range of training and qualification backgrounds will be considered for these posts.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,695 - £28,718 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-07T19:52:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-24T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/310ea84d-06d2-49ea-a31e-19ae710677fe.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8eeb7292-add0-4555-b17b-0e3c430e8248","title":"School Crossing Patrol (All Saints C of E Primary School)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"All Saints C of E Primary School, Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, ME4 5JY","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are looking for a School Crossing Patrol to ensure the safety of children, and other pedestrians, crossing the road at a designated point between specified times. The discharge of these duties must not be to the detriment of the welfare of other road users.<br><br>To carry out the Council’s policy with regard to the SCP Service which includes Health and Safety Procedures.<br><br>To use all uniform and equipment provided for the safety of yourself, children and all other members of the public, especially when stopping traffic on the Highway.<br><br>Maintain control over children who are awaiting your instructions to cross. When children need to cross the road, the post holder will walk to the middle of the road, wait for a gap in traffic and then escort the children across the road.<br><br>Report any problems or difficulties to the Manager of the SCP Service.<br><br>The post holder will report any concerns regarding children’s behaviour to the appropriate person.<br><br>The post holder may be required to write a report about any incidents.<br><br>The post holder will be required to use a stop sign.<br><br>The post holder will be required to communicate with members of the public, and may be exposed to verbal abuse from parents and members of the public.<br><br>There is a need for concentrated sensory attention in short periods.<br><br><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change.<br><br><strong>Our organisation: <br><br></strong>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.<br><br>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.<br><br>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.<br><br>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<br><br><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Leanne Adams on 01634 331743. <br><br></em><strong>Important Information- <br><br></strong><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<br><br>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong><br><br>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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Business Support & Events Officer

Medway Council

Medway Council logo

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

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

Posted 1 day ago

Overpayment Recovery Assistant

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council logo

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

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

Posted 1 day ago

Service Manager - Youth Justice

Medway Council

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£52,959 - £57,251 per annum

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

Posted 1 day ago

Best Interest Assessor – Senior Social Worker

Medway Council

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

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

Posted 2 days ago

Exchequer Assistant

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council logo

£22,536 - £27,159

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

Posted 3 days ago

Part-Time Nursery Manager

Greenvale Primary School

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

Greenvale Infant School (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Approved Mental Health Professional

Medway Council

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

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

Posted 3 days ago

Teacher – KS2

Greenvale Primary School

Greenvale Primary School logo

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

Greenvale Primary School (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Client Financial Affairs Officer

Medway Council

Medway Council logo

Range 3 £24,525 - £29,268

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

Posted 6 days ago

Senior Social Worker

Kent County Council

Kent County Council logo

£43,810 - £49,989 per annum

Gravesham Civic Centre (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Personal Assistant to Chief Executive

Medway Council

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

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

Posted 7 days ago

Placement Officer

Medway Council

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£24,525 - £29,268 per annum

Gun Wharf & Medway Areas (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 5 days

Senior Practitioner

Medway Council

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

Chatham, Kent (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Youth Offending Officer

Medway Council

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£35,935 per annum

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

Posted 9 days ago

Senior Private Sector Housing Officer

Sevenoaks District Council

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£38,912 - £42,107

Council Offices, Argyle Road (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Local Plan Support Officer

Sevenoaks District Council

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£28,023 - £30,466 plus an Essential Car User Allowance of up to £1,338 per annum.

Council Offices, Argyle Road (Hybrid)

Posted 10 days ago

Closing in 1 day

Site Assistant

Hempstead Schools Federation

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

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

Posted 13 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Assistant Youth Development Worker (Wrap Around Team)

Medway Council

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£25,695 - £28,718 per annum

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

Posted 14 days ago

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

Medway Council

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Range 1 - £2,521 per annum

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

Posted 14 days ago

Civil Enforcement Officer

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

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

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

Posted 14 days ago

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