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Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for community wellbeing and safety? Do you thrive in a leadership role that blends partnership working, enforcement, and safeguarding? If so, we invite you to apply for this pivotal role in our Community Safety team.
About the Role
As the Senior Community Safety Officer, you’ll lead the delivery of the district’s Community Safety Partnership Plan, working with statutory agencies, voluntary groups, and residents to tackle key issues such as:
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<li>Anti-social behaviour and prolific offending</li>
<li>Domestic abuse, modern day slavery, radicalisation (PREVENT), and cuckooing</li>
<li>Safeguarding vulnerable individuals</li>
<li>Community engagement and resilience building</li>
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You’ll manage projects, budgets, and staff, while driving innovation and continuous improvement across the service. This is a high-impact role with strategic andoperational responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Coordinate the Community Safety Unit (CSU) and partnership forums</li>
<li>Chair key panels (e.g. Case Reviews, and Community Safety Executive Panel) and attend strategic meetings</li>
<li>Develop and implement community safety strategies, action plans, and assessments</li>
<li>Manage grant funding and identify new funding opportunities</li>
<li>Deliver enforcement actions including FPNs, CPNs, Closure Orders, and prosecutions and attend Court where required</li>
<li>Support safeguarding duties</li>
<li>Lead on arts, sports, and cultural initiatives that enhance community wellbeing</li>
<li>Build strong partnerships including Kent Police, KCC, &amp; voluntary sector groups</li>
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What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced professional with:
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<li>A relevant degree or equivalent experience in community safety, enforcement, or public service</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of legislation including the Counter Terrorism and Security Act, ASB Act, and Crime and Disorder Act</li>
<li>Experience in partnership working, enforcement, and community engagement</li>
<li>Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills</li>
<li>Ability to work in a political environment and manage sensitive issues</li>
<li>Write detailed reports and present them to Members, Senior Management and the Leadership Team, analyse data and consider reactive supportive measures, identify trends or changes and feed back to management and partner agencies</li>
<li>Strong managerial behaviours and competencies, focusing on the skills and capabilities needed for effective management</li>
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Why Join Us
Folkestone &amp; Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit. Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a focus on wellbeing and staff development. Our benefits include:
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<li>Flexible Working:&nbsp;Embrace a culture that supports agile and hybrid working arrangements.</li>
<li>Generous Leave:&nbsp;Enjoy up to 31 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a flexi-time scheme, birthday leave, and Christmas office closure.</li>
<li>Pension Scheme:&nbsp;Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li>
<li>Family-Friendly Initiatives:&nbsp;Benefit from a range of family-friendly policies and support.</li>
<li>Health &amp; Wellbeing:&nbsp;Participate in health and wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Programme.</li>
<li>Additional Perks:&nbsp;Reimbursement of professional membership subscriptions, salary sacrifice schemes, corporate membership discounts, and free office parking.</li>
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Whilst we have a hybrid working approach, as the Senior Community Safety Officer you will be providing a frontline service, with an expectation that you will work from the Civic Centre in Folkestone throughout the week, with the occasional opportunity to work from home and attend meetings outside of normal office hours.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact the Environmental Protection and Community Safety Manager, Karen Weller on 01303 853251.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9am on 25th January 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on 9th February 2026.

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

Senior Community Safety Officer

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Folkestone &amp; Hythe District Council (FHDC) is looking for an experienced housing worker to join our dynamic and effective Independent Living team.
You will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive, customer-focused housing service to FHDC tenants living in Independent Living (sheltered housing) schemes.&nbsp; The Independent Living Team delivers intensive housing management to older and vulnerable tenants so that they can sustain their tenancies and live in a safe environment. Key duties include signing up new tenants into their homes, dealing with reports of anti-social behaviour, tenancy management, dealing with residents’ queries, carrying out scheme surgeries and meetings, carrying out an annual wellbeing plan with all tenants, assessing the suitability of applicants for Independent Living accommodation, and ensuring the safety of the schemes you manage is maintained through weekly scheme inspections, with fire safety of the utmost importance.&nbsp; The post involves working closely with other Neighbourhoods staff, internal and external partners including the council’s Community Safety Unit, social services, Kent Police and Police Community Support Officers plus Kent County Council Wardens.&nbsp; We are looking for someone who can demonstrate that they are committed to excellent customer service and who understands the complex issues that can arise in social housing. The ability to be flexible, adapt to change, and work under pressure in managing your own caseload is also essential for this post. Some knowledge of safeguarding would be preferred.&nbsp; You will need to demonstrate the following: • &nbsp; &nbsp;Experience of working within a housing management team or similar • &nbsp; &nbsp;Sound knowledge of relevant housing legislation and current issues in social housing • &nbsp; &nbsp;Excellent problem-solving skills, a ‘can do’ attitude and a commitment to getting the job done. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Robust approach to the effective management of an anti-social behaviour caseload • &nbsp; &nbsp;Excellent organisational skills • &nbsp; &nbsp;Excellent communication skills (verbal &amp; written) • &nbsp; &nbsp;Good literacy skills • &nbsp; &nbsp;Confidence, enthusiasm, and a flexible approach A full driving licence and access to your own car is required for this post in order to undertake the duties of the role effectively. This post will work mainly in the Folkestone area.&nbsp; This post requires an enhanced DBS check. The closing date for the receipt of all completed application forms is 9am on Monday 5th January.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 13th January 2025.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Jan Hatcher, Independent Living Team Leader at <a href="mailto:jan.hatcher@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">jan.hatcher@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk</a> or 07808 647648&nbsp;

Independent Living Officer

Medway Adult Education is passionate about supporting adults in Medway to gain skills and qualifications to improve their life chances. The Service offers highly successful part-time courses for adults and apprentices at its centres in Rochester and Gillingham and in several community venues across Medway. The courses are delivered in the daytime and evening with some classes delivered online. Due to increased demand, the Service is currently seeking British Sign Language tutors. Successful candidates will have relevant vocational experience and qualifications appropriate to the role. MAE is looking for tutors who are confident in delivering both face-to-face and online. The successful post holder will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Lorraine Miles, Vocational Skills Programme Manager on 01634 338448. In return we offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><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/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></li></ul>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" target="_blank">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. Our organisation: 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.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" target="_blank">education</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx" target="_blank">environment</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx" target="_blank">social care</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx" target="_blank">housing</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx" target="_blank">planning</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx" target="_blank">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.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. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>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. 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/" target="_blank">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. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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This is Medway

British Sign Language Sessional Tutor

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Ranked in the Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in the UK, and in Lonely Planet as one of the best places to visit in the world, Folkestone &amp; Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit.&nbsp;
Based in our offices in the heart of Folkestone, you’ll have easy access to transport links including HS1, Folkestone’s regenerated town centre, the seafront and old town creative quarter, and our extraordinary and vibrant landscapes and communities. &nbsp;
Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a real focus on supporting career development, wellbeing and family friendly initiatives, and a hybrid agile working culture that enables flexible and remote/home working.
You can also expect an excellent benefits package that includes corporate membership, discount and salary sacrifice schemes, reimbursement of professional membership fees, up to 31 days holiday and Christmas closure, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and much, much more.
The role&nbsp; The Private Sector Housing Team plays a vital role in improving the conditions and management of privately rented homes within our district. &nbsp;With the coming into force of the Renters Rights act, the team has to perform new duties including dealing with harassment and illegal eviction and new tenancy rules enforcement. &nbsp; Responding to complaints from tenants and/or referrals from other housing professionals you will undertake inspections and investigations across the local area, advise landlords and tenants of their rights, obligations and duties, and take enforcement and prosecution action where appropriate.&nbsp; Your duties may also include general private sector housing enforcement using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), processing HMO licensing applications, and dealing with Empty Homes as and when required.
About You You will need to be qualified and experienced in dealing with environmental health or housing matters and have a sound working knowledge of the relevant Housing legislation regarding harassment, illegal eviction and landlord/tenant disputes.&nbsp;
You will need experience of directly intervening and successfully supporting tenants suffering from harassment &amp; illegal eviction and detailed knowledge and application of landlord &amp; tenant law. Relevant experience and qualifications in investigatory practice, preparing prosecution files and attending court/tribunals would be an advantage.&nbsp;
You will be customer focused, with good communication and interpersonal skills, and have the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. But above all else, if you’re as passionate about making a real difference to those that live in our communities as we are, then we want to hear from you. &nbsp;
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Kerry Petts on 01303 853520 or email <a href="mailto:Kerry.Petts@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kerry.Petts@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk</a>.
The closing date for receipt of all completed applications is 09.00 on Monday 5th January 2026.
Interviews will take place on 20th and 22nd January 2026.

Tenancy Enforcement Officer

Medway Youth Service are looking to recruit to the position of Assistant Youth Development Worker. We are searching for an enthusiastic and dedicated Youth Worker to play a vital role in our innovative project design to inspire the next generation's understanding and appreciation of the rich history and unique environment of the Hoo Peninsula. This isn't your average youth worker role; you will be leading engaging activities, creating a sense of belonging and helping young people discover the fascinating stories of the Hoo Peninsula by working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.Applicants should have strong communication skills and experience of working with young people in ways that promote their leadership, growth and personal development.<h4>In return we offer you</h4><ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul><h4>Important Information</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>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 onlinePlease 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/" target="_blank">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.<h4>How to apply</h4>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, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Assistant Youth Development Worker

What will you be doing?Salary: £51,893 - £57,954 per annum (Soulbury Scale A 5-8 *NQ EPs will start on Point 5) | Plus up-to 3 SPA points | Plus £3000 retention payment | Plus £2000 ‘golden hello’ for those new to KentFull-time &amp; Part-time posts available Work Locations across Kent Are you interested in developing your Community-based Educational Psychology practice and providing responsive, evidence based psychological interventions across early years settings, Family Hubs, schools and with children and families across Kent? Kent Educational Psychology Service’s vision is to develop a Local Authority EP service where our identity as Local Authority EP’s is focused on community and relationships. If you are an experienced Educational Psychologist, recently qualified or in your final year of Doctoral training and are passionate about making a meaningful difference for children and young people then we would like to hear from you. Working alongside other partners in Education, Health and Social Care we provide schools with a Link Educational Psychologist who is part of a multi-agency Professional Resource Group. Together, they support a Community of Schools, offering systemic input across multiple levels.The Service is strategically positioned within the Local Authority with our psychologists primarily delivering community focused services, receiving their own CPD, admin and supervision for 60% of their time because we recognise that early intervention is fundamental in addressing the crises in SEN and providing more accessible support to families and schools at an earlier stage. As a Kent Educational Psychologist you will join a service with an excellent reputation across the county. Or work includes: <ul><li>Leading the multi-agency emotion based school avoidance pathway </li><li>Delivering training and supervising Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSAs) </li><li>Community focused work with links to Family Hubs and Social Care, exclusions support and the Youth Justice Teams</li><li>Supporting the neurodevelopmental pathway around autism diagnoses and support in schools</li><li>Facilitating School Based Reviews that lead to systemic change, collaborative working, and targeted interventions</li></ul>We offer a rich CPD programme where you can develop further skills in Supervision, Video Interaction Guidance, Power Threat Meaning Framework, Dynamic assessment and so much more! We are integrating the offer of coaching and further leadership training support to provide ongoing professional development and EP’s have multiple opportunities to develop specialisms and leadership roles through supporting our many areas of work and our flourishing Trainee and Assistant EP programmes. We are developing our anti-racism strategy, aiming to embed anti-racist practice with psychologists encouraged to undertake regular reflective sessions relating to this issue. Educational psychologists joining Kent EP Service are rewarded with a generous financial package that includes a “golden hello” of £2000 and an annual retention payment of £3000. There are also relocation expenses of up to £8000 payable for those moving to Kent. We offer flexible working arrangements supported by a laptop and smartphone, structured induction, highly regarded CPD opportunities, individual and peer group supervision and the support of an excellent dedicated administrative team. We have opportunities available across Kent. Work base locations can be discussed at interview. If you would like to be part of a creative, innovative Service then we would welcome an application from you. 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.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants must be professionally qualified and registered with the HCPC.This is a rolling advert and applications will be reviewed regularly. If your application is successfully shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.About youFor more information regarding the Service, please <a href="https://www.kelsi.org.uk/special-education-needs/educational-psychology" target="_blank">click here.</a> Alternatively for an informal chat please contact Daniel Jones, Acting Principal Educational Psychologist, by <a href="mailto:Daniel.Jones@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">Daniel.Jones@kent.gov.uk</a> – or alternatively call us on: 03000 422698.About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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