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We are currently recruiting Social Workers to join our Children's Social Work Team. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.Recent promotions, following our investment in new Assistant Team Managers across the service, mean we are now looking for passionate social workers who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.Whether you have recently completed your ASYE or have worked in children’s social work for some years we would love you to join us on our ongoing journey. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.Experienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £51,329 per annum (inclusive of market premia + £3,000 per annum retention payment).Social Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £46,956 per annum (inclusive of market premia + £2,000 per annum retention payment).Join us and #Make a Difference…<h4>Our Offer</h4><ul><li>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –</li><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking</li><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><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li><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><li>Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li><li>Hybrid working style</li></ul><h4>About You</h4><ul><li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li><li>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.</li><li>Additional Information</li><li>For an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>. </li><li>Suzanne Mehmet, Head of Service (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 334470</li><li>Sharon Ward, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 331214</li><li>Susan Akinyele, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 333704</li><li>To apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the top of this advert.</li><li>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</li><li>This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.</li><li>For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs" target="_blank">https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</a></li></ul>Please consider the application guidance when submitting your application.Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a> If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.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>Important Information</h4> Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Our organisation</h4>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 education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.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.<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 ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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This is Medway

Social Worker - Childrens Social Work Team

This role is based at our Border Control Facility on the Sevington site, near junction 10A of the M20 and ensures that the customs and transit checks complies with statutory duties to safeguard public health. We are now looking for a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS) to provide authorised officer presence acting as an Official Veterinary Surgeon (OVS).You will be responsible for undertaking a range of statutory duties to safeguard public health such as carrying out checks on imports and exports of Products of Animal Origin (POAO), including Fish and Fishery Products and Products of Animal Origin Not for Human Consumption (NfHC), along with undertaking checks including organic food, illegal unreported and unregulated fishing.For further information <a href="mailto:sorin.pescariu@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">sorin.pescariu@ashford.gov.uk</a>We are able to offer VISA certificates of sponsorship for the above named roles. Please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a> for more information.Click to view a <a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/g3tfxsvp/7048a-official-veterinary-surgeon-sept-2024.doc" target="_blank">Job Description</a>When Applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation.Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provideWe welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community





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Ashford Borough Council

Official Veterinary Surgeon

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for safety, quality, and environmental excellence?We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety, Environment &amp; Quality Manager to lead the development and implementation of robust management systems across our Direct Services portfolio which include property, recreation, estates, projects, and waste management.This is a pivotal role where you will shape the future of Health, Safety, Environment compliance and culture, ensuring our services operate at peak productivity while meeting the highest standards of legislation and best practice.You will be responsible for leading the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHAS 18001 certifications and provide expert advice on health, safety, environmental and quality matters across all service areas, which include:Developing and maintaining auditable systems and inspection regimes Overseeing contractor management and ensuring compliance across service contracts Delivering training and promoting proactive Health, Safety, Environment and Quality culture Supporting bid writing and funding applications Investigating adverse events and liaising with relevant authoritiesTo be confident in this role it is essential that you are a flexible and innovative thinker, have NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health &amp; Safety, an ISO Auditor Qualification and have:Proven experience managing Health, Safety, Environment &amp; Quality within a ground maintenance or similar environment Strong understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills Ability to implement systems and procedures for quality and environment within a grounds maintenance contract/service. Knowledge and implementation of appropriate legislationShould the successful candidate hold the appropriate qualifications and experience, there may be scope to take on the role of Responsible Person for Fire Safety on behalf of the Council. This additional responsibility would attract a supplementary remuneration of £3,000 per annum.This is more than a compliance role – this is a chance to influence culture, shape systems, and leave a lasting impact on public services. You will be part of a forward-thinking team committed to excellence, safety, and sustainability.For an informal discussion about the role please contact James Laidlaw on 01233 330346Click to view a <a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/b5kl4x2n/6260a-ds-health-safety-environment-and-quality-manager-sept-2025.doc" target="_blank">Job Description</a>To apply Internal applicants – please apply by logging into self-service and click on `current vacancies`When Applying Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation.Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provideWe welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community





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Direct Services Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Manager

You will have overall operational manager responsibility for five teams. The role includes working alongside other social work colleagues to develop and continuously improve the delivery of a high quality effective social work service that is informed by Signs of Safety practice models and that delivers good outcomes for children, young people and their families.The team structures are designed to ensure there is the right level of support available to staff. You will also deputise and support the Head of Service where necessary.<h4>Our offer</h4>We offer an <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200257/our_childrens_social_care_staff_benefits" target="_blank">excellent recruitment package</a>, manageable workloads, and opportunities to access a range of <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development" target="_blank">professional development and support</a> including -<ul><li>A basic salary of £55,607 - £60,114 per annum.</li><li>An annual <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200258/pay_and_rewards" target="_blank">market allowance</a> of £10,000 per annum (payable in monthly payments).</li><li>A £3,000 per annum on call payment (payable in monthly payments).</li><li>A <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200258/pay_and_rewards" target="_blank">retention payment</a> of £3,000. This is a fixed sum payable in April each year, following one years’ service in Medway.</li><li>Essential Car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (a minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office).</li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000.</li></ul><h4>The right candidate</h4><ul><li>Will hold a degree in Social Work - CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>Will hold a management qualification and/or willing to work towards.</li><li>Will have a proven track record in strategic planning and leadership.</li><li>Will have substantial experience of working within a children and families statutory setting.</li><li>Will have proven experience in budget management.</li><li>Will hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul><h4>To Apply</h4>If you are looking for a new challenge, then we would love to hear from you.For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kelly Cogger, Head of First Response and Family Solutions on 01634 335618.To apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the bottom of this advert. This post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs" target="_blank">https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</a>Important InformationPlease note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>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.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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Service Manager - Assessment 

We are currently recruiting two Principal Regeneration Officers roles to join the team at level B. This level attracts a salary that is mid-point of the range. You will have related experience and be able to demonstrate applied and developed knowledge, experience and skills to be effective in this role. All elements of level A and B listed within the person specification are essential. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. The Principal Regeneration Officers are required to support the development, implementation and delivery of an exciting programme of physical regeneration projects across Medway. The posts sit within the Council’s Regeneration team and will report directly to the Regeneration Programme Managers.The successful candidates will manage the whole project life cycle, including procurement, design and planning processes, estimating realistic timescales/budgets, agreeing contracts and other various legal agreements associated with those projects/development. The roles will lead on and deliver projects within the Regeneration Portfolio Programme, these projects include delivery and development of the Innovation Park Medway, Care for Medway, Rochester Riverside, Strood Waterfront Development and the former Debenhams Building, as well as other projects within the Regeneration Programme as required.This role provides an exciting opportunity to lead on Medway’s high profile regeneration projects and help shape its future. The roles will require the successful candidate to be involved in a variety of projects and will need to prioritise and manage work streams. The roles require stakeholder engagement with external partners, residents and local businesses, with the ability to identify, develop and promote partnerships and initiatives with relevant internal/external bodies to maximise funding opportunities.Provide support to enable the preparation of funding bids and the development project business cases. Successful candidates will need to work closely and maintain constructive relations with other team members and other divisions and provide support and advice as required, contribute proactively to a teamwork culture with regard to day-to-day council business affairs in order to develop effective and efficient working practices.Interviews will be held on the 3, 5 &amp; 7 November 2025If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please e-mail Tay Arnold on <a href="mailto:tay.arnold@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">tay.arnold@medway.gov.uk</a> or Elizabeth Westwood on <a href="mailto:elizabeth.westwood@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">elizabeth.westwood@medway.gov.uk</a> Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, 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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Principal Regeneration Officer

We are seeking a Marketing Manager to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. You will be a key member of the council’s central Communications Team that has responsibility for leading and managing the council’s corporate and service communications, one of the council’s key touchpoints, with all residents, businesses, community organisations and stakeholders and acts as the guardian of the council’s visual and online reputation. To be the communications lead for and oversee a team of Marketing Account Executives and Officers supporting the Public Health Directorate to deliver the council’s communications strategy, campaign plans and initiatives, driving a proactive approach to external and internal communications. To effectively engage with residents, stakeholders, and the community to achieve specific service and policy objectives. Accountabilities and outcomes: To lead on the management of a portfolio of internal and external client relationships. To create, direct and manage multiple strategic marketing and communications campaigns and projects from initial briefing through to post-campaign evaluation To manage cross-disciplinary project teams to deliver communications projects. Conceive, develop and manage innovative, creative and high-performing strategic marketing and communication campaigns that drive awareness and/or sign up to council services, programmes and events. Ensure all campaigns align with the council’s strategic aims.Manage and mentor junior members of staff.Responsible for ensuring that the council is communicating effectively about legal or statutory requirements, helping the public understand changing council priorities, encouraging people to change behaviour and letting people know about public services. Build relationships with the directorate’s Service Managers and other senior stakeholders on their service objectives to set agreed strategic communications strategies and objectives for the year and how these can be achieved. Ensure that service objectives are linked in with corporate objectives to identify work priorities for the team. Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies aligned with the organisation's goals and objectives. These strategies should be well-defined, measurable, and designed to achieve specific outcomes. For example, income generating, behaviour changing, statutory services or about awareness raising. Ensure effective stakeholder relationships fostering strong relationships with residents, community groups, and other stakeholders. Actively engage in open and transparent communication, gathering valuable feedback and promoting collaboration in the decision-making process. Ensure excellent working relationships are maintained with all internal council clients we provide marketing services for. To successfully line manage the Marketing Managers ensure effective management of the rest of the team. Establish KPIs and evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. Provide data-driven insights and reports to inform decision-making, demonstrating the impact of marketing efforts. Be responsible for the Communications and Marketing Team marketing budgets related to your directorate and ensure all marketing campaigns and jobs are delivered within budget. Lead the drive within the Marketing Team to generate income for the team where possible from internal and external sources, as well as supporting the drive of our clients to generate more income. To make effective use of data when planning marketing campaigns to ensure effective reach for our communications. while safeguarding citizen data, complying with data protection and privacy laws and protecting the confidentiality and security of sensitive information, ensuring public trust.Ensure all campaigns and jobs are fully evaluated and lessons incorporated into future marketing work. Promoting the council’s vision and values, externally and internally, and working to objectives set out in the Council Plan and the team’s wider Communications and Marketing plan. Prepare papers and reports for relevant committees and internal reporting mechanism as required on time. Be part of Communications management team and participate in an out-of-hours media rota. At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Sarah Gorlov on <a href="mailto:sarah.gorlove@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.gorlov@medway.gov.uk</a> Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, 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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Marketing Manager

To act as a lead educational professional in the MASH team, maintaining and developing constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and specifically with education professionals from a wide range of services and disciplines both in and across the south east region.To work as part of a multi-agency integrated team assessing contacts regarding children aged 0-18. To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.<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><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><h4>Our organisation:</h4>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 education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.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 race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor 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.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Education Lead - Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub

We are currently recruiting a Social Worker to join our 16+ Care Leavers Service. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.You will provide a high quality and effective professional casework service for young people in care as they transition to independence, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker’s experience. This role is a case holding role of 16, 17 and 18 year old young people in care. You will have knowledge of care proceedings and will support young people by ensuring pathways are followed, prior to leaving care and handing over to a Personal Advisor within the team.<h4>About You</h4><ul><li>You will hold a degree in Social Work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE and have a minimum of 1 years’ practice as a social worker, working with children and families.</li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul><h4> </h4><h4>Our Offer</h4>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking</li><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><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li><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><li>Access to <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development" target="_blank">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li><li>Hybrid working style </li></ul> <h4>Our organisation: </h4>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 education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.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.<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 ageFor 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.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Social Worker - 16+ Care Leavers Team 

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Are you a skilled and motivated financial accountant looking for your next challenge in a dynamic public sector environment? Join Folkestone &amp; Hythe District Council’s Finance Team and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality financial support across a range of services and projects.
There are 2 Accountant roles available, supporting ‘Oportunitas, s106, CIL &amp; Charities’ and ‘Strategy &amp; Resources’. If you have a specific interest in either of these areas, please make this clear in the Supporting Information for your application.
Key Responsibilities
• &nbsp; &nbsp;Leading on budget setting, monitoring and year-end accounts preparation. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Providing financial advice across service areas including HRA, Oportunitas Ltd, and Charities. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Managing statutory returns, VAT compliance, and treasury functions. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Supporting and mentoring the Assistant Accountant. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Delivering financial insights to senior stakeholders and contributing to corporate strategy.
Person Specification
Qualifications: AAT qualified or CCAB part-qualified accountant. Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in a financial environment, ideally within local government. Strong technical knowledge of VAT, budget management, and financial systems. Skills: Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex financial data clearly.&nbsp;A proactive, detail-oriented team player with a commitment to continuous improvement.
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:
Flexible Working: Embrace a culture that supports agile and hybrid working arrangements. Generous Leave: Enjoy up to 31 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a flexi-time scheme, birthday leave, and Christmas office closure. Pension Scheme: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Family-Friendly Initiatives: Benefit from a range of family-friendly policies and support. Health &amp; Wellbeing: Participate in health and wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Programme. Additional Perks: Reimbursement of professional membership subscriptions, salary sacrifice schemes, corporate membership discounts, and free office parking.
Closing date for receipt of all completed applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 19th October 2025.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 29th October 2025
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jonathan Smith - Chief Officer, Financial Services (Deputy s151). Email: <a href="mailto:Jonathan.Smith@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jonathan.Smith@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk</a>, Tel: 01303 853780

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Are you an ambitious, detail-oriented finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? Whether you're part-qualified or an experienced Assistant Accountant, we want to hear from you. Join our dynamic Finance Team at Folkestone &amp; Hythe District Council and play a key role in delivering high-quality financial support across a range of services and projects. There are two Assistant Accountant roles available, supporting ‘Finance, Strategy &amp; Resource’ and ‘Housing &amp; Operations’. If you have a specific interest in either of these areas, please make this clear in the Supporting Information section of your application.
Key Responsibilities • &nbsp; &nbsp;Support budget preparation, monitoring, and final accounts. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Lead on financial aspects of assigned service areas and council-wide projects. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Prepare statutory returns, reconciliations, and control accounts. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Provide financial advice and analysis to budget holders and service managers. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and board members.
Candidate Requirements • &nbsp; &nbsp;Financial qualification or recent and relevant experience that demonstrates finance proficiency. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Experience of computerised financial information systems. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Excellent communication skills, with the ability to analyse financial data and present to non-financial recipients. • &nbsp; &nbsp;High attention to detail and a proactive, team-oriented approach. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Experience in local government finance is desirable but not essential.
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:
Flexible Working: Embrace a culture that supports agile and hybrid working arrangements. Generous Leave: Enjoy up to 31 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a flexi-time scheme, birthday leave, and Christmas office closure. Pension Scheme: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Family-Friendly Initiatives: Benefit from a range of family-friendly policies and support. Health &amp; Wellbeing: Participate in health and wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Programme. Additional Perks: Reimbursement of professional membership subscriptions, salary sacrifice schemes, corporate membership discounts, and free office parking.
Closing date for receipt of all completed applications is 23:59am on Friday 10th October 2025.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 20th October 2025
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jonathan Smith - Chief Officer, Financial Services (Deputy s151). Email: <a href="mailto:Jonathan.Smith@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jonathan.Smith@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk</a>, Tel: 01303 853780

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An opportunity has arisen for a Business Support Officer to join the Children’s Services Commissioning Service. The service oversees a wide range of services and functions including placements of children in care, quality assurance, Education/SEND, Learning Disabilities and Childrens Homes.We are looking for a positive minded, motivated and organised person to join a highly motivated and supportive team delivering essential services to some of our most vulnerable young people.The role is Hybrid working with the base being Broadside in Chatham.The Children's Commissioning Service are seeking a Business Support Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. <h4>Our organisation:</h4>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 education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.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.<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 ageFor 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.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of Social Workers, Social Work Assistants and students as a Team Manager for one of the four Folkestone &amp; Hythe Children’s Social Work Teams.
As a management team, we strive towards the shared vision of leading an effective, motivated staff group who are proud of their work and the difference they make to the children and families within the Folkestone and Hythe District and across Kent.
This is an opportunity to meaningfully play a part in creating a culture that fosters excellence and collaboration and a place where workers are empowered to be creative.
You’ll be a champion of social care values, delivering and improving services for children and young people. Your day -to- day support and high-quality caseload supervision will ensure your team can meet complex and changing demands of the service, as well as enable their ongoing development.
You should be confident in your ability to lead and develop a team. With an in-depth understanding of safeguarding procedures, legislative frameworks and social work theories relating to child services, you’ll have the expertise needed to contribute to practice and policy development.
You will need to lead, manage and motivate a team to embed a positive performance culture. Above all, you’ll be focused on helping children and families to change their lives for the better.&nbsp;
Your social work degree (CQSW, DipSW or equivalent) must be supported by professional registration and extensive post-qualification experience. This experience should include supervision, budget management and joint working with partners in the statutory, private and voluntary sectors.
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.
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.
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.
Interviews will be held on 13th November 2025
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Please contact Rebekah Button 0300411136 or <a href="mailto:rebekah.button@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">rebekah.button@kent.gov.uk</a>

Team Manager - Folkestone & Hythe Children’s Social Work Teams

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Family Network Coordinator to join Medway’s Family Group Conference team. Often there are wider family relationships and networks that exist and can provide much-needed help when families experience challenging problems. These relationships can be a source of practical support that allow parents and carers to increase their capacity to meet the needs of their children and young people in emergency situations.This is an excellent development opportunity to increase your skill set and knowledge of Restorative Approaches, relationship-based practice and achieving best outcomes for children and their families.You will be joining a service who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for Children, Young People, and their Family Networks. You will receive support and be managed by the Family Group Conference Team who will also provide you with formal supervision, support, and training. You will work across Medway services to collate and support the systemic practice of Family Network meetings across Medway services. <h4>The Family Network Coordinator will. </h4><ul><li>Plan and facilitate family Network meetings in accordance with nationally agreed standards of practice.</li><li>Arrange contact with families, including extended family members and family networks, to prepare for the family Network meeting. Working towards quick timescales. </li><li>Undertake all relevant organisational activities which will include arranging the family network meeting, facilitating the running of the meeting, producing the plan, collating, and sharing correspondence from the meeting.</li><li>Prioritising workflow to ensure immediate response can be given when complex priority cases are referred.</li><li>Work with Medway Services colleagues to ensure the systemic use of family network meetings across Medway. </li></ul>The Multi Disciplinary Service are seeking a Family Network Coordinator to join the Family Group Conferencing Team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. <h4>Our organisation:</h4>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 education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.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.<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 ageFor 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.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Our <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/1642/our_vision_and_leadership_standards" target="_blank">vision and values</a> put children at the heart of everything we do. As a social worker in our <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/760/our_childrens_social_work_teams/3" target="_blank">Assessment Team</a> you will manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, working with children, young people and their families. You will also be expected to use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with families.Reporting directly to a Team Manager, you will benefit from regular individual and group supervision. You will also be supported to develop your skills and expertise at every stage of your career.If you would like to find out more about the role – please contact Claude Madembo on <a href="mailto:claude.madembo@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">claude.madembo@medway.gov.uk</a>.Children matter in Medway, 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.Candidates will be offered a competitive basic salary between £38,476 and £41,956 per annum, dependant on your experience, and the potential to earn up to £48,956 per year when market premiums and retention are applied.Join us and #Make a Difference…<h4>Our Offer</h4><ul><li>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –</li><li>A market allowance of £5,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)</li><li>A retention payment of £2,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 years service in Medway)</li><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking</li><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><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li><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><li>Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li><li>Hybrid working style</li></ul><h4>About You</h4><ul><li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE</li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li><li>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.</li></ul>This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.<h4>How to apply</h4><ul><li>To apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the bottom of this advert.</li><li>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</li><li>For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs" target="_blank">https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</a></li><li>Please consider the application guidance when submitting your application.</li></ul>Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.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>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 online.





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Social Worker - Assessment Team

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrative Business Support Officer in the Children in Care Team. This vacancy is a full-time role (37 hours per week). The successful applicant will provide support to social workers in the Children in Care Team which are based in the Medway Council office at Broadside Chatham. Duties will involve minuting meetings, finance, Health &amp; Safety, panels, requesting passports, birth certificates and any adhoc duties.<ul><li>It is important that applicants have experience in minuting meetings and have financial experience as this role involves processing payments for the Children in Care Team. </li><li>The role will also include inputting data into the Council’s information systems.</li><li>You will administer processes and procedures using available equipment and ICT packages to meet organisational standards and requirements.</li><li>You will be required to answer telephone calls which will be of a sensitive nature and offer some flexibility in terms of supporting some of the duties of other business support staff during periods of absence or high volumes of work.</li></ul>The interviews will take place on 20th, 23rd and 24th October 2025.The Children in Care Team are seeking a Business Support Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. <h4>Our organisation:</h4>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 education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.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.<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 ageFor 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.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Business Support Officer - Children in Care

As a qualified social worker are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults with social care needs and have a strong review background? If so, we would love you to join us in Medway Adult Social Care. Where is Medway? Medway is a vibrant thriving location with excellent schools and plenty of historic attractions e.g.: Historic Dockyard, Rochester Castle and Cathedral. Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, only 30 miles from London, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London. It provides excellent opportunities for affordable home ownership. Adult Social Care is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community, so it is an exciting time to join us. We have recently introduced a competency progression framework linked to salary. The post We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Social Workers (must have completed ASYE and registered with Social Work England) who are highly motivated to work within long term and early help. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering a high-quality service and who enjoy the challenge of reviewing packages of care to ensure best value and positive outcomes. The service is delivered using a strengths-based (Conversations Model), person centred approach. We have implemented an innovative locality-based service giving the opportunity to establish close links with local communities and partners. Your practice will have a strong emphasis on quality and achieving the best possible outcomes for people. We promote individual aspirations, enhance independence and wellbeing and maximise autonomy by supporting people to live their lives in the way that they choose. Working at Medway Council means that you will be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in Making you feel valued We offer excellent support including CPD learning opportunities and regular reflective supervision. Individual learning needs will be identified to develop specialist knowledge. We have a hybrid working model with a balance of remote working and office based.In return we will 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>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.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 education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.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 profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway 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 ageFor 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.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.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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Social Worker - Early Help and Prevention

Join Us on Our Journey of change and aspiration. Become a Fostering Social Worker in our Support and Development TeamAre you ready to be part of a fostering service that’s evolving, innovating, and striving for excellence? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and skilled Social Worker to join our Support and Development Team at a pivotal time of growth and transformation.We are building a service that puts children at the heart of everything we do, and we’re looking for someone who shares our vision of creating safe, nurturing, and aspirational environments for children and young people in foster care.<h4>As a Fostering Social Worker, you will</h4><ul><li>Champion the needs of children by working closely with foster carers, families, and professionals to ensure every child receives the support they deserve.</li><li>Hold and manage a diverse and complex caseload, using your expertise to navigate challenges and celebrate successes.</li><li>Mentor and support colleagues, contributing to a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Drive innovation and best practice, helping shape the future of our fostering service during this exciting period of change.</li></ul>You will be part of a forward-thinking team that values creativity, resilience, and relationship-based practice. Reporting directly to a supportive Team Manager, you will benefit from:<ul><li>Regular reflective supervision, both individually and in groups.</li><li>Tailored professional development opportunities, empowering you to grow and thrive at every stage of your career.</li><li>A dynamic and inclusive working environment, where your voice matters and your impact is recognised.</li></ul>This is more than just a job, it is a chance to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to make a real difference and help shape the future of fostering, we would love to hear from you.<h4>About you</h4><ul><li>You will hold a degree in Social Work - CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England </li><li>Demonstrable post qualifying experience of working with children and families</li><li>A driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.</li></ul><h4>Our offer to you</h4>In addition to the annual salary, we are proud to offer an <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200257/our_childrens_social_care_staff_benefits" target="_blank">excellent benefits package</a> including -<ul><li>Salary - social worker £38,746 to £41,956 per annum or experienced social worker £41,957 to £45,829 per annum</li><li><a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200258/pay_and_rewards" target="_blank">Market Allowance</a> - social worker/experienced social worker £3,000 per annum (paid monthly in 12 equal payments)</li><li><a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200258/pay_and_rewards" target="_blank">Retention Payment</a> - £2,000 per annum (paid in April following 2 years’ service with Medway Council) </li><li>Essential Car User allowance or access to a lease car</li><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><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><li>Hybrid working style - can work from home or in the office.</li></ul>For Informal Discussion, please feel free to contact Fostering and Adoption Service Manager, George Layzell on 01634 333006.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MakeItMedway?src=hashtag_click" target="_blank">#MakeItMedway</a><h4>Our organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the Southeast 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 education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.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.<h4>Important Information</h4><ul><li>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.</li><li>This post is subject to an Enhanced Children's DBS check.</li></ul><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 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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Social Worker - Fostering Support and Development Team

We are seeking a Service Manager to join our <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/760/our_childrens_social_work_teams/5" target="_blank">Children’s Social Work Team</a> and help achieve <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/1642/our_vision_and_leadership_standards" target="_blank">our vision</a> for all our children, young people and families in Medway. You will have overall operational manager responsibility for four teams, with a specific focus on children in need, those in need of protection and their families and those who receive support under the Public Law Outline framework. The role includes working alongside other social work colleagues to develop and continuously improve the delivery of a high quality effective social work service that is informed by Signs of Safety practice models and that delivers good outcomes for children, young people and their families.The team structures are designed to ensure there is the right level of support available to staff. You will also deputise and support the Head of Service where necessary.<h4>Our offer</h4><ul><li>We offer an <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200257/our_childrens_social_care_staff_benefits" target="_blank">excellent recruitment package</a>, manageable workloads, and opportunities to access a range of <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development" target="_blank">professional development and support</a> including -</li><li>An annual <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200258/pay_and_rewards" target="_blank">market allowance</a> of £10,000 per annum (payable in monthly payments).</li><li>A £3,000 per annum on call payment (payable in monthly payments).</li><li>A <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200258/pay_and_rewards" target="_blank">retention payment</a> of £3,000. This is a fixed sum payable in April each year, following one years’ service in Medway.</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (a minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office).</li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000.</li></ul><h4>The right candidate</h4><ul><li>Will hold a degree in Social Work - CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>Will hold a management qualification and/or willing to work towards.</li><li>Will have a proven track record in strategic planning and leadership.</li><li>Will have substantial experience of working within a children and families statutory setting.</li><li>Will have proven experience in budget management.</li><li>Will hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul><h4>To Apply</h4>If you are looking for a new challenge, then we would love to hear from you. To apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the top of this advert. <h4>Our organisation:</h4>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 education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.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.<h4>Important Information-</h4><ul><li>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.</li><li>This post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.</li><li>For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs%5D" target="_blank">https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</a></li><li>Interviews for this role will be held on 13th October 2025.</li></ul> <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 ageFor 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.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.<h4>Important Information</h4>Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>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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Service Manager - Childrens Social Work Teams

Following our recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023, we are proud to have been rated ‘<a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200170/children_and_families/973/ofsted_inspection_of_medways_childrens_services" target="_blank">Good</a>’ by Ofsted. As <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/760/our_childrens_social_work_teams/6" target="_blank">Head of Service</a> you will be part of a permanent senior management team. You will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight, and ensuring practice and values deliver positive outcomes for children, young people and their families. You will have a specific focus on Fostering, Multi Disciplinary Services and Youth Services. You will also be the lead for Adoption Partnership South East (London Borough of Bexley, Kent County Council (Host) and Medway Council) and be the interface between Children’s Services and Commissioning.As a strategic leader in Medway, you will be expected to contribute to the operational management and development of the wider service, working closely with our Assistant Director and other Heads of Service for Children’s Services.As a qualified and registered Social Worker, with a proven track record of successfully managing children social care services, you will have excellent leadership skills and a proven record of successfully improving and transforming services. Ideally you will also have experience of working with ‘Signs of Safety’ or a similar strengths and relationships based practice framework. Significant experience and knowledge directly related to this area of specialism is essential.<h4>Why Medway?</h4>Supportive culture: You’ll join a team that values collaboration, professional development, and staff wellbeing. Medway invests in its people—offering mentoring, training, and clear pathways for career progression.Leadership that listens: Senior leaders are visible, approachable, and genuinely invested in creating a culture of openness and accountability. Your voice matters at Medway.Recognition &amp; impact: Your work will not go unnoticed. Medway celebrates success and encourages innovation, giving you the platform you need to make a real impact.<h4>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including</h4><ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays.</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme.</li><li>Free car parking.</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). </li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000.</li><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><li>Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4><ul><li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent.</li><li>Be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>NVQ level 5 in Management or equivalent management qualification.</li><li>Extensive management experience including the management of change. </li><li>Significant experience directly related to the area of specialism.</li><li>Experience in successfully planning for and contributing to the Ofsted inspection process.</li><li>Extensive understanding of the legislative and policy framework around providing services to children, young people, and their families.</li><li>Experience of working within a Signs of Safety framework.</li><li>Evidence of continuous professional development.</li><li>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.</li></ul><h4>Our organisation</h4>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 education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.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.<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 ageFor 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.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.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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Head of Service - Provider Services

As the Senior Social Worker, you will be required to contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Adult Social Care service in an efficient manner. You will ensure the service is delivered using a strengths based, personalised approach and lead on agreed areas of quality assurance and audit activity – ensuring that multiple and complex sources of information (e.g. complaints, safeguarding adult reviews, audits etc.) are gathered, analysed, and used to direct quality improvement activity. You will be responsible for the professional supervision and oversee a team of social care staff ensuring improvement activity with the service is driven by but not limited to training, coaching and mentoring, peer support workshops. You will provide oversight, professional advice and guidance to the team whilst maintaining your own complex case load. You will be required to work autonomously within the role, demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations managing higher levels of risk in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users. You will work within organisational policy and legislative requirements including The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act. You will research and develop practice guidance, training materials and best practice toolkits in line with local and national policy and ensure that these are understood and adopted operationally. You will be required to develop good practice guidance and tools within a specialist area of the service ensuring learning is shared across all professionals to improve practice and achieve better outcome for our service users. You will represent the local authority in a range of key meetings, panels and groups, ensuring follow up on agreed actions and work closely with colleagues within the council and external partners ensuring that person centred outcomes are met in ways which utilise available resources as effectively as possible.In return we will 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>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.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 education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.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 profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway 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 ageFor 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.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.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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Senior Social Worker - Early Help and Prevention 

As a qualified social worker are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults with social care needs and have a strong review background? If so, we would love you to join us in Medway Adult Social Care. Where is Medway? Medway is a vibrant thriving location with excellent schools and plenty of historic attractions e.g.: Historic Dockyard, Rochester Castle and Cathedral. Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, only 30 miles from London, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London. It provides excellent opportunities for affordable home ownership. Adult Social Care is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community, so it is an exciting time to join us. We have recently introduced a competency progression framework linked to salary. The post We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Social Workers (must have completed ASYE and registered with Social Work England) who are highly motivated to work within our specialist targeted review team. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering a high-quality service and who enjoy the challenge of reviewing packages of care to ensure best value and positive outcomes. The service is delivered using a strengths-based (Conversations Model), person centred approach. We have implemented an innovative locality-based service giving the opportunity to establish close links with local communities and partners. Your practice will have a strong emphasis on quality and achieving the best possible outcomes for people. We promote individual aspirations, enhance independence and wellbeing and maximise autonomy by supporting people to live their lives in the way that they choose. Working at Medway Council means that you will be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in Making you feel valued We offer excellent support including CPD learning opportunities and regular reflective supervision. Individual learning needs will be identified to develop specialist knowledge. We have a hybrid working model with a balance of remote working and office based.In return we will 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>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.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 education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.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 profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway 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 ageFor 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.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.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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Social Worker (SW2) Targeted Reviews Team 

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Are you a finance officer with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for accuracy? Do you have recent experience in a finance team and want to work somewhere that values your contribution and supports your wellbeing and development? Join Folkestone &amp; Hythe District Council as a Finance Officer (Transactions) and become part of a collaborative team that plays a vital role in delivering financial services that support our community.
We live by our values: Customer First, One Team, Thinking Ahead, and Performance Counts.
What You’ll Be Doing
• &nbsp; &nbsp;Managing supplier invoices and payment runs • &nbsp; &nbsp;Processing Council Tax, Business Rate, and Housing Benefit refunds • &nbsp; &nbsp;Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies • &nbsp; &nbsp;Handling income processing, bank reconciliations, and journals • &nbsp; &nbsp;Supporting insurance claims administration and transparency reporting • &nbsp; &nbsp;Ensuring compliance with VAT and CIS legislation • &nbsp; &nbsp;Providing system support and training to internal customers
What We’re Looking For • &nbsp; &nbsp;Recent and relevant experience in a finance or insurance environment • &nbsp; &nbsp;Confidence using Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook • &nbsp; &nbsp;Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills • &nbsp; &nbsp;Ability to work independently and as part of a team • &nbsp; &nbsp;Clear and professional communication skills • &nbsp; &nbsp;Understanding of financial systems and basic accounting principles • &nbsp; &nbsp;GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent), or proficiency through experience • &nbsp; &nbsp;AAT qualification is desirable but not essential
Why Join Us? • &nbsp; &nbsp;Up to 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays • &nbsp; &nbsp;Birthday leave and Christmas office closure • &nbsp; &nbsp;Flexible, hybrid and agile working options • &nbsp; &nbsp;Local Government Pension Scheme • &nbsp; &nbsp;Family-friendly policies and wellbeing support • &nbsp; &nbsp;Cycle to work and lease car schemes • &nbsp; &nbsp;Discounts on shopping, entertainment and gym memberships • &nbsp; &nbsp;Free office parking and a central location
Closing date for receipt of all completed applications is 11:59pm on Thursday 2nd October 2025.
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 13th October 2025.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jo Robinson – Business Rates, Debt &amp; Transactional Services Manager&nbsp;: Email: <a href="mailto:Jo.Robinson@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jo.Robinson@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk</a>, Tel: 01303 853350

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This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of Social Workers, Social Work Assistants and students as a Team Manager for one of the four Folkestone &amp; Hythe Children’s Social Work Teams.
As a management team, we strive towards the shared vision of leading an effective, motivated staff group who are proud of their work and the difference they make to the children and families within the Folkestone and Hythe District and across Kent.
This is an opportunity to meaningfully play a part in creating a culture that fosters excellence and collaboration and a place where workers are empowered to be creative.
You’ll be a champion of social care values, delivering and improving services for children and young people. Your day -to- day support and high-quality caseload supervision will ensure your team can meet complex and changing demands of the service, as well as enable their ongoing development.
You should be confident in your ability to lead and develop a team. With an in-depth understanding of safeguarding procedures, legislative frameworks and social work theories relating to child services, you’ll have the expertise needed to contribute to practice and policy development.
You will need to lead, manage and motivate a team to embed a positive performance culture. Above all, you’ll be focused on helping children and families to change their lives for the better.&nbsp;
Your social work degree (CQSW, DipSW or equivalent) must be supported by professional registration and extensive post-qualification experience. This experience should include supervision, budget management and joint working with partners in the statutory, private and voluntary sectors.
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.
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.
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.
Interviews will be held on 13th November 2025
Contact Details


Please contact Rebekah Button 0300411136 or <a href="mailto:rebekah.button@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">rebekah.button@kent.gov.uk</a>

Team Manager - Folkestone and Hythe Children’s Social Work Team

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We are recruiting a Social Worker with a range of different skills and experience in the Sittingbourne Community Team. &nbsp;
We operate in a hybrid model of office-based working and working from home to meet the needs of the service. &nbsp;
About Us
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.
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.
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.
About You
We welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified&nbsp;social workers, all of whom can demonstrate capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards, legislative and policy frameworks.
You will hold a registration with Social Work England.
You will have a high level of literacy and communication skills, both verbal and written.
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.
You will hold a Full UK Driving License – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
Our Support Offer
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.
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&nbsp;scheme.
You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.
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.
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.
Please state your preferred areas of work and full time or part time preference on your application forms.
We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we&nbsp;move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs&nbsp;are met.
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.
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.
We also welcome applications from experienced registered nurses and occupational therapists with relevant experience into our Community Practitioner roles. If you hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council) please contact Chinelo Madumere on 03000 416765.
Our Support Offer


For more information about the role, please contact:
Chinelo Madumere - Team Manager on 03000 416765.

Social Worker - Sittingbourne Community Team

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There is a vacancy in the dynamic, vibrant Children in Care Team in Ashford. &nbsp;This is an opportunity to join a successful team lead by an exceptionally supportive Team Manager where you have an opportunity to make a real difference to the children we look after.&nbsp;
As a Senior Practitioner you will be working within the court arena, undertaking parenting assessments, and ensuring children achieve their permanence as soon as possible. &nbsp; &nbsp;You will be an integral part of the team supporting the Team manager and other workers. &nbsp;You will have the opportunity to undertake direct work with children and be creative in your planning. &nbsp;You will work with a range of children 0-18 including our unaccompanied asylum seeking children.&nbsp;
This is a service that prides itself of engagement and participation with children and includes a calendar of events all year where we come together as staff with our children to have fun and enrich their care experience. &nbsp;You will have excellent support to develop and reach your potential.&nbsp;
We are looking for a candidate that is flexible, a good communicator, able to produce written reports to a high standard, work well with partner agencies and who has a passion for providing an outstanding service to the children we are responsible for as their parent.&nbsp;
Benefits
- A competitive starting salary, including market premiums subject to eligibility and criteria
- A supportive team working environment with regular supervision
- Access to a wide range of formal and informal CPD activities underpinned by a performance appraisal scheme and career progression pathway
- An annual appraisal linking your learning and development needs
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Local Government pension scheme
- Flexible working opportunities including flexi time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need
- Relocation Package
- You will also have a range of professional development opportunities including the exciting social care academy and routes for progression
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.
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.
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.
Contact Details


Please contact Rebecca Ransley on 03000 410631 for further details&nbsp;

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