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You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension scheme.</p>\n<p>You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.</p>\n<p>We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training.</p>\n<p>You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. 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The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.</p>\n<p>Interviews will take place on 20<sup>th</sup> and 21<sup>st</sup> May 2025 at Kroner House.</p>\n<p>We also welcome applications from experienced registered nurses and occupational therapists with relevant experience into our Community Practitioner roles. 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Principal Port Health Officer

Ashford Borough Council

Salary from £49,998 to £55,416 pa, plus 14% Shift Allowance

Ashford Kent (On-Site)

Posted 23 days ago

Seeking an experienced officer for Border Control Facility in Ashford managing staff, ensuring food control compliance, with required certifications.

Closing in 5 days

Port Health Technical Officer

Ashford Borough Council

Salary from £36,426 to £39,801 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Ashford Kent (On-Site)

Posted 23 days ago

Ashford Borough Council seeks a Port Health Technical Officer to conduct food safety checks and lead Technical Assistants. Contact for job visa information.

Lifeguard (Leisure Attendant)

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

£23,977 - £24,938 (Grade B) (Pro-rata if part-time)

Hythe Pool, South Rd, Hythe (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Democratic Services Officer

Ashford Borough Council

Salary up to £35,280 pa depending on skills and experience

Ashford Kent (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Seeking candidates with strong organizational skills for a Democratic Services Officer position supporting effective Council operations, offering training if needed.

Assistant Housing Compliance Officer

Maidstone Borough Council

Grade 8 £31,382 - £34,043 pa

Maidstone (Hybrid)

Posted 14 days ago

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Corporate Director - Finance

Kent County Council

A career-defining role with a package to match

Sessions House, Maidstone (currently a mixture of working from home and office) (Hybrid)

Posted 15 days ago

Social Worker - Community Teams

Kent County Council

£34,421 - £38,304 per annum

Kroner House, Ashford (Hybrid)

Posted 27 days ago

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