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Dartford Housing Services really values the contribution our staff make and in return, we offer the opportunity to ‘make a difference’ and go home at the end of the day with a very real feeling of accomplishment. With an increase in tenants needing assistance following the cost of living crisis and rise in household living costs it is vital that the Council has the capability to support them and ensure they are able to maximise their income and successfully sustain their tenancies. The post holder will work within the Rents Team acting as a referral point for all vulnerable tenants with a view to preventing arrears accruing. You will be experienced in working in a housing environment or a similar role, enthusiastic, organised and looking for a challenging new role.
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<li>Carry out interviews, telephone calls and home visits to tenants requiring additional support to sustain their tenancies, assisting them maximising their income and promote financial inclusion</li>
<li>Work closely with the other disciplines within Housing and Tenancy Services to provide a comprehensive, cohesive and joined up service to tenants and customers</li>
<li>Liaising with other Council Departments, Kent County Council and other agencies to effectively deal with tenancy matters</li>
<li>Provide support to the Rents Team monitoring rent arrears and taking action where necessary</li>
<li>Assist with tenancy affordability checks and tenancy signups ensuing all documentation is provided for Universal Credit and Housing benefit claims assisting tenants in applying when necessary</li>
<li>Have an innovative approach to public services, improving tenant satisfaction, meeting the requirements of the Government’s Social Housing Charter and delivering the Council’s Corporate Plan</li>
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<li>Working knowledge of housing legislation and welfare reform</li>
<li>Confidence, enthusiasm and a flexible approach</li>
<li>Demonstrate excellent numeracy, administration skills, accuracy and attention to detail</li>
<li>Good keyboard skills and the proven ability to learn and utilise new software</li>
<li>Good customer care skills</li>
<li>The ability to discuss sensitive issues with our customers calmly</li>
<li>Availability to participate in an out of hours Emergency Standby Call Out Rota</li>
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Dartford Borough Council

Visiting Officer

Job Description Workshop Manager - Fleet Management Team Salary: £45,624 to&nbsp; £52,038 per annum Plus £5,000 pa market supplement (subject to annual review) Grade: F Permanent Contract 37 Hours Per Week, core hours &nbsp;08:00 – 16:00, 06:00 – 14:00 when required. About the Department&nbsp; Fleet Management Team are responsible for delivering all Council activities relating to vehicles and plant from procurement through to disposal. Between these stages, our Fleet Management Team are responsible for routine &amp; programmed maintenance services, inspections, reactive repairs, legal requirements, licencing, other statute requirements, ongoing compliance, insurance, fuel management and vehicle &amp; plant supply to all Council frontline operations. &nbsp;&nbsp; About the Role&nbsp; To manage and coordinate the effective use of labour, parts and other resources in respect of; diagnostics, inspections, service and repair of vehicles, plant and equipment, in a safe, efficient and economical manner with due regard to current legislation, Thurrock Council's Maintenance Policy with regard to the operator’s licence and relevant health &amp; safety policies. Ensure workshop tools, equipment, and diagnostic systems are maintained, safe, and calibrated. Ensure all HGVs meet Operator Licence and DVSA standards at all times. To act as the Quality Controller with regards to Thurrock’s MOT station and to undertake regular quality checks of the stations nominated testers in line with VOSA regulations It is essential that applicants hold a full current UK/EU driving licence preferably cat C and hold a recognised level 3 HGV C3; G or equivalent as a minimum. What&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;Looking For&nbsp; We’re&nbsp;looking for someone who has:&nbsp; <ul> <li> Ability to manage a team to achieve high levels of performance and quality standards.</li> <li> Ability to organise work priorities and allocate work to meet performance targets.</li> <li> Vehicle maintenance and repair diagnostic skills.</li> <li> Ability to interpret and assimilate technical information.&nbsp;</li> <li> Effective report writing.</li> <li> City and Guilds Full Technological Certificate or equivalent technical qualification.&nbsp;</li> <li> Substantial experience of supervising a HGV vehicle workshop repair and maintenance facility.</li> <li> Substantial experience working in a diagnostic capacity within a vehicle repair environment</li> <li> Demonstrable experience of working with software systems in a transport related environment</li> </ul> Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;22nd January 2026 Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;15th February 2026 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Additional Information&nbsp; If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp; Matt Trott - &nbsp;Head of Fleet &amp; Highways Operations Email: <a href="mailto:Mtrott@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">Mtrott@thurrock.gov.uk</a> To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/IQBwiyGd1b8LQJNUesp8JS1FAX_THsXj_uBQzG9fXaJZ0Wg?e=bkIknB" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.&nbsp; About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Workshop Manager

Job Description Job Title:&nbsp;ASB &amp; Enforcement Officer Salary: £39,027 - £44,463&nbsp;per annum Band: E Permanent&nbsp;Contract 37 Hours per Week Thurrock Council's dedication to tackling environmental crime saw its Environmental Enforcement Officers named Team of the Year at the Keep Britain Tidy National Awards in February 2020. Thurrock Council’s ASB &amp; Enforcement Team are looking to recruit an innovative and ‘can do’ ASB &amp; Enforcement Officer to deliver a wide range of enforcement activities to bring about local improvements for the communities in Thurrock.&nbsp; In this challenging role you will working collaboratively with internal and external partners to tackle Enviro-crime and Anti-Social Behaviour issues across the borough, proactively responding to a high level of customer service demand. Knowledge of Enforcement is essential including, The Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Highways Act 1988, Refuse &amp; Disposal Amenity Act 1978, Clean Neighbourhoods Environment Act 2005 and the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. To conduct investigations, experience and working knowledge of PACE 1984, CPIA 1996, RIPA 2000, and relevant codes of practice are essential. As an ASB &amp; Enforcement Officer, you will be required to have a strong commitment to improving the Borough and the ability to participate and deliver actions to make a difference. In a busy working environment you will be conducting investigations, issuing Fixed Penalty Notices, Statutory Notices, as well as working on prosecution files to a high standard and attending court as a witness. You must be enthusiastic, willing to work alone and work well as part of a team, applying commitment and flexibility to your work. Working on your own initiative you will manage your own caseload of investigations and enforcement actions, together with providing support to our partners under the Community Safety Partnership. You must hold a manual driving licence and will be expected to walk a significant amount of distance daily. In this role you would be required to work Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm. However working patterns may vary according to operational priorities.&nbsp; DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at a standard level is required for this role and candidates must be able to attain Essex Police Vetting at a level of NPPV-2 Full to obtain accreditation under the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme. Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> Closing Dates:&nbsp; Redeployment Only: 22nd January 2026 Internal &amp; External: 15th February 2026 Interview Dates: To Be Confirmed To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Edj4X5dle2NDn0YFWHQ6kdgBDioaGMio0pt-IsMVFlKFZQ?e=rQMKJW" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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ASB & Environment Enforcement Officer

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Dartford Borough Council have over 4000 social homes throughout the local area. With an established track record for maintaining quality homes, delivering new affordable housing and investing in local communities this is an exciting opportunity to join the Council. Complementing our existing service, this role has been created to provide a dedicated resource to manage fire safety within the organisation.
We are seeking an experienced Housing Compliance Surveyor – Fire Safety to join our compliance team. This is a vital role ensuring that Dartford Borough Council’s housing stock meets all fire safety regulations and standards, keeping our residents safe and our properties compliant. The position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative environment, develop your skills and contribute to achieving our service goals. As a landlord we currently have responsibility for buildings up to 11m in height, with no dwellings above this height. You will be responsible for carrying out fire safety inspections, type 1 and type 2 fire risk assessments to domestic blocks, and surveys, as well as supporting the delivery of remedial works and monitoring contractor performance. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please review the full job profile before applying.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Conduct fire safety inspections and risk assessments across housing properties.</li>
<li>Prepare detailed reports and recommendations following surveys.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with all relevant fire safety legislation and guidance.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records and update compliance systems.</li>
<li>Advise colleagues and contractors on fire safety requirements and best practice.</li>
<li>Monitor and oversee remedial works to ensure timely and compliant delivery.</li>
<li>Support audits and provide evidence for regulatory compliance.</li>
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<li>Experience in fire safety surveying or compliance within housing or a similar environment.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Relevant fire safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Fire Safety, Fire Risk Assessment certification) is essential.</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.</li>
<li>Strong communication and reporting skills.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office and compliance management systems.</li>
<li>Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work</li>
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Compliance Surveyor – Fire Safety and Risk Assessments

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Are you up for a challenge? Environmental Crime, such as Fly Tipping and Littering, is becoming a national issue but Dartford Borough Council are dealing with this problem robustly and are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join our extremely busy Environmental Crime Enforcement Team.&nbsp; We are looking for someone, ideally, with an enforcement background, capable of working on their own but who is also a strong team player who can fit into a busy multi- agency environment.
Waste, Public Realm &amp; Enforcement Services is a multi service environment and you will also be involved, on occasions, with the work of other officers who deal with enforcement, parks and open spaces, events, licencing and town centre business crime partnerships. On occasions, you may deputise for the senior environmental enforcement officer, attend and contribute at regular information and best practice meetings, with other regional borough environmental enforcement teams, the KCC intelligence team, when required. Previous experience of working in a law enforcement, security, community safety or similar role is desirable as is dealing with the public in, sometimes, difficult situations with the ability to stay calm under pressure. Relevant knowledge of environmental crime legislation would be advantageous, but more important is the ability to be confident, diplomatic and assertive. Good ICT skills are required together with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. You should also enjoy analysing information and problem solving as this will be an integral part of the role.
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<li>You should be capable of carrying out detailed investigations and interviews, often in partnership with the Police or Environment Agency, to tackle fly tipping and other environmental crime offences.</li>
<li>You will be required to prepare case files and attend Court to give evidence.</li>
<li>The interviewing of alleged offenders, statement taking, case file preparation/case building along with intelligence gathering, and dissemination, court attendance and giving evidence are key elements of this position.</li>
<li>You will be involved in promoting public awareness of environmental crime issues as well as other duties that may include dealing with unauthorised encampments, fly grazing, public space protection orders and offences associated with Civil Enforcement.</li>
<li>You should be conversant with relevant legislation and guidance such as the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.</li>
<li>You will be required to operate both on foot and in a vehicle, performing duties such as visiting sites of fly tipping and fly posting etc. to obtain and record evidence.</li>
<li>You will be required to take the appropriate enforcement actions, such as serving of a summons to court or issuing Fixed Penalty Notices for environmental crime offences.</li>
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Some evening, weekend and Bank Holiday working may be required for which a 10% allowance is paid. You should have a full, clean driving licence as you may, on occasions, be required to use your own vehicle, for which an allowance will be paid.

Environmental Enforcement Officer

What will you be doing?North Kent Children In Care Service have an opportunity for a Senior Practitioner to join their Gravesham Team. The role is based at The Willows, Swanley, and supports the Gravesham area in North Kent.Do you want to work in an Outstanding Local Authority? Ofsted have awarded Kent with an Outstanding rating in recognition of the service we provide to our children.We are now looking for experienced Social Worker who can lend their skills and experience to help us build on our successes. We have a vacancy within North Kent Children Care Service for a Senior Practitioner. The successful candidate will be welcomed into one of our 5 Teams and will be based at The Willows in Swanley. About the areaThe Children in Care Service cover the whole of North Kent, supporting the areas of Dartford, Gravesham and Swale and is a mix of urban and rural communities. Therefore, you will be required to work across the operational area of North Kent.About the RoleKent embraces blended working, with scope for a combination of working from home and office. You will be working with a supportive established management team, with good quality supervision, and have excellent opportunities for professional development to manage a varied and complex caseload working with children in care. You’ll develop areas of specialist practice and bring your professional expertise to a range of cases including of complex cases.As a role model for good practice and champion for your area of expertise, you’ll set performance expectations, striking a balance between support and oversight. As well as coaching and mentoring less experienced staff, you’ll have the opportunity to act as a Practice Assessor for ASYE and student social workers.You’ll share your knowledge and experience with the team in a number of ways, including, joint visits, court attendance, case audits and reviews, you will have opportunities to contribute to working groups and multi-agency forums to support the development of new initiatives.About youProfessionally registered with a degree in social work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent – you’ll have a variety of post-qualification experience of working with children and families. This should cover systemic practice, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks. We’re also looking for the willingness to develop as a practitioner.Being a team player is essential in any social work team, and you’ll act as a role model and mentor to less experienced colleagues, contributing to training initiatives. The ability to build relationships with colleagues as well as statutory, voluntary, and private sector agencies, will be key. RewardsIn return, we offer an attractive benefits package, a competitive salary and a range of professional development opportunities including the exciting social care academy and routes for progression.We are also committed to ensuring you achieve a healthy work life balance with flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on health and well-being.TransportThe role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Kent and beyond to transport children and their belongings and be available to do so in an emergency.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 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.Salary is dependent on experience and progression through the career grade is based on the fulfilment of required capabilities. Applicants must be able to evidence that they have successfully progressed to the required competency level via a recognised career progression pathway when they submit their application.About youIf you require any more information regarding the role, location and responsibilities, please contact:Claire Jones - <a href="mailto:claire.jones@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">claire.jones@kent.gov.uk</a> About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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