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This is a great chance to gain the Business Administrator Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 whilst working for the Property Services Team provide support as listed above. <br><br></em>As part of this role you can expect to undertake the following tasks:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Data inputting</li>\n<li>Scanning</li>\n<li>Filing</li>\n<li>Updating of systems</li>\n<li>Email inbox monitoring</li>\n<li>Maintenance of database</li>\n<li>Calling tenants</li>\n<li>Writing and sending letter</li>\n<li>Responding to simple queries via telephone or email</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>For Level 3 Apprentices - </strong>The Business Administrator Apprenticeship is a two year programme incorporating real work experience and learning, to gain the knowledge and development of skills and behaviours to successfully complete the programme. This apprenticeship involves approximately 18 months on the job development, followed by an end point assessment consisting of a knowledge test, a presentation on the project completed; and a discussion on the portfolio of learning and development produced during the apprenticeship. A grading of either Pass or Distinction is achievable.<br><br><em>Ideally you will have good communication and interpersonal skills, combined with competent IT skills, accurate data entry along with a good attention to detail. However we are happy to support you to reach those goals if you are highly motivated and have the desire to learn and succeed.<br><br></em><em>If this sounds like the role for you, then we would encourage you to apply today.<br><br></em><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile. <br><br></strong>As an Apprentice with Medway Council, you will be a valued member of our Apprenticeship Academy. We will encourage and support you to realise your potential. You will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are experts in their field and gain insights that can only come from real world experience<br><br>We will support you every step of the way for you to succeed in your apprenticeship and help you to become the best version of yourself.<br><br>An openness to review and reflect on your performance and progress is important as well as the willingness to accept feedback that will help you to develop and grow in this role.<br><br>Medway Council’s Apprenticeship Academy extends to all our Apprentices a guarantee that their apprenticeship qualifications will be regularly monitored and quality assured with the respective training providers. <br><br>In return we offer you:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>23 days paid annual leave</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Free NUS Apprentice Extra Card- student discounts at 100’s of retailers</li>\n<li>Student rates for Medway Council Leisure Centres</li>\n<li>Student rates for Medway Council Libraries plus free e-books</li>\n<li>Discounted Arriva bus travel</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Important Information<br><br></strong><em><strong>Interviews are likely to be held in person at Medway Council offices at Gun Wharf, if your application is successfully shortlisted.<br><br></strong></em><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call 07740 590450.<br><br></em>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.<br><br>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.<br><br><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 3 - £236.80 per week","publishDate":"2024-10-04T12:34:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-08T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3d4cca07-3da3-465e-9d1b-ed2f10cf38fa.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bcd6a1d6-61a0-43a9-b58b-34cc16a012de","title":"Assistant Team Manager - Children in Care","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are recruiting an Assistant Team Manager who can commit to <strong>making a difference</strong> to our children in Medway.</p>\n<p>Reporting to a Team Manager, as an ATM you will lead and manage a small team of social workers and create a supportive and collaborative team environment. ATM’s are not case holding. You will deliver high quality supervision and support social workers in the management of cases ensuring that high quality practice is delivered to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people.</p>\n<p><strong>Children matter in Medway</strong>, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer, whether you are a manager or practitioner, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.</p>\n<p>Whether you are an experienced social worker ready for the next step or an existing assistant team manager we’d like to hear from you. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.</p>\n<p>We have posts across our social work service, in social work, assessment and children in care.</p>\n<p>Candidates will be offered a competitive basic salary between £43,647 and £48,695 dependant on your experience, and the potential to earn up to £57,695 per year when market premiums and retention are applied.</p>\n<p>Join us and <strong>#Make a Difference</strong>…</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer</strong></p>\n<p>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A market allowance of £6,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)</li>\n<li>A retention payment of £3,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 years service in Medway)</li>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). 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Bringing in independent people to be part of our regulatory process helps to build confidence within the community that the Council is doing its best in this area.</p>\n<p>No particular professional background is specified, however, we are looking for someone who has an independent and analytical mind, is tactful and has good interpersonal skills, and can make clear and reasoned decisions.  It is important that the independent person has the profile and experience that the community would respect as bringing an independent and informed perspective to the conduct and values of Members.</p>\n<p>Once appointed, the independent person will be supported by the Council’s Monitoring Officer, who will arrange any necessary training and the provision of all information which may be necessary to enable the independent person to perform their role effectively. </p>\n<p>You must be able to demonstrate a high degree of personal integrity and have an appreciation of the ethical standards required of people holding public office. You cannot be:-</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A current or former (within the last 5 years) Member, co-opted Member or Officer of the Borough Council or any Parish/ Town Council in Tonbridge & Malling; or</li>\n<li>A relative or close friend of any of the above</li>\n</ul>\n<p>An annual allowance (currently £531) will be paid for the performance of duties under this role. The role will be for a 5-year period commencing from the date of appointment.</p>\n<p>The Council may only appoint someone who makes a formal application and the appointment must be approved by a majority of the members of the Council.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the role please email <strong>adrian.stanfield@tmbc.gov.uk, or telephone Adrian Stanfield, Monitoring Officer on</strong><strong> 01732 876346.</strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Applications should be submitted before 23:55pm on Thursday 31<sup>st</sup> October 2024. 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Healthy Way discusses a range of topics such as the Eat well guide, Type 2 diabetes, behavioural change, sleep and so much more. Healthy Way courses are scheduled around the facilitator’s availability. We are looking for three facilitators on zero-hour contracts to join the team with day, evening and Saturday morning availability. Full training will be provided.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will need to have good communication skills, be non-judgemental and flexible. They will also need to be a self-starter who enjoys connecting with people.</p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. </p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Katherine Williams on katherine.williams@medway.gov.uk</em></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 - £24,525 - £29,268 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-10-03T08:24:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-03T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8d898608-ae9c-4daf-aacc-921e3304e5f7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d12f757f-7258-4cff-b12d-ea0134012493","title":"Executive Assistant","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Works part from home and part from Gun Wharf, Chatham","locationType":2,"description":"<p>If you have experience providing administrative and executive support and are looking for an exciting new opportunity to work in a team aiming to improve the lives of adults in Medway to live happier and healthier lives, then this is the job for you.<br><br>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to provide administrative and executive support to the Assistant Director of Adult Social Care. <br><br>In this role you will lead on key projects and provide a high level of executive support to the Assistant Director. This includes a wide range of activities and responsibilities, ranging from providing; reports, presentations and briefing notes and supporting various meetings; organisation, agenda setting and distribution, record of meetings and management of action logs to line management of the personal assistant to ensure the smooth running of the Assistant Director’s office. <br><br>As the successful candidate, you will have relevant experience and be proficient in the skills required for the role (technical and personal). You will also be able to evidence advanced organisational skills and be able to build strong relationships at all levels within and outside of the organisation.</p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the role please contact: <a href=\"mailto:claire.munroscott@medway.gov.uk\">claire.munroscott@medway.gov.uk</a> <br><br>Closing date: 14th October 2024</p>\n<p>Interviews are due to take place on the 18<sup>th</sup> October 2024.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,793 - £35,410 per annum","publishDate":"2024-10-02T12:57:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-13T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/601bfc77-22e7-400e-9c06-6db084bf616b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3cdd66b9-8503-4a78-9b2d-3da296ccbe74","title":"Senior Social Worker","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"<p>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. 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As our new Director of People and Transformation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our future organisation.</p>\n<p>Help us build a sustainable, joined up offer we can be proud of that’s easy to access for our residents, visitors and partners. We understand that finances across local government are challenging, but we will not let this diminish our ambition to continually improve outcomes for the people in our city. We are looking for someone who can work strategically and ensure delivery of our major transformation and people programmes, build alliances and relationships across the organisation and inspire and create excitement about the future.</p>\n<p>If this feels like an exciting proposition and you'd like to apply, then contact Simon Winspear at our recruitment partners Hays Executive on 07525 466 357 or click on the apply link above.</p>\n<p>Southend-on-Sea City Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in employment, and we welcome applications from all members of the community.</p>\n<p>We would particularly like to encourage applications from individuals from a multi-ethnic background, who are currently under-represented at a senior level within our organisation. At Southend, we strive to create a workplace that reflects our city, where everyone is valued and empowered to be themselves.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary to £104,464 (plus generous pension & benefits)","publishDate":"2024-10-02T08:29:31.332Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-21T21:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/43f0333b-02fd-4534-aafa-28bbe006b543.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"30feb5fe-da6d-4518-88ea-8ed9f69dec52","title":"Brokerage Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are currently recruiting for a Brokerage Officer to broker resource requests for Care Packages from across Medway Adults Social Care, working with stakeholders to agree the most resource efficient solutions that will promote effective outcomes and not simply respond to and process the request.</p>\n<p>This will include exploring alternate options and match information about the client’s needs with available resources.</p>\n<p>The range will include requests for care packages and placements for adults who meet the Council’s eligibility criteria for all residential and nursing care; supported living placements; Extra Care and homecare in order that resources meet need and the appropriate independent sector providers are selected and high-quality placements and care packages are made.</p>\n<p>Develop knowledge of and good working relationships with external providers and work closely with identified social workers to ensure that sound placement decisions are made.</p>\n<p>Update Framework-i with information and details of the placements/care packages, costs and track the placements/packages through the system and complete all relevant tasks and episodes, including placement agreements.</p>\n<p>Ensure placements and packages are made appropriately and in accordance with contractual requirements, to achieve high-quality, cost-effective options.</p>\n<p>To negotiate with providers of services to secure placements and packages for the best possible cost and to undertake visits to providers to help assess quality of provision and enhance relationships with providers.</p>\n<p>Contribute to meetings with service providers to ensure services are continually reviewed and improved.</p>\n<p>Work proactively with partners to ensure that the high-cost packages are reviewed to ensure they remain appropriate.</p>\n<p>To support the development of the Access to Resources Team to ensure quality and value for money for clients and Medway Council.</p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. </p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Katie Beadle on katie.beadle@medway.gov.uk. </em></p>\n<p><em>Interviews are likely to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.  Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 - £24,525 - £29,268 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-10-01T14:38:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-16T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/fba4cb9c-33f0-4a9c-83ef-1d75fe28f657.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"577ef11a-3549-43f5-a8fb-9a8298ee1c16","title":"Parking Support Officer - Part-time","employer":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","department":"","location":"Kings Hill, Opportunity for flexible/hybrid working","locationType":2,"description":"<p>In this role you will provide high quality customer support services to the public covering a number of Parking related issues. You will also support professional and technical officers from the parking team. You will need to undertake a wide range of clerical and administrative tasks including some financial processing using various IT based systems.</p>\n<p>Your main responsibilities will include answering telephone enquiries, entering data into a number of systems, preparing service requests including parking permits and undertaking various administrative tasks and office duties.</p>\n<p>Educated to at least GCSE standard or equivalent, you will have excellent communication skills complemented by office experience in a customer service environment. It is essential that you are accurate, well organised, and have a customer orientated and flexible approach to work.</p>\n<p>Closing date for applications: Sunday 3rd November 2024</p>\n<p>Interview date: week commencing Monday 11th November 2024</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Andy Bracey, Parking Manager at andy.bracey@tmbc.gov.uk. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£11,268 - £12,025 for 18.5 hours per week (FTE salary £22,536 - £24,051)","publishDate":"2024-10-01T13:58:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-03T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5381f627-4922-460c-8e2a-7346f8d176ac.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b24d5edc-40de-4e4e-b2b4-6cded067c7dc","title":"Business Support Officer - Finance","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":3,"description":"<p>An opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrative Business Support Officer in Finance to provide support to the Corporate Parenting Team within Children’s Services.</p>\n<p>It is important that applicants have financial experience as this role involves processing payments and invoices for the Corporate Parenting Team.</p>\n<p>The role will also include inputting data into the Council’s information systems.</p>\n<p>You will administer processes and procedures using available equipment and ICT packages to meet organisational standards and requirements.</p>\n<p>You will deal efficiently with telephone queries from other departments and also from external service users.</p>\n<p>You will be required to answer telephone calls 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.</p>\n<p>In return we offer you:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Our organisation:</p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after 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.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><strong><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Cheryl Lowther, Business Support Team Leader 01634 334187 or 07800 516 025   </em></strong></p>\n<p>Important Information-</p>\n<p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p>\n<p>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</p>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age</p>\n<p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online</p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 - £24,525 - £29,268","publishDate":"2024-09-30T14:54:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-13T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d3781aa6-54c2-485e-88b1-399a36ab711b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"68378650-80ab-4c27-9077-7baf25572d0e","title":"Parking Processing Appeals Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Fixed - Permanently based at Gun Wharf","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Parking Services are looking for an enthusiastic Processing Assistant to assist in the provision of an efficient and effective parking enforcement system thereby contributing to the Medway’s commitment to its community and environment. This person will assist in the processing of the penalty charge system and issuing of Parking Permits. You must have excellent customer services experience, be able to work as part of a team, and be able to work under pressure at times.</p>\n<p><em>Previous applicants need not apply.</em></p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. </p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Paulette Byng on 01634 331763.</p>\n<p>Interviews are likely to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.  Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted<em>.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 2 (£22,597- £24,000 ) per annum","publishDate":"2024-09-30T08:48:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-14T08:47:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a9887d78-25e1-4399-815e-5bc5cb3a820c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"aa14d463-dcc5-42aa-bb48-0314e25794b5","title":"After School Club Play Worker (Parklands)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Parklands Short Breaks, Oxford Road, Gillingham, Kent","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Parklands is a Short Breaks Children’s Home operated by Medway Council, offering two services, one being overnight respite and the other being the after-school club.</p>\n<p>Parklands is designed for children with disabilities, learning difficulties and complex health needs.</p>\n<p>We are seeking to recruit 2 Play Workers to become part of a team that delivers a range of activities for the children and young people, encouraging play with their peers in a safe environment meeting the needs of children and young people between the ages of 5 and 18 years of age.</p>\n<p>The After School Club runs term time only and the children and young people attend straight from school until the end of the day when they are collected by their parents at 18.00pm.</p>\n<p><strong>The hours to be worked are term time only, Monday to Friday, 14.30pm to 18.15pm.</strong></p>\n<p>We are proud to offer an excellent benefits package and opportunities to access a range of professional development and support including -</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement of between 25 - 29 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>Excellent local government pension scheme (employer contribution rate of 18.3%)</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>You will have -</p>\n<ul>\n<li>NVQ level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce or willingness to work towards</li>\n<li>experience of working with children and young people with disabilities and additional needs.</li>\n<li>good communication skills.</li>\n<li>experience of undertaking personal care</li>\n<li>good standard of literacy </li>\n<li>GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Maths</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>To Apply</strong></p>\n<p>To discuss the role further, please call Andrada Pepenel, Head of Provider Services on 01634 337327.</p>\n<p>Please click on the link at the bottom of the advert to apply online.</p>\n<p>This post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,525 - £29,268 per annum FTE","publishDate":"2024-09-27T15:33:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-18T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/84e29e00-2ab8-45a5-b9cf-e02e9fd935b9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"850703c5-b121-4c49-a699-43ba5841aa9c","title":"Residential Support Worker","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Parklands Short Breaks, Oxford Road, Gillingham, Kent","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Parklands is a residential respite unit for young people. Our home provides short breaks for young people who have disabilities and complex health needs.</p>\n<p>We are recruiting Residential Support Workers to join our team at Parklands where you will be working directly with children and young people aged 5-18 years of age, providing personal, health, social and domestic care in accordance with individual care plans.</p>\n<p>You will be expected to work various shifts on a flexible 4 week rota pattern including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and waking nights.</p>\n<p>In return for your commitment we are proud to offer an excellent benefits package and opportunities to access a range of professional development and support including -</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A basic salary of between £24,525 - £29,268 FTE per annum</li>\n<li>In addition to your basic salary you will also receive paid enhancements for night work, Saturday and Sunday working and Bank Holidays. </li>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement of between 25 - 29 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>Excellent local government pension scheme (employer contribution rate of 18.3%)</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications to support your career progression</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>You will have -</p>\n<ul>\n<li>GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths</li>\n<li>Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or be willing to work towards (fully funded)</li>\n<li>Good communications skills, verbal and written</li>\n<li>A full driving licence and willingness to undertake training to drive a minibus</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>To Apply</strong></p>\n<p>If you feel you are highly motivated, resilient, and passionate about enhancing the lives of our children and young people then we would love to hear from you.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the role please call Andrada Pepenel, Head of Provider Services on 01634 337327.</p>\n<p>Please click on the link at the bottom of the advert to apply online.</p>\n<p>This post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.</p>\n<p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,525 - £29,268 per annum","publishDate":"2024-09-27T15:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/00b4ce6d-af6b-4f8e-8e22-b5202b9be4d0.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6846643a-d862-44de-8c86-37754186f1d8","title":"Assistant Rehousing Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Rehousing Officer to ensure a high-quality advice and assistance is given to customers in temporary accommodation and those that have applied for rehousing through Medway Homechoice (Choice based Lettings system), by responding effectively and efficiently to enquiries.  This will include enquiries by telephone, e-mail and face to face.</p>\n<p>Provide a comprehensive service for housing applicants and households in temporary accommodation, including case assessment, investigation, decision making and maintenance of individual records on the computer system.</p>\n<p>Assist customers to complete relevant forms, including applications for Homechoice, Housing Benefit and assistance to access other voluntary and statutory services to providing rehousing support.</p>\n<p>Assist with making efficient and cost-effective use of temporary accommodation by referring customers to providers, monitoring placements, and liaising with temporary accommodation providers. Ensuring that systems are kept up to date with accurate record keeping.</p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. </p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Dan Hill on Dan.hill@medway.gov.uk.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 2 - £22,597 - £24,000 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-09-27T10:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-13T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9ada4a67-dc4d-40f6-a7b2-7b30d23eadab.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b23d40cf-431b-4d65-a20c-3cfbdf92b73a","title":"Senior Social Worker - Dartford Community Team","employer":"Kent County Council","department":"","location":"Gravesham Civic Centre","locationType":2,"description":"<div>\n<p>We are recruiting a Senior Social Worker with a range of different skills and experience within the Dartford Community Team.</p>\n<p>KCC operate in a hybrid model of office-based working (Gravesend) and working from home to meet the needs of the service.</p>\n<p><strong>About Us</strong></p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to join our community teams across Kent as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do.</p>\n<p>We work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries.</p>\n<p>Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources.</p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>We welcome applications from experienced Social Workers who can demonstrate post-qualification experience in Social Services, Health related agencies or related private or voluntary organisation.</p>\n<p>You will hold a registration with Social Work England and be competent to work at the Advanced Practitioner level of the Professional Capabilities Framework for Registered Practitioners.</p>\n<p>You will have experience of managing risk and completing safeguarding enquiries</p>\n<p>You will be able to demonstrate expertise in the supervision and development of staff, including performance management</p>\n<p>We are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a like-minded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.</p>\n<p>This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Support Offer</strong></p>\n<p>In return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need.</p>\n<p>We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension scheme. £3000 Golden Hello payment to all new joiners (subject to criteria) and service related payments following continuous service.</p>\n<p>You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.</p>\n<p>We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training.</p>\n<p>You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career.</p>\n<p>We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we move towards an 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs are met.</p>\n<p>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.</p>\n<p>This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.</p>\n<p>We also welcome applications from experienced registered Nurses and Occupational Therapists with relevant experience into our Community Senior Practitioner roles.  If you hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council) and would like to know more about these opportunities please contact Annah Mapani on 03000 411207.</p>\n<p><strong>Contact Details</strong></p>\n<p>For more information about the role, please contact:</p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>Annah Mapani, Team Manager</p>\n<p>03000 411207</p>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,810 - £49,989 per annum","publishDate":"2024-09-27T08:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-24T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f9691a28-1d7c-4cef-b7d8-c9cc72e681c7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"242b6243-9df6-4918-92b7-3149e31d7afc","title":"Social Care Officer - Hospital Integrated & Community Discharge Teams","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part from Medway Maritime Hospital and part from home.","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are currently recruiting for a Social Care Officer to contribute to the delivery of highly effective children and adult services (within Adult Social Care) in an efficient manner, including facilitating safe discharges home from acute Hospital settings and non-acute wards. The service is delivered using a strength based, personalised approach and promotes the least restrictive route of discharge and transition into Adult Social Care services from health pathways. </p>\n<p>To work closely with colleagues within the Integrated Discharge Team and with partners ensuring that person centred outcomes are met in ways which utilises available resources as effectively as possible. To work closely with health and social care staff to promote rehabilitation and enablement care post-discharge.</p>\n<p>To work within organisational policy and legislative requirements including the Hospital Discharge Service Policy and Operating Model, Health and Care Act, Human Rights Act, Equality Act, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act.  To ensure appropriate information sharing in compliance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).</p>\n<p>All staff working in the department have a responsibility for promoting and supporting the Council's policies and procedures for safeguarding. You should ensure that you carry out your duties and work at all times in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users.</p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. </p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please e-mail Nekita Large on </em><a href=\"mailto:Nekita.large@medway.gov.uk\">Nekita.large@medway.gov.uk</a><em>         </em></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 4 - £29,793 – £35,410 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-09-26T12:37:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-20T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3738acba-9c9f-4d88-9ddd-5bfea80500ba.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f272daff-3651-450b-873f-f6c4b4354c52","title":"Senior Practitioner","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Are you a dedicated and experienced social worker passionate about championing practice? We are now looking for passionate Senior Practitioners who can commit to <strong>making a difference</strong> to our children in Medway.</p>\n<p>As a Senior Practitioner you will hold a caseload of complex cases whilst supporting the Team Manager, alongside the Assistant Team Manager, in delivering high quality standards of social work to the children open for assessment, intervention, and support. You will support the leadership of the team and service through the provision of mentoring, coaching, support and practice expertise to other less experienced team members, supporting them in their professional development and progression. If you are passionate about an area of practice, we will support you to continue to develop in this area, become a champion and share your expertise with colleagues across Medway Children’s Services.</p>\n<p><strong>Children matter in Medway</strong>, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer, whether you are a manager or practitioner, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.</p>\n<p>Whether you are an experienced social worker looking for the next step in your career or an existing senior practitioner we’d like to hear from you. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.</p>\n<p>We have posts across our social work service, in social work, assessment and children in care.</p>\n<p>Candidates will be offered a competitive basic salary between £44,647 and £48,695 per annum, dependant on your experience, and the potential to earn up to £57,695 per year when market premiums and retention are applied.</p>\n<p>Join us and <strong>#Make a Difference</strong>…</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer</strong></p>\n<p>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A market allowance of  £6,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)</li>\n<li>A retention payment of £3,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 years service in Medway)</li>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li>\n<li>Access to <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development\">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. 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If you are passionate about promoting independence, building resilience, and helping individuals connect with their communities, activities, and opportunities that matter most to them, we would love to hear from you.</p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. </p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Sibel Gul on sibel.gul@medway.gov.uk.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range SW2 - £35,935 - £42,625 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-09-24T08:35:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-15T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/aac3d741-24ad-4f3b-ae8c-5d9dea233db3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"740891e4-3472-4c02-b26f-17176d2d0fde","title":"Business Services Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Rainham Library (may be required to work at other Medway Libraries)","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Medway Council’s Library Service is recruiting for an enthusiastic, customer focused part time Business Services Officer to provide dedicated support to our Library and Community Hubs teams to deliver library and council services to Medway residents and visitors. Over 650,000 people visited Medway Libraries last year to use books and public computers, attend events and activities and access a wide range of council services.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will provide essential systems and back office support for libraries and community hubs including managing and maintaining our Library Management and public computer administration systems, performing statistical collation and analysis and co-ordinate customer satisfaction surveys across the service as well as supporting the Business Services Manager and Outreach team in the development of library service offers.</p>\n<p>This is a part time post working 14.8 hours per week with one day per week working at Rainham Library, however the postholders may be required to travel to libraries across Medway and attend meetings out of the area as required.</p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. </p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Will Train on 01634 337356.</p>\n<p>Interviews are likely to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted.</p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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Level 3 - £236.80 per week

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

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