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Significant training and development are available through opportunities for professional development, research, teacher training and collaboration between schools and across phases.</p>\n<p>Why work for us?</p>\n<ul>\n<li>We offer termly supervision for all staff to support with your well-being</li>\n<li>There is an extensive CPD programme, bespoke to our pupils with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs</li>\n<li>We offer a well-being day to be taken during term time (this is on a trial basis) and two-week autumn half term</li>\n<li>Pupils leave earlier on a Thursday to make sure all staff can do training together</li>\n<li>Unity Schools Partnership (The Trust) offer staff benefits such as the Cycle to Work Scheme and access to staff support through TELUS. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>For more information, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about the role please contact the Headteacher, Catharine Wensley by email <a href=\"mailto:cwensley@thecompassschool.org\">cwensley@thecompassschool.org</a>  </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>To apply, please visit <a href=\"https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/278733HSJ\">https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/278733HSJ</a></strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date:</strong> 09:00am, Thursday 19th June 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interviews:</strong> Wednesday 25th June 2025</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.</p>\n<p>We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. 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Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Our organisation:</strong></p><p>Medway is a unitary authority in the Southeast of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p><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><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><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><p><strong>Important Information -</strong></p><p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p><p><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong></p><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><p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.</p><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><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><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date</p><p>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, then you have not been shortlisted.</p><p>All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£51,131 - £55,607 + £7,000 market premia + £3,000 retention payment","publishDate":"2025-05-21T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/53697a1a-f02d-448c-a825-95e0086eedf7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2aa4dea3-2e18-498b-bd27-c29240bd8d5e","title":"Trainee Accountant","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Gun Wharf","locationType":3,"description":"<p>This is an exciting opportunity to join large, friendly and experienced teams of local authority finance professionals.  As a Trainee Accountant you will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience across the whole range of accountancy functions, including providing support to budget managers, assisting with budget monitoring and forecasting, preparation of accounts and treasury management activities. </p><p>You will be supported with a study and development package which will lead you to a formal qualification, with progression through the career grade as you complete qualifications and are able to demonstrate key competencies required for the role. The post will rotate at periodic intervals around key areas of finance to ensure exposure and experience is gained.</p><p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Safoa Mensah on 01634 331180</em></p><p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p><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: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n</ul><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 Council Plan 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><p><strong>Our organisation:</strong></p><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><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><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><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><p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p><p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p><p><strong>For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p><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><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><p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 (£25,752 - £30,732) per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-21T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-18T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/dd5f6b8a-d796-4bf0-8743-5083f79683ba.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7999bb78-f622-4477-926c-17cb6b4dce05","title":"Archives and Local Studies Assistant","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Medway Archives Centre, 32 Bryant Rd, Rochester, ME2 3EP","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Medway Council’s Archives and Local Studies service is recruiting for an enthusiastic, outgoing and customer focused Archives and Local Studies Assistant to work as part of our team at the Medway Archives Centre. Our Archives team preserve, protect and promote the documentary evidence of Medway’s history and heritage, enabling access to priceless resources for residents, visitors and professional researchers.</p><p>Our Archive and Local Studies Assistants contribute to the day-to-day running of the Archives Centre including supporting professional and amateur researchers from around the world, assisting with a range of outreach events for adults and children, retrieving and caring for our collections, as well as carrying out research and actively promoting available services to connect communities and individuals with Medway’s history and heritage.</p><p>The successful candidate will have a passion for history and heritage, excellent teamworking and interpersonal skills and be adaptable, resilient and dedicated to helping all users engage with the heritage and history of Medway. Due to the requirement to carry out retrievals of archive materials, post holders must have a good level of physical fitness and be comfortable working at height.</p><p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting </em><em>manager,</em><em> please </em><em>contact Sarah Trim-West </em><em>on </em><em>sarah.trimwest@medway.gov.uk.</em></p><p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p><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: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n</ul><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 Council Plan 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><p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p><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><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><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><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><p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p><p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p><h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4><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><p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p><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><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><p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 - £25,752 - £30,732 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-21T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-05T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b289afe3-299c-4488-b1f6-3c1c6db47c15.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"022731a6-ce9e-45be-954b-4e4b4e489bb2","title":"Lawyer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Hybrid – Works part from Gun Wharf and part from home</strong></p><p>Medway and Gravesham Legal Services is looking to recruit lawyers to complement our busy and friendly team. We are looking for Childcare lawyers, SEN lawyers and adults’ lawyers.</p><p>The council understands that a motivated workforce is the most important factor for it to be successful and achieve its aims. It’s vital that employees feel rewarded for their contribution.</p><p>The council recognised that it needed to improve its reward offer to attract and retain talented and motivated lawyers to join its highly respected internal legal team. As such the council has significantly invested in increasing the reward offer for each role, increasing the size of the team and implementing a career progression framework which supports professional development and succession planning through internal growth.  This has already borne fruit with one successful recruitment campaign, and we are now looking to fill the remaining vacancies.</p><p>As a Medway Council employee, you will have the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally by undertaking relevant training opportunities, enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including competitive rates of pay, pension scheme, flexi time and generous annual leave. Along with access to an employee advice, information and counselling service, employee forums and an employee discount scheme for national and local retailers.</p><p>The team operate a flexible hybrid work style with remote working being combined with office attendance to allow colleagues to collaborate and contribute to the positive team atmosphere. The team is mostly based at Gun Wharf, Chatham (where free parking is available) </p><p>We are looking for proactive individuals who excel in client management, drafting, negotiation, mentoring colleagues, advocacy in a variety of courts and tribunals, and providing advice at committees. </p><p>We welcome applications from both experienced local government lawyers and those in private practice who are looking to join local government. We provide an introductory training course to local government law to all those joining the Council irrespective of previous background. </p><p>We pride ourselves on the training and support provided to staff and in joining us you will contribute towards and encourage a culture of learning, knowledge sharing and excellence within Legal Services.</p><p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Vicky Nutley on vicky.nutley@medway.gov.uk </em></p><p>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C.  There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.  </p><p>When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. </p><p>The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: <br> Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.  </p><p>Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.  </p><p>Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. </p><p>The Legal are seeking to appoint a Lawyer, you can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role.  You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C.   You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. </p><p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p><p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.</strong></p><p><strong>For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p><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><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><p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 7 - Up to £55,607 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-21T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2a3109b0-727a-48ad-a3c4-51d66fd655e7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f7f98fd4-e713-48e5-933b-0d6515d47242","title":"Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Team (Starting Well)","employer":"London Borough of Havering","department":"","location":"Essex","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Supervising Social Worker -  Fostering (Starting Well)</strong></p> <p><strong>London Borough of Havering</strong></p> <p><strong>Contract: Permanent</strong></p> <p><strong>Grade 7/8- Supervising Social Worker £42,324  - £51,522 Pa with an additional Market Supplement (MS) of £4,000 -  Permanent</strong></p> <p> </p><p><strong>Message from the Director</strong></p> <p>Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families? 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As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate.</p> <p>In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. 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In addition, you will be required to undertake other reasonable duties as directed by your manager</li> </ul> <p><strong>Please see </strong><strong>Job Profile</strong><strong> here</strong></p> <p>We promote a hybrid model of working for our social care staff, with a flexible approach involving working from our town hall campus/hubs. In this role, you are expected to work from our town hall campus when required. In addition, we also encourage a flexible approach to team building opportunities (we love a catch up over a cuppa, breakfast or lunch) which often take place Face to Face in line with our model of practice.</p> <p>As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here.</p> <p>From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you.</p> <p><strong>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact by email on </strong><strong>Jannine.Layhe@havering.gov.uk</strong><strong> This advert will close at 23:59 on the 8th June 2025 </strong></p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees.</p> <p>The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</p> <p>We practice anonymised recruitment. 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You will need to be a strong team member undertaking a range of tasks from cleaning duties to attending at civic functions.</p>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion about this role please contact David Rogers, Office Superintendent on 01732 876 053 (Direct candidates only, strictly no agencies)</strong></p>\n<p>Interviews to take place Friday 20th and Monday 23rd June 2025. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£16,054.05 (FTE £24,750)","publishDate":"2025-05-21T08:06:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d13dd574-55ad-415a-a014-b1e21c2a4bf1.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5039de0c-e1d9-4837-b141-7dedba277880","title":"Supported Housing Improvement Programme Officer (Internal Candidates Only)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Gun Wharf","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 12 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed.  If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application).</strong></p><p>To contribute to driving up of standards, performance, and value for money across supported housing in Medway, Swale, Tonbridge Wells and Maidstone in accordance with all relevant legislation and regulations on behalf of Medway Council. </p><p>We recognise that skills across the full spectrum of activity will take time to develop, so are looking for individuals with experience of one or more areas with the aptitude to pick up additional knowledge. </p><p> To work to deliver the aims of the SHIP project including the following:</p><ul>\n<li>the detailed reviewing of policy, procedures, risk assessments and support plans included both in data/written format but also through checking operation through observation and collecting information from staff and residents. This will vary from scheme to scheme but may require a number or visits to each property. </li>\n<li>the accurate assessment of new claims for Housing Benefit in supported accommodation. </li>\n<li>the inspection of properties used by providers of supported housing for their residents.</li>\n</ul><p>To assist in ensuring that the council’s records are kept up to date by:</p><ul>\n<li>Accurately completing reviews of claims for Council tax Reduction and Housing Benefit.</li>\n<li>Recording evidence regarding properties and housing related support so that standards and trends can be mapped and reported on. </li>\n</ul><p>To ensure that the following financial functions are implemented:</p><ul>\n<li>To undertake training as identified by line manager in order to maintain responsive and well-regarded services to customers.</li>\n<li>To remain aware of changes in legislation generally, but in particular with regard to Council Tax Reduction, Housing Benefit and Discretionary Housing payments.</li>\n</ul><p>To assist with any projects or tasks pertaining to the efficient administration of Council Tax Reduction, Housing Benefit or Discretionary Housing Payments.</p><p>To liaise and correspond with Government Departments, the Department for Work and Pensions, other appropriate organisations and other officers of the Council.</p><p>To ensure that equal opportunities issues are taken into account on all service delivery and employment matters. This includes monitoring, planning and implementing change and taking action in accordance with the corporate objectives.</p><p>The successful post holder will be subject to a Standard DBS check.  </p><p>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Francesca Roma on francesca.roma@medway.gov.uk</p><p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p><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: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n</ul><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 Council Plan 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><p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p><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><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><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><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><p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p><p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p><h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4><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><p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </p><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><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><p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 4 - £31,283 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-20T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-06T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9d36f15f-f039-44f9-92ba-cbe30c3a8dfd.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"da6b1889-da6e-410b-8518-55748f63c256","title":"Principal Education & SEND Intelligence Analyst","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part from Gun Wharf and part from home","locationType":3,"description":"<p>The Intelligence Team in the People Directorate are seeking a Principal Education & SEND Intelligence Analyst to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.  </p><p>We are recruiting a Principal Education & SEND Intelligence Analyst who will contribute to Medway Council’s vision to enable Medway residents to get the best start, develop well, and go on to live healthy, fulfilling, independent lives by providing high-quality data, intelligence and information.</p><p>The successful candidate will lead and manage multiple complex analytical projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outputs. Create and maintain performance dashboards, apply advanced analytical and statistical techniques, and project future demand to optimise service delivery. Synthesise evidence from various sources and deliver clear and actionable insights through effective communication to both technical and non-technical audiences. Build strong relationships with stakeholders, foster a collaborative culture, and promote a robust data culture within the Directorate. Additionally, keep up to date with current methodologies and innovations in data analysis, as well as manage the performance and development of team members.</p><p>If this role appeals to you, please outline in your application your knowledge, experience, and skills in the following six areas:</p><p>Experience in intelligence analysis or a related area, demonstrating a solid understanding of the field. </p><p>Extensive experience in independently managing and executing technically complex projects, resulting in insightful and robust analysis and reports.</p><p>Experience using specialist software and tools, such as Excel, SQL, R, and Power BI. </p><p>Experience mentoring, supervising, and training junior analysts, fostering their professional development and contributing to a high-performing team environment. </p><p>Good knowledge of data security, data protection, GDPR legislation and best practice. </p><p>Able to summarise and communicate accurate information to diverse technical and non-technical audiences.</p><p>The successful post holder will be subject to a Standard DBS check.  </p><p>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please email Daniel Harper on daniel.harper@medway.gov.uk.</p><p>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C.  There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.  </p><p>When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. </p><p>The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: </p><p>Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.  </p><p>Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.  </p><p>Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. </p><p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p><p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p><p><strong>For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p><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><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><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 6 - £44,246 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-20T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-12T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7819f174-6a3b-497b-92ce-a73814f692c6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0297902a-b1b4-4f74-abe0-fe21c0dc36da","title":"Physical Activity Specialist (Internal Candidates Only)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Mobile - Works from different locations attending meetings, conducting assessment in client’s home or business; 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Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n</ul><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 Council Plan 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><p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p><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><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><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><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><p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p><p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p><h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4><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><p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </p><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><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><p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 5 - £15.93 per hour","publishDate":"2025-05-20T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-05T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/38969811-1a37-4add-bad4-6c7e2759bfda.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6e5ba880-39a9-4ab8-aaa5-1188db645eda","title":"Engagement Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Child-Friendly Medway Office, Gun Wharf","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Child Friendly Medway are seeking to appoint an Engagement Officer.  You will be required to demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role.  You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C.   You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. </p><p>Would you like to be part of our Child-Friendly City initiative?</p><p>Apply for this exciting role to support Child-Friendly Medway’s face-to-face engagement with children, young people, parents, carers, families, and wider community including internal and external partners.</p><p>Help us to capture the voices of our youngest residents and ensure they feel valued and included in local decision making and have opportunities to help shape Medway’s future.</p><p>In your role you will be helping to lead delivery for our exciting <em>Seeing is Believing</em> programming of events and activities for children, young people, and families. We deliver a wide variety of free engagement opportunities to capture the voices of children and young people, including arts workshops, drop-in sports, storytelling, soft-play, seasonal and themed activities and our literacy programme <em>For the Love of Reading</em>. As well as larger scale events like <em>Child- Friendly Medway City Halls</em> and partner led community events.</p><p>Supporting children and young people to engage with Child-Friendly Medway projects by facilitating focus groups, public talks, and school assemblies. Duties will include chaperoning young people and the <em>Young Mayor</em> at community events.</p><p>Support a variety of administrative tasks to support: event planning, finance, funding bids, guest management, data collection, analysis, and reports. As well as managing social media and communication platforms to ensure key information is shared with our target audience and stakeholders across Medway. </p><p>This is a fixed role working from Medway Council’s Gun Wharf office and face-to-face within the community and will involve evening and weekend work in accordance with the needs of the service.</p><p>We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who will bring energy and ideas forward for our children and young people in Medway.</p><p>For more information about this role please contact Amy St Louis, Child Friendly Medway Lead at amy.stlouis@medway.gov.uk. </p><p>The successful post holder will be subject to a Enhanced DBS check.  </p><p>Interviews will be held 10 June 2025</p><p>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C.  There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.  </p><p>When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. </p><p>The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: </p><p>Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.  </p><p>Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.  </p><p>Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. </p><p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p><p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p><p><strong>For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p><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><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><p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 - £25,752 - £30,732 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-20T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-04T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b06a1a0e-54ff-46b9-ad12-8c959c631812.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"33f948b1-5324-423a-a229-78735d588821","title":"Physical Activity Specialist (Internal Candidates Only)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Gun Wharf","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are seeking to appoint a Physical Activity Specialist.  Who can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role.  You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C.   You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. </p><p>The Physical Activity Team are currently seeking an enthusiastic and forward- thinking Physical Activity Specialist who is enthusiastic about improving the health and wellbeing of the local community by increasing physical activity levels and shaping the way we help people move more for better health. This will include working as part of a dedicated and experienced team to deliver the Active Medway programmes to people who are living with a long-term health condition as well as promoting the benefits of physical activity to community partners and educating various groups from the general public to health professionals about the importance of being physically active for good health.  </p><p>The delivery of this work will vary between face to face and virtual. It will include the delivery of group exercise classes, one to one assessment, physical activity projects, group education session and presentations within community settings and local activity facilities.</p><p>Duties of the role will include supporting the delivery of key community physical activity projects which encourage residents to lead more active and healthy lives.</p><p>The post holder, as a part of the Active Referral Service, will need to have a wide knowledge of physical and mental health conditions and how to advise appropriate activity, safely and effectively, on an individual basis and in a group. </p><p>The post holder will maintain regular contact with service users to establish trust and rapport, and conduct basic assessments, along with agreeing goals to ensure the best outcome for them and to help maintain lifestyle changes.</p><p>To develop an understanding of medical conditions which will require a high level of awareness and sensitivity when making lifestyle recommendations to individuals. Acknowledging peoples' barriers and helping to effectively influence their behaviour change. </p><p>The postholder will develop health promotion material to promote the benefits of physical activity and dangers of inactivity, to empower individuals and communities to have more control over their decisions that influence their health and wellbeing. </p><p>This will involve supporting the work of the Physical Activity Alliance, the Supporting Healthy Weight Network and Whole Systems Obesity by encouraging networking and engagement of individuals and organisations in Medway who have an important job of supporting and empowering the public to make healthy lifestyle choices.</p><p>The post holder will keep up to date with the latest evidence-based guidance on Physical Activity and Exercise from key government documents and key nationally recognised organisations. This will ensure the design and the delivery to individuals and communities is backed by evidence and best-practice.</p><p>The successful post holder will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  </p><p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Phillip Carr on </em><em>phillip.carr@medway.gov.uk</em></p><p>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C.  There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.  </p><p>When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. </p><p>The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: </p><p><br>Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.  </p><p>Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.  </p><p>Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.</p><p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p><p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p><p><strong>For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.</strong></p><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><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><p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 - £25,752 - £30,732 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-20T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-30T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1c9d3d09-f357-4978-9ea9-a06532e75e10.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2a02a857-6895-4fc6-a36b-d6c7b71dac86","title":"Civil Enforcement Officer","employer":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","department":"","location":"Kings Hill, Tonbridge & Malling Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Have you considered being trained as a Civil Enforcement Officer (CEO) and becoming part of Tonbridge & Malling Council’s Parking Services team or perhaps you are a current CEO looking for a new challenge?</strong></p>\n<p>The Civil Enforcement team has recently expanded so we have a number of new opportunities to join us.</p>\n<p>If you possess good communication skills and are well organised with a diplomatic approach, then you could have just the right qualities to undertake the CEO role. You will be based at the Council Offices in Kings Hill but you will work across various locations within the Borough; and as well as assisting members of the public, you’ll patrol parking areas, monitor ticket machines and issue Penalty Charge Notices.</p>\n<p>A full UK driving licence, and the ability to work well as part of a team, are essential as are your excellent customer service skills. Our Civil Enforcement Officers represent the public face of the Council, therefore it is essential that you possess a courteous, helpful and confident manner.</p>\n<p>Patrols are carried out on foot and in vehicles, you will use a hand held capture device, make concise notes and deal tactfully with members of the public. The job involves weekend and evening working on a shift basis.</p>\n<p>You will assist in continuing to provide a safe roadside environment which is our priority, we prevent dangerous and inconsiderate parking, which will help assist traffic flow, improve access to homes and businesses, and keep public transport on the move all over our Borough.</p>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion about this role please contact Andy Bracey, Parking Manager on 01732 876222 (Direct applicants only, strictly no agencies)</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,206 - £27,948 (plus additional payment for unsocial hours worked, circa 9% of base salary)","publishDate":"2025-05-20T12:50:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/54e17cff-87e6-484c-9003-47c5900de4e6.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cf33a78c-a7a1-4e1f-b732-d70e7b430c48","title":"Teaching Assistant","employer":"London Borough of Havering","department":"The Compass School","location":"The Compass School","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The Compass School</strong></p>\n<p>London Road, Romford, Essex RM7 9NX</p>\n<p>Tel: 01708 393247</p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@thecompassschool.org\">info@thecompassschool.org</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Teaching Assistant</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Hours:  </strong>36.82 hours per week / 38 weeks per year</p>\n<p><strong>Salary:  </strong>Scale 3 Points 5 - 6 (FTE £28,521 - £28,929. Actual salary £24,391 - £24,740 per annum)</p>\n<p><strong>Contract:  </strong>Fixed Term until 31 August 2026 (local authority funded 1:1 pupil support)</p>\n<p><strong>Start date: </strong>01 September 2025</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Are you ready to change the course of children's lives? </strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for great people to join the founding team at The Compass School, a small school for pupils with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs. We are growing and are looking for excellent teachers and support staff to join us at The Compass School. </p>\n<p>We are particularly looking for support staff who can work with a new primary pupil who will be joining us in Year 4. We are looking for an inspirational Teaching Assistant with a passion for SEN and a creative, innovative approach. Join us and to make an impact on the learning and life chances of our students. We are looking for candidates with the motivation, resilience and determination to ensure that students make progress, improve their experience of education and prepare them to lead fulfilling lives.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We will educate young people between the ages of 7-16 who have a wide range of Social Emotional and Mental Health needs. Some of who may also be on the Autistic Spectrum. The school serves a catchment area that covers Havering and surrounding areas of East London and Essex. The school will also be adding to our network of special schools, alongside Sir Bobby Robson School, Ipswich, The Bridge School, Ipswich and Churchill Special School, Haverhill and Sir Peter Hall School, Bury St Edmund’s. You will be supported in your role by experienced special education leaders who will be available to offer advice and guidance as the school moves forward under their leadership. Significant training and development are available through opportunities for professional development, research, teacher training and collaboration between schools and across phases. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Why work for us? </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>We offer termly supervision for all staff to support with your well-being</li>\n<li>There is an extensive CPD programme, bespoke to our pupils with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs</li>\n<li>We offer a well-being day to be taken during term time and two-week autumn half term</li>\n<li>Unity Schools Partnership (The Trust) offer staff benefits such as the Cycle to Work Scheme and access to staff support through TELUS.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For more information, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about the role please contact the Headteacher, Catharine Wensley by email <a href=\"mailto:cwensley@thecompassschool.org\">cwensley@thecompassschool.org</a>  </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>To apply please follow the link: <a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcandidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk%2F277857HSJ&data=05%7C02%7CKatie.Drake%40havering.gov.uk%7C2dd24252d7324032457a08dd96b717fe%7C353669e1971846f89bed95afc8776c8a%7C0%7C0%7C638832436183826851%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=UtViwbC5ClTZE4IaX7FbwBpn%2FtDjbdVjmbTvjoCtEA0%3D&reserved=0\">https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/277857HSJ</a> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: </strong>09:00am, Wednesday 18th June 2025 </p>\n<p><strong>Interview Day:</strong> Wednesday 25th June 2025 </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.</p>\n<p>We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. 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Occupational Therapist Assistant

London Borough of Havering

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39750

Havering (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Communication and Interaction Advisor

London Borough of Havering

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39750

Havering (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Development Manager

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

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£70,874-£74,630 (inclusive of £5k market supplement) plus an annual car allowance of £2,976. You will also receive a £3k Golden Hello payment.

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council, Opportunity for flexible/hybrid working, Kings Hill, West Malling (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Advisory Teacher - CYP with SEND

London Borough of Barking & Dagenham

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£51,425 - Salary max £54,166

Barking & Dagenham (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Teaching Assistant

The Compass School

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Scale 3 Points 5-6

The Compass School (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Panel Inclusion Officer (Business Support)

Medway Council

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£25,752 - £30,732

Gun Wharf (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Case Progression Officer

Medway Council

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£51,131 - £55,607 + £7,000 market premia + £3,000 retention payment

Broadside (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Trainee Accountant

Medway Council

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Range 3 (£25,752 - £30,732) per annum

Gun Wharf (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Archives and Local Studies Assistant

Medway Council

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Range 3 - £25,752 - £30,732 per annum

Medway Archives Centre, 32 Bryant Rd, Rochester, ME2 3EP (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Lawyer

Medway Council

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Range 7 - Up to £55,607 per annum

Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Team (Starting Well)

London Borough of Havering

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46923

Essex (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Caretaker (part-time)

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council logo

£16,054.05 (FTE £24,750)

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council, Kings Hill, West Malling (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Supported Housing Improvement Programme Officer (Internal Candidates Only)

Medway Council

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Range 4 - £31,283 per annum

Gun Wharf (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Principal Education & SEND Intelligence Analyst

Medway Council

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Range 6 - £44,246 per annum

Hybrid – Works part from Gun Wharf and part from home (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Physical Activity Specialist (Internal Candidates Only)

Medway Council

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Range 5 - £15.93 per hour

Mobile - Works from different locations attending meetings, conducting assessment in client’s home or business; maybe occasions where you will need to attend the office – Gun Wharf. (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Engagement Officer

Medway Council

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Range 3 - £25,752 - £30,732 per annum

Child-Friendly Medway Office, Gun Wharf (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Physical Activity Specialist (Internal Candidates Only)

Medway Council

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Range 3 - £25,752 - £30,732 per annum

Gun Wharf (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Civil Enforcement Officer

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

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£25,206 - £27,948 (plus additional payment for unsocial hours worked, circa 9% of base salary)

Kings Hill, Tonbridge & Malling Council (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Teaching Assistant

The Compass School

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Scale 3 Points 5-6

The Compass School (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

CCTV Operator

Dartford Borough Council

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£26,020 PA increasing to £ £26,992 PA following 12 months satisfactory performance + a 12.5% Shift Allowance

Kent (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

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