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Kent is a large and diverse county, offering a broad range of opportunities to support children and young people from all backgrounds and circumstances.  You will be able to work across a range of locations and environments, and to be seconded to or move to other teams. </p>\n<p>Meanwhile, you will be free to develop professionally, building your area of specialist practice, and applying your knowledge to high profile and sensitive cases. At this level, you’ll champion good practice and set performance expectations, acting as a Practice Assessor for ASYE and student social workers if required.</p>\n<p>You’ll also have the chance to share your expertise through assisted fieldwork, court attendance, case audits and reviews, and by chairing complex meetings. 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Driving continuous development of Systemic Practice in social work alongside other theoretical frameworks and practice methodologies.</span></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span><strong><strong>Essential Requirements</strong></strong></span></p>\n<p><span>We are looking for Consultant Practitioners, who also are / have the follow:<br>Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England<br>Substantial experience in statutory social work practice with evidenced expertise in the are of extra familial harm / contextual safeguarding including Serious Youth Violence.<br>Foundation level systemic practice qualification (desirable)<br>Practice Educator or Practice Teacher qualification (desirable)<br>Advanced training in evidenced based approaches to assessment & intervention relating to extra familial harm.<br>Experience of delivering evidenced based interventions with children and families improving outcomes related to extra familial harm.<br>Building effective trusting relationships with children, families, and other professionals.<br>Ability to assess the needs of children, adults, and families holistically and analytically, in high risk and high complexity cases, applying the Assessment Framework and other relevant frameworks and tools.<br>To make sound professional judgments (in cases of high risk / complexity).<br><br><strong><strong>Why Join Us<br></strong></strong>In Croydon, our Children's Services has an established Systemic Practice model, experienced leaders, and high support for practitioners.  Croydon people and staff are diverse, and we celebrate difference through focus on anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice. We are committed to delivering excellent social work practice and services to our children and families. As well as this we also offer the following:<br>Our teams consist of experienced Social Workers at various levels<br>Join a highly diverse workforce<br>Reflective supervision is actively promoted and supported.<br>The ethos at Croydon is very much about working together to make positive change<br>Caseloads of Social Workers are very manageable enabling managers to know children well & ensure high standards of practice<br>You will join an established team who can help you settle in and offer their expertise<br><br><strong><strong>Benefits</strong></strong><br>You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. 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You will lead and manage performance of a team and foster a culture of continuous learning and reflection of practice that inspires staff to give their best in their roles.</span></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span>The responsibilities include the following, so we ask that you have this experience:</span><br><span>Assessment and care planning of children in need, including those in need of protection and subject to legal proceedings.</span></p>\n<p><span>Direct work with children and families to achieve desired safety and well-being outcomes.</span></p>\n<p><span>Demonstrable understanding of early help practice, partnership working, the impact of multiagency planning and how this can improve and impact on children and young people’s experiences and outcomes.</span></p>\n<p><span>The role will involve you using a range of systemic ideas in your work, including promoting a practice philosophy which seeks to empower service users, build on individual strengths, and develop strategies which support them to understand, manage and respond to risk.</span><br><br><span><strong><strong>Essential Requirements</strong></strong></span></p>\n<p><span>Qualified Social Workers who are Social Work England registered<br>Working knowledge of national policy, strategy and developments regarding children’s social care, and areas that impact on children’s social care.<br>Able to lead improvement in social work practice at an operational level through effective performance management<br>Evidence of leading and managing operational change effectively<br>Able to lead and manage in an operational area dealing with high risk and high complexity in a way that delivers good safeguarding and well-being outcomes for children and families.<br>Experience of managing and/or supervising childcare social workers in an area relevant to this particular service area with evidenced results of continuing practice and good outcomes for children.<br><br><strong><strong>Why Join Us           </strong></strong><br>Our team consists of experienced, dedicated practitioners<br>We meet regularly to make sure everyone we work with has the support and knowledge needed to make a difference and be the difference to our families, communities and colleagues<br>At Croydon relationships matter and we are about strong partnerships and working together to make lasting positive change<br>We are an established team who can help you settle in and offer their expertise<br>You will have the support of an extremely knowledgeable understanding manager<br>You will have access to a busy, buzzy, committed workforce and work environment Opportunities to work from home and work flexibly provides you with more work-life balance<br>Opportunities to think together with your manager about career development<br>Support to help you grow, develop, learn and lead<br><br><strong><strong>Benefits</strong></strong><br>You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. 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The team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the high quality of the waste and street cleansing services for the borough.  </p>\n<p><strong>What’s the job?</strong><br>You will be providing administration support to help ensure the smooth running of the service.  Your duties will include responding to and the processing of our customers service requests, processing invoices, processing workflow, data entry, draft reports, interacting with service stakeholders on a daily basis e.g. Contractors, our Gateway Contact Centre, Senior Managers.</p>\n<p><strong>Is this you?</strong><br>You will have excellent organisational skills, experience of working in a busy office or similar and have a confident and friendly manner. 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We are passionate about what we do, and we will work resourcefully and creatively as one team, going the extra mile to improve the lives and homes of our customers.</p>\n<p>As a Housing Options Advisor, you will be responsible for providing a professional, customer orientated service to individuals who may be homeless or threatened with homelessness. You will work with colleagues across the Housing Service to provide advice on the housing options available and you conduct enquiries into homeless applications ensuring that the Council is fully compliant with statutory homelessness duties under Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996.</p>\n<p>This is a career graded post and candidates will be assessed against both the essential criteria requirements for both Grade F and Grade G detailed in the Person Specification. Candidates will only be considered as appointable to the Grade G position if they fulfil the essential criteria requirements, as detailed below, for both Grade F and Grade G. Candidates who are only able to demonstrate that they meet the Grade F requirements, will have the opportunity to progress to a Grade G through training and develop in post and upon being able to demonstrate they meet the Grade G requirements.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Main Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<p>Conduct interviews and assessments in line with the Councils’ statutory duties under Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) and write robust statutory S184 homelessness decision letters.</p>\n<p>Carry a caseload of homelessness prevention and relief cases and create Personalised Housing Plans to take reasonable steps to prevent or relieve homelessness, or the threat of homelessness.</p>\n<p>To advise clients on full range of housing options to solve their housing problem, including negotiating with private sector landlords; conciliating between family members and friends to prevent exclusions; identifying suitable move-on options.</p>\n<p>Carry out income and expenditure assessments to access affordable housing options and identify areas where income can be maximised, or expenditure reduced.</p>\n<p>Develop effective working relationships with colleagues both within Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and external partners, service users, landlords as well as voluntary and other housing organisations.</p>\n<p>Be the team lead in specific areas such as domestic abuse, ex-offender, care leavers, mental health or substance misuse.</p>\n<p><strong>About you:</strong></p>\n<p>You should have experience of working in a front-line in a housing environment and able to provide a full range of advice on housing options to prevent and relieve homelessness, including being able to make legally robust statutory decisions.</p>\n<p>Educated to A Level (or equivalent) at grades A to C, or equivalent grading, or demonstrable experience of working within housing options and homelessness.</p>\n<p>Excellent understanding of Housing legislation including the Housing Act 1996 as amended by the Homelessness Act 2002, and the Homelessness Reduction Act</p>\n<p>A good understanding of the welfare benefit system and welfare reform changes</p>\n<p>Excellent influencing and negotiation skills - for example, when working with landlords to prevent evictions</p>\n<p>Ability to work in a team and develop effective and supportive relationships with colleagues.</p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>22 Days Annual Leave (Grade F) / 24 Days Annual Leave (Grade G), plus bank holidays. 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To view our core competencies, click <a href=\"https://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk/council/jobs/competency-framework\">here</a></p>\n<p>To stay up to date with our latest vacancies and what it’s like to work here you can follow us on twitter @TWBC_Jobs and LinkedIn @TWellsCouncil</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Interview Date: 15 April</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Career Grade F-£30,077 / G-£33,535","publishDate":"2025-03-12T09:29:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-06T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5197969a-6ffb-4013-8c19-d3f98356b690.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8ec02d9f-eac3-4aec-8916-2fa9819b75dc","title":"Business Development Officer","employer":"Tunbridge Wells Borough Council","department":"","location":"Assembly Hall Theatre","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Are you a dynamic and creative individual who has a passion for the arts and culture? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Assembly Hall Theatre. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team.</p>\n<p>The role is responsible for providing support to the Theatre Management Team and will be involved with programming, projects, finance and contracts within the Theatre. The role will be working alongside the Theatre Team, taking the lead in income generating negotiations along with supporting and co-ordinating meetings and consultations.</p>\n<p>We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and experience working in a fast-paced environment. You will also be able to manage, organise and prioritise your work and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.</p>\n<p>Additional benefits for this post include 22 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service), plus an additional day in December.  Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme, as well as invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development  </p>\n<p>To find out more take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification below.  For an informal discussion about this post, you can contact Rhyddian Evans, Culture Programming and Projects Manager, on 01892 554162 or <em>rhyddian.evans@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</em>.</p>\n<p>To stay up to date with our latest vacancies and what it’s like to work here you can follow us on twitter @TWBC_Jobs and LinkedIn @TWellsCouncil</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,077","publishDate":"2025-03-11T16:29:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-31T16:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c8031cdb-3279-40dd-95fe-eb2944c3d11a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"14e84f13-5acf-43e2-8a01-9b555b9fd185","title":"Marketing Coordinator","employer":"Tunbridge Wells Borough Council","department":"","location":"The Amelia Scott","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Join Our Team as a Marketing Coordinator at The Amelia Scott!</strong></p>\n<p>Are you a creative, driven, and audience-focused marketing professional? Do you want to be part of something exciting and innovative? This is your chance to join <strong>The Amelia Scott</strong>, a dynamic and forward-thinking venue that is redefining the way we engage with Heritage, Libraries, Events, Exhibitions, Learning, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Services and Wellbeing.</p>\n<p>After almost three years of enriching the lives of our visitors, we are proud to offer a blend of unique experiences. Now, we are looking for a <strong>Marketing Coordinator</strong> to help us take this experience to new heights.</p>\n<p>At The Amelia Scott, we are passionate about challenging the status quo, pushing boundaries, and creating memorable experiences. We believe that effective marketing is not just about promoting events – it is about telling stories, sparking curiosity, and inspiring people to engage with us in meaningful ways.</p>\n<p>As our Marketing Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in communicating with our diverse audiences. Your work will drive awareness, excitement, and interest in everything we do at The Amelia Scott, ensuring that our visitors connect with the essence of our mission.</p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and implement creative marketing strategies to inspire visitors and engage new audiences.</li>\n<li>Drive Public Relations.</li>\n<li>Work closely with our team to highlight the full spectrum of experiences we offer – from heritage and exhibitions to events and wellbeing programs.</li>\n<li>Craft compelling content that informs and excites and ensure it is reaching the right people through effective channels.</li>\n<li>Understand our visitors – who they are, what they care about, and how to communicate with them in a way that sparks their interest. A creative thinker with a passion for learning and marketing.</li>\n<li>Someone with the ability to understand audiences, their needs, and motivations.</li>\n<li>Data analytics</li>\n<li>A professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working across a variety of projects with different teams.</li>\n<li>An individual who is keen to make an impact and help us continue challenging the norm in the cultural and community space.</li>\n<li>A vibrant, supportive team where your ideas are valued.</li>\n<li>A unique, inspiring working environment at The Amelia Scott.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for personal and professional growth as we continue to evolve.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>This is a rare and exciting opportunity to make a real difference in a bold and innovative organisation. If you are ready to bring your marketing expertise to a place that is all about creativity, learning, and inspiring others, we would love to hear from you!</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits: </strong></p>\n<p>22 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing to 27 days with 5 years' continuous service.<br>Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.7% employer contribution.<br>Career development and training opportunities.<br>Access to eye care vouchers and VDU glasses.<br>Cycle to Work Scheme.<br>Access to EAP Services 24/7.</p>\n<p>To find out more take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification.  For an informal discussion about this post, you can contact Lisa Bridges, Operations and Business Development Manager, on 01892 554175 or lisa.bridges@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</p>\n<p>To stay up to date with our latest vacancies and what it’s like to work here you can follow us on twitter @TWBC_Jobs and LinkedIn @TWellsCouncil</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date:               Midnight 3 April 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date:            10 April 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong><br>We only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.</p>\n<p><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong></p>\n<p>Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.</p>\n<p><strong>Safeguarding</strong></p>\n<p>The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>\n<p><strong>Apply now</strong> and be part of a team that is shaping the future of culture and community engagement.</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,077 (pro rated to 30 hours per week)","publishDate":"2025-03-11T13:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-02T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/977499e7-6d7c-4970-92dc-7902b4858444.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6a534121-780e-4269-ae0f-c453c9c79a5e","title":"Housing Triage and Support Officer","employer":"Sevenoaks District Council","department":"","location":"Council Offices, Argyle Road","locationType":2,"description":"<p>The officer will support Sevenoaks District Council’s Housing Options and Solutions team and with your extensive housing knowledge and experience, you’ll work to assist in preventing and reducing homelessness in the district.</p>\n<p>Acting as a first point of contact for customers, you’ll be responsible for triaging customers through a rapid initial assessment of their needs and circumstances.</p>\n<p>Your excellent communication skills will be invaluable providing customers with comprehensive advice and guidance directing customers to the correct service, aiding with early interventions such as mediation and ensuring they receive the support the need.</p>\n<p>You’ll bring resilience to the service by providing coordination and administration support and assisting with day-to-day activities. </p>\n<p>If you have experience in providing advice and support and dealing with vulnerable customers, you’ll know it takes effective communication and empathy as well as the ability to work to deadlines and in difficult situations.</p>\n<p>This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).</p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to know more about the role? </strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Stephen Tring, Housing Options and Solutions Manager, on 01732 227184.</p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?</strong></p>\n<p>Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: </strong>6<sup>th</sup> April 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: </strong>TBC</p>\n<p><strong>Assessment process: </strong>Interview and test</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,072 - £36,830","publishDate":"2025-03-11T11:08:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-06T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0bef5bc2-f51e-41cd-9669-4280cd23f9ef.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ec72c622-4be2-479a-9cc5-607c9c85dc60","title":"Senior Landscape and Biodiversity Officer","employer":"Tunbridge Wells Borough Council","department":"","location":"Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall","locationType":2,"description":"<p>A rare opportunity to work in the National Landscape of the High Weald helping to balance the needs of development with the protection and enhancement of our historic and natural environment. The postholder will be involved in strategic and sensitive planning applications involving historic Parks and Garden, ancient woodland, and sites designated for landscape and wildlife conservation in rural and urban settlements.  There will be opportunities to shape policy, work with key stakeholders, partnerships and elected Members and where required commission and manage consultants.</p>\n<p>Do you have a landscape qualification and are you interested in the historical and natural environment? Are you looking to develop your skills and gain new qualifications? Are you willing to share your knowledge, engage with others and offer a critical opinion? If the answer is yes to all of these then this may be the role for you.</p>\n<p>Tunbridge Wells<strong> </strong>is<strong> </strong>a great place to live, do business and visit. The Council has a clear, coherent, and powerful vision for the future set out in our <a href=\"https://tunbridgewells.gov.uk/news/2025/february/the-strategic-plan-2024-2032?mode=results%C2%A4t_result_page=2&results_per_page=9\">Strategic Plan</a> which sets out the priorities for Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.</p>\n<p>We have a flexible approach throughout our Planning Service, which is to support staff as they develop, providing opportunities to broaden and deepen their experience and skills to progress their career. 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We are also in the early stages of preparing a Town Centre Plan for Royal Tunbridge Wells; the postholder will be involved with both of these, providing specialist landscape and biodiversity advice to planning colleagues to inform development strategy and policies relating to landscape and biodiversity matters, and be involved with undertaking and commissioning evidence base work.</p>\n<p>Benefits include flexible, hybrid working, 26 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service and 34 days after 30 years continuous Local Government service), plus additional time in December when the Council closes between Christmas and New Year.  Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme, Membership of professional body, as well as invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development and free town centre parking. </p>\n<p>To find out more take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification below.  For an informal discussion about this post, you can contact Ellen Gilbert, Planning Policy Manager on 01892 554059 or email <a href=\"mailto:ellen.gilbert@tunbridgewells.gov.uk\">ellen.gilbert@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a>, or David Scully, Principal Landscape and Biodiversity Officer on 01892 554072 or email <a href=\"mailto:david.scully@tunbridgewells.gov.uk\">david.scully@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>To stay up to date with our latest vacancies and what it’s like to work here you can follow us on twitter @TWBC_Jobs and LinkedIn @TWellsCouncil</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date:               Midnight 31<sup>st</sup> March </strong></p>\n<p><strong>             </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Dates:          W/C 7<sup>th</sup> April</strong></p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,259","publishDate":"2025-03-11T09:52:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-31T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2b2f8e0e-eca1-4302-a634-084fd608f2d5.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"db9030c0-04d7-4a8b-a54c-7dbf47a2d850","title":"Box Office Assistant","employer":"Tunbridge Wells Borough Council","department":"","location":"Assembly Hall Theatre","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Box Office Assistant </strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a strong background in customer service to join our Box Office team. 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You’ll work across all sections of the planning department and have the opportunity to develop your skills from a variety of colleagues who will be on hand to answer any queries.</p>\n<p>Day-to-day, you’ll manage your own caseload, dealing with a variety of applications, as well as pre-application enquiries to develop your experience and make an impact on Sevenoaks. You’ll ensure the character of the district is protected by engaging with developers and other key stakeholders.</p>\n<p>If you have an interest in planning, then you’ll know what it takes – an organised approach and commitment to accuracy. 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Our track record in planning and development has delivered a progressive approach to growth and economic investment, balanced with preserving the heritage and natural quality of the Borough. We are currently experiencing significant interest in investment across the Borough which is resulting in a range of planning applications being submitted for our determination.</p>\n<p><strong>About the role:</strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking an individual to work within a small team undertaking investigations into alleged failures to comply with town planning legislation. </p>\n<p>This may include development carried out without planning permission, or not in accordance with approved plans.  The work involves receiving and responding to allegations of breaches from members of the public, carrying out site inspections and investigations across the Borough and, under the instruction of professional planners, seeking the cessation of identified breaches. </p>\n<p>As well as being readily able to interpret maps and plans and work with IT systems, you will need good communication skills, tact and the discretion necessary to deal with potentially confrontational situations.</p>\n<p>Previous experience in an investigative capacity or knowledge of planning legislation and procedures would be an advantage.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information on this role please contact James Bailey on 01732 876084. 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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. 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