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In addition, there is a £8,000 relocation package (subject to eligibility) and an excellent LA pension scheme.</p>\n<p><strong>We are the right team, at the right time and in the right place.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>The right team</strong></p>\n<p>Doing the best for the children of Kent depends on a team effort. We celebrate our Senior Practitioners who work hard to foster a culture of excellence and collaboration – a place where all social workers are empowered to be creative, share ideas and advice.</p>\n<p>And the right team needs the right managers. Ours have a well-deserved reputation for being supportive and giving regular, quality supervision. There are also many credible expert practitioners to learn from and you’ll find them approachable and keen to help. Sharing knowledge is part of who we are. Together, our teams deliver strengthened services and improved outcomes for children.</p>\n<p><strong>The right time</strong></p>\n<p>There has never been a better time to join us. 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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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You should have substantial and varied post-qualification experiences of working with children and families. You will work within the Kent Practice Framework models, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks, along with a willingness to learn and develop as a practitioner. 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Please refer to the Redeployee Guidance pack available on Medspace for further information on the process. 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This will be achieved through the Family Solutions Practitioner providing both practical and specialist advice to the family as well as acting as a lead co-ordinator for any additional support services. The Family Solutions Practitioner will undertake assessments and formulate a plan of intervention  or deliver interventions via an Intervention Plan with the family with the support of relevant partner agencies, which will give the child and their family every opportunity to address the identified difficulties with a positive outcome. The role will also include facilitating groups to children and their families.</p>\n<p>For an insight into what Family Solutions has to offer, please view this<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk7j69Krc0c\"> video</a></p>\n<p><strong>About You:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will hold a Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Level 4 Apprenticeship </li>\n<li>Be passionate about changing outcomes for children and young people</li>\n<li>Have good communication skills to engage children and young people and their families</li>\n<li>Have the ability to maintain accurate and update records in line with GDPR and legislations effective case management. You will be respectful and able to build positive relationships in all aspects of the role</li>\n<li>Have knowledge of safeguarding and relevant legislation</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a multi agency environment</li>\n<li>It is preferable that you hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>In return we offer you:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Essential Car User allowance or access to a lease car</li>\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>MedPay – opportunity for pay progression</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>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>\n<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>\n<p>The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:<br> <br> Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.</p>\n<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>\n<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>\n<p>Family Solutions are seeking to appoint a Family Solutions Practitioners.  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>\n<p><em><strong>For an informal conversation about this role, please contact Nikki Lloyd, Group Manager on 01634 338847 or 07736924078</strong></em></p>\n<p><strong>This post is subject to an enhanced children's DBS</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews for this role will be held on 10/03/2025 at Wayfield Children & Families Hub.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Our Organisation:</strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><strong>Important Information-</strong></p>\n<p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p>\n<p>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</p>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age</p>\n<p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online</p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>\n<p>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.</p>\n<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":"£29793 - £35410","publishDate":"2025-03-12T11:17:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-23T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5804e022-3481-4aef-926d-600b4849529f.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. 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They will have the opportunity to contribute our journey of improvement and shape our service delivery to children, young people and families and Medway. They will gain knowledge and experience from highly skilled team members but will also be given the opportunity to showcase their own skills and knowledge. They will be expected to work in partnership with providers, other agencies and strategic networks.</p>\n<p>This is a very exciting opportunity for an experienced, highly skilled and motivated practitioner to support our improvement work with a focus on developing effective Transition approaches for our Key Stage 4 children across Medway as they prepare for transition to Post 16.</p>\n<p>We are seeking to recruit an outstanding and appropriately qualified practitioner who has a proven track record in delivering person-centred learning to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities within Key Stage 4 or Post 16.</p>\n<p>This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a child focused service which incorporates a wide range of multi-disciplinary practitioners. The successful candidate will work with a wide range of teams within Medway and our broader partnerships including schools, colleges, training providers, Health colleagues, Early Help – Family Solutions, Social Care etc. We are looking for a highly organised and assertive officer with ability to lead on and manage difficult conversations and support families and young people with transition out of education to either employment or adult services. They need to have substantial experience in organising and chairing Annual Reviews and practical application of SEND Code of Practice.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will be expected contribute to the transition planning for a caseload of children with complex SEND. The postholder will also work under the direction of the Head of Inclusion to establish pathways and models of best practice to support transition from Secondary to Post 16.</p>\n<p>Previous applicants need not apply.</p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. </p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting </em><em>manager,</em><em> please </em><em>email Susan Bright on </em><a href=\"mailto:susan.bright@medway.gov.uk\">susan.bright@medway.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 4 - £29,793 - £35,410 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-10T11:09:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-24T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2315769a-8d40-4cda-a203-48fcb4dad758.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e9cc6edc-12ea-4fdc-983c-3c04b358e55c","title":"Deputy Area Inclusion Lead (Senior EHC Co-ordinator)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Works part from home and part from Gun Wharf, Chatham","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Medway’s Education and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Division is committed to support all children and young people to learn and grow and to achieve their potential in education. The Education and SEND Division covers a wide scope of services, including school admissions, place planning, Medway Test, school transport, capital developments, high-needs funding and support for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans, early years funding and sufficiency, school improvement and effectiveness, inclusion and attendance. The Government’s ambitions for the provision of quality education and improvement plans for the SEND and Alternative Provision system are important strategic drivers for our vision for these services.</p>\n<p>The Education and SEND Division is seeking highly driven and experienced professionals to join these teams at an exciting time of change within this sector. Successful candidates will join a supportive network of professionals within the Division and across the wider People Directorate and Council. They will have the opportunity to contribute our journey of improvement and shape our service delivery to children, young people and families and Medway. They will gain knowledge and experience from highly skilled team members but will also be given the opportunity to showcase their own skills and knowledge. They will be expected to work in partnership with providers, other agencies and strategic networks.</p>\n<p>We are recruiting Deputy Area Inclusion Lead (Senior EHC Co-ordinator) for our very busy team. As a Deputy Area Inclusion Lead (Senior EHC Co-ordinator), your role is to support the Area Inclusion Hub Leads (SEND Managers) to make certain that the statutory assessment process is adhered to and that a quality Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) is developed in line with the principles of the SEND Code of Practice and the Local Authority's (LA) own practices, procedures and corporate values i.e. life chances. You will be expected to advocate the comprehensive use of Case Management, the SEND case management system and ensure that staff are updating records accurately and in a timely way. You will have a sound understanding of what good EHC looks like and support Hub Leads with quality assuring EHC plans following annual reviews.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will be expected to implement the SEND framework for the EHC needs assessment and production of the EHCP. To identify and support line managers with staff training. To provide supervisory support to EHC Coordinators to enable them to be confident in their roles and to support them through the LA's policy and procedures. Provide expert advice, guidance and support to colleagues, service users and partner agencies. To support EHC Co-ordinators to understand and implement the SEND Code of Practice, in order to enhance communication across partnership and with stakeholders. To improve the SEND Service's agenda of the inclusion within schools, to make certain that the appropriate school is allocated to the needs of the pupil.</p>\n<p>As a Deputy Area Inclusion Lead (Senior EHC Co-ordinator) you will hold a small caseload of complex cases.</p>\n<p>Previous applicants need not apply.</p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. </p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting </em><em>manager,</em><em> please </em><em>email Susan Bright on </em><a href=\"mailto:susan.bright@medway.gov.uk\">susan.bright@medway.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 5 - £35,935 - £41,614 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-10T10:46:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-24T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e14d5a30-b616-45b3-96e8-2e2bd9eacc0f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1ac89ef8-b8b3-4777-83e1-cd372aaa49ae","title":"Family Liaison Officer/ DDSL","employer":"Medway Council","department":"Hempstead Schools Federation","location":"Hempstead Federation","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Anticipated Start Date: </strong><strong>April 21<sup>st</sup> 2025</strong></p>\n<p>The pupils and families at Hempstead Junior School deserve the best support we can give them.</p>\n<p>The Governors at Hempstead Schools Federation are seeking to appoint a well-organised, pro-active and sensitive individual to the post of Family Liaison Officer, who will work closely with pupils and families and help ensure that pupils achieve to the very best of their ability, in a happy, safe and supportive environment.</p>\n<p>Hempstead Schools Federation comprises Hempstead Junior and Infant Schools and is a larger than average school situated in Gillingham, Kent. We provide a friendly learning community which seeks to provide an inclusive education for all our pupils. Both schools are currently judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted and are working towards building on this success.</p>\n<p>The Family Liaison Officer will work closely with school and external agency professionals to provide appropriate actions for children experiencing external pressures, helping them to gain full access to their education and maximise their learning potential.  </p>\n<p><strong>The closing date for applications is Thursday 20<sup>th</sup> March 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews will be held on Wednesday 26<sup>th</sup> March 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong></p>\n<p>The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and achieving equal opportunities and combatting discrimination. 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This is an exciting opportunity for a planner wishing to grow their strategic planning experience.</p>\n<p>Maidstone offers a unique opportunity to work on major planning, development and investment projects. We work on a varied canvas – bringing forward significant, high quality growth with associated infrastructure, whilst enhancing our significant local landscapes, heritage and identity.</p>\n<p>To help plan pro-actively, Maidstone Borough’s Local Plan Review was adopted in March 2024 and we are now focussing on sustainable delivery, including masterplanning two new garden communities. We are also progressing a Gypsy and Traveller Development Plan Document and progressing a Maidstone Town Centre Strategy. The role will therefore provide superb experience for an enthusiastic team player and self-motivated individuals within a dynamic environment.</p>\n<p>We will accept applications from those seeking a full or part time role for this permanent post and offer a flexible working environment.</p>\n<p><strong>About Maidstone Borough Council </strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Maidstone Borough Council is a confident organisation with ambition to deliver quality homes, high quality places adopted for a changing climate and resilient communities, as well as a fairer economy for people and planet and aspirations to deliver high quality services to our residents and local businesses. We continue to build on our strengths - assets, knowledge and expertise and our track record for innovation and improvement to create a financially sustainable future so that we can continue with our undiminished plans.</p>\n<p>We will only achieve the results we are aiming for through the talents and hard work of all our people. You are encouraged to become part of our team and in return you can expect support, training, and fair reward from us. We will give you the opportunity to develop the skills to do your job well and create a positive working environment where your ideas about improving how we do things are valued and we manage the changes needed for new ways of working well.</p>\n<p>At Maidstone Borough Council we recognise the importance of flexible working and the benefits this can bring to both our staff and the Council. We know that by offering employees a range of flexible working opportunities we can positively impact their wellbeing and engagement, and drive productivity in return. As such we have developed a highly flexible hybrid working policy, alongside our flexi time and flexible working policies, enabling staff to shape their working patterns around building a greater work life balance.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer:</strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>A range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Highly flexible hybrid working opportunities</li>\n<li>7am to 7pm flexi time to suit personal circumstances for most roles</li>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 5 years LG service plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>Additional 3 days leave given to enable a close down of the offices between Christmas and New year</li>\n<li>Free parking and casual car user allowance</li>\n<li>Range of flexible working opportunities to accommodate people’s home/work life balance including compressed hours, 9-day fortnight, part time</li>\n<li>Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential & independent information and access to counsellors</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family</li>\n<li>Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work </li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car. 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Consideration will be given to other relevant professional accreditation holders e.g. RICS/RIBA subject to relevant experience.</li>\n<li>Full Driving Licence</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Your experience will include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Extensive experience of dealing with complex and sensitive planning issues and preparation of policies and guidance</li>\n<li>Ability to assess and evaluate large quantities of often complex and sometimes conflicting information and data and then find creative solutions and formulate strategic policy and proposals</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Additionally, you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.</p>\n<p><strong>Selection Process: </strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Following the submission of your application form, it will be reviewed by the recruiting manager. Those that are successful in securing an interview can expect job specific interview presentation, followed by an interview.<strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Maidstone Borough 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>Please specify on your application form whether you wish to apply on a full time or part time basis.</p>\n<p>If you would like to discuss this position, please contact Mark Egerton, Strategic Planning Manager on 01622 602062</p>\n<p><strong>To apply for the position please click on the apply link above </strong><strong>and complete the online application form or by phone on 01622 602555.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date:     Sunday 30<sup>th</sup> March 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date: From week commencing 7<sup>th</sup> April 2025</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 12 (£49,046 - £53,594) pa +£5,000 Market Supplement","publishDate":"2025-03-07T14:29:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-30T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/00bacece-4fc4-4f90-b438-749d91774094.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bce31153-b11f-47ed-862a-bc4593916c9e","title":"Housing Advice Officer","employer":"Sevenoaks District Council","department":"","location":"Council Offices, Argyle Road","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Can you help reduce homelessness? </strong></p>\n<p>You’ll take a proactive and innovative approach towards prevention homelessness in Sevenoaks as it is one of our key focuses. Working across the whole Housing service, you’ll assist with a variety of projects and initiatives which means you’ll have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills further.</p>\n<p>You’ll be providing advice, guidance and support to our customers as well as assessing homeless applications, making referrals, and creating Personalised Housing Plans. You’ll also work to support landlords and tenants in the district through the Council’s Private Sector Lettings scheme.</p>\n<p>If you have a background in housing, then you’ll know that communication and a detailed knowledge of the Housing Act and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 is essential. You’ll also be able to remain calm and work effectively under pressure and maintain a high level of accuracy.</p>\n<p><em>Please note this is a fixed-term contract for 12 months. 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They will need a good understanding of IT and be able to pick up systems quickly, with the ability to work confidentially given the nature of the role. </p>\n<p>A basic DBS is required to fulfill this role and will be completed on your behalf if you do not hold a valid certificate. </p>\n<p>If you have any questions or would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vicky Howells at vicky.howells@tmbc.gov.uk.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£22,536 - £27,159","publishDate":"2025-03-04T15:44:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-13T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/07e6fe71-4a81-4925-ae92-a98d54fc26da.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"25b38eb8-0602-4fa6-ab73-e180895d1da6","title":"Civil Enforcement Officer","employer":"Sevenoaks District Council","department":"","location":"Council Offices, Argyle Road","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Working throughout the Sevenoaks District, you’ll be responsible for patrolling on street parking locations and off Street car parks either by vehicle or foot. You’ll issue penalty charge notices to vehicles that are parked illegally and will be expected to apply fairness, common sense, and initiative to a variety of situations.</p>\n<p>Great customer service and communication skills are an essential part of this role, along with the ability to cope well in pressured and stressful situations.</p>\n<p>Previous experience in a parking enforcement role may be helpful but is not essential as full training will be provided.</p>\n<p><em>Please note that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and requires a full driving licence. </em></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 Charlotte Burns, Parking Services Manager, on 01732 227476.</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>30<sup>th</sup> March 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: </strong>14<sup>th</sup>, 15<sup>th</sup> & 16<sup>th</sup> April 2025</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,330 - £31,773","publishDate":"2025-03-03T14:55:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-30T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a80a440f-a7da-493a-943b-86cc235183be.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"52b411e7-7ab6-403b-9e01-6efd759a47ce","title":"Planning Enforcement Officer","employer":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","department":"","location":"Opportunity for flexible/home working, Kings Hill, Tonbridge & Malling Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Tonbridge and Malling are going through change, and this is an exciting time to join the planning team. 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. (Direct candidates only, strictly no agencies please)</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,822 - £33,297 plus an essential car user allowance up to £1,239 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-03T10:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-23T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e0d40f76-f00d-4544-b8ac-dde857d4d94b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"952c0923-f2b2-4b76-bb1f-96d9f6be3c19","title":"Civil Enforcement Officer","employer":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","department":"","location":"Kings Hill, Tonbridge & Malling Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>PLEASE NOTE this role will receive a 2.9% salary increase with effect from 1st April 2025 in line with our annual pay award. </strong></p>\n<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":"£24,495 - £27,159 (plus additional payment for unsocial hours worked, circa 9% of base salary)","publishDate":"2025-02-28T14:20:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-23T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/afc4574f-b9e9-4766-ae35-7548c2739f4a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"eafefc21-39b8-4f9a-a98b-36fe8651fc00","title":"Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator","employer":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","department":"","location":"Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>PLEASE NOTE: this role will receive a 2.9% salary increase with effect from 1st April 2025 in line with our annual pay award. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>We have an exciting opportunity to become the Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator for Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells Councils.</strong></p>\n<p>This role is offered on a 12 month fixed term contract due to the way in which the post is funded. This is a joint post between Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. You willl spend your time equally based between the two councils.</p>\n<p>With previous experience in a similar role, you will have proven knowledge and expertise in the area of domestic abuse. The successful postholder will become the strategic lead on domestic abuse for both councils and will enable both Councils to fulfil their duties under the new Domestic Abuse Act 2021.</p>\n<p>The role will include reviewing the relevant domestic abuse policies and procedures, attending meetings (such as the Local Partnership Board), liaising with commissioned services, and working to develop specialist services.</p>\n<p>You’ll be based with the Community Safety teams but will need liaise with other internal departments, as well as external domestic abuse organisations and other relevant agencies.</p>\n<p>You will be highly be self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision and possess excellent communication skills.</p>\n<p>You will be required to work at Kings Hill (West Malling) and Tunbridge Wells, there will also be an opportunity for some home working.</p>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion about this role please contact Alison Finch, Safer & Stronger Communities Manager on 01732 876247 (direct candidates only please, strictly no agencies)</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,511 - £39,909","publishDate":"2025-02-27T16:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-23T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b5338b59-bbb4-42af-984b-7716f24896b8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b0222f55-5746-4f82-b087-2e3dcd30d2ef","title":"Public Health Programme Manager Collaboration & Pathways","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part from Gun Wharf and part from home’","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract until 28 November 2025; 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>\n<p>Medway Public Health are looking to recruit a part time, temporary contract, Collaboration and Pathways manager who understands the importance of organisations, agencies and the public working together to improve the health of Medway’s residents. You will work with commissioned services, parents, and other agencies to develop a system approach within the Start for Life / Family Hub programme.</p>\n<p>You will have expertise in child development, early years and/or education. We are particularly keen to hear from you if you have leadership experience in a Family Hub delivering the Start for Life Programme, can demonstrate a strong understanding of home learning environments, and have a track record of consulting children and parents in co-design and delivery.</p>\n<p>You will use your team building skills to bring together a broad range of people; this will include parents, children, service providers, youth services, community groups, social care, charities and the family hub teams. You will use your knowledge and experience to identify other people who have a part to play reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for children.</p>\n<p>This will be a challenging role where you will need to understand other people’s world views, you will be an optimist who can work through frustrations, you will think the best of system partners, and you can constantly ask, “is this the very best we can do with the resources we have available”. Where the answer is no you will ensure system leaders and commissioners have sufficient information to bring about necessary changes.</p>\n<p>We can be flexible on contracted hours but would expect you to commit between 22 and 30 hours per week; this will be negotiated at the interview stage. The contract is temporary, for a fixed period ending on 28 November 2025; we would be supportive of a secondment opportunity if that were agreeable to your current employer.</p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change.</p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Steve Chevis on 01634 337265 / 07800 514712.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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Or do you have relevant experience to become an excellent OTA?</p>\n<p>We are a welcoming and well-established Occupational Therapy Team in Adult Social Care.  </p>\n<p>About the Role: As an OTA, you will conduct home-based functional assessments focusing on daily living activities. You'll employ a variety of preventive interventions to support independence, including equipment provision, home adaptations, and enablement. Your assessments will cover areas such as:</p>\n<ul>\n<li> Accessing bathing facilities</li>\n<li> Toileting</li>\n<li> Personal care</li>\n<li> Mobility and transfers</li>\n<li> Kitchen activities/tasks</li>\n<li> Connecting individuals to their communities is a vital aspect of this role.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Key Responsibilities:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Remote Assessments</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct virtual or telephone-based assessments to identify individuals' needs promptly.</li>\n<li>Provide guidance and support to ensure immediate solutions, including signposting and equipment provision where appropriate.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Home Assessments</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit individuals in their homes to evaluate their living environment and assess functional abilities.</li>\n<li>Identify potential risks and recommend adaptations/ equipment/ interventions/assistive technology to enhance safety and independence.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Provision of Equipment and Adaptations and assistive technology</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Recommend, arrange, and facilitate the delivery of appropriate equipment to meet assessed needs.</li>\n<li>Coordinate home adaptations to improve accessibility and daily living.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Reablement</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Support individuals in regaining skills and confidence following illness, injury, or a change in circumstances.</li>\n<li>Develop tailored, short-term reablement plans that encourage independence and reduce reliance on long-term care services.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Community Resource Utilisation</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify and connect individuals with local community resources and services that promote wellbeing and independence.</li>\n<li>Signpost individuals to social, recreational, or support networks to reduce isolation and improve quality of life.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Strengths-Based Practice</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Focus on individuals' capabilities and strengths, empowering them to make decisions about their care and support needs.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Work closely with occupational therapists, social workers, social care officers and healthcare professionals, carers (both paid and informal) and voluntary services to provide holistic support.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Record Keeping and Compliance</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, interventions, and outcomes.</li>\n</ul>\n<li>Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and legislation, including the Care Act and health and safety regulations</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Our Approach: We adhere to the Care Act and Occupational Therapy principles, utilising a ‘Strengths-based’ (or asset-based) approach. This holistic and multidisciplinary practice focuses on individuals’ strengths, including personal and community networks, to promote wellbeing. Our approach is outcomes-led, ensuring that we prioritise the individual's goals and needs.</p>\n<p>Why Join Us?</p>\n<p>Be part of a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to professional growth.</p>\n<p>Benefit from guidance and supervision from experienced Occupational Therapists</p>\n<p>Make a genuine and lasting impact on the lives of individuals in your community</p>\n<p>Join us and take the next step in your career while making a real difference</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please read the OTA job profile for more info.</p>\n<p>We look forward to welcoming you to our team!</p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. 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Senior Practitioner - West Kent Children in Care Team

Kent County Council

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£43,810 - £49,989 per annum

Worrall House, West Malling (Hybrid)

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