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Medway Adult Education is passionate about supporting adults in Medway to gain skills and qualifications to improve their life chances. The Service offers highly successful part-time courses for adults and apprentices at its centres in Rochester and Gillingham and in several community venues across Medway. The courses are delivered in the daytime and evening with some classes delivered online. Due to increased demand, the Service is currently seeking British Sign Language tutors. Successful candidates will have relevant vocational experience and qualifications appropriate to the role. MAE is looking for tutors who are confident in delivering both face-to-face and online. The successful post holder will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Lorraine Miles, Vocational Skills Programme Manager on 01634 338448. In return we offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><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/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></li></ul>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" target="_blank">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. Our organisation: 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.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.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx" target="_blank">education</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx" target="_blank">environment</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx" target="_blank">social care</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx" target="_blank">housing</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx" target="_blank">planning</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx" target="_blank">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.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. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>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. For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. 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. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">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. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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British Sign Language Sessional Tutor

The Customer Relations Team handles complaints for all corporate and social care services. We are seeking a person who is committed to working within the small but busy Customer Relations Team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and ICT skills, including knowledge of Word and Excel at an advanced level, and be responsible for: <ul><li>monitoring the team’s mailboxes and navigating the council’s electronic systems to prioritise and manage corporate and social care complaints. </li><li>accurately logging and assigning complaints to departments across the council, coordinating responses and monitoring for timeliness, ensuring accurate records and filing are maintained. </li><li>producing data, charts and graphs, and analysing them to report on the council’s performance. </li></ul>The role may, on occasion, require the successful candidate to listen and take complaints over the telephone, using the highest customer service standards. This will include corporate and social care complaints, the subject of which could be sensitive and potentially upsetting. The successful candidate will portray a professional image, possess excellent listening skills, have a calm manner, and be able to take notes to document the customer’s complaint. This person must be able work under pressure and use initiative. They will know when it is appropriate to refer to a more senior member of the team or manager. If you are interested in applying and would like an informal discussion, please contact Rhiannon McQuillan on 01634 332272 or <a href="mailto:rhiannon.mcquillan@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">rhiannon.mcquillan@medway.gov.uk</a>. Interviews will take place on 12 and 13 January 2026. 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. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. 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. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. 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. 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. Customer Relations Team are seeking a Customer Relations Officer 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. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor 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. 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. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">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. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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According to the World Health Organisation, the life course approach aims to identify opportunities to minimise risk factors and enhance protective factors through evidence-based interventions at important life stages. For the Healthy Families workstream this informs the support we deliver from the antenatal period through to early childhood – the first 1001 days.This role will actively support, monitor and review a range of projects delivering healthier outcomes for both pregnant and postnatal people and their families. This will include providing expertise, advice and assistance, as required, to ensure effective project implementation in line with budgets and timescales.The role will be required to work in the context of Medway’s ‘Joint Local Health &amp; Wellbeing Strategy’ and the Public Health Outcomes Framework to reduce health inequalities.The role will involve liaising with influential stakeholders in a way that promotes the vision and values of the Council.The role will actively contribute to the development, delivery, and evaluation of evidence-based projects that deliver to plan, enhance the well-being of Medway residents, support the achievement of local and national targets and reduce health inequalities. Examples 1 of projects included within this role are BumpClub Medway; BumpClub Walks; Beyond BumpClub and Smokefree Families.The successful candidate will be confident in building alliances and partnerships to plan, implement, and/or monitor projects that can be time limited and that share goals and priorities to enhance service awareness, availability, access, and uptake and also ensure compliance with statutory legislation and practice requirements, including mandatory training.The role will require the delivery formal presentations and training to a range of clinical and non-clinical teams, i.e., GPs, Local Authority meetings, Senior Manager meetings, and to other key stakeholders. The role will see the application of the principles of social marketing, and/or behavioural science, to reach specific groups and communities with enabling information and ideas, raising awareness of ‘A Better Medway Lifestyle Services’ and advocating public health principles and action.It is paramount to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity, identifying service strategies to deliver equitable and fair services for users and employees, challenging discriminatory practices and actively managing and promoting diversity. This will also include adherence to professional codes of conduct, occupational membership codes, employer behaviour frameworks and practice standards. The role requires the candidate to act with integrity, consistency and purpose, and take responsibility for own personal development, ensuring that service specific knowledge and understanding is maintained and developed.At the discretion of the line manager, such other activities as may, from time to time, be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.The successful post holder will be subject to an enhanced Adults DBS check. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Emma Dawson <a href="mailto:emma.dawson@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">emma.dawson@medway.gov.uk</a> 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. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. 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. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. 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. 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. We are seeking to appoint a Health Improvement Project Officer (Healthy Families). 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. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor 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. 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. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">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. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Job Description Capital Programme Resident Liaison Officer Salary: £33,531 - £38,052 per annum Grade: D Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full Time, Monday – Friday - 37 Hours per Week&nbsp; Do you enjoy working out on site? Do you have the skills to effectively liaise with residents? This is not the average desk job……An excellent opportunity has become available within the Transforming Homes Team. We are now recruiting for a full time, contract position of Resident Liaison Officer. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and as our Resident Liaison Officer, you’ll ensure our residents are regularly engaged with and consulted on works to be carried out to their properties and that it meets their satisfaction and our specification. You’ll work closely with colleagues and contractors to ensure seamless and prompt delivery of building work. In addition, you’ll set up and attend public meetings with residents, contractors and other colleagues to present investment proposals and maximise resident engagement. You’ll also act on behalf of residents, to ensure concerns, complaints and enquiries raised are effectively investigated and addressed, with outcomes communicated to those all involved. To be considered for this role, you’ll have experience of working in a front-line customer focused and high volume area with a good understanding of housing management issues and building /refurbishment projects. Key Responsibilities include: The RLO will act as the primary point of contact for residents affected by damp, mould, and condensation issues, ensuring effective communication, resident support, and efficient case progression. By strengthening resident engagement, the role will improve trust, reduce complaints, and support compliance with Awaab’s Law and the Housing Ombudsman’s Damp and Mould Spotlight Report recommendations. This role will be the frontline contact and customer care role for Thurrock’s revised damp and mould processes in line with Awaab’s law.&nbsp; The RLO will serve as a single point of contact for residents during their reports of Damp &amp; Mould and will: <ul> <li>Coordinate appointments, inspections, and works access.</li> <li>Communicate clearly about what works are planned and timescales.</li> <li>Provide proactive support to vulnerable residents, including referrals to welfare or tenancy management teams.</li> <li>Record and track resident feedback to improve service delivery.</li> <li>Ensure the service meets statutory timescales under Awaab’s Law (10 days for response, 7 days for remediation start).</li> <li>Assist the Project Team in proving necessary information and correspondence relating to Section 20 Consultations with leaseholders &nbsp;</li> <li>Act as resident liaison officer for all aspects related to legal repair</li> </ul> Key experience and skills required: <ul> <li>Able to use initiative and work pro-actively.&nbsp;</li> <li>A good sense of judgement, for example, in determining priorities and which issues should be brought to the attention of senior management.&nbsp;</li> <li>Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships.&nbsp;</li> <li>Organised; to work to deadlines.&nbsp;</li> <li>Advanced written and oral communication skills and proficiency in ICT.&nbsp;</li> <li>To behave in accordance with our values.&nbsp;</li> <li>Commitment to the principles of agile working, including the ability to work flexibly with regards to both hours of work and location, including remote and home working as required.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to travel to the Civic Offices and our partnering contractor offices, within the Borough.&nbsp;</li> </ul> DBS: Basic DBS is required for this post. Closing Date:&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only) 4th December 2025 Closing Date: Internal and External: 4th January 2026 Interview Date:&nbsp;TBC If you would like an informal chat about the position, please feel free to email Joanna Bale on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jbale@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">jbale@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; Our vision – An ambitious and collaborative community which is proud of its heritage and excited by its diverse opportunities and future. Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/IQCLwsQdGb9bT6H-L8dFA5o2AaWqlQ_5XCBLVTwvG3QX4GU?e=FPgHPR" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Homeless Officers
£36,189 to £39,390 + Benefits + Flexible Working
Full time | 1x Permanent / 1x Fixed Term
Chelmsford / Hybrid
Ref: REQ00002789
Chelmsford City Council’s Strategic Housing Service is recruiting two Homeless Officers to join our busy Homeless Team, working with people to prevent homelessness and make decisions as to the Council’s duties under the homelessness legislation.
This is a challenging role but one that is also very rewarding, with the knowledge that you are working with others to make a real difference to help those in difficult situations.
The successful applicants will have the necessary skills to apply a customer-focused, proactive problem-solving approach in order to successfully work with people experiencing homelessness and those with complex needs. Effective decision-making skills, case management experience and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines are essential criteria of the role.
The base for working is the Council’s Civic Centre offices, with the option to work from home.
There are two positions available, one permanent and one an 18-month fixed term / internal secondment position - both working 37 hours per week.
For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.
Closing date: 21st December 2025.
Interview dates: 12th &amp; 13th January 2026.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early. Previous applicants need not apply.
As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full-time role can be job-shared or part-time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement if you are interested.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

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Project Officer - Fixed termTendringFixed Term, Full Time£42,839 - £46,142Location: Clacton on SeaClosing Date: 16th December 2025 Essex County Council are delighted to be supporting Tendring District Council in the recruitment of a Project Officer - Fixed Term.Please do not apply to this role on the Working for Essex site OR click on any of the APPLY here links.Please apply using the following link: <a href="https://ce1010li.webitrent.com/ce1010li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=0179600Ax5&amp;LANG=USA&amp;VACANCY_ID=75333518C3" target="_blank">Apply here</a>Main responsibilities:<ul><li>Contract type: Fixed-term (through to 11 November 2026, potential extension subject to review of Project Delivery Unit budget in spring 2026)</li><li>Tendring District Council are looking for a proactive and organised individual to join our Project Delivery Unit as a Projects Officer, providing essential support for a range of capital and regeneration projects. This role plays a key part in delivering improvements to the built environment and supporting initiatives that make a real difference to our communities.</li><li>You will be a self-starter, able to work without direct supervision and seize the initiative and opportunities for maximising project benefits and outcomes, as they present themselves. You will be familiar working as part of a team to deliver major capital projects, comfortable working in a local authority environment, and able to balance your time and workload across multiple workstreams.</li><li>You will hold a Level 4/5 Project Management qualification (equivalent experience also considered), a track record successfully delivering projects in complex, collaborative teams, and a consistent record of providing high quality outputs within a team and building success through effective and productive working relationships.</li></ul>For a copy of the job description, please email <a>louise.butler@essex.gov.uk</a>Please apply using the following link: <a href="https://ce1010li.webitrent.com/ce1010li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=0179600Ax5&amp;LANG=USA" target="_blank">Job search</a>

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We are looking for a confident, motivated, outgoing and highly literate individual to join our Planning Enforcement Team. The successful applicant will investigate complex alleged breaches of planning control under the Town and Country Planning Act, carry out research, prepare reports recommending action, liaise with elected Members and members of&nbsp;the public, and take any formal action that is expedient. There may be a need for you to carry out formal interviews, attend Courts and Public Inquiries and to serve formal notices.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential, as well as the confidence to carry out investigations in challenging circumstances. The successful applicant will need to be pro-active and have strong organisational and analytical skills to undertake investigative research, maintain precise records and produce well written and detailed reports and appeal statements. You will need to have a comprehensive knowledge of Town Planning legislation and experience of dealing with complex planning matters with minimal supervision.
The successful applicant will be required to work 37 hours per week. We would also consider applicants who are interested in working as part of a job share. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, and it is essential you have the use of a car and hold a full UK driving licence or equivalent.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full-time role can be job-shared or part-time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement. if you are interested. For more details please visit: <a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter" target="_blank">https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter</a>.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

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We are currently recruiting Experienced Social Workers to join our Children in Care Team. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.Recent promotions, following our investment in new Assistant Team Managers across the service, mean we are now looking for passionate social workers who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.Whether you have recently completed your ASYE or have worked in children’s social work for some years we would love you to join us on our ongoing journey. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.Experienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £51,329 per annum (inclusive of market premia + £3,000 per annum retention payment).Social Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £46,956 per annum (inclusive of market premia + £2,000 per annum retention payment).Join us and #Make a Difference…<h4>Our Offer</h4>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development" target="_blank">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li><li>Hybrid working style </li></ul><h4>About You</h4><ul><li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.<h4>Additional Information</h4>For an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>. Laura Saunders, Service Manager (Children in Care) on 01634 337328.<h4>Our organisation</h4>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.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.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.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.<h4>Important Information</h4> Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>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 ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease 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.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">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.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities.Essex is on the government's Priority Programme for Local Government Reform, one of the most ambitious and complex reform programmes in the UK. At the heart of this radical transformation is a bold vision: to reshape local government and public service delivery across Greater Essex including the creation of a Mayoral Combined Authority. By 2028 there will be the reorganisation of the current two-tier system of fifteen Councils into fewer new unitary councils.This is a rare opportunity for Essex County Council (ECC) and our partners to co-create a new model of local government. One that is rooted in neighbourhood, integrates key services, offers greater choice to communities, and is built on collaboration with partners including Health, Police, and Fire services. Within this context of transformation, Essex County Council is seeking a visionary, delivery-focused, and resilient leader to take on a senior role at the heart of our organisational strategy. With an ambitious agenda on highways, environment, waste, customer and sustainable growth, Essex will need world-class infrastructure that meets the needs of our communities and supports a greener future.The RoleReporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with other Executive Directors, together, you will act as an effective communicator and strong team player to formulate corporate policy objectives and ensure the effective corporate management of ECC. This highly visible and demanding position will be central to our ambitious agenda for climate action and sustainable growth, ensuring world-class transport and waste infrastructure that meets community needs. You will lead a diverse portfolio of services, including:<ul><li>Climate Action Strategy - driving forward our commitment to sustainability and net zero.</li><li>Waste Services - overseeing our in-house operations and shaping future infrastructure.</li><li>Highways &amp; Transportation - managing significant supplier contracts and ensuring world-class transport solutions.</li><li>Customer Services - delivering universal and regulated services that put residents first.</li></ul>Your leadership will influence how Essex develops sustainable transport and waste infrastructure to meet the needs of our communities now and in the future.As Executive Director, you will need to bring a strong commercial focus to the diverse range of functions within the scope of the role, with a solid background of operational experience. This role demands imagination, delivery focus, and the ability to navigate political complexity while inspiring others to visualise and build a better future.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead delivery strategy for all services in the portfolio, setting clear performance targets aligned to organisational priorities and informed by local, national, and global insight. </li><li>Ensure efficient, responsive services for residents and stakeholders, reducing demand through smart design and engagement. </li><li>Deliver ambitious strategies, to shape Essex as a place, which align to the organisational strategy and to create conditions to manage the major infrastructure and environmental challenges of the future</li><li>Represent Essex nationally, building strong networks and partnerships to influence policy and secure progress on infrastructure and environment. </li><li>Champion customer services, ensuring alignment with council priorities and promoting digital innovation, commercial approaches, and service redesign. </li><li>Foster collaboration and innovation, recognising Essex's socio-economic diversity and strengthening community partnerships. </li></ul>What We're Looking ForWe're seeking a strategic, imaginative, and politically astute leader who can thrive in complexity and drive positive culture, teams and results. You will bring:<ul><li>Experience within at least two of the following: Highways and transportation, waste management, climate, energy, flooding, environment, and customer. </li><li>A proven track record of leadership skills, forging strong diverse teams and achieving strategic objectives in rapidly changing environments. </li><li>Exceptional communication skills with ability to develop networks and partnerships which create inspiring action that benefits the residents, communities, and businesses of Essex, influencing both strategically and corporately in a complex organisation with senior stakeholders and partners, across government and nationally. </li><li>Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering functional strategy across a diverse range of services, integrating change and considering the impact of external forces. Evidence of leading and inspiring teams, setting high standards and expectations in terms of performance and delivery </li><li>Strong programme management and commercial experience from delivering projects at scale, working with supply chains and partners, with evidence of a clear understanding of the financial responsibilities associated with major programmes. </li><li>A deep commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive leadership. </li></ul>

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Chelmsford City Council’s Strategic Housing Service are recruiting Homeless Officer to join our busy Homeless Team, working with people to prevent homelessness and make decisions as to the Council’s duties under the homelessness legislation.
This is a challenging role but one that is also very rewarding, with the knowledge that you are working&nbsp;with others to make a real difference to help those in difficult situations.
The successful applicant will have the necessary skills to apply a customer-focused, proactive problem-solving approach in order to successfully work with people experiencing homelessness and those with complex needs. Effective decision-making skills, case management experience and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines are essential criteria of the role.
The base for working is the Council’s Civic Centre offices, with the option to work from home.
This role is a 18 month fixed term / Internal Secondment position working 37 hours per week
Interviews are currently scheduled for 12th and 13th January 2026.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full-time role can be job-shared or part-time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement. if you are interested. For more details please visit: <a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter" target="_blank">https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter</a>.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

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Grade 6- £38,058-£41,442pa To be part of the Network Management Team &amp; assist the Network Traffic Manager in the delivery of LBH’s Statutory Network Management Duty under the Traffic Management Act 2004, (TMA 2004) in an effective and efficient manner to ensure continuous improvement in reducing congestion on Havering’s road networks, and that of adjoining authorities in accordance with the Council’s Network Management Duty under the TMA 2004. Please view Job Profile&nbsp;here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Jack.Richardson@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jack.Richardson@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 2/1/26, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed.&nbsp; Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information 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. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

Network Coordinator

Medway Youth Service is recruiting youth support workers for multiple areas throughout Medway. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people, with good communications skills who are interested in making a positive difference to young people’s lives. Youth Support Workers engage with young people aged 8-19 in youth centres, parks, shopping areas, and other places where they meet. You will be required to deliver youth work activities /programmes in line with the Youth Service curriculum, promoting personal and social development skills.Are you a good listener, an excellent coach or someone who works well with young people?Do you have hobbies and interests that could help inspire or engage others?We are looking for individuals with a variety of skills to join our diverse team of Youth Workers. We welcome applications from people who have lived experience of some of the challenges facing young people.Session starting times vary but are three hours each within the times of 3pm and 9pm. If you feel you could contribute to this project, please submit an application.Training and support will be provided.If you have any questions, please email: <a href="mailto:youth.enquiries@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">youth.enquiries@medway.gov.uk</a><h4>Our organisation:</h4>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.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.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.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. <h4>Important Information-</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile <h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>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 ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease 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.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">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.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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What will you be doing?We are recruiting Social Workers with a range of different skills and experience. Roles are available in East Kent, and we operate in a hybrid model of office-based working and working from home to meet the needs of the service. £3000 Golden Hello payment to all new joiners (subject to criteria) and service related payments following continuous service. About Us This is an exciting opportunity to join our Whitstable Community Team as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do. We work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries. Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources. About You<ul><li>We welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified Social Workers, all of whom can demonstrate capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards, legislative and policy frameworks. </li><li>You will hold a registration with Social Work England. </li><li>You will have a high level of literacy and communication skills, both verbal and written. </li><li>We are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a like-minded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.</li></ul>Our Support Offer In return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need. We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension scheme. You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework. We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training. You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career. We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs are met. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.”This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.We also welcome applications from experienced registered nurses and occupational therapists with relevant experience into our Community Practitioner roles. If you hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council) and would like to know more about these opportunities please contact Liz Hopkins at <a href="mailto:elizabeth.hopkins@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">elizabeth.hopkins@kent.gov.uk</a> or on 03000 412647.About youFor more information on this role, please contact :Liz Hopkins<a href="mailto:elizabeth.hopkins@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank"> elizabeth.hopkins@kent.gov.uk</a> 03000 412647About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Community Social Worker

What will you be doing?Bluebells in Detling offers overnight short breaks for children in Kent from the age of 5 to 18 years old, who have learning disabilities and/or Autism, and will have some additional support needs. These may include health related needs which are managed by medication, behaviours of concern, or help with every day tasks. We support children to have fun with their friends and peers, to learn skills and make choices within a safe and nurturing environment, so that they, and their families, can have a break.We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who can lead a small busy team whilst creating a safe, nurturing, fun environment for children and young people of varying needs.To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who:<ul><li>Can lead a shift whilst leading by example to the team and children and young people</li><li>Has completed or be willing to undertake the Diploma level 4 in Children and Young People and is able to put training and knowledge into practice</li><li>Has excellent time management with a non-bias approach when on shift</li><li>Is willing to undertake training in medication management and keep competencies up to date </li><li>Can work with the team to ensure all children and young people are given the opportunity to gain new positive experiences and social experiences that are inclusive for all</li><li>Can communicate with transparency</li><li>Has awareness of the Children's Home (England) Regulations 2015 and puts these into practice</li></ul>In return we can offer you:<ul><li>A detailed induction and training programme, with an ongoing plan for development</li><li>Annual leave + bank holiday entitlement</li><li>Generous contributory pension scheme</li></ul>This role includes working some weekends, unsociable hours and sleeping in between shifts, for which you will receive a payment for. Interviews will be conducted under the ‘Choosing with Care’ assessment process which includes a pre-interview visit. This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service.About youFor further information on this role please contact:Matthew Grice01622 631795<a href="mailto:matthew.grice@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">matthew.grice@kent.gov.uk</a>About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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We are currently recruiting for a Financial Assessment Officer to determine service user contributions for community and residential care services and personal budgets and identify potential welfare benefit entitlement. To work out contributions in line with the Council’s Fairer Charging Policies, Charging Regulations and Accommodation Guidelines, Care Act 2014, Third Party Policy and offer practical assistance and advice with the relevant welfare benefit claim processes. Conduct financial assessments and annual reviews under the Council’s Charging Policies, by visit and through desk-based work, in accordance with defined legislation, procedures and timescales so that the Council may correctly charge for social services care packages. To maximise income for the local authority by advising, processing and monitoring of Deferred Payment Agreements as required for users of chargeable social care services as set out within the Councils’ Deferred Payment Policy scheme. Provide a service advising clients, providers through all forms of communication with regards to their financial assessment including client complaints and appeals and complex cases, such as deprivation, disability related expenditure and safeguarding cases.<h4>In return we will offer you: </h4><ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>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.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.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.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.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.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.<h4> </h4><h4>Our organisation:</h4>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.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.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.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.<h4> </h4><h4>Important Information-</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.Previous unsuccessful applicants need not apply<h4> </h4><h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>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 ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease 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.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">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.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.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, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Medway Youth Service are looking to recruit to the position of Assistant Youth Development Worker. We are searching for an enthusiastic and dedicated Youth Worker to play a vital role in our innovative project design to inspire the next generation's understanding and appreciation of the rich history and unique environment of the Hoo Peninsula. This isn't your average youth worker role; you will be leading engaging activities, creating a sense of belonging and helping young people discover the fascinating stories of the Hoo Peninsula by working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.Applicants should have strong communication skills and experience of working with young people in ways that promote their leadership, growth and personal development.<h4>In return we offer you</h4><ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul><h4>Important Information</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>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.For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease 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.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">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.<h4>How to apply</h4>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, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Assistant Youth Development Worker

Job Description Job Title: EHCP Coordinator Salary:&nbsp;£33,531– £38,052&nbsp;per annum&nbsp;(pro rata if part-time) Grade:&nbsp;D Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp; Working Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week&nbsp;&nbsp; We are seeking individuals with excellent communication skills and a collaborative, creative approach to working with professionals, children, young people, and their families. You must have the ability to analyse information from various sources and develop plans that empower children and young people to reach their full potential. Empathy for the challenges faced by young people and their families is essential, alongside the competence to assess and review the needs of vulnerable children and young people. Applicants should also bring relevant experience, knowledge, and a solid understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and its practical application. About the Role&nbsp; &nbsp; Corporate accountabilities: <ol> <li>To work with colleagues to achieve service plan objectives and targets</li> <li>To comply with data protection legislation and the council's Information Security Policy, including supporting policies</li> <li>To be willing and able to work in a flexible and agile way with regard both to hours of work and location of work, including remote and home working, as required, subject to service needs and requirements</li> <li>To participate in performance development, talent reviews and one-to-ones and to contribute to the identification of your own and team development needs and goals</li> <li>To actively promote and comply with the council's diversity and equality policies</li> <li>To ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 etc., the council's Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work</li> <li>To fully understand and be aware of the commitment to Section&nbsp;17 'Duty of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to prevent crime and disorder'</li> <li>At the discretion of the senior management, to undertake other activities as, from time to time, may be agreed consistent with the grade and nature of the role</li> <li>To undertake and maintain relevant mandatory training in line with legislation&nbsp;</li> </ol> Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> DBS Check: Enhanced with Children's Barred List Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;11th December 2025 Closing Date (Internal &amp; External): 4th January 2026 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed For an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Tina Martin, SEND Team Manager, QA &amp; CPD at <a href="mailto:tmartin@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">tmartin@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EbMEs4HF9MBEsAgEZowLt7ABY-9AFnf0_CdZ3M5t3MBM-A?e=BHKj3F" target="_blank">SEND_Co-ordinator_Job_Profile_July_25</a> Application Requirements As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is&nbsp;required&nbsp;for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp; If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. 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Are you up for a challenge? We are looking for an enthusiastic, IT literate, motivated individual to work as a Housing Scheme Officer within our Housing Scheme &amp; Finance team.
This is an exciting opportunity, working in a specialist intensive housing management team which is responsible for delivering a comprehensive customer centred enhanced housing management support service through its day to day management of Dartford Borough Council’s sheltered properties for older people. Please note that this is a remote worker role, based in and around Dartford’s sheltered housing schemes, and so efficient use of your time is essential to successfully achieve the many and varied tasks you will be responsible for throughout the day.
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable, as is an in-depth understanding of safeguarding issues, but full training will be provided to the successful applicant.&nbsp; Other key duties include signposting tenants to support services and helping tenants to maintain their independence.&nbsp; Managing low level anti-social behaviour from a variety of sources (not just the occupants of the building) is also an essential part of this role, as well as undertaking property management inspections and assisting with rent arrears recovery. You must be a good communicator who is able to plan and deliver your own agreed work programme, whilst working with and supporting your team colleagues.
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A full driving licence and access to your own car is required for this post.
Please note that this role is based on site and home working/hybrid working does not apply.
Previous applicants need not apply.
This post is considered by DBC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.
“The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer”.
Interviews to take place in week commencing 5th January 2026.&nbsp;

Dartford Borough Council

Housing Scheme Officer

What will you be doing?We offer a competitive basic salary between £52,716 and £60,246 dependent on your experience (plus £3,000 per annum retention scheme &amp; £2000 car allowance). There is therefore the potential to earn up to £65,246 per year. In addition, there is a £4,000 Golden Hello (subject to eligibility) &amp; up to £8,000 relocation package (subject to eligibility) and excellent LA pension scheme.We also offer a staff benefits package, excellent career development and training that comes from working for an authority as large as Kent County Council.Do you have the leadership skills, safeguarding knowledge and a proven track record of delivering excellent outcomes for children and young people that we are looking for?Role ResponsibilityAn exciting personal opportunity has arisen for a Team Manager in Dover. You will be joining a management team that is committed to providing high quality social work services to children, young people and their families, working closely with our multi agency partners.As Team Manager, you will be leading a team of up to 6 Social Workers and a Social Work Assistant supported by a Business Support team. You will play a key role within the management team, providing a high standard of social work to our children, young people, and their families. You will be able to evidence extensive knowledge of child protection, and legal processes, including Public Law Outline and pre-proceedings.You will be required to provide a high-quality level of supervision, evidencing management oversight for the children open to your team, be competent in quality assuring the work of your team along with creating and maintaining good team atmosphere and morale, and therefore you should have some experience of supervising staff. You will be responsible for chairing strategy discussions, permanency planning meetings and other professional meetings to continue towards key decision making for children in need of our service and protection. You will need to lead, manage and motivate a team to embed a positive performance culture. Above all, you’ll be focused on helping children and families to change their lives for the better.About you You will need to be Social Work England registered with a Social Work degree (Dip SW or equivalent social work degree). You should have extensive post qualification experience, including experience of supervising staff and in depth knowledge of legislation, policy and practice relating to Children as well as have a good understanding of social work theories and how they are applied to the Kent Practice Framework. You will have either management experience or specialist and extensive knowledge of this particular service user group. This experience should include; children’s safeguarding processes, working with children in care including LAC procedures, extensive experience in care proceedings &amp; adoption, supervision, budget management, and joint working with partners in the statutory, private and voluntary sectors. You should be confident in your ability to lead and develop a team. You will have the expertise needed to contribute to practice and policy development. You will need to demonstrate excellent managerial skills and be able to support and challenge professionals effectively. About usWe want the best for the children of Kent, and this can only be delivered as a team effort with everyone playing their part. So, we are creating a culture that fosters excellence and collaboration – a place where social workers are empowered to be creative and share ideas and advice. With Ofsted rating our services as “Outstanding,” Kent County Council’s Children’s Social Work Services teams are working together, stronger than ever, to deliver strengthened services and improved outcomes.Kent is a large and diverse county, offering a broad range of challenges and opportunities to support children and young people from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.About youFor more information about the role or for an informal discussion, please contact:Sorina Mirt on 03000 415232 or by email <a href="mailto:Sorina.mirt@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sorina.mirt@kent.gov.uk</a> About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Team Manager - Sevenoaks North, Tonbridge & Malling Children’s Social Work Team

What will you be doing?Kent County Council’s Commercial and Procurement Division, which has achieved the Chartered Institute of Procurement &amp; Supply’s Accreditation for Excellence, is driven by its mission to ensure the Council is delivering ‘best value’ for residents across £1.2b of contracted spend. By ‘best value’, we mean much more than value for money and delivering savings; we are committed to delivering wider social, environmental, and economic benefits to Kent communities, and supporting the Kent economy.We are looking for an ambitious and motivated professional to join our Division as a Senior Commercial and Procurement Officer in the People category, which covers Adult Social Care, Children's and Young Persons, Integrated Health including Public Health and Families, Communities and Education services. The People category accounts for over £850m spend under management. Commercial and procurement staff within the team work to support commissioning colleagues operating in a dynamic, challenging market, where no two days are the same.As a Senior Commercial and Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for providing professional commercial and procurement expertise, advice and guidance, using a risk-based approach, to assist stakeholders to plan, develop, source, and manage procurement arrangements, to effectively meet organisational and business objectives. The focus of the role will be to support the procuring and subsequent letting of all category contracts to ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, the Healthcare Service (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and the Council’s Spending the Councils Money policy.To join us, you will have achieved CIPS level 5, or be able to demonstrate a commitment to work towards this level, and have previous commercial or procurement experience either in the private or public sector. You will have an excellent work ethic, be organised, and be able to manage multiple projects. You will be able to demonstrate strong procurement knowledge to support clients in delivering their commercial pipeline. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers. You will have the ability to research, analyse and interpret data/information to support the development of procurement plans and category strategies. In this role, each day will offer a chance to build on your experience and skills which will help shape the future of Kent.Kent County Council is a fully inclusive employer, and we take our values and behaviours very seriously; we are looking for employees who are equally passionate about the right values and behaviours.The Person Specification in the Job Description will be used for the purpose of shortlisting applicants. If you intend to apply for any of these positions, please refer to the criteria in the Person Specification and demonstrate how you meet these requirements from your work experience, including any voluntary work or internship, as well as through any formal or informal training undertaken.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.About youFor more information on this role, please contact Paul Stephen either by phone on 03000 417573 or email at <a href="mailto:paul.stephen@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">paul.stephen@kent.gov.uk</a> About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Senior Commercial and Procurement Officer

What will you be doing?Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and innovative? We are seeking a Business Support Lead to join our Central Monitoring and Compliance Team, supporting critical functions that ensure compliance and drive improvement across Integrated Children’s Services.About the RoleThis is a pivotal role providing leadership and operational oversight for a team delivering 3 key areas of work:of work:Subject Access Requests (SARs):<ul><li>You will manage processes that ensure timely and accurate responses to SARs in line with statutory requirements and ICO standards. </li><li>Maintain robust tracking systems for SARs and escalate issues where necessary. </li><li>Liaise with practitioners and managers to gather required information and resolve queries.</li></ul>Centralised Administrative Support: <ul><li>Manage distribution of vitamins under the NHS Healthy Start scheme across the county.</li><li>Liaise with Public Health teams for ordering and budget alignment.</li><li>Manage requirements such as licensing, asset registers, and service newsletters.</li><li>Support Family Hubs by verifying volunteers and maintaining compliance records.</li></ul>Process Improvement &amp; Automation:<ul><li>You will coordinate and deliver project-based tasks that support service improvement, data analysis, and compliance initiatives. This may involve developing workflows, tracking progress, and reporting outcomes to senior leaders.</li><li>Deliver digital transformation projects to streamline workflows.</li><li>Support innovation and bespoke training for new initiatives.</li></ul>As the Business Support Lead, you will:<ul><li>Directly supervise a team of Business Support Officers and Assistants.</li><li>Act as a central point of contact for compliance queries and project coordination.</li><li>Ensure accurate record-keeping and data integrity across all activities.</li><li>Liaise confidently with internal teams and external stakeholders.</li><li>Support the development of systems and processes that enhance efficiency and compliance.</li><li>Oversee the administration of financial systems relating to expenditure and income e.g. I-procurement management for processing orders and invoices, monitoring expenditure, purchase card transactions, in accordance with financial regulations and directorate procedures.</li><li>To continuously review team and system processes and identify opportunities for improvement, scoping options for change and implementing change in process.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For<ul><li>Proven experience in line management or demonstrable transferrable skills.</li><li>Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.</li><li>A sound understanding of data protection legislation and compliance framework are desirable.</li><li>Knowledge of project management principles is preferred but not mandatory.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power BI.</li><li>Experience using MS Power Automate, or a willingness to learn the application.</li><li>Experience working with Adobe software.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and confidence in handling sensitive information.</li><li>Ability to work flexibly and travel when required.</li><li>Experience of financial processes would be beneficial for a successful candidate </li></ul>Our Offer<ul><li>28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing after 5 years’ service).</li><li>Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li><li>Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.</li><li>Access to Kent Rewards, offering discounts and benefits.</li><li>Ongoing training and development, including technology updates.</li><li>Regular supervision and support from your line manager.</li></ul>This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Ready to lead and make an impact? Apply now and help us deliver excellence in compliance and service improvement.About youIf you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact:Harrison Seal, Senior Business Support Lead, Countywide Services<a href="mailto:harrison.seal@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">harrison.seal@kent.gov.uk</a> About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Business Support Lead

What will you be doing?Are you an organised and proactive leader with a passion for supporting vital services? We are looking for a Business Support Lead to join our Children’s Safeguarding, Professional Standards and Quality Assurance Unit, providing high-quality support that makes a real difference.The SPSQA Service plays a vital role in ensuring that children and young people in Kent receive safe, high-quality care and support. Its core purpose is to drive best practice, uphold professional standards, and provide a robust quality assurance framework across the Children, Young People and Education directorate.The service:<ul><li>Safeguards children and young people by promoting welfare and protecting them from harm, ensuring compliance with national statutory requirements.</li><li>Oversees quality assurance activities, including audits, performance reviews, and thematic analysis, to identify strengths and areas for improvement.</li><li>Leads on policy, guidance, and practice development, fostering a learning culture that values equality, diversity, and dignity.</li><li>Coordinates specialist functions such as Child Protection, Independent Reviewing Officers (IRO), and Practice Improvement Teams.</li><li>Supports inspection readiness and continuous improvement, ensuring services remain responsive, effective, and aligned with the Families First model.</li></ul>Through collaboration with practitioners, managers, and multi-agency partners, the SPSQA Service ensures that safeguarding practice is consistent, transparent, and focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and families.<h4>About the Role</h4>As a Business Support Lead, you will:<ul><li>Team Leadership: Directly supervises a team of 10 Business Support Officers, ensuring tasks are allocated effectively and performance is monitored.</li><li>Operational Coordination: Manages day-to-day administrative functions, including scheduling, minute-taking for critical meetings, and maintaining accurate records.</li><li>Data and Compliance: Oversees data handling processes, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and supporting audit and quality assurance activities.</li><li>Communication Hub: Serves as a central point of contact for internal teams and external partners, facilitating clear and timely communication.</li><li>Systems and Processes: Maintains and develops administrative systems, supports the use of Microsoft Office and bespoke databases, and ensures staff are trained and competent.</li><li>Support for Leadership: Provides direct assistance to practitioners, team managers and the service manager, helping with workload management and operational priorities.</li></ul>This is a varied and rewarding role that requires excellent organisational and communication skills, a calm and methodical approach, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.<h4>What We’re Looking For</h4><ul><li>Proven experience in line management and a strong administrative background.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and a sound understanding of data protection guidelines.</li><li>Confident in minute taking and proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI. </li><li>Willingness to learn and use bespoke databases.</li><li>The ability to work flexibly, travel when required, and maintain a positive, professional manner under pressure is essential. </li><li>This is a hybrid role, with opportunity to work remotely, and an expectation to attend KCC offices to support practitioners where required. </li></ul><h4>Our Offer</h4><ul><li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing after 5 years’ service).</li><li>Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li><li>Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.</li><li>Access to Kent Rewards, offering discounts and benefits.</li><li>Ongoing training and development, including technology updates.</li><li>Regular supervision and support from your line manager.</li></ul>This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.Ready to make a positive impact? Apply now and help us deliver exceptional support to a service that safeguards children and upholds professional standards. This application may close early should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. About youIf you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact: Harrison Seal, Senior Business Support Lead for Countywide Services<a href="mailto:harrison.seal@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">harrison.seal@kent.gov.uk</a>About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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We are currently recruiting Social Workers to join our Children's Social Work Team. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.Recent promotions, following our investment in new Assistant Team Managers across the service, mean we are now looking for passionate social workers who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.Whether you have recently completed your ASYE or have worked in children’s social work for some years we would love you to join us on our ongoing journey. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.Experienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £51,329 per annum (inclusive of market premia + £3,000 per annum retention payment).Social Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £46,956 per annum (inclusive of market premia + £2,000 per annum retention payment).Join us and #Make a Difference…<h4>Our Offer</h4><ul><li>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –</li><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li><li>Hybrid working style</li></ul><h4>About You</h4><ul><li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE.</li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li><li>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.</li><li>Additional Information</li><li>For an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>. </li><li>Suzanne Mehmet, Head of Service (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 334470</li><li>Sharon Ward, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 331214</li><li>Susan Akinyele, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 333704</li><li>To apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the top of this advert.</li><li>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</li><li>This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.</li><li>For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs" target="_blank">https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</a></li></ul>Please consider the application guidance when submitting your application.Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a> If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">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.<h4>Important Information</h4> Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Our organisation</h4>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.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.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.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.<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>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 ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Social Worker - Childrens Social Work Team

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Grade 5 - £35,520-£38,739 per annum Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives? Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you have what it takes to provide support across a range of communities? The well respected and long established&nbsp;Education Finance&nbsp;team are looking to recruit&nbsp;a Finance Officer&nbsp;to join the existing team, to support with SEN administration and allocation. Education Finance prides itself on providing high quality financial support to schools and academies in Havering and beyond. The management of resources is a key area for schools and we place great emphasis on effective financial management. We enjoy excellent working relationships with internal colleagues, external stakeholders, our schools and academies and consistently score highly in customer satisfaction surveys. The role ia varied and encompasses finance at its core. The stakeholders that the role involve will be from advising parents applying for financial support to head teachers for financial advice. The candidate will have a broad understanding of the different accounting principles and processes that relate to LA maintained schools, academies and free schools and of local authority accounting standards. The role will predominantly support the administration for SEN from the overall financial resources, which may also include Early Years and any other education and central funds. Primarily the role will be requiring the co-ordination and production of data, that will affect funding and statutory returns from SEN, transport reimbursements, free school meal eligibility checks, school reconciliations, amongst other tasks that the roles require. The role will ensure that the distribution of ring-fenced education grants is able to be carried out by the team, and this is a pivotal role, working with the Senior Finance Officers to support the Principal Finance Officer in operational, tactical and strategic matters relating to financial management in education. This position is demanding and satisfying with a need to adhere to national and local statutory regulations and to uphold a high level of probity in line with regulations. We hope to attract applications from candidates with experience of similar roles either in an educational setting or elsewhere. Induction and training will be provided and we encourage ongoing professional development. A successful candidate will possess the following essential criteria: <ul><li>Advanced level of Microsoft Excel application</li> <li>2 years’ experience of working in a finance or similar based role</li> <li>Experience of using MS Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)</li> <li>Experience of working within deadlines</li> <li>GCSE Grade 9 - 5 English and maths qualifications (or equivalent, e.g. A* - C)</li> </ul> The successful candidate will have an excellent attention to detail, be flexible and enthusiastic with an ability to manage their own work and that of others. You must have the ability to work on your own initiative and have extensive knowledge and skills related to the area(s) of work you will be undertaking, specifically engaging with stakeholders, engaging with the public as well as an ability to manage your time and calendar effectively. You will be joining an enthusiastic and professional team, and will be well supported by our experienced management team. You will be working principally remotely, and would be required to travel to schools and work in the council offices from time to time. It would be useful for the candidate to also have the following desirable criteria: <ul><li>A qualified or part qualified accountant with a commitment to CPD</li> <li>SIMS Financial Management System (FMS) experience</li> <li>Oracle software experience</li> <li>Synergy software experience</li> <li>Hold a full UK driving licence</li> </ul> For further details on the advertised job, please click the following link:&nbsp;Education&nbsp;Finance OfficerJob Profile If you have any questions about the post,&nbsp;please contact Hany Moussa by phone on 01708 433895&nbsp;or via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hany.moussa@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">hany.moussa@havering.gov.uk</a>. All applications must be made online.&nbsp;The closing date for the receipt of applications is 30/11/2025&nbsp;&nbsp;however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. We suggest you copy/paste the content of your application from a Word document, in case your session is timed out. Make sure you answer fully all the questions and evidence how you meet the competencies for the post, as outlined in the Job Profile. Please make explicit reference to your relevant qualifications and experience around accounting and finance. Do not attach a CV as this will not be considered. Finally, please make sure you choose referees that can comment on your independent work abilities, a line manager, for example. You will be notified if your application has been successful and you may be invited to an interview and an assessment. Successful candidates may be required to undertake an Excel skill. The interview dates are to be confirmed once the advert closes. Additional Information 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. Find out what it means to&nbsp;Choose Havering. 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

Education Finance Officer (SEN)

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Rochford District Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.&nbsp;
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



Contract: Fixed 24‑month contract Estimated Hours: Approximately 460 hours per year (hours are not evenly distributed and will vary depending on the Chairman’s schedule; the postholder will be required to work as and when needed) Availability Requirement: Candidates must be available to work during November and December.
An increased number of civic events involving the Chairman expected in March, April, May, September, and October.
Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement (pro-rata for part-time hours).
Our Culture and Values
We like our staff to be proactive and innovative. Being customer‑focused and willing to maximise your potential at work are expected. We all work together to achieve the very best for our residents, which sometimes means getting involved in projects and trying new tasks outside of your day‑to‑day job role. We welcome new ideas and enthusiasm for trying new experiences.
The Job Role
As Civic Chauffeur, you will be responsible for transporting the Chairman and Civic party to official engagements, ensuring timely arrivals through effective route planning and providing courteous support throughout events. You will also assist with the care and security of the Chains of Office, maintain the Civic vehicle to a high standard, and support the Civic Officer in hosting events.
The role also includes administrative tasks, photography for Civic records, and occasionally deputising for the Civic Officer. This is a key role in representing the Council at public functions and supporting the smooth delivery of Civic events.
About You
This role involves long and unsociable hours, and the workload can fluctuate significantly due to the nature of Civic engagements. The successful candidate must therefore be highly flexible, with the ability to work variable shifts — including evenings and weekends — sometimes at short notice.
You must hold a full, clean driving licence and be confident in planning routes and driving to a high standard. While previous chauffeuring experience is desirable, full training will be provided. We are looking for someone who is positive, hardworking, and reliable, with a professional and courteous manner. You should be comfortable working independently, take pride in your appearance and conduct, and be willing to support the wider Democratic Services team when needed.
A basic DBS check is required for this post.
For an informal chat please call Claire Mayhew on 01702 546366 or Oksana Sashchuk on 01702 546366.

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