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What will you be doing?North Kent Children In Care Service have an opportunity for a Senior Practitioner to join their Gravesham Team. The role is based at The Willows, Swanley, and supports the Gravesham area in North Kent.Do you want to work in an Outstanding Local Authority? Ofsted have awarded Kent with an Outstanding rating in recognition of the service we provide to our children.We are now looking for experienced Social Worker who can lend their skills and experience to help us build on our successes. We have a vacancy within North Kent Children Care Service for a Senior Practitioner. The successful candidate will be welcomed into one of our 5 Teams and will be based at The Willows in Swanley. About the areaThe Children in Care Service cover the whole of North Kent, supporting the areas of Dartford, Gravesham and Swale and is a mix of urban and rural communities. Therefore, you will be required to work across the operational area of North Kent.About the RoleKent embraces blended working, with scope for a combination of working from home and office. You will be working with a supportive established management team, with good quality supervision, and have excellent opportunities for professional development to manage a varied and complex caseload working with children in care. You’ll develop areas of specialist practice and bring your professional expertise to a range of cases including of complex cases.As a role model for good practice and champion for your area of expertise, you’ll set performance expectations, striking a balance between support and oversight. As well as coaching and mentoring less experienced staff, you’ll have the opportunity to act as a Practice Assessor for ASYE and student social workers.You’ll share your knowledge and experience with the team in a number of ways, including, joint visits, court attendance, case audits and reviews, you will have opportunities to contribute to working groups and multi-agency forums to support the development of new initiatives.About youProfessionally registered with a degree in social work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent – you’ll have a variety of post-qualification experience of working with children and families. This should cover systemic practice, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks. We’re also looking for the willingness to develop as a practitioner.Being a team player is essential in any social work team, and you’ll act as a role model and mentor to less experienced colleagues, contributing to training initiatives. The ability to build relationships with colleagues as well as statutory, voluntary, and private sector agencies, will be key. RewardsIn return, we offer an attractive benefits package, a competitive salary and a range of professional development opportunities including the exciting social care academy and routes for progression.We are also committed to ensuring you achieve a healthy work life balance with flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on health and well-being.TransportThe role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Kent and beyond to transport children and their belongings and be available to do so in an emergency.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 subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.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.Salary is dependent on experience and progression through the career grade is based on the fulfilment of required capabilities. Applicants must be able to evidence that they have successfully progressed to the required competency level via a recognised career progression pathway when they submit their application.About youIf you require any more information regarding the role, location and responsibilities, please contact:Claire Jones - <a href="mailto:claire.jones@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">claire.jones@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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Kent County Council

Senior Practitioner - North Kent Children In Care Service - Gravesham CIC

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The Dartford &amp; Sevenoaks Audit Partnership are looking for someone who is interested in a varied role and really adding value to the team. If you are detail oriented, well organised and proactive in your approach, we would love to hear from you.
Reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit, you will undertake a mix of administrative tasks, running data analytic programmes and supporting the Head of Internal Audit in maintaining the operational risk management frameworks.&nbsp; We do not need you to be proficient in data analytics and/or risk management as we will support your development so we do need someone who is keen and eager to learn. The role is employed by Dartford Borough Council and you will benefit from also working at Sevenoaks District Council offices as well, it is therefore important you are able to travel to both sites.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
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<li>IT literate</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
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Please contact Jen Warrillow (<a href="mailto:Jennifer.Warrillow@dartford.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jennifer.Warrillow@dartford.gov.uk</a>) if you would like to find out more about the role.
Interviews will be held week commencing 26 January 2026.

Dartford Borough Council

Audit Support Officer

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Do you possess excellent communication skills, could work as part of a dedicated hardworking team and are flexible and enthusiastic? Would part time flexible working suit your work life balance?
We are looking to recruit an Administration Officer who will work as part of our Environmental Health team based at the Dartford Civic Centre offices.
As an Administration Officer, you will be part of a friendly team that makes a difference in protecting the public’s health and safety. Amongst other things, our team is responsible for food hygiene inspections, health and safety at work, stray dogs, pest control, noise complaints and air quality monitoring. Reporting directly to the Technical Administrator, the post holder will support them in the administration duties for the team.
Duties will include dealing with customers both face to face and over the phone, monitoring the team’s email, taking electronic payments, maintaining stock of resources, ordering equipment, financial administration, updating our databases and other general housekeeping duties.
We are looking for someone with the following skills:
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Understands the importance of good customer service
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proactive and able to think on your feet
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Team player
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Good personal time management
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Positive and clear communication
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Attention to detail
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Problem solving
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Good keyboard skills and the ability to learn new data systems
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Flexible and enthusiastic approach
There are 37 hours a week available for this post for the successful candidate. There is also an opportunity for some homeworking as part of our Hybrid Working Policy.
If this sounds like the job for you, please apply.
Read about Dartford Borough Council’s Employee Benefits:
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