Total 20 Senior Executive job vacancies in Dover, CT16 2PU

To work effectively as a lead clinician in the Community Mental Health Team for Older People ensuring that patients referred for assessment experience a smooth pathway through the referral, diagnosis and treatment process. In return, we will offer you a thorough induction programme, an honest and genuine commitment to your career development, regular supervision and appraisal, and 1:1 coaching with a trained coach if you would like it. We will work with you to ensure you are able to work flexibly to balance your home and work life, whilst being able to fulfil your responsibilities to the service. Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties.

Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. From building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes. A career with Dover District Council offers you the opportunity to excel.



As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse, and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.



The Role & Responsibilities:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Development Officer to join our Strategic Housing Team, to increase delivery of new Council housing in the district and to act as one of the council’s experts on affordable housing development. If you are a conscientious, enthusiastic person, with a passion for affordable housing, together with excellent organisational and project management skills, we want to hear from you!



This is a key role which will support the council in its ambition to deliver the largest number of new Council Homes in a generation and is a dynamic and exciting time to join this dedicated team.



Who We Are Looking For:

- Experience of project managing the delivery of affordable housing projects.
- Comprehensive knowledge of housing development to support the effective and efficient delivery of affordable housing projects.
- Experience of training, motivating and managing delivery teams
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- GCSE English and Maths grade C or above.
- Qualified to A Level or equivalent.
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent (desirable)
- Relevant Professional Qualification (desirable)


What Can We Offer?

Dover District Council is a great place to work, with a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also offer several employee benefits, such as:

- Benenden Healthcare Membership and Employee Assistance Program
- Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension.
- Generous annual leave provision
- Discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centres.
- On-site parking
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Generous Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid Working


Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a basic DBS check as part of their pre-employment clearances.



If you are interested in joining the Team delivering affordable housing but feel you do not have sufficient project management, construction experience or Team management a Development Officer post could be considered, with a view to undertaking the necessary training to progress to the Senior Development Officer post being advertised. Please contact the Housing Development Manager, details below, to discuss this route further prior to submitting your application.



What Next?

If you would like a further discussion about the post then please contact:-

Rachel Collins - Head of Housing at rachel.collins@dover.gov.uk.

The role

Social Worker / Senior Social Worker – Kinship Service
Up to £49,503 per annum
Permanent, Full Time (36 hours)
Ofsted Rating: ‘Good'

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of vulnerable children and their families through social work practice? Our Family and Friends (Kinship) Service works with family and friends of children offering a variety of assessment and support. You will be responsible for assessing Kinship carers and Special Guardians during care proceedings and offering ongoing support to approved Kinship carers and Special Guardians, including post permanence support. Can you create positive change in the lives of young people and their families, by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how you can work together creatively to achieve it?

About the role:

Knowledge: Do you have applied knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance, with an understanding of the needs of children and young people? You will have the ability to work effectively with children, their parents, and foster carers to involve them in decision making.

Regulatory Compliance: You need to demonstrate a thorough understanding of social work regulations, ensuring strict adherence to existing policies and practices. You will also draw on theoretical ideas and evidence-based approaches to inform your work.

Experience: Do you have proven experience in assessing connected persons and Special Guardians during care proceedings, and offer ongoing support to approved connected person carers and Special Guardians?

Multidisciplinary Team: Working closely with a dedicated and supportive team, you will collaborate across the department and with partners to deliver high-quality and responsive social work to Kinship carers and Special Guardians.

Qualifications and skills:

• Relevant social work qualification and Social Work England membership.
• Skilled in building trusting relationships, making sure children’s wishes and feelings are central to decision making.
• Ability to increase people’s hope, self-esteem and potential and connecting families to networks of support.
• You have a 'can do' attitude, are creative and champion our children and families to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Ability to have creative conversations with families and improve practice that has been identified through quality assurance mechanisms.
• An excellent communicator, collaborator who is compassionate and understands the needs of children and young people.

We value each staff member in the service and want each and every one to be a leader and champion of exemplary practice. Find out more about our goals, vision, and Outstanding Practice Framework: https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/childrens-social-care-jobs/

If you can see yourself delivering ethical based interventions which respect and promote the rights of children, young people and their parents & carers, and possess the required experience, skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

How To Apply:

To be shortlisted your application and personal statement (no longer than 2 sides of A4) will clearly address the criteria in the person specification of the job profile located at the end of this page.

Contact Details:

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact either Candice Levy on Candice.levy@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk or Elizabeth Souter on Elizabeth.Souter@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Benefits:

• Payment of Social Work England registration fee.
• Performance related salary progression scheme.
• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays (40 paid days in total).
• Regular reflective supervision and peer group supervision.
• Tailored Personal Development Plans​.
• Amazing training opportunities​ – including systemic supervision and motivational interviewing training.
• Relocation package for experienced social workers moving to London.

How we support your work and professional development:

• You will have business support for your team who work in collaboration with you.
• You will be part of various working groups within the service and across the partnerships to champion areas of best practice and influence positive outcomes for children and families.
• You will have an excellent training offer for Social Workers ranging from Systemic Training, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Practice and various other reflective spaces to promote best practice.
• Access to great transport links.

Closing date: 7th April 2024

Shortlisting date: Week commencing 8th April 2024

Interview date: Week commencing 15th April 2024

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Would you like the opportunity to join an innovative, Occupational Therapy Service in an outstanding Trust? The Occupational Therapy service within Bedfordshire and Luton Mental Health and Wellbeing services are looking to recruit Band 6 OTs to work within the Bedfordshire and Luton areas. We currently have posts available in Bedford and Luton.

We are looking for dynamic and motivated individuals with a strong professional identity to work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team and to provide effective and valued Occupational Therapy to our service users.

You will offer specialist occupational therapy interventions utilising the Model of Human Occupation. You will provide a range of Occupational Therapy interventions and within the CMHTs you will have the opportunity to implement group based programmes with other OT colleagues. Occupational Therapy has a strong identity within the directorate and is highly valued within the MDT.

Regular managerial and professional supervision will be provided and you will have bimonthly opportunities to participate in the services OT CPD events and contribute towards service development. Professional development and training are actively encouraged through the appraisal process. We place a high value on staff wellbeing and investment in teams to ensure a high quality service provision.



These posts are open to qualified staff with varying ranges of experience.

Benefits of working for the Trust include a Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Child care vouchers, Relocation packages and Wellbeing sessions.

All enquiries are welcome. For further details / informal visits contact: Sihle Mwela , Head Occupational Therapist, Luton & Bedfordshire Working Age Community MH services, on 0755 708 7782 or email sihle.mwela@nhs.net
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for more information.


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Mar 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

HRGO are recruiting for a Telesales Executive to join a Customs company based in Dover.

Job Description:

The successful candidate should possess excellent customer service, communication, and organisational skills. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement effective sales strategies to increase market share and revenue

Manage customer relationships and ensure customer satisfaction

Develop and manage pricing and promotional strategies

Monitor customer feedback and adjust strategies accordingly

Work closely with the freight team to ensure efficient and cost-effective shipping

Negotiate contracts with customers and vendors

Liaise with external vendors and suppliers

Track and report on sales performance

Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills

Strong organisational and planning skills

Proficient in MS Office Suite
Salary DOE
Hours are Monday - Friday 9am -5.30pm

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a successful company. If you feel you have the relevant experience, then please apply with an up-to-date CV. If you have not been contacted within a week, you should assume that you have been unsuccessful at this time.