Total 70 job vacancies by Service Care Solutions

Neighbourhood Housing Officer

Location: Ashford Borough Council
Salary: £16.75 PAYE - £20 LTD. P/H.
Contract Type: Temp

Are you passionate about housing and community engagement? Our client is seeking a dedicated Neighbourhood Housing Officer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a designated patch, providing a high-quality service to tenants and residents across the borough.

The Role

As a Neighbourhood Housing Officer, you will:

• Deliver a neighbourhood-based housing service, managing rent arrears and addressing anti-social behaviour (ASB).
• Conduct property and estate inspections, ensuring council properties are maintained to a high standard.
• Support tenants in meeting their tenancy obligations, taking enforcement action when necessary.
• Promote community cohesion and engagement through active collaboration with tenants and residents.
• Manage void properties efficiently, minimizing turnaround times and ensuring compliance with tenancy agreements.
• Work closely with partner agencies to provide safeguarding, welfare support, and multi-agency solutions.
• Assist with income management, ensuring rent accounts are effectively maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Address ASB in partnership with agencies such as the Police and social care.
• Conduct welfare checks for vulnerable tenants and make safeguarding referrals as needed.
• Ensure compliance with statutory landlord duties, including gas and electrical safety checks.
• Provide support for succession, assignment, and amendments to tenancy agreements.
• Represent the Council in court for possession cases and enforcement actions.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a candidate who has:

• Experience in housing management, including rent arrears collection and estate management.
• A strong understanding of housing-related legislation, ASB management, and welfare benefits.
• Excellent communication skills to build effective relationships with tenants and stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, adapting to changing circumstances.

Desirable Qualifications:

• HNC/HND or degree in a relevant field.
• CIH qualification or equivalent housing-related certification.

Why Join Us?

Ashford Borough Council is committed to fostering community well-being and creating sustainable neighbourhoods. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact while working within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

How to Apply

If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your application by [insert deadline date].

Join us in making a difference in our community.

Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a thrilled local authority in the Kent region who are seeking for a Legal Support Assistant to join their legal services team. Please find below further details with regards to these positions.

This Role Pays a competitive rate of £14.65ph umbrella

Please note that this position would be full office attendance.

Responsibilities:

• To provide a range of secretarial, personal assistant, administrative and paralegal support to Legal Services
• To provide paralegal support in the preparation of Court and Tribunal documentation and the service of statutory notices and other documents
• To assist fee-earners with correspondence and document- and time-management using the Ikin case management system
• Supporting the Monitoring Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer in respect of the interests of and complaints against Councillors

About You:

• 3 GCSE's at grades A-C or equivalent
• Previous working experience in a legal office environment would be highly desirable
• Strong organisational skills with good IT literacy

Benefits:

• Flexible Hours
• Weekly Pay

If you are interested in this Legal Support Assistant role then don't hesitate to contact Aanisah Khan. Please send your CV to Aanisah.khan@servicecare.org.uk, or call via phone on 01772208969.

We also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 if you know someone looking for work.

LOCATION: Maidstone

HOURS: 37 hours

PAY RATE: £15.40 per hour PAYE / £20.07 per hour limited

Full Job Description

• To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with offenders assessed as low or medium risk of harm and to support the Probation Officer grade in high risk cases.
• When providing case manager support, to contribute to the delivery of the Risk Management plan and report significant changes relating to risk of harm and/or of reoffending or any non-compliance within agreed enforcement procedures
• To use computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales
• Ensure effective referrals to services and facilities and communicate with offender management staff, interventions staff, service providers and external agencies to review progress and associated risks.
• To undertake prison, home or alternate location visits as required in accordance with service procedures and policies.
• To undertake work in the court setting, including the completion of appropriate reports on cases and prosecution of breaches.

Essential Requirements

• Experience of working and supporting a diverse range of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties, including working with groups and individuals to motivate and change behaviour.
• Experience of making effective referrals to and managing relationships between external agencies to enhance positive outcomes, manage risk and reduce reoffending.
• An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity good practice

Anyone interested can email an up to date CV to andrew.quinney@servicecare.org.uk or call Andy on 01772 208962

Medway Council are recruiting for a permanent Experienced Children in Care Social Worker

+ £5,500 market premia + £3,000 annual retention payment after 1 years' service

To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker's experience.

To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.

To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART care plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all looked after children receive a service that reflects the Council's commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.
• Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths based practice, working collaboratively with children and their families.
• Work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.
• To work with children and families in a variety of diverse and complex contexts, such as mental ill health, disability, substance misuse, domestic abuse, sexual and criminal exploitation, radicalisation, poverty, discrimination, and immigration.
• Consistently use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with looked after children, their families and their carer's.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaboratively engage and develop quality Life-story work with all Looked After Children so they have a good understanding of their family and their story both in care and before care.

WORKING STYLE

The workstyle for this role has been assessed as 'Hybrid'. This means the post holder will have a flexible workstyle and be able to work from a variety of locations. There is an expectation that the post holder will be office based for a minimum of 2 days each week and for the whole week whilst on duty.

if you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964

Medway Council are recruiting for a number of permanent Senior Practitioner within the Children's Services team.

+ £6,000 market premia + £3,000 annual retention payment after 1 years' service

Assist the Team Manager in supporting the team in safeguarding and promoting the well-being of vulnerable children and young people through the provision of high quality social work practice, supporting them to achieve their full potential, living within their family if safe to do so.

Model best practice, sharing learning, and offering a safe reflective space for less experienced practitioners in your team to develop.

Participate in effective partnership working and engagement and work collaboratively with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering services to children and young people.

Comply and support others to comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.

Maintain personal and professional training and development as part of your commitment to continuous professional development, utilising supervision and your annual personal development review plan, to support your growth and development as a practitioner and leader.

As a Senior Practitioner you will be in a leadership role within the team whereby you may be required to deputise for the team manager, supervise staff, lead in an area of specialism and support the team practically and emotionally with oversight and support from the Team Manager.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage a reduced caseload within the appropriate statutory framework to a high standard. Your casework will consist of complex and joint casework with less experienced members in the team, where your role will be to oversee practice and support the development of your team.
• Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, assessing and managing higher levels of risk and working collaboratively with children, young people and their families and carers.
• Contribute to the learning and development of others in your team, including providing advice and support to less experienced staff on aspects of casework ensuring a high level of practice is demonstrated.
• Supervise staff within your team including student social workers, newly qualified social workers, family support workers and/or personal advisors. The Team Manager will retain overall responsibility for the team.
• Lead on an area of practice that is relevant to your service and be an expert in this area, within your service, providing training opportunities, consultation and sharing resources. Where available you should be part of a Medway Safeguarding Children's Partnership (MSCP) Champions group for your area of specialism.

WORKING STYLE

The work style for this role has been assessed as 'Hybrid'. This means the post holder will have a flexible work style and be able to work from a variety of locations. There is an expectation that the post holder will be office based for a minimum of 2 days each week and for the whole week whilst on duty.

If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964

Medway Council are recruiting for a fostering Social worker Private fostering

To contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Children's Social Care Service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision. (This will be dependent upon the complexities of the cases and the post qualification experience of the social worker).

To work with connected carers and children placed in a connected carers arrangement, providing support as appropriate.

To assess, plan, use evidence based analytical practice to implement and evaluate safeguarding measures to ensure all children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

To complete a range of assessment related to connected carers, including Special Guardianship, Viability and Connected Carers assessments.

To complete all assessments within regulated deadlines and timescales, and submit these reports to Court or Fostering Panel as required.

To attend Court, Fostering Panel and other forums as appropriate to present assessments.

if you're interested in this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk

Medway Council are recruiting for a Children's Social worker

Salary

As a Childrens Social Worker you will need to:

To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker's experience.

To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.

To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners.

Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, prepare SMART care plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all looked after children receive a service that reflects the Council's commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.

Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with children and their families.

Work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.

To work with children and families in a variety of diverse and complex contexts, such as mental ill health, disability, substance misuse, domestic abuse, sexual and criminal exploitation, radicalisation, poverty, discrimination, and immigration.

For this position, you must have -
* A degree or masters in Social Work (or any other recognised equivalent qualification)
* HCPC registration



Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including -
* A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated Social Work recruitment team
* Excellent rates of pay
* An extensive range of Social Work vacancies available throughout the UK
* Payroll service twice a week

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Mike at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or email Delanie.Heyes@servicecare.org.uk.

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed!

Assiocate Clinical Nurse Specialist

Brand new Oppotunity for a clinical Nurse to join a hospice Team in Kent!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those with life-limiting illnesses? Do you want to be part of a committed and supportive multi-disciplinary team that delivers empowering and compassionate care? If so, this position is for you!

Your New Role!
We are seeking dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) and Clinical Paramedic Specialists (CPS) to join our Hospice Outreach Service. As part of our model of care, ensuring we have the right people providing the right care in the right place at the right time, you will be a vital member of our multi-disciplinary team working in the community.

Benefits of Joining Our Service:

• Competitive salary upto £37,000 (Non negotiable for higher)
• 'Outstanding' CQC rating
• Subsidized Café and access to beautiful gardens and a Labyrinth
• Free parking and refreshments
• Participation in the Workforce Consultative Group
• Opportunities to help out at various Hospice events and join workforce celebration events
• Enhanced Maternity/Adoption pay
• Generous pension scheme or ability to transfer your NHS pension
• Holiday trading - buy and sell additional holiday
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhancements for bank holidays, unsocial hours, and shift lead duties
• 36 days of paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Annual Cost of Living increase
• Long service awards, including additional leave entitlement

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the first point of contact for all new community referrals and telephone calls, providing expert palliative advice and support.
• Offer compassionate care to patients in their homes, including care and nursing homes, through telephone support, clinic visits, and home-based assessments.
• Focus on individualized care, improving quality of life, and achieving patient-centered goals for individuals with long-term conditions such as heart failure, respiratory disease, frailty, neurological conditions, and cancer.

Why This Role is Perfect for You?

• You're a motivated clinician with experience in community or in-patient palliative care, or related fields such as Paramedic, General Medicine, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Frailty, Respiratory Care, Cardiology, or Oncology.
• You thrive as an independent practitioner but also value being part of a responsive and resilient team.
• You possess advanced communication skills and excel in both oral and written presentations.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to advance your career while providing compassionate care in a supportive and dynamic environment, apply now to join our outstanding Hospice Outreach Service!

If you are interested in this role or would like further information please contact Scott Marsh - Scott.marsh@servicecare.org.uk or 01772 208963

Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist

Brand new Opportunity for a clinical Nurse to join a hospice Team in Kent!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those with life-limiting illnesses? Do you want to be part of a committed and supportive multi-disciplinary team that delivers empowering and compassionate care? If so, this position is for you!

Your New Role!
We are seeking dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) and Clinical Paramedic Specialists (CPS) to join our Hospice Outreach Service. As part of our model of care, ensuring we have the right people providing the right care in the right place at the right time, you will be a vital member of our multi-disciplinary team working in the community.

Benefits of Joining Our Service:

• Competitive salary upto £37,000 (Non negotiable for higher)
• 'Outstanding' CQC rating
• Subsidized Café and access to beautiful gardens and a Labyrinth
• Free parking and refreshments
• Participation in the Workforce Consultative Group
• Opportunities to help out at various Hospice events and join workforce celebration events
• Enhanced Maternity/Adoption pay
• Generous pension scheme or ability to transfer your NHS pension
• Holiday trading - buy and sell additional holiday
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhancements for bank holidays, unsocial hours, and shift lead duties
• 36 days of paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Annual Cost of Living increase
• Long service awards, including additional leave entitlement

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the first point of contact for all new community referrals and telephone calls, providing expert palliative advice and support.
• Offer compassionate care to patients in their homes, including care and nursing homes, through telephone support, clinic visits, and home-based assessments.
• Focus on individualized care, improving quality of life, and achieving patient-centered goals for individuals with long-term conditions such as heart failure, respiratory disease, frailty, neurological conditions, and cancer.

Why This Role is Perfect for You?

• You're a motivated clinician with experience in community or in-patient palliative care, or related fields such as Paramedic, General Medicine, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Frailty, Respiratory Care, Cardiology, or Oncology.
• You thrive as an independent practitioner but also value being part of a responsive and resilient team.
• You possess advanced communication skills and excel in both oral and written presentations.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to advance your career while providing compassionate care in a supportive and dynamic environment, apply now to join our outstanding Hospice Outreach Service!

If you are interested in this role or would like further information please contact Scott Marsh - Scott.marsh@servicecare.org.uk or 01772 208963

Job Title - Service Charge Advisor

Location - Sittingbourne ME9

Contract - Temp

Hours - 35

Role summary - Are you passionate about providing top-notch customer service and supporting communities? This exciting opportunity allows you to play a vital role in transforming service charge delivery for a well-established organization. Our client is looking for a candidate with excellent financial and communication skills, who is ready to contribute to their mission of delivering high-quality services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the accurate calculation, construction, and issuance of service charge estimates and actuals, ensuring all legal and contractual obligations are met.
• Provide outstanding customer support by addressing inquiries from service charge payers and proactively sharing relevant information and documentation.
• Support the extraction of expenditure data and monitor service charge budgets for specific schemes.
• Prepare and review invoices for external auditor certification.
• Assist in process and system improvements, ensuring the accuracy of data across multiple systems.
• Prepare documents for meetings with service charge payers and managing agents, providing clear and comprehensive information.

Requirements:

• Strong customer service skills, with a focus on delivering satisfaction.
• Excellent organizational skills, able to juggle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficient written and verbal communication abilities.
• Financially literate, with excellent numerical skills.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving and improvement.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call George at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an email to George.Westhead@servicecare.org.uk

Income Officer
Sevenoaks
Temporary 3 months
Full-time 37 Hours
THE ROLE
As an Income Recovery Officer, you will be joining an Income Team within a Housing Association based in Sevenoaks, and will be responsible for maximising income recovery efforts across all tenures, ensuring tenancy sustainment, and managing arrears cases through to completion. Key responsibilities include:

• Prompt recovery of rent arrears and other debts across general needs, shared ownership, and supported tenancies
• Managing rent accounts and providing tailored support for tenants to sustain tenancies
• Communicating with tenants through calls, letters, home visits, and unannounced visits to resolve arrears cases
• Representing West Kent Housing in Court proceedings, including preparing legal documents and statements
• Serving Notices of Seeking Possession and representing cases with a high level of accuracy
• Supporting tenants with benefit advice and providing referrals for additional support services
• Consistently achieving KPI targets to reduce arrears percentages

THE CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar income recovery or housing role, with a focus on delivering outstanding customer service and meeting challenging targets. Additional requirements include:

• Proven track record in effective income recovery and arrears management
• Experience in court representation and legal process management
• Strong communication skills for tenant outreach and negotiation
• Ability to perform home visits and maintain professional boundaries
• Understanding of welfare benefits and referral processes

THE CONTRACT
3 months, with the potential for extension
The pay range for the role is £20.00 to £22.00 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £17.05 to £18.76 per hour, inclusive of holiday.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to bethany.wiles@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208966 to discuss the role further

Job Vacancy: Community Paediatrician at Snapdragons Children's Centre, Medway Community Healthcare NHS

Are you passionate about improving children's health and wellbeing? Snapdragons Children's Centre, part of Medway Community Healthcare NHS, is looking for a skilled Community Paediatrician to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide high-quality care to children and families within the community.

Position: Community Paediatrician
Location: Snapdragons Children's Centre, Medway
Contract: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Rate: £110 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive medical assessments, diagnostics, and management for children with developmental, behavioural, and neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Work closely with families, schools, and social services to ensure integrated, holistic care for vulnerable children.
• Lead and participate in clinics, including those for children with complex needs, coordinating multi-disciplinary care plans.
• Act as a key advocate for children's health, supporting early intervention, prevention, and health promotion within the community.
• Collaborate with a broad range of healthcare professionals, including therapists, nurses, and mental health specialists, to deliver child-centred care.

Requirements:

• Qualified Paediatrician with full GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Significant experience in community paediatrics, developmental paediatrics, or similar specialisations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on delivering family-centred care.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in line with NHS standards.

What We Offer:

• £110 per hour for a 40-hour working week.
• Work within a well-established NHS trust, known for delivering outstanding community healthcare.
• A supportive, multidisciplinary environment that encourages professional development.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health of children in the Medway area.

Service Care Solutions are working with a Housing Association who have a vacancy for a Caretaker based out of Maidstone, Kent

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the estate and communal areas to a high quality cleaning standard and maintaining a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment for residents and members of the public.

Summary of Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Attend to cleaning tasks in compliance with schedules and frequencies defined for each estate
• Report Emergencies, communal repairs and any incidents of vandalism
• Keep Internal and External areas free of graffiti
• Manage bin areas including disinfect, rotate position for collection, deep clean etc.
• Act as a point of contact for residents and ensure good communication is kept with all teams and departments.
• Identify hazards and complete risk assessments on a daily basis and take remedial action as necessary.
• Grit estate access paths and roads when snow/ice expected.
• To comply with any COSHH regulations which apply to cleaning materials that are used.

The ideal candidate for the role;

• Previous experience of cleaning and caretaking or similar
• Good customer service skills and can remain courteous and polite at all times
• Identify repairs within the blocks and report them
• Hold a Full UK Driving License

Applicants will need to have an understanding of Health and Safety, be customer focused, with strong communication skills. Ideally, you will have knowledge of COSHH Regulations.

For more details on this vacancy, please email Prakash at prakash.panchani@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208967

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Electoral Canvasser to assist with the annual electoral registration canvass. This role involves visiting households within a designated area, collecting completed household enquiry forms, and ensuring accurate information is provided for electoral registration. It is a critical role in supporting the democratic process.

Please note you will be asked to use your own vehicle and you must have appropriate motor insurance to use the car for work purposes. In addition to the hourly rate you will be paid a mileage fee

Job Title: Electoral Canvasser
Location: Various locations in the Ashford area
Contract Type: Temporary - 3 weeks
Hours: 27.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 5.5 hours/day, to be completed by 4pm)
Start Date: 14th October 2024

Job Role -

• Visit assigned properties to collect household enquiry forms.
• Ensure forms are fully completed and provide assistance where needed.
• Leave calling cards, additional forms, and return envelopes at properties where no contact is made.
• Return collected forms to the Electoral Services office weekly and update progress.
• Record information on properties, including identifying new or non-existent properties.
• Sort and organize completed forms for submission.
• Attend training sessions on canvassing duties and health & safety procedures.
• Work independently and comply with all relevant policies, including confidentiality.

Candidate Requirements -

• Access to transport and a valid driver's license (Essential)
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills (Essential).
• Well-developed oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with the public (Essential).
• Experience working in customer service or a similar public-facing role (Desirable).
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work independently while being part of a wider team.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Lewis at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to Lewis.Hodson@servicecare.org.uk

Job Title: Business Support Assistant
Location: Ashford Kent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £12.30 PAYE
Duration: 6 months ongoing

Are you an organised, customer-focused individual looking for a new challenge? Ashford Borough Council is seeking a dedicated Business Support Assistant to join our Port Health team. This is an excellent opportunity to support our vital administrative functions and provide top-notch customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting customers with setting up accounts and processing payments on the PHILIS system.
• Providing administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the Port Health team.
• Managing customer inquiries via phone and email, resolving them promptly and efficiently.
• Using IT systems to maintain records, monitor accounts, and ensure data accuracy.
• Charging for low-risk imports and chasing commercial documents from custom agents.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (including Maths and English) or equivalent.
• Proven experience in customer service and working within a team environment.
• Basic IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle complex queries under pressure.
• A proactive team player with a bright and cheerful disposition.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to make a real impact within a supportive team.
• A diverse and dynamic working environment.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

If you're a quick learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with a variety of customers, we'd love to hear from you!