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A community-focused arts organization is seeking an Audience Engagement Officer to deepen relationships with local communities in Chatham. Offering hybrid working and opportunities for professional development, this position is integral to fostering cultural engagement across Medway and Swale.

A leading provider of care services is looking for a full-time Networker & Community Engagement Officer in the Medway, Canterbury & Sittingbourne areas. The role involves developing community relationships, delivering promotional activities, and planning community marketing events. This position off

Summary: As our External Communications Officer, you'll help shape how the world sees South East Water. Supporting our External Communications Manager, you'll help us stay consistent and proactive in everything we do. Whether you're identifying fresh media opportunities or drafting engaging press releases, your goal will be to create impactful coverage that highlights our commitment to our customers. It's a chance to use your PR skills to make a positive, visible difference! Main responsibilities: Support the External Communications Manager in the delivery of the Turning the Tide strategy, rebuilding South East Water's reputation amongst its customers and stakeholders. Be adept at pivoting between multiple projects, sometimes with competing needs, to produce appropriate and high quality communications outputs to deadline. Competent in drafting accurate customer, media and stakeholder communications materials required for a project or event, including, but not limited to; communications plans and evaluations, briefing notes, statements, press releases, presentations, exhibition materials, articles, advertising, website copy, FAQs and social media content such as videos. Competent in turning complex information into appropriate and easy to understand materials for public consumption. Keen to learn, develop as well as try new ideas and communications methods as they arise. Competent at identifying potential risks to company reputation and have confidence in raising these with appropriate managers. Identify opportunities for positive media coverage, crafting press releases, arranging media events, managing interviews and briefing spokespeople. Be responsible for organising, managing and attending a range of in-person and virtual community and stakeholder events which open our audiences' eyes to water. Be part of the Communications out-of-hours service on a shared rota basis (approximately one in four weeks) where you'll help manage crisis communications both in and out of office hours, escalating where appropriate. Confident at liaising with designers, photographers, videographers and other contractors to achieve desired outcomes when creating communications materials and arranging events.You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Degree-level qualification in a communication or PR related discipline or relevant experience. Full driving licence. At least three years' experience in either a field related to journalism (newspaper/online/TV/radio) or public relations/communications, either agency or in-house. Media relations, press office management, relationship building, media monitoring & optimisation, media interview management, statement & briefing development, media training, presentation/briefing skills, strategic communications planning, copywriting, proofreading, creative input & ideation, quality control, campaign execution, crisis communications. A working experience and knowledge of the media, together with the ability to deal confidently with customers and stakeholders is essential. Social media skills would be desirable.We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits.What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: up to £36,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)

Connect2SocialWork are urgently looking for experienced Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join a Children Social Work Team in Thanet The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Great teams to work in Laptop and training provided Low case loadRole Responsibilities: Manage a diverse caseload of children, young people and their families, undertaking assessments to determine the needs and capabilities of clients and carers, and drawing up plans of support under the supervision and guidance of a designated supervisor, using agreed eligibility criteria and in accordance with statutory requirements, Directorate and Corporate Policy and National Legislation. Cost any support package and assist the client to access the most appropriate and comprehensive support available through community resources, direct payments or commissioned services. This should be achieved where appropriate within a multi-agency environment and in accordance with service users' wishes, directorate budget limits and the requirements of the strategic framework and/or lead commissioning framework relating to the procurement of services. Provide and ensure the availability of adequate advocacy arrangements to assist service users towards self-determination of their personal assistance arrangements. Identify and where appropriate manage any safeguarding and quality of care issues in line with directorate policy and practice requirements, taking forward appropriate actions and communication with supervisor / line manager/ other directorate officers and develop investigating officer skills. Ensure that service users are empowered throughout the assessment, are at the centre of the decision making process and have control over their lives. Develop good working relationships with Education and Health staff to contribute to Education, Health and Care plans and other individual plans to ensure that positive outcomes for children and young people are achieved. In order to develop a holistic response, where appropriate, initiate and develop close working partnerships with other agencies: District Councils, voluntary agencies, the commercial and private sectors. Research and maintain a knowledge base of what resources are available in the local community in order to inform decision making on service users' care packages. Communicate effectively with clients and families on a range of issues. Be able to manage difficult situations and problems, promote independence including information, benefit maximisation, support services and equipment in order to inform the range of choices available when a person comes to develop their package of support and manage risk. Take into account issues of mental capacity and duty of care as agreed with a supervisor. Maintain a personal awareness of legislation relevant to children and adults, departmental and corporate policies and procedures, particularly those relating to the Children Act 1989, Carers and Disabled Children Act 2000, Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and any other relevant legislation and case law in order to apply a strong evidence base to ensure consistency and a high quality of service delivery. Maintain and keep accurate electronic records using the Social Care electronic system. Write and verbally present reports for formal meetings including reviews, case conferences and court proceedings.Requirements as a Social Worker include: SWE Registration Eligible to work in the UK Drive and have access to a car Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social WorkBenefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: Free DBS and compliance service Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council Prompt and reliable payroll system "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place* "Warm Welcome" bonus - get £250 when you secure a role through our agency*If interested in this role or any other, please contact Jack Best on (phone number removed) or email a CV to (url removed) All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. *Terms and conditions apply. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

Summary: Are you a natural storyteller who can turn complex engineering plans into engaging community conversations? Do you want to play a vital role in protecting the reputation of a company that provides one of life's most essential resources? If you're looking for a role where your work has a tangible impact on the world around you, this is it. As our Engineering Comms Officer, you'll be the bridge between our major infrastructure projects and the communities we serve. Whether you are looking for a role with a real sense of purpose, or ready to take on challenging, high-profile projects, we offer an environment where your expertise is valued and your professional growth is supported. You'll spend your days crafting bespoke campaigns, managing events, and navigating the fast-paced world of media relations. It's a role that requires you to be agile, as you will be pivoting between multiple projects with competing needs while ensuring our customers and stakeholders are kept informed and inspired. Based in Snodland, you'll be part of a team that values fresh ideas and provides the autonomy to see them through. Main responsibilities: Targeted Campaigning: Develop a deep understanding of our communities and identify key stakeholders to create campaigns that reach broad audiences with the right message. Content Creation: Draft high-quality materials including briefing notes, press releases, website copy, and social media content like videos. Event Management: Organise and attend both in-person and virtual community events that "open our audiences' eyes to water." Media Relations: Identify opportunities for positive coverage, manage media interviews, and brief spokespeople confidently. Crisis Management: Join our out-of-hours standby rota (approximately one week in four) to help manage communications during emergencies. Simplifying Complexity: Take technical, complex engineering information and turn it into easy-to-understand materials for the public. Stakeholder Liaison: Work closely with designers, photographers, and contractors to bring your PR materials and events to life.You'll need: Experience / Skills / Qualifications Education: A degree-level qualification in a communication or PR-related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Professional Background: Solid experience in journalism (TV, radio, or print) or public relations/communications (either agency or in-house). Technical Skills: Strong skills in strategic planning, copywriting, media relations, and crisis communications management. Media Confidence: Essential experience and knowledge of the press, with the ability to deal confidently with media and stakeholders. Flexibility: A full driving licence and the willingness to participate in a standby rota. Adaptability: The ability to handle multiple projects at once and remain calm under pressure.We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits.What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: £32,938 plus car allowance

Housing Officer DL and vehicle essential 6-week initial contract Swanley, Kent Our client is a small housing association based in Kent, they are looking for a Neighbourhood Housing Officer to support the team with tenancy and estate management - including supporting team and providing cover where there is a need. Visiting residents at home to discuss and progress tenancy related issues. Making necessary referrals for support or additional help Identifying concerns for welfare and making necessary safeguarding referrals Taking necessary enforcement action where there is a tenancy breach and opportunities to resolve tenancy breach have not been taken. This includes preparing and serving NOSPS or NTQ Investigate concerns for property condition, damage to property, claims of succession, tenancy audits, managing starter tenancies and carrying out review visits, preparing reports for Tenancy panel and signing fixed term tenancies over to fully assured tenancies Estate and block inspections Working with other departments to obtain access and enforce tenancy conditions where required. Working with partner agencies to achieve joined up solutions Investigate reports of low level ASB in line with their community safety policy Updating our ICT systems with accurate notes of contact had and progression case management workflows Please click 'apply now' or contact me for more information Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Change Needs You Become a Met Police Officer with a starting salary of over £42k The Met is working hard to drive more trust, reduce crime, and maintain high standards for London and its communities. The Met is made up of officers and staff from all backgrounds but we are committed to becoming more representative of the communities we serve. To do this the Met recognises the need to change. Whilst that change takes time, we want people like you to join and help to make a big difference. We’re looking for people who share our values of integrity, courage, accountability, respect and empathy to join the dedicated, honest, committed, hard-working officers and staff already in our team. Those who are committed to working hard to bring offenders to justice, protect vulnerable people and deliver the change needed for London and its communities. Change Needs You. Become a police officer, unlock your potential, support London’s communities and make London a safer city for all. Change Your Potential: Policing is a challenging but rewarding career like no other. With your will and determination, we will help you reach your full potential as a Met police officer and be the best you can be for yourself, your community and London. As a police constable in London’s Met, you’ll join over 30,000 colleagues working across 32 boroughs, all dedicated to serving over nine million residents in one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world. You’ll learn new things every day whether you’re out on patrol in the local community, giving evidence in court, investigating burglaries or supporting victims of crime. Every day brings a fresh challenge, the chance to learn something new and help others. A range of benefits: A career as a police officer offers many rewards and benefits, including: • A competitive starting salary of c. £42,210 rising up to c. £59,994 as a PC, inclusive of allowances., • Discounted rail travel up to 70 miles after initial training and free London travel, • Gain a fully-funded degree while earning and developing skills for life under our apprenticeship route, • Generous police pension scheme, • Generous annual leave and a range of other leave options, including career breaks, special leave, parental and adoption leave, • A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing service to help you stay healthy and well, • Access to a large number of subsidised leisure and sporting activities, • Becoming part of the Met family, and the policing family nationally - a unique and supportive network where you’ll meet friends for life while all working together to make London and the UK safer for everyone. Whether working collaboratively or on your own beat, your team and the wider Met are there to support you, • Flexible working options. Policing is a 24/7 service, and you will therefore be expected to work shift patterns including weekends and nights. However, we do aim to offer flexible working opportunities where operationally viable and depending on the role., • A wide range of staff support associations which support the different interests of the staff and officers they represent, including but not limited to; the Association of Muslim Policing, the Metropolitan Police LGBT Network, the Metropolitan Police Black Police Association and the Network of Women How to join us: There are two routes of entry; our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) or our Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP). Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) A three-year programme where you can learn as you earn policing London's streets, gaining a (BSc) Hons degree in professional policing practice on completion. The Met covers all qualification fees so there's no cost to you, it's all fully funded. You’ll start by working with one of our partner universities learning the basics of the job, before joining a team of experienced officers teaching you invaluable skills that you’ll put into practice and build upon before returning to uni for an end of programme assessment. Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) A two-year programme which provides new recruits with a blend of classroom based and operational learning. Your initial training will take place at a Met training centre before you join one of our policing teams to gain practical, on-the-job experience. You will be regularly assessed on your knowledge, skills and behaviours but, unlike our other entry route, you will not be required to complete an academic qualification as part of your training or attend university. Change Your Future There are countless career opportunities available at the Met due to its size and diverse population that you wouldn’t find in any other UK city. Upon successful completion of your training period, you’ll be able to decide on how you want to shape your future career path. Whether that be undertaking a new role, joining a specialist team, training to become a detective, or promotion through the ranks; there will always be a role for you at the Met. You could choose to work in diplomatic protection, work with horses in our Mounted Branch, or even work in cyber-crime. These are just some of the many paths you could choose to follow as your career progresses. Change Needs You Apply Now