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• Beyond Interactive | Care UK

  

  Care Assistant

  8 days ago

  Maidstone

  Full Time Night Position - Alternative Weekend Working Required.Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Assistant.Helping residents to remain as ac

• The FCA

  

  Senior/Supervising Social Worker

  29 days ago

  Maidstone

  Join Our Family at Foster Care Associates!\n Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? At Foster Care Associates (FCA), we’re on a mission to create positive and lasting impacts for looked-after children, and we want you to be a part of our journey! About Us\n Founded in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, FCA has grown into one of the UK’s largest independent fostering agencies. Our roots are in the Worcestershire countryside, where our Head Office still resides. We pride ourselves on our strong reputation for excellence and our commitment to supporting every child and foster parent as if they were family. The Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker\n Basic Salary: Up to £41,334.38 per annum, depending on experience \n Location: Remote, supporting Foster Parents in Kent Your Responsibilities\n\n • Support Foster Parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.\n, • Monitor the suitability and competence of Foster Parents, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.\n, • Guide Foster Parents in understanding their roles and responsibilities, including FCA policies and procedures.\n, • Provide regular supervision to allocated Foster Parents in line with FCA’s Operational Standards.\n, • Collaborate with the child’s network to identify needs within the Foster Parent household.\n, • Ensure compliance with all key documentation for each child and Foster Parent.\n, • Attend meetings and provide reports for Commissioning Teams regarding individual care packages.\n, • Encourage participation of children and young people in agency development and community resources.\n, • Participate in an out-of-hours support service and day duty system on a rota basis.\n, • Conduct occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments.\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\n, • A Social Work qualification and professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent.\n, • Proven ability to produce high-quality reports.\n, • A comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures.\n, • A willingness to travel extensively, including occasional overnight stays.\n, • Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations.\n, • A full driving licence.\nWhy Join Us?\n\n, • Benefits: Company car or £2,000 car allowance, 30 days of annual leave (rising to 35 with service), plus bank holidays.\n, • Life Assurance and Company Pension.\n, • On-site free parking and an Employee Discount Scheme.\n, • Medical Cash Plan for your peace of mind.\n\n At FCA, we believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you! \n Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

• Care UK

  

  Care Assistant

  8 days ago

  Maidstone

  Full Time Day Position - Alternative Weekend Working Required.Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Assistant.Helping residents to remain as acti

• Outcomes First Group

  

  Speech and Language Therapist

  1 day ago

  Maidstone

  Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 6th year running? We work smarter so that you can enjoy the things that matter outside of work Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist Location: Heath Farm College – Kent. ME16 0ER & Medway Green School – Kent, ME1 3TS (covering both sites, approx. 35mins by car) Salary: up to £53,200 DOE FTE plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30-4.30 Contract: Permanent (Term-Time only or flexibility around full-time contract (52 weeks) can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About Outcomes First Group At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child has the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We exist to provide, champion and develop an exceptional education that is research-led and tailored around the abilities and aspirations of the individual - a commitment that shapes tomorrow’s leaders, cultivates a lifelong love of learning and equips young minds to craft their own bright futures. At the heart of our philosophy lies a unique blend of tradition and innovation. We champion smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom, evidenced in a 97% success rate in guiding our leavers into education, employment or training. As the largest and most accomplished organisation in our sector, we have the capability to invest in forward-thinking initiatives and resources based on the needs of the individual pupil, rather than the collective. This investment creates consistent and measurable results for our pupils and teams. Outcomes First Group operates a number of specialist education and care brands across the UK, including Blenheim Schools, each delivering tailored provision to meet the diverse needs of children and young people. To find out more about our segments and expert services, visit: _ The role: We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Heath Farm College and Medway Green School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and Lead Clinician, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Heath Farm College & Medway Green School forms part of our Acorn Education brand are independent specialist day schools supporting children and young people aged 5 – 18 · _ · _ · _ For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: · Speech and Language Therapy BSc Hons Degree · HCPC registered, and registered with the RCSLT · Some relevant experience in a previously held job of engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles · Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice · Some experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings · Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers · An interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice · Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills · Good communication skills (oral and written) · Good time management and organisational skills · Competent in core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards · Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile · Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group · Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team · Willingness to attend training and working towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting Desirable: · Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual’s communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile · Some evidence of understanding the relationship between arousal levels and communication Why work for us? Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: · Life Assurance · Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions · “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical heath checks · Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. · A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits · 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad · Cycle to Work Schemes · Electric Car Purchase Scheme · Critical illness cover · £2000 CPD Training Allowance £3000 Welcome Bonus At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 318953 #speechtherapy#speechandlanguagetherapy#CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation#CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists

• ACCELERATED PEOPLE MANAGEMENT LTD

  

  Solar Panel Cleaning Technician

  23 days ago

  Maidstone

  Solar Panel Cleaning TechnicianMaidstone£24,500 - £26,500 + OTE £34,000+ + Training + Growing Renewable Energy Company + Immediate StartAre you someone who enjoys working outdoors, travelling the UK and being hands-on? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing renewable energy company specialising in commercial Solar PV projects across the UK. Whether you have previous experience working at height, within construction, roofing or maintenance, or you're simply looking for a practical role with excellent earning potential and company that will provide full training. This role offers excellent opportunities to significantly boost your earnings whilst building a career within one of the UK's fastest-growing industries.Our client is a specialist renewable energy contractor delivering commercial and Industrial Solar PV installations, operations and maintenance services nationwide. Having built an excellent reputation for quality, reliability and customer service, they continue to expand as demand for renewable energy solutions grows across the UK. With a strong pipeline of work, ongoing investment in their people, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business where hard work is recognised and rewarded whilst developing a long-term career within the renewable energy sector.As a Solar Panel Cleaning Technician, your responsibilities will include: Cleaning commercial Solar PV systems across sites throughout the UK to maximise system performance Working safely at height whilst following all Health & Safety procedures and site regulations Travelling nationwide with regular stay away, maintaining high standards of workmanship and professionalism Carrying out basic visual inspections and reporting any faults, damage or maintenance requirements identified on siteThe successful Solar Panel Cleaning Technician should have: IPAF (Desirable) Happy with regular nationwide travel and stay away Experience working at height, within construction, roofing, cleaning, maintenance or a similar hands-on environment (desirable but not essential) Full UK Driving LicencePlease apply to Harley Reynolds at Accelerated People Management.Keywords: Solar Panel Cleaning Technician, Solar Cleaner, Solar PV Technician, Solar Maintenance Technician, Solar Operative, Solar Labourer, Renewable Energy Technician, Solar Cleaning Operative, Commercial Solar, Solar PV, Renewable Energy, Working at Height, Roof Access, Cleaning Technician, Maintenance Operative, Construction Operative, CSCS, IPAF, Working at heights, Health & Safety, Full UK Driving Licence, Maidstone, Kent, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Ashford, Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, DartfordThis vacancy is being advertised by Accelerated People Management Ltd. The services of Accelerated People Management Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.Accelerated People Management Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.TPBN1_UKTJ

• Angela Hayden

  

  Personal Assistant Support Worker

  28 days ago

  Maidstone

  I am looking to employ 2 x FEMALE Self-Employed Personal Assistant /Support workers Support duties will include accompaniment to social events, appointments and meetings, support when out and about in the local community, and help to engage in social activities and hobbies. Due to the nature of the role, it is important that you are able to speak English fluently as you will need to carry out some communications on my behalf. Hours 2 x 10 hours PW- Tues and Friday (5 hrs per shift) 1 x 6 hour Saturday shift per week (07.30 - 13:30) to assist me with a market stall/Craft Fayre. 1 x 4hr shift for Admin work (computer) Must be good with computers Some Sundays may be required. (to attend events) These days may change depending on appointments etc., so some degree of flexibility is ideal. No time wasters please! Immediate start following initial contact and approval. Requirements for the role: 1. You must have experience in working with people on the Autistic Spectrum. 2. Be a non-smoker, and car driver, have your own car, to be able to get here (ideally you will live locally- Maidstone area). 3. I would like someone that has some flexibility, as on occasions you may be asked to cover shifts at a days at short notice.For this Role you will need to have or provide the following: 1. You need to be registered as self-employed with HMRC. 2. You will need a current Enhanced DBS Certificate (this can be obtained via an umbrella body e.g. ILG-PA) 3. You should have your own terms and conditions of service, and be able to provide a contract. 4. You will provide a professional invoice you for your services, on a two weekly basis (or monthly) 5. You must have your own Public Liability Insurance. 6. You will need to be flexible and reliable, and be on time, honest and trustworthy. 7. You will need to arrange and pay for any training you feel may be necessary to carry out your role. 8. You will need to wear appropriate clothing and footwear to enable you to carry out your role, i.e. coat for outdoors, walking shoes etc. 9. I will require two references (these can be professional, personal, or from previous employment) 10. Must be comfortable around dogs, as I have a pet dog and you may need to accompany me on dog walks, and to attend the vets. 11. Must have proof of ID ( passport/driving licence)You will not to able to start work unless you have 1 to 5 in place. Perks: Free bus travel when accompanying me on the bus. Free parking at place of work (visitor's bay) Free entrance as an essential companion to attractions that we attend togetherTPBN1_UKTJ

• Michael Page International

  

  Supplier Quality Tech

  2 days ago

  Maidstone

  Job ID: JN-072026-7058204Posted: 2026-07-08Location: Maidstone, England, GBType: Full-timeCompany: Michael PageContact: George AdlingtonJob function: Life SciencesSubsector: QualitySector: Industrial / ManufacturingWhere: MaidstoneContract type: PermanentConsultant name: George AdlingtonWork for a global businessHybrid workingAbout Our Client This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the retail sector. The company operates as a global business, with a dedicated focus on procurement and supply chain operations to deliver quality products. Job DescriptionMonitor and assess supplier quality performance to ensure compliance with company standards.Conduct regular quality audits and inspections of supplier materials.Collaborate with the procurement team to address supplier quality issues effectively.Maintain accurate records of supplier performance and quality reports.Support the resolution of non-conformance issues with suppliers.Assist in the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.Ensure adherence to industry regulations and internal policies.Communicate with suppliers to ensure continuous improvement in quality standards.The Successful Applicant A successful Supplier Quality Tech should have:Previous experience in procurement, supply chain, or quality assurance within the retail industry.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address quality challenges effectively.Familiarity with industry regulations and quality standards.Excellent communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams.Attention to detail and a methodical approach to maintaining records and audits.A commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality and compliance.What's on OfferPermanent position offering stability and career growth.Opportunities to work within a respected organisation in Maidstone.Chance to contribute to high-quality procurement and supply chain operations.Additional benefits to be confirmed upon offer.If you are passionate about quality assurance in the retail industry and ready to take the next step in your career as a supplier quality tech, we encourage you to apply today.

• National Health Service

  

  Senior Clinical Site Manager

  2 days ago

  Maidstone

  Job reference:359-CORP10697Employer:Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS TrustHow you'll apply for this jobWe're updating the design of NHS Jobs and the way you apply.This means you'll apply for this job through a new updated version of the website.If you've already got an NHS Jobs accountYou'll need t