Assistant Service Manager - Canterbury & Hoath £29,012 Per Annum Pro Rata We're looking for an Assistant Service Manager who's hands-on, proactive, and passionate about improving the lives of the people we support. If you're someone who leads with heart, thrives in a dynamic environment, and brings a positive, can-do attitude, we'd love to meet you. Smock Acre is a warm, supportive service for 3 adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and communication needs. The people we support have complex medical needs and require a high level of personal care, including moving and handling, and one individual receives support via PEG feeding. Our service is based in a lovely but rural location, offering a peaceful and rewarding working environment. Because there is no nearby public transport, candidates will need to have their own form of transport to travel to and from the service. What you'll be doing As our Assistant Service Manager,...

Assistant Service Manager - Birchington, Kent Full Time Supported Living £29,012 + £1,200 complexity enhancement Avenues is more than a workplace - it's a community. A place where people smile, grow, feel valued, and achieve great things together. We're excited to offer a brand-new opportunity for a full-time Assistant Service Manager with experience in a similar social care role, whether that's as an Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader. This is a supported living service in Birchington supporting three brothers with learning disabilities, autism and some behaviours of concern . The service can be challenging so we're looking for someone who can remain calm, compassionate and confident in those moments. Your ability to respond with patience, consistency and a positive, person-centered approach will make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and to the team around you. You'll have a strong background in...

Be the manager who inspires a team and empowers people to live the life they choose. Avenues is a community where people smile, laugh, grow and achieve great things, we know that well-supported people support people well, which makes them want to do their very best for the people we support, and achieve our vision. We are seeking a new Registered Service Manager to lead this residential care service in the heart of Sevenoaks. This is an exciting opportunity for someone that wants to make a tangible impact on people s lives, supporting a good team to provide good support. The successful candidate will be willing able to be the become registered as the manager of the service , if not already registered, Our team are supporting 18 male and female adults across three bungalows in a quiet cul-de-sac who have learning disabilities, physical disabilities and communication difficulties. You will be working with, and leading, a large team of Support Workers as well as three...

Deputy Manager Location: Ashford Salary: 39,357.24 - 47,821.80 About the Role We're looking for a compassionate and experienced Deputy Manager to join a children's residential home. You'll lead and support a team of Residential Care Workers, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed care for young people with complex needs. You'll also step in to manage the home when the Registered Manager is away. What You'll Do Lead, mentor, and develop your team Oversee care planning, safeguarding, and case management Maintain a safe, nurturing, and positive home environment Communicate with families, local authorities, and other professionals What You'll Need Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Experience in children's residential care with supervisory responsibilities Knowledge of Quality Care Standards and Children's Homes Regulations Calm, resilient, and able to build positive relationships with young people Benefits 28-30 days' holiday...

KSAAS (formerly East Kent Rape Crisis Centre) has provided sexual violence services in East Kent since 1981. We offer ongoing practical support and therapeutic services for survivors who have experienced any form of sexual violence, at any time in their lives, across Kent & Medway. KSAAS holds UKAS accreditation through The Survivors Trust and is Professionally Approved by Rape Crisis England & Wales, demonstrating the consistent, high-quality services we provide. KSAAS operates specialist Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) services, including joint ISVA and Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) provision for those experiencing sexual violence alongside domestic abuse. We also offer trauma-focused therapeutic counselling for children, adolescents and adults, accessible through hubs across Kent & Medway. Our Vision KSAAS s vision is a community where everyone is free from all forms of sexual violence. We work within a feminist, equalities...

Your Role At Asda nothing is more important to us than the health and wellbeing of our customers and we pride ourselves on providing excellent service and clinical care. Our Optical Managers are key to our success, making sure the team has everything in place that they need to deliver. Our unique fixed price approach means there's no up-selling. Single vision glasses are the same price as varifocals, and there are no top-up costs for anti-scratch or thinner lenses either, so we don't have to compromise a customer solution because of what someone can afford. With access to the wider Asda network, you will be supported by our Home Office teams who can offer clinical support and a team of Area Manager's who will work alongside you to get the most out of your role every day. You will also be provided with regular business updates and feedback on your performance. Working RotaTuesday 9am-6pmWednesday 9am-6pmThursday 9am-6pmFriday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-6pm About You Our Optical...

Your Role At Asda there is nothing more important than the health and wellbeing of our customers, our priority is to always put them first by delivering high quality patient care. Due to our extended service contracts with the NHS we're committed to delivering a wide range of care for the treatment and monitoring of minor eye conditions. A typical day will involve screening patients, coaching and training the wider team whilst helping to maintain standards on the department. At Asda we are extremely passionate and committed to providing our Optometrists with all the training they will need to fulfil their role and enhance their skills. Not only do we have a fantastic CPD programme, but we also offer protected time to our Optometrists to complete further accreditations funded by Asda. This ensures you have the full training package to meet the ever-changing eye care needs of our customers. It's all about developing and supporting you to reach your full potential. With access to...

Events Assistant Location: Sandwich Salary: 26,000 per annum Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm We are seeking a highly organised Events Assistant to join a busy events operations team on an 18 month maternity cover contract. Remote working is available; however, candidates must be based within a commutable distance of Sandwich, as there will be a requirement to work until 6pm once a month for specific meetings, as well as attend a monthly in office team meeting. The role plays a key part in supporting the effective delivery of events, specifically the setting up, monitoring and processing of event registrations, archive management, and general event preparations. The role supports the delivery of international professional events, ensuring smooth registration processes, accurate data management, and a positive delegate experience. Key Responsibilities Manage and support event registration processes, including setting up registration pages, processing bookings, and handling...

Complaints Assistant Permanent 28,000 Kent Hamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for a Complaints Assistant to act as the first point of contact for complaints, manage customer feedback and enquiries, and support the delivery of a high-quality customer experience across all service areas. Duties and Responsibilities of the Complaints Assistant: Act as the first point of contact for customer complaints, ensuring they are logged, acknowledged and progressed in line with policy Investigate and resolve low-risk Stage 1 complaints Quality check complaint responses to ensure compliance with internal standards and Housing Ombudsman expectations Manage MP and Councillor enquiries, providing timely and professional responses Follow up on customer feedback and surveys, working with internal teams to resolve issues Identify trends in customer feedback and share insights to support service improvement Communicate with customers across phone, email and written...

Purchase Ledger Clerk We are working with an established manufacturing organisation in the Ramsgate area who are looking to employ a Purchase Ledger Clerk, permanently, to ensure all purchase invoices and related transactions are processed accurately and on time, while managing supplier payments within agreed timescales to keep operations running smoothly. The package includes a competitive salary, a tremendous annual leave package, company pension, medical cashback scheme, online GP access and employee assistance programme. The role Processing a high volume of supplier invoices, including PO, non-PO, dry goods and consignment invoices. Setting up and updating supplier accounts in line with fraud-prevention procedures. Preparing scheduled supplier payment runs, allocating payments, and maintaining clear audit trails. Monitoring shared inboxes, responding to supplier queries, and resolving invoice or payment issues promptly. Ensuring accurate and timely month-end...

Paraplanner Tenterden, Kent Permanent - Onsite - Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Salary: competitive salary depending on experience. Benefits: 25 days per annum + 8 Bank Holidays, additional leave after 3 years service, Birthday Off as an extra day, Xmas Close, Annual Bonus Scheme, Pension, Private Medical Healthcare and Parking, Exam support and study funding available where required Are you a motivated Paraplanner eager to support a team of dedicated Advisers in delivering top-notch, compliant, and client-focused financial planning solutions? If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic financial institution we want to hear from you! About the Role: We are seeking a proactive individual to join our team as a Paraplanner. This position is ideal for either a part-qualified Paraplanner progressing towards Diploma level or an experienced Paraplanner with a robust background in technical and report-writing expertise. Key Responsibilities:...

Job title: Business Development Manager (Logistics, Suppy Chain or Ports) Location : Dover Salary: c. 52,000 Hours : Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week The role: We are seeking a proactive, customer-focused Business Development Manager to join our client's growing team. The role will support the development of general cargo services and play a key part in driving new business opportunities. Benefits: 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays Birthday leave Free Parking Generous contributory pension scheme Discretionary annual bonus scheme Private Health Care Life assurance Employee assistance programme 3rd party discounts Cycle to work scheme Benefits and reward platform Employee volunteering scheme Key responsibilities as the Business Development Manager would be: Manage daily interactions with general cargo customers, ensuring high levels of service and timely responses Support customer onboarding and align operational requirements across...

Summary: This key role will play a critical part in bringing technical, long-term water supply-demand strategies to life for the public and our stakeholders. Working closely with the Water Resources team, you will be responsible for the statutory consultation surrounding two of our key statutory plans - the Water Resources Management Plan and Drought Plan. You'll use your engagement skills to transform complex technical information into accessible, transparent, and engaging information for stakeholders, customers, and the media through various different channels. Main responsibilities: Creating and implementing an integrated communications strategy to support delivery of the Drought Plan and Water Resources Management Plan objectives and their input into the Business Plan process. Translating technical information into engaging content for internal and external audiences. Produce Non-Technical summaries required for consultations. Devising and delivering statutory...

Description: Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent. Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for a Youth Justice Practitioner Covering Gravesend and Surrounding areas. Previous experience is required working in Youth Justice. Purpose of the Job: As a member of a multi agency service, undertake assessment of and direct work with young people and their families so as to reduce the risk of them re-offending in accordance with the agreed intervention plans and in the context of managing their risk of harm to others and vulnerability issues. Main duties and responsibilities: Hold cases at either standard, enhanced or intensive Scaled Approach level in accordance with the Youth Justice Board Case Management Guidance document. This will include significant inter-agency liaison, multi-agency work, for young people and their...

Job Title: Business Change Manager (Quality & Production) Location: London / Hybrid (South / Essex / Home Counties etc ideal) Salary: £50-60Kpa per annum + benefits Role Type: Permanent; Monday-Friday Days (flexible working options available). Lead engineering improvement and quality excellence across a complex, safety-critical rail environment. The Role and About You: We are searching for a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead engineering performance, process optimisation and quality assurance activity within a busy Rail company. This role gives you the opportunity to drive improvement initiatives, strengthen engineering systems and governance across multiple sites, supporting a wider quality and compliance team within the engineering function. In this role, you will bring together engineering and operational stakeholders to identify, design and implement continuous improvement initiatives across a multi-site maintenance operation. You will play a key role in...

We are hiring METER READERS in your postcode now; no experience is required. Are you looking for Full Time work, close to home? Do you like working in an active outdoor role? Do you want to take control of your schedule and work flexibly? If the answer is yes, then this could be the role for you. As a Meter Reader you will be responsible for collecting data from gas, electricity & water meters for both commercial and residential properties. You will update meter reads accurately throughout the day on your handheld device, also entering the details on a handheld device at each location and providing excellent customer service. What we offer: 13.23 - 13.97 per hour basic pay (weekly payment) Weekly Hours 40 - 45 hours a week with flexible start and finish times Monday - Friday (occasionally Saturday) between 8am - 8pm. 29,000 to 35,000 average annual earnings including bonusses. Bonus scheme with earnings up to 2000 monthly. Overtime rates...

Summary: Do you want to jump-start your career while earning a well-regarded qualification? Do you have a strong desire to help others? Do you want to be a part of an award-winning team with a meaningful purpose? Then do not pass up this opportunity We have regular apprenticeship intakes with a guaranteed, permanent position on successful completion. As a Customer Service Apprentice, you will use your entire passion, drive, and willingness to give great service. And with so much variation, you can be sure that no two days will ever be the same. You'll aid with billing inquiries, providing refunds, and setting up payment plans, as well as resolving water supply concerns including leaks and other problems. The Institute of Customer Service has given our Customer Service team the distinction grade. We are one of just 18 organisations in the country to get this coveted honour. As a result, you'll be joining a team that provides their all. This is a structured 24-month...

Job Title: Aids and Adaptations Surveyor Location: Ashford, Kent Salary : Up to £45,858 per annum (based on full time salary) Plus lease car subsidy or cash alternative of £2,080 pa Job Type: Permanent, Full time 37 hour per week or part time considered Closing Date: 27th May 2026 We are looking for an experienced Aids and Adaptations Surveyor to help residents with disabilities live more independently, safely and comfortably in their homes. This is a role where your knowledge, empathy and technical expertise directly improves people's quality of life. You will be taking ownership of adaptation projects from early assessment through to completion, working collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, residents, contractors and colleagues across Housing and Planned Maintenance. We recognise that staff working with us value flexibility. We are open to part-time working and flexible patterns, with workloads planned around agreed outcomes rather than fixed...

The Company A well-established, family-owned real estate business based in Maidstone, with a strong reputation for long-term property investment and portfolio management. The company offers a collaborative and supportive working environment, with a focus on quality over volume and a genuine pride in their portfolio. The Role This is a fantastic opportunity for a Property Manager to take ownership of the coordination and day-to-day management of a varied commercial property portfolio. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running, compliance, and ongoing performance of the assets. This is a full-time, permanent position offering flexibility and the chance to be part of a close-knit, friendly team. Key Responsibilities Overseeing the day-to-day management of a commercial property portfolio Coordinating maintenance, repairs, and contractor relationships Managing tenant queries and maintaining strong occupier relationships...

Role/Job Title : Head of Kent Services Location: Pembury, with travel between services as required Contracted Hours Full time -37 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Salary : £55,000 - £65,000 per annum FTE Application Deadline Date : Friday 24th May 2026 / Interviews to take place at Cornford Lane site (Pembury) on Wednesday 10th June We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION Equal Opportunity/Accessibility and Accommodations Statement: As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We actively promote the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to our organisation. We are dedicated to ensuring an...