Kent County Council

Wherever you are in life, Kent has something to offer.

Kent is the largest and most populated county in the UK with 1.59 million residents and a workforce of 953,900 people. The Garden of England is the perfect place to live, work and play.

With over 1,000 square miles of beautiful countryside, 200 miles of unspoilt coastline and more historic homes and castles than any other county, Kent provides a varied and interesting range of places to live and visit.

We have everything from historical and coastal towns to shopping centres and bustling high streets.

With more than 200 parks, 100 walks and many cycle routes Kent is a great place if you enjoy the outdoors.

There are many theatres in Kent including the Marlowe Theatre in historic Canterbury, and the coastal town of Margate is the home of the Turner Contemporary art gallery.

Kent has a lot to offer, with our great schools, vibrant cities, golden beaches and stunning countryside it's a great place to take the next step in your career.

 

Adult Social Care

We believe in the potential of every person we support, as well as the dedication and skill of our workforce. Our work is grounded in the understanding that every person, including our valued staff, deserves to live with dignity, autonomy and the opportunity to thrive in their community.

Kent’s Adult Social Care and Health Directorate centres its efforts around the people it serves, ensuring that their voices are heard, and their needs are met with respect and care. This is made possible by a committed and skilled workforce that is supported to perform their roles with excellence. The focus is on enabling independence and enhancing quality of life, empowering both people that draw on care and support and our workforce to contribute to ‘glorious ordinary lives’ - marked by the fulfilment that comes from meaningful care and connection.

 

Children’s Social Care

Being part of the children's social work team in Kent means you're never alone. With the support of your colleagues and peers, you'll work with a diverse range of families from across the world to give our children the best start in life. We celebrate and share good practice and will give you the training and development you need to excel in your chosen role.

 

The Kent Academy

We are proud of the development opportunities we offer in Kent and are committed to offering high quality continuous professional development for all our staff.

The Kent Academy for the Children’s and Adults' Workforce is our dedicated platform where you will be thoroughly supported and encouraged to better your knowledge, skills and practice, no matter what role you hold within the service.

 

Our offer to you :

At KCC, there is something for everyone. We offer a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits, to suit all circumstances.

- Flexible hours and locations  - Depending on your job role and the needs of the service, we may be able to offer flexible hours and the ability to work from various locations, including home, KCC buildings and some partner buildings.
- A great work-life balance - We offer a variety of working patterns, such as part-time, job-share, term-time hours, and career breaks to get a work-life balance that’s right for you.
- Tailored personal development plans - We are committed to developing you as an individual. Your line manager will support you to have the career you want.
- Easy-to-access training - We have a range of training opportunities to suit your learning style, as well as apprenticeships and professional qualifications.
- Other great opportunities - There are also coaching and mentoring, volunteering and secondment opportunities.
- A thorough induction - You'll get a comprehensive induction to the organisation when you join us.
- Paid sick leave and the support you need to get you back to work.
- Support Line – a free confidential service that offers up to 7 counselling sessions a year.
- Help Fund – a registered charity, run by employees, for employees which can provide financial assistance during times of critical financial need.
- Financial advice - we signpost to sources of free, impartial and confidential money advice.
- Access to Wave Community Bank – who promote savings and offer ethical and affordable loans.
- Further wellbeing support and signposting , including action plans to support mental health.
- An inclusive and supportive work environment that enables everyone to do their job to the best of their ability. We also make workplace adjustments where necessary for health reasons.
- Staff groups to provide support, development opportunities and inform improvements to our policies.
- A yearly assessment to give you feedback on how your performance has made a difference.
- Rewards for exceptional performance - Managers can celebrate success in different ways. This can include cash or non-cash awards, Thank You messaging and Staff Awards to acknowledge your performance at any time throughout the year.
- Access to the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with above average employer contributions
- Option to pay Additional Voluntary Contributions.
- A generous holiday entitlement - between 27 and 30 days a year depending on how long you have worked for us and the job you do, plus an extra day at Christmas and 8 bank holidays.
- Additional leave - including maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave, as well as personal and carer’s leave and more
- The option to buy extra annual leave .
- National discounts from over 700 retailers through instant high street and online vouchers, cash-back and reloadable cards.
- Wellbeing Centre  - A portal packed with healthy meal ideas, financial support and advice, mental wellbeing support and a wide range of exercise and activity programmes.
- Cycle2Work – a HMRC approved tax and National Insurance (NI) efficient scheme open to KCC employees, which helps you acquire a bike and safety accessories for cycling to work.
- Kent Adult Education - 10% discount on most Kent Adult Education courses.
- Additional payments for some roles including social workers - Some of our roles, such as social workers, also attract additional payments of up to £3,000 . To find out if the role you're applying for is eligible for additional payments, check the job advert.

Find us on stand 4 at the Compass Jobs Fair, London on 25 November to find out more about joining us.