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If you would like a recruitment pack for one of the jobs advertised on our website please email recruitment.line @kent.gov.uk or telephone 08458 247 904 and quote Care Directory (charged at local rate).
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Independent Sector jobs
If you wish to apply for a job advertised by an independent sector company please contact the employer directly. KCC are unable to provide firther information on independent sector jobs.
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If you are a service provider, and you are having trouble logging in please see our page of frequently asked questions or contact us on 08458 247247.

You can request copies of the social care recruitment pack by emailing socialcarejobs @kent.gov.uk.

Useful links and documents

This quick reference guide lists all the key documents and links featured throughout the Jobs in Social Care web pages.

Useful documents

Caring in Kent - social care recruitment pack
You will find information about the many benefits of working in social care, some of the training, development and career progression opportunities that are available, information specific to some social care jobs and a sheet of useful contacts to direct you if you need more information.

Employment monitoring information (Kent Adult Social Services)
This document contains staffing information relating to equalities for 2006/07. We are required to publish this information each year.

Payscale chart 2008/9
The 2008/9 payscale chart for KCC jobs in social care.

Staff Care Package (Ten Point Plan)
Our Ten Point Plan outlines some of the benefits of working for Kent Adult Services.

Vision for Kent
Kent County Council's community strategy, called the Vision for Kent, details how it will improve the economic, environmental and social wellbeing of the county of Kent over the next 20 years.

Useful links

Some of these links are to external sites and will therefore open in a new window.

To view the full web addresses (URLs), right click on the link and choose 'properties' from the drop down menu. A box will open displaying the full web address.

Department of Health - Social Care and Social Work Careers Information (this link will open in a new window)
Information about careers in social care and social work.

Equality and Diversity
We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse community of Kent. Find out more about our commitment to staff.

General Social Care Council (GSCC) (this link will open in a new window)
The GSCC sets the standards of conduct and practice for social care workers and their employers in England.

Investors in People (this link will open in a new window)
Investors in People provide straightforward, proven frameworks for delivering business improvement through people.

KEY Training (this link will open in a new window)
KEY Training Services is the largest work-based Training Provider in Kent, with five learning centres and training provided across the County.

Locate in Kent (this link will open in a new window)
Locate in Kent is passionate about sharing the benefits of Kent with businesses. The company's free, confidential relocation service includes information about sites and properties in Kent and Medway, location-specific research, local knowledge and specialist contacts.

Mind (this link will open in a new window)
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress.

Moat Housing (this link will open in a new window)
Moat is a leading housing association working in the south east, providing high quality homes and services, including support services to people who need assistance to live independently, including key worker housing.

Skills for Care (this link will open in a new window)
Working in consultation with carers, employers and service users, Skills for Care aims to modernise adult social care in England, by ensuring qualifications and standards continually adapt to meet the changing needs of people who use care services.

Training4Care (this link will open in a new window)
Training 4 Care is a dedicated Social Care Training Service appointed by Kent County Council for Care employers and employees across the private, independent and voluntary sectors in Kent.

Two Ticks: Positive about disabled people
We have been approved to use the 'two ticks' symbol for the forth year running because of our positive policies on recruitment and retention.

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