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Multi-faceted programmes with key senior stakeholder engagement requiring strong management of plans and milestones, monitoring and action tracking, production of outputs and working at pace.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate requirements:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum of 2 years Project Management experience with evidence of successful delivery.</li>\n<li>Trained in PRINCE II and / or equivalent project management methodology.</li>\n<li>Educated to degree level (or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills, and aptitude).</li>\n<li>Proven ability in managing projects and teams to achieve agreed outputs.</li>\n<li>Ability to work on own initiative, solve problems and take decisions to secure required results.</li>\n<li>Experience of using Microsoft including SharePoint & Teams, Word, Excel, MS Project and PowerPoint.</li>\n<li>Proven experience of stakeholder management, liaising with managers and staff at all levels.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Area:</strong> </p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. </p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. </p>\n<p>For more information or to arrange a confidential call, please email mandy.holdstock@wokingham.gov.uk</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: </strong>Sunday 20<sup>th</sup> April 2025, 11pm</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: </strong>TBC </p>\n<p><em>Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful.  Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.</em></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.</em> </p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.</em> </p>\n<p><em>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.</em> </p>\n<p><em>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.</em></p>\n<p> <em>Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.</em> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,711 - £49,764 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2025-03-26T10:06:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-20T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/49036bba-e130-4f27-98e4-fe7bac090ae1.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"85e78928-2118-4dba-92ef-d1ab2036651c","title":"Programme Manager","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End, Wokingham","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Programme Manager to join our proactive Business Change Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, 12-month fixed term contract.</p>\n<p>As the Programme Manager, you will lead on successful delivery and monitoring of core strategic programmes within a Portfolio of change. You will focus on programme objectives, programme level risk and issue management and benefits to be owned, measured and tracked.</p>\n<p>You will engage with cross-functional senior stakeholders to drive good governance across the programmes and ensure information is clear and transparent, support change management, maximise opportunities, escalate issues and address any resourcing impacts.</p>\n<p>The role will assure the quality and accuracy of reporting across programmes and projects, capture and disseminate lessons learned and emerging best practice to drive present and future programme development.</p>\n<p>This is an excellent opportunity to drive change and innovation, ensuring our programme aligns with strategic priorities and deliver real benefits for our communities.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>\n<p>Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. 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Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. </p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. </p>\n<p>For more information or to arrange a confidential call, please email Lewis.Borges@wokingham.gov.uk</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: </strong>20th April 2025, 11pm</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: </strong>TBC </p>\n<p><em>Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful.  Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.</em></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.</em> </p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. </p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. </p>\n<p>For more information or to arrange a confidential call, please email Neil Jones, Senior Development Project Manager, Commercial Property - neil.jones@wokingham.gov.uk</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 20th April 2025, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: TBC</strong> </p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.</em> </p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.</em> </p>\n<p><em>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.</em> </p>\n<p><em>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. </em></p>\n<p> <em>Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.</em> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,788 - £56,075 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2025-03-24T15:34:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-20T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4c251b4c-0e61-4a19-9876-d0fdbeb6802f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6d47fa23-d6ac-4e08-bd65-7a064b5c36d8","title":"Health Checks Service Manager","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Health Check Service Manager to join our Community Wellness Outreach service here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, 6-month fixed term contract.</p>\n<p>As the Health Check Service Manager, you will be responsible for managing and optimising the service across multiple sites within the Borough. 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Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. </p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. </p>\n<p><strong>For more information or to arrange a confidential call, please email Emma Halcox emma.halcox@wokingham.gov.uk</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 13th April 2025, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: TBC</strong></p>\n<p><em>P</em><em>lease be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.</em></p>\n<p><em>Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful.  Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.</em></p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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You will manage a defined caseload and work with children, young people and their families to reduce risks associated with poor outcomes for children, including pre-birth.  As a lead professional you will complete 'whole family' Early Help Assessments to gain an understanding of the children and family’s needs and develop a time-limited action plan to help the family achieve identified outcomes. This includes ensuring that the voices of children and young people are heard and modelling positive parenting and co-parenting.</p>\n<p>You will work closely with other support services including Children's Social Care, Schools, Early Years, Health and Domestic Abuse services to coordinate wrap around, strength-based support for families. You will take a lead professional role in organising and chairing 'Team Around the Family' meetings to ensure that plans are effective and families are making progress with healthy change and increased resilience.</p>\n<p>You will have a good understanding of risk factors associated with poor outcomes for children and young people. You will be able to demonstrate an inclusive, systemic approach to your work to ensure that the service you deliver is welcoming, professional and accessible, including ethnic minority groups, fathers and male carers, families with complex needs who may be open to CSC, children and young people who may be experiencing harm outside of the family home or network and families with physical and mental health issues. You will assist the wider team by supporting our Duty Service so that regular contact is maintained with families who have been referred to us.</p>\n<p>You will deliver universal sessions and work closely with your team to maintain operational services, including health & safety policies and procedures. </p>\n<p>Hybrid Working - This is a hybrid position working from our offices as well as attending meetings/visiting families as and when required.</p>\n<p><strong>Candidate Requirements</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working with children (0 to 18yrs) and families.</li>\n<li>Experience of managing a caseload of families with complex needs.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills, be creative, resilient and adaptable to change.</li>\n<li>Essential to the work is a personal robustness to be able to cope with the demands of the role and an ethos of partnership and collaboration.</li>\n<li>Daily use of a car and full driving licence is also essential for this post.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>\n<p>Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. 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We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.</p>\n<p>If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date:  Sunday 4th April 2025, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Dates: 14<sup>th</sup> and 15<sup>th</sup> April, 2025</strong></p>\n<p>For an informal conversation about the role, please contact <strong>Beccy Franklin</strong> at <a href=\"mailto:beccy.franklin@wokingham.gov.uk\"><strong>beccy.franklin@wokingham.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> </strong>or<strong> Jo Hewitt </strong>at<strong> <a href=\"mailto:jo.hewitt@wokingham.gov.uk\">jo.hewitt@wokingham.gov.uk</a></strong></p>\n<p>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.</p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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You will work under the supervision of a registered practitioner to undertake direct work with individuals and their carers.</p>\n<p>Adult Social Care provides a range of interventions to adults who need extra support to stay healthy, play a part in their community and lead as fulfilling a life as possible.</p>\n<p>This is an excellent opportunity to develop and advance to a Grade 6 once all progression criteria's have been met.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>\n<p>Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:</p>\n<p>⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays</p>\n<p>⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</p>\n<p>⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</p>\n<p>⭐ Cycle to work schemes</p>\n<p>⭐ Monthly Supervision</p>\n<p>⭐ And much more! </p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage your own diary and caseload to complete work in agreed time frames.</li>\n<li>Complete strength-based reviews of care in line with our statutory duty.</li>\n<li>Co-ordinate feedback from a range of sources, working with advocates where necessary.</li>\n<li>Provide written reports and maintain day to day case recording.</li>\n<li>Have good communication skills to engage with all our residents.</li>\n<li>Work as part of a team.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate requirements:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competent level of IT skills and ability to learn and use adult social care recording system</li>\n<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills – including ability to engage with individuals with a diverse range of communication needs</li>\n<li>Ability to relate to individuals from a diverse range of social, economic, and cultural backgrounds</li>\n<li>Awareness of the impact of ill health, disability, social disadvantage, and poverty has on and individuals’ wellbeing</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a health or social care setting/ or in a customer facing role.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Area</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.</p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.</p>\n<p>If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today.</p>\n<p>Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an information discussion, please contact Jen Daines via email jen.daines@wokingham.gov.uk</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Thursday 3rd April, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: TBC</strong></p>\n<p>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:</p>\n<p>⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service, plus Bank Holidays</p>\n<p>⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</p>\n<p>⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</p>\n<p>⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes</p>\n<p>⭐ And much more! </p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will lead in the planning, organising, and monitoring and ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations</li>\n<li>Provide direct line management, supervision, coaching and support to an experienced and committed Therapy Team. You will work closely with the Principal Occupational Therapist to develop the workforce and ensure that they have the skills, knowledge that are needed to meet the changing needs of the residents of Wokingham.</li>\n<li>Supporting the social care pathway process, ensuring that all services and opportunities are maximised to maintain client independence, and to identify and seek to improve areas where greater efficiency and effectiveness can be achieved</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate requirements: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must have Occupational Therapy Qualification and registration with he Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)</li>\n<li>Minimum of three years post qualification experience</li>\n<li>Knowledge of legislation, regulation, rules and guidance relating to the health and social care of adults, including, but not limited to in Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, NHS Continuing Healthcare, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards</li>\n<li>Strong assessment and analytical skills</li>\n<li>Demonstrable ability to lead, motivate, supervise and performance manage staff</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Area</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.</p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.</p>\n<p>Like many areas we have a growing and aging population, our adoption of Social Care Future demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that everyone has the support, resources and opportunities to achieve positive outcomes. </p>\n<p>If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!</p>\n<p>Or for an informal discussion, please contact Anita Balmer, <span class=\"cf0\">Head of Prevention and Support Service via email </span>anita.balmer@wokingham.gov.uk </p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: </strong>27th April 2025, 11pm</p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date:</strong><strong> </strong>TBC</p>\n<p><strong>There will be a People with Lived Experience panel involved in the recruitment of this role.</strong></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.</em></p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. </em></p>\n<p><em>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.</em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. 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Home to many attractive 17 towns and villages as well as a thriving economy and excellent links to London, Reading, Oxford and southern England, it is based around the lovely historic market town of Wokingham.</p>\n<p>Delivery of strategic growth at Wokingham is a successful and well-established service.  Our 2010 local plan is delivering around £500m in developer infrastructure contributions and affordable housing of the same order, with a new local plan allocating similar levels of growth up to 2040. We have an opportunity for you to become a Community Infrastructure Levy CIL / S106 Monitoring Officer as part of a growing team.</p>\n<p>Ideally, you will be familiar with planning, infrastructure and development funding and have a good working understanding of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) regulations and Section 106 (S106) contributions or will have strong transferable skills and an interest/understanding in new development delivery that would make you a good candidate for this role.</p>\n<p>You will proactively lead on the recording, collection, monitoring, and reporting of community infrastructure levy revenue and s106 financial and non-financial obligations to enable delivery of local and regional infrastructure required to support growth.  The post will also provide support in keeping the council’s systems and processes up to date to enable efficient monitoring and spend of developer contributions. The post holder will work with service areas and members to realise the benefits of Wokingham having one of the highest CIL rates in the country.</p>\n<p>Closing date: 11pm, 13th April 2025</p>\n<p>Interview date: TBC</p>\n<p>For a discussion contact Jenna Williams, CIL / S106 Team Leader  <a href=\"mailto:jenna.williams@wokingham.gov.uk\">jenna.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>\n<p>Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.</p>\n<p>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.#</p>\n<p>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.</p>\n<p>If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!</p>\n<p>Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Michael Fredman Name, Digital Experience Lead at <a href=\"mailto:name.name@wokingham.gov.uk\">Michael.Fredman@wokingham.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 13th April 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: TBC</strong></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.<strong>     </strong></em></p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. </em></p>\n<p><em>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.</em></p>\n<p><em>Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.</em><em> </em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Apply now<br></strong><br>Apply now to join our team and help transform digital experiences for our community. </p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,513 to £43,693, plus benefits","publishDate":"2025-03-19T09:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-13T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b84d57a6-655f-45a7-be34-555983268a3f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2f24a102-f155-4fd1-86f7-4fc5066c9880","title":"Engagement and Communications Officer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End, Wokingham","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity available for a motivated and experienced Engagement and Communications Officer, to join us here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis.</p>\n<p>Do you care about communities? Are you passionate about wanting to make sure everybody’s voice is heard about the things that matter to them?</p>\n<p>If so, we want to hear from you. We are committed to becoming a council that really listens to all its residents and are setting up a new team to make that commitment a reality. You will help us have meaningful conversations with all residents – not just those who shout the loudest.</p>\n<p>This role could be suitable if you have experience of running good consultation or engagement projects, however, not essential.</p>\n<p>You will need to be a good communicator, able to produce copy and content that attracts people to our consultations, and you will need to come up with innovative ways to get people involved.</p>\n<p>The role will help run a Community Panel to make sure we get the views of an independent and representative group of people. 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You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:</p>\n<p>⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays</p>\n<p>⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</p>\n<p>⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</p>\n<p>⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes</p>\n<p>⭐ And much more! </p>\n<p><strong>Our Area:</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.</p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.</p>\n<p>If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!</p>\n<p>Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Rebecca Bird, Engagement and Consultation Lead at <strong><a href=\"mailto:rebecca.bird@wokingham.gov.uk\">rebecca.bird@wokingham.gov.uk</a> </strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: 11.00pm Thursday 3rd April 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: TBC</strong></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.<strong>     </strong></em></p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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The service has been rated Good, with outstanding features by HM Inspectorate of Probation and is within the Quadrant 1 of Outstanding practice from the Youth Justice Board.</p>\n<p>We are a trauma informed service, who work compassionately and restoratively, with a child first guiding principle. We care about our staff by providing  development opportunities and promoting a healthy work/life balance.  We are a small, hands on team, who work creatively with children, listening to them and involving them in shaping our service. We like to learn and develop so we hold workshops and training events every month. The quality of our work has been recognised by the HMIP inspection from June 2024 and the youth justice board. The impact of our work is evidenced in the 50% reduction of the first time entrants into our service as well as the reduction of the re-offending rates.</p>\n<p>As a youth justice worker, you will hold a mix caseload of prevention, diversion, out of court and Court/custodial cases. </p>\n<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>\n<p>Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:</p>\n<p>⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays</p>\n<p>⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</p>\n<p>⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</p>\n<p>⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes</p>\n<p>⭐ And much more! </p>\n<p><strong>Key Aspects of the role</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>We work with children who are at risk of offending or who have already offended to reduce the chances they will offend again and support them achieve their full potential.</li>\n<li>Our prevention and diversion offers are very strong. 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There is a lot of case management and record keeping is an essential part of our job.</li>\n<li>We have a duty to safeguard our children whilst also protecting the public: safety assessments, safety management and safeguarding and welfare of the children we work with is an essential aspect of our role.</li>\n<li>We work in a multi-agency team and context: we support children as part of a network so you must be good communicating with others to overcome barriers and achieve better outcomes for our children.</li>\n<li>Our role involves adherence to many pieces of legislation, frameworks, and guidance which you will have to learn and become familiar with to be able to deliver your role.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate Requirements</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>There is an <strong>essential</strong>  requirement for this role to have a <strong> </strong>qualification in Social Work, Probation Services or Professional Certificate in Effective Practice (PCEP). Consideration for candidates without qualification will only be on the basis of them being <strong>currently</strong> employed as a youth justice worker in another service and to have held that post for a minimum of 6 months. Candidates that do not meet this essential requirement will not be shortlisted. </li>\n<li>You are knowledgable about the Child First framework, trauma informed approaches,  relevant criminal youth justice legislation, National Standards for Children in Youth Justice and Youth Justice Board best practice guidance. </li>\n<li>You are familiar with Restorative Justice and the support that victims of crime need.</li>\n<li>You can relate and engage with children and families, who have often experienced trauma.</li>\n<li>You have experience of working with partners to improve outcomes for children.</li>\n<li>You are able to write in an analytical and critical way, interpreting and analysing facts to produce reports and assessments for different audiences.</li>\n<li>You will need to work to tight deadlines, in a fast paced, varied and rapidly changing environment and keep accurate and timely records.</li>\n<li>You will be dynamic, adaptable, resilient and responsive to change to legislation and guidance, the various aspects of your role and children's circumstances.</li>\n<li>You will have the experience of and ability to processing significant amount of written information (i.e. legislation, frameworks).</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Due to the requirements of the role, candidates will require a full driving licence and use of vehicle for business use. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: </strong>Wednesday 9th April 2025.</p>\n<p><strong>Shortlist:</strong> applicants will be notified if they have been shortlisted on Friday 11th April 2025.</p>\n<p><strong>Interviews</strong>: will take place on Monday 14th April and Tuesday 15th April 2025  at our office in Wokingham Town Centre. <strong>There will be no option for virtual interviews.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Our Area:</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.</p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.</p>\n<p>If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!</p>\n<p>If you are interested in this role and would like further information or a discussion, please contact: Bea Nigolian <a href=\"mailto:bea.nigolian@wokingham.gov.uk\">bea.nigolian@wokingham.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.<strong>     </strong></em></p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.</p>\n<p><em>Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,235 - £38,626 per annum (Plus benefit)","publishDate":"2025-03-18T08:41:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-09T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b44e3558-5eec-4883-9882-a2c21e322147.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8084b137-94e1-4f27-bf34-79d396962a1e","title":"ASYE Social Worker, Children's Services","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End, Wokingham, HERE4U -Woodley Family Centre, 46 Church Road, Woodley","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>ASYE Social Worker, Children’s Social Care</strong></p>\n<p>At Wokingham our ASYE Social Workers are valued and invested in by means of supportive management, and a dedicated inhouse ASYE Programme; which is run by our Principal Social Worker and Practice Consultants.</p>\n<p>Having an inhouse run ASYE Programme allows us to take a unique approach in how our newly qualified Social Workers are supported and coached to become confident and well rounded professionals, with sound knowledge and expertise in a range of different safeguarding scenarios.</p>\n<p>Due to our unique inhouse run ASYE programme; we are able to consider applications from individuals who have already started their ASYE journey and are looking for an alternative Local Authority to complete their year with.</p>\n<p>ASYE Social Workers at Wokingham can expect to benefit from the following programme highlights (on an individual basis):</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Individual bespoke learning plan for the year</li>\n<li>Three review points during your year, designed to develop your caseload at an appropriate rate</li>\n<li>Monthly reflective supervision (focussing on your personal development) with your dedicated Practice Consultant (with additional support available to suit your unique requirements).</li>\n<li>Monthly ‘check-in’ session, to learn about new processes</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We believe in creating a supportive environment amongst your fellow social workers, to build this culture of peer support we also provide:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monthly ASYE group mornings</li>\n<li>Monthly ASYE group supervisions and case discussions</li>\n<li>Shadowing/buddy-up scheme across the teams</li>\n<li>Team-based group supervisions</li>\n<li>Practice model training events</li>\n</ul>\n<p>As an ASYE at Wokingham you will find an environment where your practice can flourish and learning and development is promoted. Many of our current Social Workers, Assistant Team Managers and Team Managers started with us as ASYEs. Wokingham Children’s Services are proud to have successfully retained over 80% of our ASYE workforce over the past 5 years.</p>\n<p>Quotes from our ASYE’s:</p>\n<p><strong>“Wokingham ASYE has been a very positive experience for me. Right from the beginning at the recruitment stage you are made feel so welcome and safe. This warm approachable and supportive feeling is carried on throughout the ASYE year by the Principal Social Worker and Practice Consultants.”</strong></p>\n<p><strong>“The ASYE program in Wokingham does exactly what it says on the tin. As a newly qualified social worker you are supported to grow, learn and develop without feeling overwhelmed. With an induction that has continued to go from strength to strength over the 6 years since I started as a student and with a management group that listen to feedback and implement positive change to the program as a result of this.”</strong></p>\n<p><strong>“The best decision I have made in my Social Work career is joining the Wokingham ASYE programme. The Wokingham ASYE programme provided me with the support and security I needed to explore and develop my skills and knowledge at a pace that I felt in control of, while still providing the challenge I needed to progress.”</strong></p>\n<p>You can listen to what our Social Workers have to say about working at Wokingham via this link:<strong> </strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdX2BHk4070\">What's it like working in Children's Social Care at Wokingham Borough Council? (youtube.com)</a> And if you want to hear what our culture feels like from the top, here’s a clip of our Director of Children’s Services talking about Wokingham’s Children’s Services: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LMvIpRXPxY\">Emma Cockerell talks all things Wokingham (YouTube)</a></p>\n<p>Our 2025 ASYE positions will be placed across our Children’s Services Teams. We are keen to hear from those that are flexible and dynamic who want to achieve the best outcomes for our children and young people.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: </strong><strong>Bank holiday Monday 5<sup>th</sup> May at 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews will take place face-to-face in our Wokingham offices on: </strong><strong>21<sup>st</sup>, 22<sup>nd</sup> and 23<sup>rd</sup> May. 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Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. </p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. </p>\n<p>For more information or to arrange a confidential call, please email Marcia Head, Head of Development Management, Place and Growth - marcia.head@wokingham.gov.uk</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 13th April 2025, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: TBC</strong> </p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.</em> </p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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Digital Product Owner – CRM

Wokingham Borough Council

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£57,179 - £62,667 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham, Shute End/Home Working (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

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