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Wokingham Borough Council has committed to becoming a Marmot borough to embed prevention, early intervention and address inequalities in all aspects of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of our Borough and the diversity of its residents. There is a clear focus on improving outcomes for our children, creating healthy environments, and good mental health and wellbeing. As our new Director of Public Health, you will report to the Executive Director of Adults, Children’s and Health, whilst working closely with the Chief Executive and Corporate Leadership team. You are a statutory chief officer of the authority and the principal adviser on all health matters, including health improvement, health protection and healthcare public health and responsible for delivering excellent public health services for Wokingham residents. You will work closely across all the directorates in the council, maximising the opportunities of being a unitary authority. You will be the system leader for improving the health and wellbeing of residents, reducing inequalities in health outcomes and protecting local communities in Wokingham. As the Director of Public Health, you will take on a key strategic and systems leadership role across the Council and our partnerships including the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board, the Wokingham Integrated Partnership Board and other health partners, as well as collaborating closely with all key partners to improve health outcomes including the Police, Fire, schools and the voluntary sector, aligning efforts to maximise impact.\nYou’ll take a cross-system approach to deliver our ambitious Health and Wellbeing Strategy, ensuring that our communities remain safe, healthy, and thriving, and that the building blocks of good health and wellbeing are embedded across all areas of the Council and our partnership work. \nWe are seeking an individual with exceptional leadership acumen, a proven track record of partnership working, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. The successful candidate will be able to operate in complex partnership settings, navigating the demands of local government, health, and broader public and community organisations. \nBenefits\nNot 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: \n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31-36 days (depending on local government continuous service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme \n⭐ An employee assistance programme, including a 24/7 wellbeing helpline \n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts \n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office) \n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes \n⭐ And so much more!  \nOur Area\nWokingham 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. \nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. \nIf you are passionate about meeting the unique health challenges of Wokingham while capitalising on emerging opportunities, we invite you to join the team. So, to find out more or to apply for this incredible opportunity, click the link below!\nAlternatively, to arrange an information discussion with Matt Pope - Executive Director of Adults, Children’s and Health, contact Chloe Godfrey – Executive Personal Assistant via email, <a href=\"mailto:chloe.godfrey@wokingham.gov.uk\">chloe.godfrey@wokingham.gov.uk</a>. Strictly no agencies.\nClosing date: Sunday 12th January 2025, 11pm\nInterview date: T.B.C\nIf 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. \nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nPlease 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.\nWokingham 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. \nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer. 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This will include securing appropriate income (including State Benefits), paying all care and other bills and ensuring appropriate investments are made on behalf of clients.\nThis is a great opportunity for a candidate with relevant experience of working within a finance related post.\nBenefits:\nNot 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:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ And much more! \nKey Responsibilities: • To prepare applications to the Court of Protection and DWP, for Wokingham Borough Council to manage the financial affairs of vulnerable adults who do not have the mental capacity to do so for themselves. • Managing all aspects of client’s finances and property including dealing with tenancy agreements. • Administration of any house sales in consultation with the Office of the Public Guardian. Arrange with Adult Social Care, appropriate house clearances where required. • To attend visits to clients, carers, or other agencies as required and in accordance with the Code of Practice for Deputies. To act as a point of contact for the Association of Public Authority Deputies (APAD), attend seminars as applicable including representing WBC at any APAD and other relevant Conferences/Meetings as deemed necessary. Attend Court of Protection user groups. • Completing annual financial management reports to the Office of Public Guardian for all clients. Conduct bank reconciliations.\nCandidate Requirements: • Minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent (including Maths and English) • Computer literate and have a good understanding of word and excel. • Relevant experience of working within a finance related post. • Full Driving Licence and use of car.\nOur Area:\nWokingham 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. \nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. \nFor more information or to arrange a confidential call, please contact Karen Russell, Team Leader, Deputyship - karen.russell@wokingham.gov.uk\nStrictly no Agencies.\n- Closing date: 12th December 2024, 11pm\n- Interview date: W/C 16th December 2024\nIf 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.\nAdult 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. The service provides personalised, practical support to help people whose needs arise from illness, disability, old age and social disadvantage.\nThis is an excellent opportunity to develop and advance to a Grade 6 once all progression criteria's have been met.\nBenefits:\nNot 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.\nWe’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.\nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today.\nAlternatively, for more information or to arrange an information discussion, please contact Leila Hall, Team Manager via email leila.hall@wokingham.gov.uk \nClosing date: 15th December 2024, 11pm\nInterview date: TBC\nIf 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 post holder for this exciting and varied role will assist with the maintenance of over 30 countryside sites throughout Wokingham, including Country Parks, Nature Reserves, SANGS and 143 miles of Public Rights of Way.\nDuties to include the general maintenance of the park’s visitor facilities, mowing, strimming, fencing, reactive tree work, health & safety inspections, working with volunteers and alongside the public, and supporting the delivery of technical wildlife conservation projects.\nApplicants need to have a keen interest in land management and working outdoors. The role is graded for working weekends and occasional evenings, however a weekday only role could be considered. \nA full driving licence and previous practical outdoor experience is essential. Chainsaw, brushcutter, tractor and trailer driving experience would be desirable. Training would be offered to the successful candidate.\nClosing Date: Sunday 5th January 2025, 11pm\nInterview Date: TBC\nFor an informal discussion, please contact Richard Westwood at richard.westwood@wokingham.gov.uk.\nIf 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.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nPlease 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.\nWokingham 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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In order to support the day-to-day operations of the service, you will assist the Registered Manager and team in facilitating multi-agency statutory meetings, answering phone calls and emails, managing mailboxes, overseeing all areas of finance for the service, collating key performance indicators and essential data for Ofsted inspections. and assisting the service in making sure all necessary documentation is recorded and stored on the necessary systems and that statutory deadlines are met.\nThe service is spread out over two houses that are about a 7-minute drive apart and situated near Junction 11 of the M4 motorway.\nDepending on the demands of the service, you will need to work on-site at each of the residences five days a week.\nThe successful candidate will have:\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.</li>\n<li>A high level of written and oral communication skills.</li>\n<li>Experience of minuting/recording of high-level meetings.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information.</li>\n<li>The ability to work under pressure.</li>\n<li>The ability to engage with young people who have a history of complex trauma</li>\n</ul>\nExperience of working in a Children’s Services setting is highly desirable.\nClosing Date: Sunday 8th December 2024, 11pm\nInterview Date: TBC\nFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact Karen McAuley at karen.mcauley@wokingham.gov.uk\nIf 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. \nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nWokingham 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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Working independently and pro-actively leading on the delivery of the key objectives, managing stakeholders, and delivering high quality outputs and outcomes under little supervision.\nBenefits: \nNot 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: \n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays \n⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme \n⭐ An employee assistance programme, including a 24/7 wellbeing helpline \n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts \n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office) \n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes \n⭐ And so much more!  \nKey responsibilities: \n<ul>\n<li>Technical design to relevant UK standards (DMRB, Manual for streets) as well as producing high standard professional written technical reports.</li>\n<li>Liaising and maintaining a good relationship with internal and external clients answering queries and responding to technical issues, provide support, and ensure that we deliver successful outcomes, which add improvement to services, customer outcomes, and savings.</li>\n<li>To identify key outputs and milestones for decision. To report to the appropriate governance forums, track and monitor actions. Adherence to WBC and supplier processes. Stakeholder Management.</li>\n<li>Liaising and managing surveyors, consultants, contractors and other collaborators.</li>\n<li>Record and track costs and benefits of projects and create learning logs to be referred to with each new project. Manage risks and issues in line with Corporate Risk management policy</li>\n<li>Pre-empt problems and resolve quickly to protect projects. Work with all parties in a collaborative manner and make decisions to ensure projects and tasks are on time and budget</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject.</li>\n<li>Experience in efficiently using Civils 3D software to produce Highway plans.</li>\n<li>Sound working knowledge of relevant national and international highway related standards (e.g. DMRB, SHW, Traffic Signs Manual, Manual for Streets), contracts (e.g. ICE, NEC, and FIDIC), methodologies and procedures</li>\n<li>Experience of managing and delivering projects from concept design through to construction. With a minimum of 4 years’ experience</li>\n<li>Pavement design experience and Road drainage design experience</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham 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. \nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. \nIf you are interested and would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Malcolm Pinto (Head of Engineering, Development and Delivery) – <a href=\"mailto:malcolm.pinto@wokingham.gov.uk\">malcolm.pinto@wokingham.gov.uk</a>. Stricly no Agencies.\nClosing date: Sunday 22nd December 2024, 11pm\nInterview date: TBC\nIf 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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This role, along with the Senior Occupational Therapist post, have been created specifically to establish a reablement offer. Reablement provision will focus on delivering short-term, recovery-focused and goal-orientated support to individuals in the community, and on discharge from hospital. \nOccupational Therapists will work collaboratively with care providers and Social Care Practitioners, along with voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations to ensure individuals’ needs are met. As part of this, we are keen for Occupational Therapists to conduct sensory assessments to support us to better meet the needs of our neurodiverse populations. Occupational Therapists’ skills are valued and recognised as being key in enhancing the new social care pathway and Integrated Mental Health Service.\nBoth Wokingham Borough Council and The Health Trust recognise the benefits of integration, which include holistic support for people accessing services, peer support and working collaboratively across mental health services in Wokingham.\nWokingham Community Mental Health Services are committed to professional development and has excellent working relationships with health colleagues and colleagues in Adult Social Care.\nBenefits\nNot 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:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ And much more! \nKey responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>Hold a mental health caseload, conduct assessments, provide care/recommendations and services for people who have severe and/or enduring mental health difficulties, and physical health co-morbidities</li>\n<li>Support Senior Occupational Therapist with the development of an occupation-focussed short-term reablement service</li>\n<li>Produce care plans and risk management plans and ensure their effective implementation.</li>\n<li>Support care providers to develop skills to better support our population</li>\n<li>Identify safeguarding adult and children concerns and implement safeguarding policies and processes.</li>\n<li>Maintain high standards of quality in clinical recording, ensuring information is recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date</li>\n<li>Comply with all service requirements in terms of lone working in the community.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Have a degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC</li>\n<li>Have post qualification experience in health or social care settings</li>\n<li>Full EU driving licence and daily access to use of a car</li>\n<li>Have an understanding of Safeguarding, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Human Rights legislation</li>\n<li>Be a skilled communicator, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and customers</li>\n<li>Be well organized with excellent time management skills.</li>\n<li>Strong IT skills.</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham 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.\nWe’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.\nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today.\nAlternatively, for more information or to arrange an information discussion, please contact Charlotte Carpenter, Service Manager Mental Health via email charlotte.carpenter@wokingham.gov.uk\nClosing: Sunday 15th December 2024, 11pm\nInterviews: TBC\nIf 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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This role is part of our incredible Preparing for Adulthood team working with young people aged 14 up to 25 to help them transition into Adult Social Care.\nAs a Senior Social Worker, you will play a key role in ensuring that the quality and performance are met by providing guidance, support, supervision, and/or line management to registered and non-registered social care professionals.\nWith a focus on the health, safety, and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals and those who care for them, you will work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess, review, or reassess the complex needs of customers and their carers within the borough. You will also provide advice and guidance as well as access to support services in line with their eligible needs.\nBenefits\nNot 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:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Cycle to work schemes\n⭐ Monthly Supervision\n⭐ Opportunities to apply to train as a Practice Educator to support our social work students and apprentices\n⭐ Social Work Registration Paid\n⭐ And much more! \nKey responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>To work within the relevant legal frameworks, guidance, policies, and procedures to undertake assessments, reviews and support planning with individuals and their carers, promoting well-being, independence for preparing for adulthood and safety.</li>\n<li>To enable people to identify their own needs and the outcomes they wish to achieve and to implement and review support plans to meet these needs and to liaise with other professional/agencies as required.</li>\n<li>To provide guidance, support, Supervision, and/or line management of registered and non-registered Social Care professionals, ensuring that quality and performance are met.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Good working knowledge of the statutory framework for the relevant care group and of an appropriate range of professional interventions</li>\n<li>Demonstrable ability to lead, motivate, supervise and performance manage staff</li>\n<li>Professional degree level Social Work qualification or equivalent</li>\n<li>Current registration to professional governing body (Social Work England)</li>\n<li>Full EU driving licence (and access to daily use of a car)</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham 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.\nWe’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.\nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!\nOr for an informal discussion, please contact A Davies via email <a href=\"mailto:a.davies@wokingham.gov.uk\">a.davies@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or Barbara Ntow- Boahene via email <a href=\"mailto:Barbara.Ntow-Boahene@wokingham.gov.uk\">Barbara.Ntow-Boahene@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nClosing Date: 15.12.24\nInterview Date: TBC\nIf 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.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nPlease 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.\nWokingham 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. \nAll successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,710 - £49,764 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2024-11-14T10:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-15T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/447e1e5d-6b01-4c82-89da-f606fb125b10.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"59e507fb-3c2a-4568-8a5c-9c7f5675ab60","title":"Adult Social Care Development Officer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"We have an exciting opportunity available for a Development Officer to join our award-winning Adult Social Care team on a full time, 12-month fixed term contract.\nAs the Adult Social Care Development Officer, you will play an integral role in leading on the design, build and roll-out of Power BI Dashboards and performance reports across multiple Adult Social Care Teams, providing expert advice, guidance and training to colleagues across the directorate.\nThis role will own and manage the move towards automation of live reporting from Adult Social Care systems.\nBenefits:\nNot 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:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ And much more! \nKey responsibilities: \n<ul>\n<li>To design and deliver dimensional models (star schema, facts and dimensions) in an established data warehouse to form the basis of Adult Social Care reporting</li>\n<li>To design and deliver a suite of impactful and engaging Power BI reports that meet the requirements of stakeholders</li>\n<li>To implement the required ETL using established infrastructure (Azure Data Factory and SQL)</li>\n<li>To manage the end user training to use dashboards, reports and/or datasets</li>\n<li>To provide consistency across management reporting and processes in place that aligns to the corporate direction and approach.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Qualifications relevant to the role, experience or applied training that demonstrates a good level of applied knowledge in business analysis, project management or system development</li>\n<li>Excellent IT programming skills using software such as SQL and Power BI (essential) and JavaScript (desirable)</li>\n<li>Ability to simplify complex and technical processes, information and ideas to communicate effectively to a wide range of colleagues and customers</li>\n<li>Experience of delivering projects to achieve strategic goals and service improvements with evidence of success in achieving targets and managing performance.</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area:\nWokingham 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. \nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. \nFor more information or to arrange a confidential call, please contact Nick Hammond, ASC Development Manager via email <a href=\"mailto:nick.hammond@wokingham.gov.uk\">nick.hammond@wokingham.gov.uk</a> \nStrictly no Agencies.\n- Closing date: 8th December 2024,11pm \n- Interview date: W/C 16th December 2024\nWhilst 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.\nIf 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.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nPlease 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.\nWokingham 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. \nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,711 - £49,764 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2024-11-14T10:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-08T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a5cfb646-a3ec-4915-8952-6edc292c70e8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dfb4050f-655c-404a-8c38-5111979a9a34","title":"Senior Social Worker/Approved Mental Health Professional","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham, Resource House","locationType":3,"description":"We have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join our Integrated Mental Health Service, here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.\nAs a Senior Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) you will join a passionate and dynamic team, playing an integral role as we collaborate with The Health Trust to transform our services and develop a dedicated social care pathway.\nBoth Wokingham Borough Council and The Health Trust recognise the benefits of integration, which include holistic support for people accessing the service, peer support and working collaboratively across mental health services in Wokingham. Although WBC staff will manage social care and BHFT will provide health care separately, the service will collaborate closely as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for service users. \nWokingham Community Mental Health Services are committed to professional development and has excellent working relationships with health colleagues and colleagues in Adult Social Care.\nWe have a number of service development initiatives coming up, including developing a hospital discharge team and an Occupational Therapy-led reablement service so it’s an exciting time to join us.\nIf the successful candidate is an AMHP there will be the opportunity to be approved by Wokingham and contribute to the AMHP rota and receive the AMHP allowance (£5355 - £7000 depending on experience). Additionally, if you’re AMHP who has been out of practice, we may be able to support your re-approval to you get back up and running.\nBenefits\nNot 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:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ And much more! \nKey responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>Hold a mental health caseload, providing care and services for people who have severe and /or enduring mental health difficulties.</li>\n<li>Produce care plans and risk management plans and ensure their effective implementation.</li>\n<li>Act in a supervisory role to other team members and provide supervision in line with the CMHT Joint Supervision Policy.</li>\n<li>Identify safeguarding adult and children concerns and implement safeguarding policies and processes.</li>\n<li>Maintain high standards of quality in clinical recording, ensuring information is recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date.</li>\n<li>Carry out a reviewing function with people in long term stable placements who have care packages in place.</li>\n<li>Comply with all service requirements in terms of lone working in the community.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Hold an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification.</li>\n<li>Have a comprehensive understanding of Safeguarding, the MHA, MCA, CA and Human Rights legislation.</li>\n<li>Be a skilled communicator, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and customers.</li>\n<li>Be well organized with excellent time management skills.</li>\n<li>Strong IT skills.</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham 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.\nWe’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.\nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today.\nAlternatively, for more information or to arrange an information discussion, please contact Charlotte Carpenter, Service Manager Mental Health via email charlotte.carpenter@wokingham.gov.uk\nClosing: Sunday 15th December 2024, 11pm\nInterviews: TBC\nIf 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. \nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nPlease 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. \nWokingham 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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,710 -£49,764 Per Annum, plus AMHP Allowance of £5355 - £7000 depending on experience","publishDate":"2024-11-13T15:37:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-15T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6f0852d6-8bf8-4cc3-9437-b9328288b25a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5ebd913f-0163-436c-99ec-f00b9297473f","title":"Social Worker, Children's Safeguarding (Long Term) Teams","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"We are recruiting for permanent Social Workers in our Children's Safeguarding (Long Term) Teams, in Children’s Services. \nThis is an exciting time to join Wokingham Borough Council as we expand our children’s workforce to meet an increase in demand for our services and create innovative new teams, using Signs of Safety, Trauma Informed, Systemic and Attachment Informed as our practice framework.\nWhen Children's Services get involved in the life of a child our priority is to make sure our social workers have the support, time and resources they need to provide an excellent quality of service - the kind of service we ourselves would wish to receive.\nWe are committed to our social workers having caseloads that give them time to focus on relationship based practice. To reflect this we are seeking experienced, permanent Social Workers who have a passion for working with and improving outcomes for children.\nWe are keen to hear from Social Workers that are flexible, dynamic and willing to work with safe uncertainty, to achieve the best outcomes for our children.\nThe Social Worker role\nThe successful candidate will work in partnership with children, young people and those connected to them, in order to co-create plans that meet their identified needs. The goal of our Long Term teams is to work collaboratively with families and other professionals to keep children within their naturally connected networks wherever safe and possible. Where this is not possible, we aim to work with children and their families to achieve permanency outside of family, whilst maintaining connections in accordance with the child’s needs.\nOur Long Term Teams are currently working in a hybrid capacity, with our Social Workers combining a regular routine of working in the office, working from home, and working within the community. \nSocial Workers in Wokingham are highly valued for the important and challenging work they undertake and will find an environment where their learning and development is promoted and supported. We welcome creative individuals who are keen to make a difference by finding supportive solutions for our most vulnerable children. We work within the Signs of Safety framework to achieve collaborative and positive outcomes for all our families.\nOur Social Workers benefit from regular in-depth supervision with their managers, supportive peers and positive team spirit. Our Principal Social Worker and Practice Consultants work closely with our teams to provide learning and development opportunities.\nWe are looking for Social Workers with a minimum if 1 years experience of working in Children’s Social Care within the UK.\nWhat we can offer you:-\n<ul>\n<li>Salary of £41,511 - £47,754 (plus additional £3k Market Supplement)</li>\n<li>Manageable caseloads and supportive management</li>\n<li>Excellent Learning & Development and Career Progression programme</li>\n<li>Generous Annual Leave allowance (minimum of 28 days; with additional days added according to seniority and length of continuous service)</li>\n<li>Flexible working environment</li>\n<li>Enhanced Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n<li>A number of discount and benefit schemes locally and nationally</li>\n</ul>\nWokingham Borough Council is based in Wokingham Town Centre, an attractive market town in Berkshire, with excellent road and rail links and is easily accessible from London and Reading. The Borough has good schools and low levels of crime and the town is attractive to families and residents, who enjoy a high quality of life.\nClosing Date: Sunday 1st December 2024, 11pm\nInterview Date: TBC\nFor more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact: Recruitment & Retention Specialist, Alix Williams at <a href=\"mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk\">alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nInterviews will be held on an ad-hoc basis in response to applications received. \nIf 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.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nWokingham 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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 - £47,754 (plus additional £3k Market Supplement)","publishDate":"2024-11-13T14:56:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-01T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e3a36a4e-0d52-4720-9877-212a8f54c951.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9e4c4dba-2db5-47cd-8393-5bab34f86def","title":"Senior Occupational Therapist","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham","locationType":3,"description":"We have an excellent opportunity available for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Integrated Mental Health Service, here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full Time, permanent basis.\nThis is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and dynamic team, playing an integral role as we collaborate with The Health Trust to transform our services and develop a dedicated social care pathway. This role, along with the Occupational Therapist post, have been created specifically to establish a reablement offer. Reablement provision will focus on delivering short-term, recovery-focused and goal-orientated support to individuals in the community, and on discharge from hospital. \nOccupational Therapists will work collaboratively with care providers and Social Care Practitioners, along with voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations to ensure individuals’ needs are met. As part of this, we are keen for Occupational Therapists to conduct sensory assessments to support us to better meet the needs of our neurodiverse populations. Occupational Therapists’ skills are valued and recognised as being key in enhancing the new social care pathway and Integrated Mental Health Service.\nBoth Wokingham Borough Council and The Health Trust recognise the benefits of integration, which include holistic support for people accessing, peer support and working collaboratively across mental health services in Wokingham.\nWokingham Community Mental Health Services are committed to professional development and has excellent working relationships with health colleagues and colleagues in Adult Social Care.\nBenefits\nNot 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:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ And much more! \nKey responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>Hold a mental health caseload, conduct assessments, provide care/recommendations and services for people who have severe and/or enduring mental health difficulties, and physical health co-morbidities</li>\n<li>Develop an occupation-focussed short-term reablement service</li>\n<li>Produce care plans and risk management plans and ensure their effective implementation.</li>\n<li>Support care providers to develop skills to better support our population</li>\n<li>Act in a supervisory role to other team members and provide supervision</li>\n<li>Identify safeguarding adult and children concerns and implement safeguarding policies and processes.</li>\n<li>Maintain high standards of quality in clinical recording, ensuring information is recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date</li>\n<li>Comply with all service requirements in terms of lone working in the community.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Have a degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC</li>\n<li>Have post qualification experience in mental health settings</li>\n<li>Full EU driving licence and daily access to use of a car</li>\n<li>Have comprehensive understanding of Safeguarding, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Human Rights legislation</li>\n<li>Be a skilled communicator, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and customers</li>\n<li>Be well organized with excellent time management skills.</li>\n<li>Strong IT skills.</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham 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.\nWe’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.\nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today.\nAlternatively, for more information or to arrange an information discussion, please contact Charlotte Carpenter, Service Manager Mental Health via email charlotte.carpenter@wokingham.gov.uk \nClosing: Sunday 15th December 2024, 11pm\nInterviews: TBC\nIf 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. \nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nPlease 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. \nWokingham 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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,710 - £49,764 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2024-11-13T10:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-15T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/777c766e-deda-4dcb-b127-91925e60a66c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ecdb3cee-b569-4999-9505-695cdbbb01f0","title":"SEND Independent Travel Trainer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"<ul>\n<li>Are you passionate about helping young people transition to independence, specifically through SEN Transport?</li>\n<li>Do you have experience of working with children who have special educational needs?</li>\n<li>Do you have experience or would like to train as a travel trainer for SEN Children and young people?</li>\n<li>Are you looking to make a difference to young people’s lives?</li>\n</ul>\nIf yes, we have the perfect role for you!\nWe are looking to recruit an Independent Travel Training Trainer to join our amazing SEND Transport Team and help play a central role in achieving positive outcomes for children and young people in Wokingham!\nAbout the service This is an excellent opportunity to join our new and expanding SEND Transport Team as our in-house Independent Travel Training (ITT) Trainer and help make a difference in the lives of children and young people.\nAbout the role As the ITT Trainer, you will work with our SEN Children in developing their travel independence. The successful candidate will ideally have a background in working with Children with SEN needs and preferably experience in independent travel training. However, full training will be provided. This is initially a 12 months fixed term contract working 20 hours per week. \nKey purpose of job\n<ul>\n<li>To deliver Independent Travel Training by providing appropriate road safety and bus/train awareness training and support for children and young people with special needs.</li>\n<li>To work with the SEND transport officers to embed Independent Travel Training, ensuring training is considered within transport applications, EHCP assessments and annual reviews.</li>\n<li>Act as an independence champion for children and young people, giving time and expertise to undertake meaningful conversations with children and families, colleagues, and partners to promote the benefits of independent travel training.</li>\n</ul>\nAnticipated outcomes of post\n<ul>\n<li>Children and young people travel independently and with confidence, so they can get to school or college and for social and leisure activities.</li>\n<li>Children and Young People are prepared for safer and more confident engagement with the community by becoming more independent.</li>\n<li>Parents and carers are reassured that their child is being supported to become more independent.</li>\n</ul>\nClosing date: 11pm, 26th November 2024\nInterview date: Week beginning 25th November 2024\nFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact Imalka Slaughter (SEND Transport Officer - ITT Lead) imalka.slaughter@wokingham.gov.uk or Zoe Storey (school admissions & home to school transport manager) zoe.storey@wokingham.gov.uk \nIf 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.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nWokingham 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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to the Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. WBC is an equal opportunities employer.\nPlease 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,584-27,269 pro rata, per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-12T14:18:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-26T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/30f2be31-fd99-4e29-8d4b-4cbf5c973e51.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"700feeb1-260f-4514-be9d-d2f4308e6dd1","title":"Political Assistant for the Labour Group","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"We have an exciting opportunity here at Wokingham Borough Council, for a Political Assistant to support the Leader of the Labour Group, as well as the other members of the Labour Group, on a part time, fixed term basis.\nFixed Term Contract – to May 2027 (Legislation requires the appointment of Political Assistants to be for a fixed term period. Reappointment will be considered in May 2027). This is a fixed term contract, however if the requirement for the contract ceasing needs to be sooner, due to political changes, then we will notify the employee in accordance with our contractual entitlements.\nThis varied and interesting role will require the post holder to co-ordinate the Labour Group’s activities, maintaining effective communication throughout the Councillor Group, the Council, and the wider community. This will involve on occasions undertaking research for the Group, preparing reports, press releases and briefings as well as providing advice and support to all Labour Councillors on a variety of issues.\nYou will also act as the Leader of the Labour Group’s Personal Assistant and be responsible for organising and managing Labour Group meetings. You will be highly motivated with exceptional communication skills working with a wide range of contacts including Councillors, Senior Officers, external bodies, the media and individuals.\nCandidate requirements You will need to be able to work in the strictest confidence, have sound judgement, assimilate and analyse data quickly and establish positive working relationships with Councillors and Officers. You will have good written, oral, IT and social media skills and an understanding of Labour Party policies and values. Knowledge of how local government works is desirable. Hours of work will include the requirement to attend meetings outside of normal working hours. This post is subject to political restriction in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.\nBenefits \nNot 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: \n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days pro rata (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays \n⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme \n⭐ An employee assistance programme, including 24/7 wellbeing helpline \n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts \n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office) \n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes \n⭐ And much more!  \nOur Area \nWokingham 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. \nWe’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. \nClick the link below and apply today. Alternatively, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please e-mail Councillor Rachel Burgess at <a href=\"mailto:rachel.burgess@wokingham.gov.uk\">rachel.burgess@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or Priya Patel, Head of Democratic and Electoral Services <a href=\"mailto:priya.patel@wokingham.gov.uk\">priya.patel@wokingham.gov.uk</a>. Closing date: Sunday 15th December 2024, 11pm Interviews: W/C 16th December 2024\nWhilst 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.\nIf 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.  \nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. \nPlease 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.      \nWokingham 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.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,513 - £43,693 Per Annum (Pro Rata), Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2024-11-11T16:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-15T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/20376a36-12be-4ef6-b1d6-8985033fb11f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7f2b0d1d-1025-4ae3-8501-d2d66e41bb07","title":"Supervising Social Worker, Family Placement Fostering Team","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"Supervising Social Worker/Senior Social Worker: Family Placement Team\nWe have a fantastic opportunity for a full time Supervising Social Worker to join our Family Placement Team.\nThis busy team is very experienced, highly supportive, friendly and enthusiastic about what they do. They work hard but also find time to celebrate achievements and good practice. The Support and Development Team work closely and cooperatively with colleagues within the Family Placement Team, with social workers and managers from other Children’s Services, and with the Joint Legal Team. The work is interesting, often complex and challenging but is crucial to achieving placement stability and permanence.\n Main accountabilities of the role:\n<ul>\n<li>Supervision and Support of Foster Carers</li>\n<li>Annual Reviews presented to Fostering Panel</li>\n<li>Running monthly support groups</li>\n<li>Supporting complex placements</li>\n<li>Identify and training Foster Carers</li>\n<li>Contribute to strong matching and completing long term matching</li>\n<li>Out of Hours Supervising Social Worker on a rota basis</li>\n<li>Taking part in the Family Placement Team (FPT) duty system, supporting colleagues and contributing to service delivery and development.</li>\n<li>Attending meetings and contributing to care planning decisions</li>\n<li>Offer a high challenge, high support approach to Foster Carers</li>\n</ul>\n You must have good planning and organisational skills and be able to manage competing demands. \n The ideal candidate will:\n<ul>\n<li>Be Social Work qualified and SWE registered.</li>\n<li>Have experience of completing assessments and good report writing skills.</li>\n<li>Understand the statutory duties and responsibilities of Children’s Services in this area of practice.</li>\n<li>Be committed to extending your knowledge, skills and experience through learning and development and working closely with others.</li>\n</ul>\nWhat we can offer you:\n<ul>\n<li>Salary: (Grade NL39 – NL40): £51,710 - £52,764 per annum (inc £3k Market Supplement)</li>\n<li>Annual Leave: 30 days, rising to 35 days with 5 years continuous service</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension</li>\n<li>Local and National Discounts</li>\n<li>Continuous Professional Development</li>\n<li>Supportive Management</li>\n</ul>\nFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact: either Holli Blackburn, Team Manager (Family Placement Fostering Team) <a href=\"mailto:holli.blackburn@wokingham.gov.uk\">holli.blackburn@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nOr Alix Williams (Recruitment & Retention Specialist, Children’s Social Care) <a href=\"mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk\">alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nClosing date: 1st December 2024\nInterviews: 10th December, in person, at our Wokingham offices.\nPlease 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.\nIf 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.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nWokingham 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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.\nWBC is an equal opportunities employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£51,710 - £52,764 per annum (inc £3k Market Supplement)","publishDate":"2024-11-11T14:58:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-01T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2e9d6fe9-f3bd-410e-85f6-88759b871023.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"99b3e66a-1867-4d87-815f-b03252cf8e60","title":"Strategy and Commissioning Officer – Older People","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Strategy and Commissioning Officer - Older People to join our award-winning Adult Social Care Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.\nAs the Strategy and Commissioning Officer - Older People, you will work together with the Head of Service for Strategic Commissioning and other members of the Strategy, Commissioning and Performance Team to drive and implement the fast-paced transformation of the Adult Social Care and Health services. The aim is to deliver better outcomes for people, improved value for money, and a sustainable high quality Adult Social Care system for the people of the borough of Wokingham, in line with our strategic priorities set out in the Adult social Care Strategy.\nBenefits: \nNot 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:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ And much more! \nKey Responsibilities: \n<ul>\n<li>Supporting commissioning activity across all specialisms within Adults Services with a focus on older people</li>\n<li>Understanding our local market of care providers and supporting a diverse range of care and support services</li>\n<li>Procuring and contract managing a number of services which support older people in Wokingham</li>\n<li>Ensuring services we commission enable us to meet Care Act 2014 and future social care reform requirements and are high quality, effective, demonstrate value for money and maximise outcomes for residents</li>\n<li>Working with a range of internal and external stakeholders to shape and deliver local priorities as set out in the directorate strategies</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate Requirements: \n<ul>\n<li>Experience of the commissioning cycle as it applies to adult care and support, (within an older people service would be advantageous)</li>\n<li>Knowledge of the Local Authority Care Act market shaping responsibilities</li>\n<li>Committed to customer care and a strong advocate of inclusion and equal opportunities</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area:\nWokingham 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. \nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. \nFor more information or to arrange a confidential call, please contact Iftkhar Ahmed, Commissioning Manager Older People - iftkhar.ahmed@wokingham.gov.uk\nStrictly no Agencies.\n- Closing date: Sunday 1st December 2024, 11pm\n- Interview date: W/C 9th December 2024\nIf 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.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nPlease 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.\nWokingham 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. \nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,711 - £49,764 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2024-11-04T10:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-01T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/889b32a9-2c77-4d6e-a18d-3796f4d880a0.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e3611583-0baa-41b7-abaf-f67e73d4e96c","title":"Senior Recovery Officer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"We have an excellent opportunity available for a Senior Recovery Officer to join our proactive Recovery Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.\nAs the Senior Recovery Officer, you will assist the Recovery Manager in maximising income through the collection of Council Tax and Business rates, Housing Benefit Overpayments, Sundry Debts and Adult Social Care Debts, whilst providing high-quality, specialist advice to ratepayers and taxpayers.\nYou will assist in the day-to-day administration of the Recovery Team, maintaining accurate and up to date customer records, ensuring information is communicated effectively to staff and members of the public where required. \nBenefits: \nNot 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:\n<ul>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays</li>\n<li>Flexible working options</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An employee assistance programme including a 24/7 wellbeing helpline</li>\n<li>A host of local and & lifestyle discounts</li>\n<li>Free use of an onsite gym (located at Shute End Office)</li>\n<li>Salary sacrifice car and cycle to work schemes</li>\n<li>And much more!</li>\n</ul>\nKey responsibilities: \n<ul>\n<li>Supervise several Recovery Officers dealing with a variety of debt types</li>\n<li>Represent the Council at the Magistrates Court and make application for liability orders</li>\n<li>Attend meetings as and when required with key stakeholders</li>\n<li>Respond to and resolve complaints and issues within area of expertise, escalating where appropriate</li>\n<li>Maximising income collection</li>\n<li>Working to targets and KPIs</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>An in-depth knowledge of Council Tax/Business Rates, Housing Benefit Overpayment, Sundry Debt and Adult Social Care legislation</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills to establish positive relationships with partners, residents and other stakeholders</li>\n<li>Target driven to deliver a consistently high level of customer service</li>\n<li>Ability to manage a complex and varied workload</li>\n<li>Good level of IT and analytical skills</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area:\nWokingham 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. \nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. \nFor more information or to arrange a confidential call to discuss this opportunity, please contact Gary Clarke, Recovery Manager on <a href=\"mailto:gary.clarke@wokingham.gov.uk\">gary.clarke@wokingham.gov.uk</a>. Strictly no Agencies.\nClosing date: Sunday 1st December 2024, 11pm\nInterview date: W/C 2nd December 2024\nIf 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.\nAdditionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nPlease 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.\nWokingham 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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,235 - £38,626 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2024-11-01T10:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-01T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7048bac7-7be9-4b7c-86f6-9a9c2b3aaf86.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"495faf73-0ac6-449a-8881-49b9af6ea589","title":"IT Programme Manager (Adult Social Care & Children’s Services)","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"We have a fantastic opportunity available for an IT Programme Manager to work within our dynamic IT team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, 12-month fixed term contract.\nAs the IT Programme Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery and monitoring of core strategic programmes within a portfolio of change, with a proven experience of delivering projects for Adult Social Care and Children’s Services.\nYou will provide knowledge and experience of leading/managing programmes of work including the following systems – Mosaic, Capita One, CRM for Education to name but a few. You will focus on programme objectives, programme level risk and issue management and benefits to be owned, measured, and tracked.\nThis pivotal role 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.\nBenefits:\nNot 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, a generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, an excellent local government pension scheme, an employee assistance programme, sports & leisure discounts, an onsite gym, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme and much more! \nKey Responsibilities: \n<ul>\n<li>Delivery and Monitoring: Responsible for the successful delivery and monitoring of core strategic programmes within a portfolio of change, particularly in Adult Social Care and Children’s Services</li>\n<li>Risk and Issue Management: Focus on programme objectives, programme-level risk and issue management, and benefits tracking</li>\n<li>Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with cross-functional senior stakeholders to drive good governance, support change management, and address resourcing impacts</li>\n<li>Quality Assurance: Assure the quality and accuracy of reporting across programmes, capture and disseminate lessons learned, and align with Business Change and PMO departments</li>\n<li>Project Management: Monitor IT project/programme delivery, manage project budgets and resources, and resolve issues and dependencies</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate Requirements: \n<ul>\n<li>Programme and Project Management: Relevant qualifications or skills and experience in programme and project management (e.g., MSP or similar) are essential</li>\n<li>Technical Understanding: Ability to grasp and interpret technical system designs, concepts, and documentation, and articulate them to stakeholders with varying levels of technical understanding</li>\n<li>Communication and Organizational Skills: Good communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to prepare reports and briefing notes, and highly developed organizational skills</li>\n<li>Experience in Managing Projects: Proven ability in managing projects, other managers, and staff to achieve agreed outputs within budget, including benefit realisation</li>\n<li>Proven experience of delivering projects within Adult Social Care and Children’s Services, including Mosaic, Capita One and CRM for Education</li>\n<li>Proven experience and evidence of working in multiple technical & analytical disciplines (data, system & workflow improvements, implementation of new portals)</li>\n<li>Ability to work on own initiative, to solve problems, and to take decisions to secure required results.</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area:\nWokingham 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. \nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.\nIf you are interested and would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Simon Beasley (Service Manager, Technology & Project Deliver) via email <a href=\"mailto:simon.beasley@wokingham.gov.uk\">simon.beasley@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nClosing date: 1st December 2024, 11pm\nInterview date: W/C 9th December 2024\nIf 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.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nPlease 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.\nWhilst 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.\nWokingham 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. \nAll successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,788 - £56,075 per annum, plus benefits","publishDate":"2024-10-30T12:11:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-01T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2fc4d750-2e84-404c-b5ef-146e62acacf4.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"55cadb7e-660d-44e3-84b6-232caf82bbbb","title":"IT Programme Manager (Housing)","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"We have an excellent opportunity available for a IT Programme Manager to join our proactive IT Team at Wokingham Borough Council on a full time, 18-month fixed term contract. \nAs the IT Programme Manager, you will play a key role in the successful delivery and monitoring of core strategic programmes within a portfolio of change, with a proven experience of delivering projects within Housing Services.\nYou will provide knowledge and experience of leading/managing programmes of work including the following system suite – Housing Repairs, NEC Housing & Housing on Line, and workflow improvement into NEC Housing, to support automation, avoiding duplication and new system portals integration.\nBenefits:\nNot 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, a generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, an excellent local government pension scheme, an employee assistance programme, sports & leisure discounts, an onsite gym, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme and much more! \nKey Responsibilities: \n<ul>\n<li>Supporting the daily delivery of Housing projects with collaboration across Council Directorates</li>\n<li>Improving Housing front door and online presence</li>\n<li>Delivering a new Repairs contract, including systems, data migration, and integration with NEC Housing</li>\n<li>Coordinating a strategic portfolio, working closely with the Service Manager Housing and Technology, Business Change Managers, PMO, and Project Managers</li>\n<li>Tracking Programme level related risks across the Council, facilitating risk and assurance sessions with senior leaders</li>\n<li>Leading, motivating, and developing staff involved with Projects and Programmes</li>\n<li>Working collaboratively with colleagues and managing strong stakeholder relationships</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate Requirements: \n<ul>\n<li>Technical Proficiency: Ability to grasp and interpret high and low-level technical Housing designs, articulate technical concepts to stakeholders, and pass on knowledge to colleagues</li>\n<li>Project Management: Proven ability in managing projects, other managers, and staff to achieve agreed outputs within budget, including benefit realization</li>\n<li>Organizational Skills: Highly developed organizational skills, good communication skills, and good inter-personal skills</li>\n<li>Problem-Solving: Ability to work on own initiative, solve problems, and take decisions to secure required results</li>\n</ul>\nKnowledge of the following is essential:\n<ul>\n<li>NEC Housing Improvement</li>\n<li>Health check of NEC Housing</li>\n<li>Implementation of additional functionality to support service transformation</li>\n<li>System delivery of new Repairs contract - expected that supplier will provide systems, data migration required and integration with NEC Housing</li>\n<li>Improvement of Housing front door and online presence.</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area:\nWokingham 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. \nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.\nIf you are interested and would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Simon Beasley (Service Manager, Technology & Project Deliver) via email <a href=\"mailto:simon.beasley@wokingham.gov.uk\">simon.beasley@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nClosing date: 1st December 2024, 11pm\nInterview date: W/C 9th December 2024\nIf 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.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nPlease 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.\nWhilst 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.\nWokingham 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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This is an exciting brand-new role to Wokingham Borough Council working alongside with the Debt Prevention Group.\nAs Debt Advisor Officer, you will work together with residents to identify opportunities that support financial stability, which will help to shape future service options. The team supports residents facing financial challenges related to debt, with the aim of providing early help to prevent hardship and homelessness whilst supporting a sustainable financial future for those individuals and families.\nThis role will support the Recovery, Tenancy Sustainment, Welfare Support and other services around the Council that recover debt to maximise income, reduce expenditure and prioritise debts to prevent homelessness.\nBenefits:\nNow is a fantastic time to become part of our team and in return we can offer you an excellent range of benefits including flexible working options, a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, an local government pension scheme, a range of local and lifestyle discounts, access to a free onsite gym (based at Shute End Office), salary sacrifice car and bike schemes, an employee assistance programme, including a 24/7 wellbeing support line, learning and development opportunities and so much more!\nKey responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>Provide debt counselling and welfare advice to residents, ensuring compliance with legal guidelines and council procedures.</li>\n<li>Conduct financial assessments, prepare financial statements, and negotiate arrears agreements with creditors to prevent homelessness.</li>\n<li>Support residents with welfare benefits claims, staying informed about relevant legislation and best practices.</li>\n<li>Liaise with internal teams, including Housing, Recovery, and Community Engagement, to ensure holistic support for residents.</li>\n<li>Offer guidance on managing expenses, employment and training options, and other housing solutions to promote financial stability.</li>\n<li>Promote awareness of welfare benefits and collect data to identify trends in resident debt, contributing to future service planning.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Educated to Good GCSE standard (5 Grades A -C or equivalent)</li>\n<li>Knowledge of welfare benefits and debt counselling practices.</li>\n<li>Strong communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive situations.</li>\n<li>Ability to conduct detailed financial assessments and negotiate realistic arrears agreements.</li>\n<li>Proficiency in data analysis to identify patterns in resident hardship and inform future initiatives and strategies.</li>\n<li>Confident in working across services and external agencies to coordinate comprehensive support for residents.</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham 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. \nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. \nIf you are interested and would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Becky Mortimer-Browne 0118 237 8796 & Matt Hughes 0118 237 8800 \nClosing date: Sunday 24th November 2024, 11pm\nInterview date: TBC\nIf 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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Director of Public Health

Wokingham Borough Council

£123,062 per annum, plus benefits

Shute End/Home Working, Shute End, Civic Offices, Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 9 hours ago

Deputyship Officer

Wokingham Borough Council

£27,711 - £30,060 Per Annum

Wokingham Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Social Care Practitioner

Wokingham Borough Council

£27,711 - £30,060 Per Annum (Pro Rata), Plus Benefits

Wokingham Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Estate Ranger

Wokingham Borough Council

Grade 4R £26,409 - £28,624 per annum

Dinton Pastures Country Park, Davis Street, Hurst, Wokingham, RG10 0TH (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Business Support Officer: Residential Children's Homes

Wokingham Borough Council

£27,711 - £30,060 per annum

Multiple locations around Wokingham (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Highways Civil Engineer

Wokingham Borough Council

£39,513 - £43,693 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Shute End, Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Occupational Therapist

Wokingham Borough Council

£41,511 - £47,754 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Senior Social Worker - Preparing for Adulthood

Wokingham Borough Council

£48,710 - £49,764 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Adult Social Care Development Officer

Wokingham Borough Council

£44,711 - £49,764 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Senior Social Worker/Approved Mental Health Professional

Wokingham Borough Council

£48,710 -£49,764 Per Annum, plus AMHP Allowance of £5355 - £7000 depending on experience

Wokingham, Resource House (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Social Worker, Children's Safeguarding (Long Term) Teams

Wokingham Borough Council

£41,511 - £47,754 (plus additional £3k Market Supplement)

Shute End/Home Working (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Senior Occupational Therapist

Wokingham Borough Council

£48,710 - £49,764 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 5 days

SEND Independent Travel Trainer

Wokingham Borough Council

£25,584-27,269 pro rata, per annum

Wokingham Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Political Assistant for the Labour Group

Wokingham Borough Council

£39,513 - £43,693 Per Annum (Pro Rata), Plus Benefits

Wokingham Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 10 days ago

Supervising Social Worker, Family Placement Fostering Team

Wokingham Borough Council

£51,710 - £52,764 per annum (inc £3k Market Supplement)

Shute End/Home Working (Hybrid)

Posted 10 days ago

Strategy and Commissioning Officer – Older People

Wokingham Borough Council

£44,711 - £49,764 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working (Hybrid)

Posted 17 days ago

Senior Recovery Officer

Wokingham Borough Council

£35,235 - £38,626 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 20 days ago

IT Programme Manager (Adult Social Care & Children’s Services)

Wokingham Borough Council

£50,788 - £56,075 per annum, plus benefits

Wokingham Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 22 days ago

IT Programme Manager (Housing)

Wokingham Borough Council

£50,788 - £56,075 per annum, plus benefits

Wokingham Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 22 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Debt Advisor Officer

Wokingham Borough Council

£30,559 - £34,314 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham Borough Council (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

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22 Wokingham Borough Council jobs

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Director of Public Health

Deputyship Officer

Social Care Practitioner

Estate Ranger

Business Support Officer: Residential Children's Homes

Highways Civil Engineer

Occupational Therapist

Senior Social Worker - Preparing for Adulthood

Adult Social Care Development Officer

Senior Social Worker/Approved Mental Health Professional

Social Worker, Children's Safeguarding (Long Term) Teams

Senior Occupational Therapist

SEND Independent Travel Trainer

Political Assistant for the Labour Group

Supervising Social Worker, Family Placement Fostering Team

Strategy and Commissioning Officer – Older People

Senior Recovery Officer

IT Programme Manager (Adult Social Care & Children’s Services)

IT Programme Manager (Housing)

Debt Advisor Officer

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Wokingham Borough Council jobs