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We are looking for a Housing Business Support Officer who is the first point of contact for Wokingham Borough Council residents who have questions about their tenancy and those who wish to explore their housing options. This is a fixed term contract until 5th September 2025.\nResponsibilities will include but not limited to: \n<ul>\n<li>To provide a responsive telephone service to customers, residents and other users of Council services </li>\n<li>Assist the efficient, effective and consistent processing and resolution of customer case work </li>\n<li>Supporting customer self-serve and spotting opportunities for the Council to initiate further enabling of self-serve </li>\n<li>To provide administrative support to housing teams </li>\n<li>To support the administration of meetings, including meetings with residents, and occasional minute-taking </li>\n<li>To provide support to projects in the housing teams. </li>\n<li>To provide households with advice and assistance regarding their housing options and assisting households in making housing applications </li>\n<li>To work with other Council services to provide advice and assistance regarding housing applications </li>\n<li>To support partner agencies in assisting applicants to submit housing applications </li>\n</ul>\nWe are looking for customer focused, enthusiastic, self-motivated people who thrive working in a busy team alongside the with the Housing Departments. You will need to demonstrate an eagerness to learn quickly and have be able to work across different areas of the housing team. \nAs part of your ongoing progression there are opportunities to join apprenticeship schemes within the council to further your knowledge and skills in Customer Service and/or the Housing Sector. \nClosing date: Sunday 12th January 2025, 11pm\nInterview date: TBC\nFor an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Mark Tomkinson- mark.tomkinson@wokingham.gov.uk\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. 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The role will focus on programme objectives, programme level risk and issue management and benefits to be owned, measured and tracked.\nThis role will be pivotal in ensuring people who draw on adult social care in Wokingham, their families and support systems see real change happening.   \nWokingham Borough Council has joined the Social Care Future (SCF) movement, a growing community commitment to bring about major positive change to adult social care.  The SCF vision aims to change the way people think about social care. It talks about organising social care differently, so that everyone regardless of age, health condition or disability can live in a place they call home, with the people and things they love, in communities where we look out for one another, doing things that matter to them. \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 (Pro Rata for Part Time) (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>Responsible for supporting the daily delivery of the Social Care Futures Programme, working closely with the Business Change colleagues, especially the PMO and Programme Delivery Manager and Project Managers to ensure successful implementation and impact management.</li>\n<li>Accountable for the tracking of Programme level related risks across the Council with appropriate escalation and facilitation of risk and assurance sessions with senior leaders to understand potential issues, seek mitigations and provide successful delivery of services.</li>\n<li>Leading, motivating, and developing staff involved with Projects and Programmes in line with delivery requirements, to achieve consistently high employee engagement and performance, including line management responsibilities if required.</li>\n<li>Contribute to strategy, performance and quality control, and service and financial planning for specialist areas.</li>\n<li>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.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements\n<ul>\n<li>Relevant Programme and Project Management qualification or skills and experience (MSP or similar).</li>\n<li>Proven ability in managing projects, programmes, other managers and staff to achieve agreed outputs, within budget, including benefit realisation.</li>\n<li>Good communication skills with the ability to express views clearly orally and in writing, to prepare reports and briefing notes for presentation to Project Groups, at Programme level, to Senior Managers or elected members.</li>\n<li>Good inter-personal skills with the ability to work with all stakeholders including Councillors, Directors, Heads of Service, officers, contractors, partners to agree and deliver the required outputs.</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 Ruth Hemsley, Programme Manager via email <a href=\"mailto:ruth.hemsley@wokingham.gov.uk\">ruth.hemsley@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nClosing: Sunday 19th January 2025, 11pm\nInterviews: w/c 27th January 2025\nOur recruitment process will include a lived experience panel as well as technical interviews. 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You'll identify and analyse digital processes to uncover opportunities for service improvement, efficiency gains, and enhanced resident experiences.\nYou'll play an important role in driving the council's continued programme of digitalisation. You'll help implement key design principles to reduce demand, improve customer experience, and streamline operations. This includes:\n<ul>\n<li>Empowering customers and communities</li>\n<li>Leveraging automation to increase efficiency</li>\n<li>Enhancing access to services and information</li>\n<li>Helping us ensure we resolve customer inquiries promptly</li>\n<li>Standardising technology and processes</li>\n</ul>\nThis exciting role offers significant opportunities for professional development in digital and AI technologies. As our CRM solution is relatively new, there's plenty of scope to innovate and shape its future.\nBenefits: \nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. 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The service provides a range of integrated transport, parking and civil enforcement services across the borough.\nThis is an excellent opportunity to deliver key work and positively impact local areas across the borough. You'll be joining an experience and highly supportive team where development and progression are encouraged. \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 days 28 (rising to 33 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>Assist in carrying out investigation, data collection, analysis and consequently propose solutions that could address the identified problem with constraints of both financial and physical layout. 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Communicate with customers, colleagues, and elected officials about traffic and road safety issues, and keep clear records using the Council’s systems</li>\n<li>Assist with the Traffic Regulation Order process, including drafting orders, plans, preparing press notice and on-site notices, ordering and programming of works with our contractor</li>\n<li>To assist with the preparation all necessary reports related to projects, including consultation reports, design and option appraisal reports, briefing notes and decision reports including key decisions and cabinet paper</li>\n<li>Create plans and specifications for domestic vehicle crossovers, traffic signs, markings, and related equipment.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>GCSE level (A*-C) to include English, or equivalent (or appropriate experience)</li>\n<li>Proficient in MS Office i.e. able to use the majority of the systems functions without assistance. 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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 Edward Day, Traffic Manager – via email <a href=\"mailto:edward.day@wokingham.gov.uk\">edward.day@wokingham.gov.uk</a> \nClosing date: Sunday 20th October 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 service is proud to be rated “Outstanding” by CQC.\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⭐ 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>Holding complex cases of people with enduring functional and organic mental health conditions</li>\n<li>Completing care needs assessments as required under the relevant legal frameworks and clinical oversight and follow up as required</li>\n<li>To monitor and supervise safeguarding investigations</li>\n<li>Providing supervision to less experienced staff</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate Requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Recognised professional social work qualification</li>\n<li>Experience of working with vulnerable adults especially within mental health</li>\n<li>Experience of managing complex cases, DoLS, court work</li>\n<li>Experience of managing safeguarding investigations</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. \nPlease contact Clare Bailey via email on <a href=\"mailto:Clare.Bailey@berkshire.nhs.uk\">Clare.Bailey@berkshire.nhs.uk</a> or telephone 0118 904 7200 for an informal discussion.\nClosing Date – Sunday 19th January 2025, 11pm Interview 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 SEND Casework Practitioner will work with families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in a highly person-centred relational approach, and coordinate service provision across education, health and care to ensure a holistic delivery of plans for individual children and families. \nFor further information about our service including our SEND Local Offer, please visit the link - <a href=\"https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/children-families-and-young-people/send-local-offer\">https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/children-families-and-young-people/send-local-offer</a>\nWhy Wokingham?\nIn the past 12 months, our area SEND system has been strengthened and the ways we deliver our services have been transformed to better meet children’s needs.\nContinuously improving children and young people’s outcomes are at the heart of what we do. To support this, we have recently invested in our SEND Service to increase capacity, training and career development opportunities to promote closer partnership working with children, young people and their families.\n We have already recruited a number of new Officers to our SEND Service in January 2025, and it has never been a better time to join us and to be part of future successful story of Wokingham Borough Council’s ambitious SEND services.\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 (Pro-Rata for Part Time)\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>Contribute to the continuing improvement of the SEND Service for pupil and their families, promoting the Local Authority’s values and working in collaboration with rest of the SEND Service.</li>\n<li>To work collaboratively with families, schools and other key partner agencies for individual children and young people with SEND to ensure they are educated and are in receipt of appropriate provision that is in line with their holistic needs.</li>\n<li>Working closely with and facilitating engagement with educational settings and relevant practitioners to support, advise and monitor the local offer and to work with schools on individual cases as needed.</li>\n<li>Managing a case load of children and young people with SEND; acting as a key point of contact. 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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, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. 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You will have a commitment to embracing change, striving to continually improve, as well as a strong customer service ethos and excellent communication skills.\nYou should be capable of working in an accurate and organised way and have a good eye for detail, assisting with improvements to make the team more efficient. It is essential that you can work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and adopt a flexible approach.\nWokingham Borough Council offers excellent employment benefits including flexible working, an enhanced local government pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and much more. The finance team currently operate a hybrid working arrangement, with time split between home and Council’s offices.\nKey Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities:\n<ul>\n<li>Lead on tracking and co-ordinating resolution of finance queries for SEND</li>\n<li>Managing a busy email inbox, communicating with external organisations</li>\n<li>Assisting with analysis of data for budget monitoring and reporting</li>\n<li>Support the SEND Management Accountant to deliver high quality financial support to Children’s Services</li>\n<li>Liaising with SEND team to resolve queries</li>\n</ul>\n \nSkills, Attributes & Experience required: \n<ul>\n<li>Aptitude for numbers & finance</li>\n<li>Prior experience of working in a finance role is desirable</li>\n<li>Excellent verbal and written skills</li>\n<li>Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Teams, Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint</li>\n<li>Ability to operate in large, complex and political organisations</li>\n</ul>\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.\nAll successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.\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.\nInterested in the role and want to know more?\nFor an informal discussion please contact: Kenneth Chan at Kenneth.chan@wokingham.gov.uk\nClosing date: 27th December 2024, 11pm\nPlease note, we will be reviewing applications daily, and if suitable candidates are identified this advert may close before the closing date.\nInterviews\nWeek commencing 6th January 2025\nHow to apply \nPlease apply online via the link provided.\nPlease note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 5, £27,711 - £30,060, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2024-12-12T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-27T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e414fd54-7c19-480d-b38b-9b7d9ff2c992.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"74086c0d-5600-44c2-b9b3-17c43233de83","title":"SEND Assistant Tribunal Officer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"We have an excellent opportunity available for a SEND Assistant Tribunal Officer to join our friendly SEND Team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.\nAs SEND Assistant Tribunal Officer, you will support the SEND Tribunal Officer to adhere to Tribunal deadlines/timescales to ensure Tribunal Officers can participate fully in the appeal process and mitigate the risk of being barred from proceedings. \nFor further information about our service including our SEND Local Offer, please visit the link - <a href=\"https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/children-families-and-young-people/send-local-offer\">https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/children-families-and-young-people/send-local-offer</a>\nWhy Wokingham?\nIn the past 12 months, our area SEND system has been strengthened and the ways we deliver our services have been transformed to better meet children’s needs.\nContinuously improving children and young people’s outcomes are at the heart of what we do. To support this, we have recently invested in our SEND Service to increase capacity, training and career development opportunities to promote closer partnership working with children, young people and their families.\nWe have already recruited a number of new Officers to our SEND Service in January 2025, and it has never been a better time to join us and to be part of future successful story of Wokingham Borough Council’s ambitious SEND services.\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 28 days (rising to 33 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>Be the initial point of contact for the First-Tier Tribunal (SEND), parents/carers, legal representatives, educational settings and others in relation to live appeals.</li>\n<li>Ensure high quality bundles are compiled, in line with set deadlines, to support the SEND Tribunal Officer with their appeals.</li>\n<li>Maintain the Tribunal inbox and respond to and resolving (where possible) day to day enquiries received by parents/carers, legal representatives, educational settings and others.</li>\n<li>Ensure records are up-to-date and accurate using Capita to support reporting and forecasting purposes.</li>\n<li>Support the SEND Tribunal Officer with preparing training for key stakeholders.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Educated to A level, HNC or equivalent, or able to evidence ability at an equivalent level. </li>\n<li>Competent in a range of IT tools, in particular use of Excel. </li>\n<li>Basic understanding SEND legal framework including Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice 2015. </li>\n<li>Experience of working within a local authority, in particular a SEND Team, or within any SEND related Service is desirable.</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’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!\nAlternatively, for an informal discussion about the role please contact our recruitment team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruit@wokingham.gov.uk\">recruit@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nClosing date: Sunday 12th January 2025, 11pm\nInterview date: TBC\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. 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You will do this using relevant legal frameworks, guidance and policies, whilst promoting well-being, independence and safety.\nYou will support individuals with the ability to recognise their own needs and desired outcomes, creating and evaluating support plans to address these requirements, and communicate with other professionals or agencies as needed.\nWokingham Borough Council is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals in our borough. Join our passionate team dedicated to making a difference!\nBenefits:\nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive extensive support, encouragement and ongoing training, as well as wellbeing support and a host of incredible employee benefits which include:\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 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>To work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess, review or reassess complex needs of customers and their carers, offering advice and guidance and access to support services in line with their eligible needs, with an emphasis on health, safety and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals and those that care for them.</li>\n<li>To undertake risk assessments and formulate risk management plans, having regard for the safety of customers and others, whilst promoting independence and supporting positive risk enablement where appropriate.</li>\n<li>To identify and/or make enquiries concerning any allegations of potential abuse or neglect of adults with care and support needs with a view to the development and implementation of safeguarding plans which maintain their safety, and the safety of others, within the multi-agency safeguarding adults procedures.</li>\n<li>To work collaboratively with individuals, their carers, families and other stakeholders to gather information for the purpose of assessing and reviewing the individual’s needs and in order to identify the best options available to meet the identified needs</li>\n<li>To maintain continuous professional development and uphold professional standards in accordance with the standards set by the professional governing body, and to maintain appropriate professional registration.</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>Minimum of 1 year experience post qualification and successful completion of ASYE</li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience of managing risk in a social care or health setting</li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience in effective communication with colleagues, service users, families and other professionals</li>\n<li>Full Driving License & access to own car</li>\n<li>SWE Registered</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 please contact Leila Hall, Team Manager via email leila.hall@wokingham.gov.uk \nStrictly no Agencies.\n- Closing date: Sunday 19th January 2025, 11pm\n- Interview date: Week commencing Monday 27th January 2025\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.\nWe are committed to making our organisation diverse and therefore particularly welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic minority backgrounds. \nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 - £47, 754 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2024-12-11T16:57:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-19T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a89b888f-d317-492a-9438-5b6ab5e1710a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3fe80b8f-5c1b-4a57-957e-f70fad040c22","title":"Welfare Assessments Advisor","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"We have an excellent opportunity available for a Welfare Assessments Advisor to join our proactive Welfare Assessments team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, 2 year fixed term contract.\nAs Welfare Assessments Advisor you will work effectively and collaboratively with teams within Income & Assessments to ensure the service is responsive and meets the appropriate needs of its residents, customers, and other users of the Council’s services.\nThis role will support individuals with queries in relation to Benefits & Council Tax and responding to the needs of vulnerable residents, additionally where necessary make appropriate connections and referrals for additional services and support\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) (pro rata), 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>Dealing with resident and customer enquiries in relation to Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and Council Tax via phone, email and face to face contact</li>\n<li>Support the operation of the service and take ownership for processes and procedures using best practice from others where appropriate.</li>\n<li>To provide support for the escalation of service issues including more complex customer issues.</li>\n<li>Assisting with the effective monitoring and review mechanisms to ensure continuous improvement in delivery of services.</li>\n<li>Support the administration of Housing Benefit & Council Tax Reduction claims and re-assessments.</li>\n<li>Processing of Concessionary Fares applications</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements: \n<ul>\n<li>Verbal, written communication skills</li>\n<li>Proficient ICT skills and use of Microsoft packages</li>\n<li>Customer Service experience</li>\n<li>Basic knowledge of Welfare Benefits (desirable)</li>\n<li>Ability to listen, extract and assess important information</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 Andrea Throne, Welfare Assessments Manager - andrea.thorne@wokingham.gov.uk\nClosing: Sunday 12th January 2025, 11pm\nInterviews: w/c Monday 20th January 2025\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. 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You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 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>Provide information, advice and guidance to unemployed young people aged 16-17 and up to 24 for those with SEND (Special Educational Needs or Disabilities), from a variety of settings across the borough, helping them to identify and overcome barriers preventing them from entering education, employment or training.</li>\n<li>Provide information, advice and guidance to young people who are at risk of NEET to help them make a successful transition from education into adult life.</li>\n<li>Track the progress of young people through tracking calls and intervene when required to offer support and guidance.</li>\n<li>Establish a knowledge of and good working relationships with local opportunity providers and support services to better advise and support young people into employment education or training.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate Requirements \n<ul>\n<li>Minimum GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 (previously Grade C) or equivalent</li>\n<li>You will either have a Level 6 qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) or have a Level 4 IAG qualification with the willingness to undertake a Level 6 IAG Apprenticeship.</li>\n<li>We are looking for someone with significant experience of working with young people, who is committed to providing excellent guidance and support.</li>\n<li>Ability to conduct effective one to one intervention with young people who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment</li>\n<li>Ability to effectively use assessment tools to identify risk and needs of young people</li>\n<li>Relevant experience of working directly with vulnerable young people </li>\n<li>Experience of representing a service at multi-agency meeting and making effective contributions</li>\n</ul>\nThis role is a hybrid role, with face-to-face careers guidance appointments offered in community locations across the borough on multiple days a week, along with opportunities to work from home or our office.\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!\nFor an informal chat about the role please contact Charmian Shute (NEET Prevention Team Leader) <a href=\"mailto:Charmian.shute@wokingham.gov.uk\">Charmian.shute@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nClosing date: 5th January 2025, 11pm\nInterview date: 15th January 2025\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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Crucially we offer the right balance between statutory work and developing a specialism.\nAs an Educational Psychologist, you will have a “patch” of schools and settings to support, providing psychological services and advice to children, young people and their families. \nYou will be joining a supportive and high performing team with a range of experience, where each EP is encouraged to develop their learning and areas of interest. We work closely with the Mental Health Support Teams that are led by our Senior EPs. \nThe cohesive and valued nature of the EP’s team offers opportunities for all EPs to be part of service development. Many of our Educational Psychology initiatives in Wokingham are innovative and helping to shape best practice and you will be encouraged to share your knowledge and expertise at local and national forums.\nBenefits:\nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive extensive support, encouragement and ongoing training, as well as wellbeing support and a host of incredible employee benefits which inlcude:\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 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>To develop strong working relationships with your patch of schools/settings</li>\n<li>To support the LA in fulfilling its statutory duties in relation to SEND legislation</li>\n<li>To undertake high quality assessments using evidence-based approaches</li>\n<li>To ensure the voice of the child /young person is heard and your practice is respectful, fair, equitable and transparent</li>\n<li>To work in partnership with service users, their families and colleagues and meets the need of our diverse population.</li>\n<li>To develop a specialist interest to enhance your own professional development and that of the service</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements: \n<ul>\n<li>A doctorate in Educational Psychology or equivalent qualification as recognized by the HCPC and British Psychological Society or the expectation of successful completion of the doctorate training by September 2025 or September 2026</li>\n<li>Experience gained either through previous/current employment as an EP role OR via professional training</li>\n<li>Driving License</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 please contact Elaine Munro, Principal Educational Psychologist via email elaine.munro@wokingham.gov.uk\nStrictly no Agencies.\n- Closing date: Sunday 5th January 2025, 11pm\n- Interview date: Week commencing Monday 13th January 2025\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 ideal candidate will have a background in Children’s Services Finance with a good working knowledge of SEND and High Needs Block funding arrangements and the challenges this brings.\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• Lead on budget setting, budget monitoring, year-end closedown and statutory returns • Provide support and advice to a range of stakeholders, promoting strong financial governance • Preparation and presentation of reports to senior leadership team(s) and elected members • Prepare and present reports to Schools Forum • Provide advice and support on legislative and guidance changes • To be the Finance representative on multi-disciplinary groups, • Assisting with delivery of training, such as to budget managers / other council colleagues\nCandidate requirements\n• Qualified accountant, or able to demonstrate ‘qualification by experience’ • Good working knowledge of DSG / High Needs Block finance • An outstanding track record in delivering a customer focused service • Excellent verbal and written skills • Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Teams, Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint • Ability to operate in large, complex and political organisations\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. \nInterested in the role and want to know more?\nFor an informal discussion please contact: Stu Taylor, Head of Finance Business Partnering at <a href=\"mailto:Stu.taylor@wokingham.gov.uk\">stu.taylor@wokingham.gov.uk.</a> Strictly no agencies.\nClosing date: Sunday 5th January 2025, 11pm\nInterview date: Week commencing Monday 13th January 2025\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. 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The Conifers team is supported by Practice Assistants and a Family Support Worker, includes two ASYE Social Workers, and a fantastic team of Social and Senior Social Workers. There are three exceptional ATM's plus a steady and supportive Team Manager leading the team.\nAt Wokingham, we 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. We welcome creative individuals who are keen to make a difference by finding supportive solutions for our most vulnerable children. \nQuote from a Social Worker in the Conifers Team (December 2024):\n\"What I love about the Conifers Team is that it feels really close knit and supportive, with lots of reliable workers who all look out for each other. Wokingham is great at prioritising learning and development. There’s always emphasised efforts to make sure we’re not only learning more about the way that we practice, but also how we learn from each other.”\nWhat we can offer you:\n<ul>\n<li>\nHybrid working: Our Long Term Teams work 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.</li>\n<li>\nL&D: Social 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.</li>\n<li>\nSupport: Our 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.</li>\n<li>\nCulture: We are so proud of our positive and motivated team spirit. Our teams work closely with eachother, our Team Managers are relentlessly focussed on staff wellbeing, Social Workers feel supported & empowered in their roles. </li>\n</ul>\nOur package:\n<ul>\n<li>Salary: (Grade NL39-40): £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:\nLaura Rogers, Team Manager, Conifers Team <a href=\"mailto:laura.rogers@wokingham.gov.uk\">laura.rogers@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or Alix Williams, Recruitment & Retention Specialist for Children’s Social Care: <a href=\"mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk\">alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nClosing Date: Sunday 5th January 2024, 11pm\nInterview Date: 14th & 15th January 2025\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.\nWBC is an equal opportunities employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£51,710 - £52,764 per annum (inc £3k Market Supplement)","publishDate":"2024-12-05T09:49:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-05T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/91717292-12ad-4d1e-9ecd-e5bbd754aa35.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"38326137-2871-4251-895b-84a941679fb3","title":"Financial Assessment and Payments Accuracy Officer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"We have an excellent opportunity available for a Financial Assessment and Payments Accuracy Officer to join our motivated Financial Assessment team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a part time, 18 month fixed term contract. \nAs a Financial Assessment and Payments Accuracy Officer, you will conduct financial assessments in respect of social care services customers to decide if a financial contribution is required, whilst maximising income for the Council and the Customer.\nThis role will undertake the Council’s Direct Payment offering, ensuring agreements are signed, customers paid in the most appropriate way and funds are correctly spent and monitored.\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 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service) (pro rata), 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 ensure all work checked is accurate and correct across the teams.</li>\n<li>Following process and procedure as per the Care Act 2014</li>\n<li>Being able to communicate with colleagues in an easy-to-understand language.</li>\n<li>To help train and coach colleagues on the team including new colleagues within the team.</li>\n<li>Maintain sufficient records so that all appropriate monitoring and statistical records covering the function can be compiled on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements: \n<ul>\n<li>Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.</li>\n<li>Good IT skills including Office software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Teams.</li>\n<li>Ability to actively listen to extract and assess important information.</li>\n<li>Experience within a customer focused service providing excellent customer service.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with vulnerable customers</li>\n<li>Experience of administering processes to tight timescales and with a high level of accuracy.</li>\n<li>Previous experience of working in an office environment.</li>\n<li>Able to work with budget holders on a high-level basis</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 Lynn Smith (<a href=\"mailto:lynn.smith@wokingham.gov.uk\">lynn.smith@wokingham.gov.uk</a>) or Nicky Thomas (<a href=\"mailto:nicky.thomas@wokingham.gov\">nicky.thomas@wokingham.gov</a> )\nClosing: Sunday 5th January 2025, 11pm\nInterviews: w/c Monday 13th January 2025\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. 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The Conifers team is supported by Practice Assistants and a Family Support Worker, includes two ASYE Social Workers, and a fantastic team of Social and Senior Social Workers. There are three exceptional ATM's plus a steady and supportive Team Manager leading the team.\nAt Wokingham, we 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. We welcome creative individuals who are keen to make a difference by finding supportive solutions for our most vulnerable children. \nQuote from a Social Worker in the Conifers Team (December 2024):\n\"What I love about the Conifers Team is that it feels really close knit and supportive, with lots of reliable workers who all look out for each other. Wokingham is great at prioritising learning and development. There’s always emphasised efforts to make sure we’re not only learning more about the way that we practice, but also how we learn from each other.”\nWhat we can offer you:\n<ul>\n<li>\nHybrid working: Our Long Term Teams work 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.</li>\n<li>\nL&D: Social 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.</li>\n<li>\nSupport: Our 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.</li>\n<li>\nCulture: We are so proud of our positive and motivated team spirit. Our teams work closely with eachother, our Team Managers are relentlessly focussed on staff wellbeing, Social Workers feel supported & empowered in their roles. </li>\n</ul>\nOur package:\n<ul>\n<li>Salary: (Grade NL32-38): £44,511 - £50,754 per annum (inc £3k Market Supplement)</li>\n<li>Annual Leave: 28 days, rising to 33 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:\nLaura Rogers, Team Manager, Conifers Team <a href=\"mailto:laura.rogers@wokingham.gov.uk\">laura.rogers@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or Alix Williams, Recruitment & Retention Specialist for Children’s Social Care: <a href=\"mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk\">alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nClosing Date: Sunday 5th January 2024, 11pm\nInterview Date: 14th & 15th January 2025\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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You will use a strength-based approach to maximise individual’s abilities to live independently as possible and remain safe in their community. You will play a key role in supporting support carers to continue in their caring role for as long as they are willing and able to do so. \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. 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: \n<ul>\n<li>To work with customers and their carer’s using a strength-based approach to provide tailored advice information and signposting to help them remain as independent as possible and live safely in the community.</li>\n<li>To identify and implement appropriate prevention plans that will avoid, reduce, or delay the need for formal long-term care.</li>\n<li>To accept referrals for adult social care, complete assessments, contribute to setting of a personal budget, create and implement support plans and review in line with legislation, statutory guidance, local policy and procedure and as necessary depending on nature of the team where the post is positioned.</li>\n<li>To proactively contribute to the develop of the team, working creatively to support strong local networks to help identify how specific the needs of our customers could be met in different ways.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements: \n<ul>\n<li>GCSE Math’s and English or equivalent Social Care Qualification.</li>\n<li>Competent level of IT skills and ability to learn.</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>Applied knowledge of confidentiality and data protection legislation.</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a health or social care setting/ or in a customer facing role.</li>\n<li>Full clean driving license</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 Emma Hodge, Team Manager via email emma.hodge@wokingham.gov.uk \nClosing date: Sunday 5th January 2025, 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. 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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You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 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! \nWhy Wokingham?\nIn the past 12 months, our area SEND system has been strengthened and the ways we deliver our services have been transformed to better meet children’s needs.\nContinuously improving children and young people’s outcomes are at the heart of what we do. To support this, we have recently invested in our SEND Service to increase capacity, training and career development opportunities to promote closer partnership working with children, young people and their families.\n We have already recruited a number of new Officers to our SEND Service in January 2025, and it has never been a better time to join us and to be part of future successful story of Wokingham Borough Council’s ambitious SEND services.\nKey responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>Act as the first point of contact for all general SEND calls, dealing effectively with enquiries wherever possible, or referring to the relevant officer as required.</li>\n<li>Provide administrative support to the SEND team, primarily the SEND Case Officers</li>\n<li>Plan, organise and supervise allocated activities within procedural and regulatory framework</li>\n<li>Ensure individual care plans are implemented, and the personal and health care needs of service users are met, working within guidelines and procedures, and record service user progress.</li>\n<li>Liaise with carers, relatives, colleagues and other agencies to ensure good communication and service to users</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding of SEN legislation and procedures</li>\n<li>Minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent</li>\n<li>Good IT skills, including word processing skills in Microsoft Office, and in database systems</li>\n<li>Understanding of schools as learning environments and roles and responsibilities of a LA</li>\n<li>Ability to write detailed and complex reports independently utilising information provided by both internal and external colleagues</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’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!\nAlternatively, for an informal discussion about the role please contact our recruitment team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruit@wokingham.gov.uk\">recruit@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nClosing date: Sunday 5th January 2025, 11pm\nInterview date: TBC\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. 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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>. 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Housing Business Support Officer

Wokingham Borough Council

£25,584 - £27,269 per annum

Shute End/Home Working (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Programme Manager - Social Care Futures

Wokingham Borough Council

£50,788 - £56,075 Per Annum (Pro Rata), Plus Benefits

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

Posted 7 days ago

Business Analyst - CRM

Wokingham Borough Council

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

Wokingham Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 10 days ago

Traffic and Road Safety Officer

Wokingham Borough Council

£30,599 - £34,314 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Shute End, Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 10 days ago

Senior Social Worker- Community Older Adult Mental Health Service (COAMHS)

Wokingham Borough Council

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

Wokingham Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 10 days ago

SEND Casework Practitioner

Wokingham Borough Council

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

Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 13 days ago

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Finance Liaison Officer - Children's Services

Wokingham Borough Council

Grade 5, £27,711 - £30,060, Plus Benefits

Shute End/Home Working (Hybrid)

Posted 14 days ago

SEND Assistant Tribunal Officer

Wokingham Borough Council

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

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

Posted 14 days ago

Social Worker

Wokingham Borough Council

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

Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 15 days ago

Welfare Assessments Advisor

Wokingham Borough Council

£27,711 - £30,060 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham Borough Council (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

NEET Prevention, Careers Advice and Tracking Officer

Wokingham Borough Council

£30,599 - £34,314 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 20 days ago

Educational Psychologist

Wokingham Borough Council

Soubury Scale A Scale Point 3-8 starting salary Scale point 5

Wokingham Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 20 days ago

Finance Business Partner - Children's Services

Wokingham Borough Council

£63,778 - £69,823 per annum, plus benefits

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

Posted 20 days ago

Senior Social Worker, Children's Services, Conifers Team

Wokingham Borough Council

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

Shute End/Home Working (Hybrid)

Posted 21 days ago

Financial Assessment and Payments Accuracy Officer

Wokingham Borough Council

£30,599 - £34,314 Per Annum (Pro Rata), Plus Benefits

Wokingham Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 21 days ago

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

Wokingham Borough Council

£44,511 - £50,754 Per Annum (inc £3k Market Supplement)

Shute End/Home Working (Hybrid)

Posted 22 days ago

Social Care Practitioner (Adult Social Care)

Wokingham Borough Council

£27,711 - £30,060 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 24 days ago

SEND Casework Assistant

Wokingham Borough Council

£30,599 - £34,314 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 24 days ago

Director of Public Health

Wokingham Borough Council

£123,062 per annum, plus benefits

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

Posted 30+ days 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 30+ days ago

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22 Wokingham Borough Council jobs

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Housing Business Support Officer

Programme Manager - Social Care Futures

Business Analyst - CRM

Traffic and Road Safety Officer

Senior Social Worker- Community Older Adult Mental Health Service (COAMHS)

SEND Casework Practitioner

Finance Liaison Officer - Children's Services

SEND Assistant Tribunal Officer

Social Worker

Welfare Assessments Advisor

NEET Prevention, Careers Advice and Tracking Officer

Educational Psychologist

Finance Business Partner - Children's Services

Senior Social Worker, Children's Services, Conifers Team

Financial Assessment and Payments Accuracy Officer

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

Social Care Practitioner (Adult Social Care)

SEND Casework Assistant

Director of Public Health

Estate Ranger

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