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We value individuals who are committed to personal growth and contributing to the development of their colleagues.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>The Children’s Specialist Support Team (CSST) is a highly skilled team working with children who have disabilities and/or complex health needs. We are an experienced, friendly and supportive team who focus on ensuring that children are at the centre of all we do.  We provide a range of services for children with additional needs and those who are assessed to have additional vulnerability. This includes the council’s statutory responsibilities for disabled children in need in the community (including care packages and short breaks).</p>\n<p>The team is an eclectic mix of different service areas covering a wide breadth of work with children with disabilities, including occupational therapy and short breaks (including Larchwood, our short break respite unit). <span>We take a child first approach and embrace the social model, recognising that partnership and collaboration are essential to our success</span></p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To work with children, young people and their parents/carers to coordinate the identification of their needs.</li>\n<li>Undertake comprehensive assessments of individuals including those with diverse or complex presentations to develop person-centred SMART Goals and support plans designed to meet needs in ways that maximises independence, choice and control, and are legal and affordable.</li>\n<li>To work as part of the multidisciplinary team, participating in the development of services and other staff, providing direction and assistance to support workers, other members of the team and students.</li>\n<li>Take an active part in your own supervision and appraisal and to supervise and appraise allocated staff in accordance with the departmental supervision policy and council’s appraisal policy.</li>\n<li>To be responsible for your continuous professional development, ensuring your practice is up-to-date and evidence based, attending all mandatory training and specialist training where appropriate.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our Values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. </p>\n<h3> Interview date...</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Thursday 1st May 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Maryanne Mowczak - Senior Occupational Therapist</p>\n<p>Tel: 01344 354134 or 07920700395</p>\n<p>Catherine Lloyd - Team Manager </p>\n<p>Tel: 01344 351680</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. 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We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities.  </p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>We are dedicated to making a difference for vulnerable individuals and you can support us to do this. Every day, we respond to the needs of homeless clients in temporary accommodation, ensuring our accommodation meet health and safety regulations. Our goal is to provide a safe, secure environment and help people get back on their feet quickly.</p>\n<p>The ideal candidate will have previous experience in housing management, preferably within the social housing sector, with a strong understanding of building maintenance and repair issues. 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Sitting within the Welfare and Housing Service we suppprt each other by working closely together to achieve the right results and to deliver a holistic service to clients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. </p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You will deliver an efficient, high quality and customer focussed service, providing day-to-day management of temporary accommodation.</li>\n<li>You will ensure service users are assisted to settle into their accommodation and support them to integrate into the community.</li>\n<li>You will manage temporary accommodation tenancies, investigate and deal with customer enquiries and complaints.</li>\n<li>You will make placements into accommodation pending decisions, manage temporary accommodation transfers, undertake suitability assessments to ensure properties are suitable and affordable. </li>\n<li>You will be responsible for the timely move-on into more permanent accommodation in order to discharge the council’s rehousing duty in line with the Allocations Policy. </li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. 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If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date </h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 7th May 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. 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In addition, there are opportunities to develop or extend specialisms in relation to our service plan.</p>\n<p>We have monthly face-to-face team meetings in our central Bracknell office in addition to peer supervision and continuous professional development.  Opportunities for joint working are embedded.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide a traded service to link schools using a consultation model.</li>\n<li>Deliver strategic, thematic workshops and consultation support to all schools (EBSA, Scaffolded Learning and Neurodiversity: themes change each year).</li>\n<li>Support core EPS commissions within the council (Virtual School, Social Care & Early Help) and projects (ELSA, Neurodiversity).</li>\n<li>Develop the SEND strategy within the council by contributing towards workstreams.</li>\n<li>Provide high-quality psychological advice as part of statutory EHC needs assessments.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. 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If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held w/c12<sup>th</sup> May 2025 </p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Ann Ricketts, Principal Educational Psychologist</p>\n<p>Email:  <a href=\"mailto:Ann.Ricketts@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Ann.Ricketts@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a> Tel.: 01344 355370</p>\n<p>Anna Bryant, Senior Educational Psychologist</p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:anna.bryant@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">anna.bryant@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a> Tel.: 01344 352388</p>\n<p>Sam Broomfield, Senior Educational Psychologist</p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:Samantha.Broomfield@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Samantha.Broomfield@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a> Tel.: 01344 35110</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. 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You will have experience in supporting children with disabilities and their families and be equipped to understand their unique needs by conducting assessments and developing care plans. The ability to manage competing demands while prioritising those children who are most vulnerable will be essential, to ensure they receive the care and attention they deserve. You will also have in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, including safeguarding and child protection protocols, which will guide your practice. </p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p class=\"\">We are a small, welcoming and friendly local authority. Our leadership team knows that it is essential for Social Workers to have a secure physical and psychological base from which to be the best workers they can be. 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If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.</p>\n<h3>Interview date </h3>\n<p>Candidates will be shortlisted on weekly basis and we reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been found. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Catherine Lloyd, Team Manager, Catherine.Lloyd@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</p>\n<p>or</p>\n<p>Benigna Amago, Assistant Team Manager, Benigna.Amago@bracknell-forest.gov.uk </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council</p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,362 - £47,387 inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance. Plus annual 4% retention payment after 1 year","publishDate":"2025-03-28T13:47:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/07005d2c-1d70-42e0-b23d-3583af98a897.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"06f4633c-1205-49c6-8436-aeab061295fd","title":"Team Manager - Family Safeguarding","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are a small, welcoming and friendly local authority. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which provides our workforce with a strong sense of belonging.</p>\n<p>As part of our grow your own culture in Bracknell, internal promotions and investment in management capacity, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager with at least four years supervisory experience within children social care, that includes child protection to join our Family Safeguarding service, to make a difference to the lives of children and young people.</p>\n<h4>About you</h4>\n<p>You will be able to build effective relationships, demonstrate strong assessment and analytical skills, have a well-developed understanding of assessment, planning and intervention and work effectively as part of a management team.</p>\n<p>The Successful candidate will work with assistant team managers to drive performance, ensure the right plans are in place and needs led services and intervention is provided for children and families.</p>\n<p>The Team Manager will deputise when required for the Head of Service and work closely alongside the them to deliver our vision and strategic values whilst having direct responsibility for assistant team managers and social workers, including newly qualified social workers, students and support staff.</p>\n<p>You will need to be a registered social worker with Social Work England with at least five years post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector.</p>\n<h4>About the team</h4>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council have a nationally recognised practice model – the ‘Family Safeguarding Model’.</p>\n<p>Everything we do in Children’s Social Care is about improving the life chances of Bracknell’s children, put simply, we change lives for the better.</p>\n<p>Our leadership team is visible, available, and approachable. </p>\n<p>The Family Safeguarding Team is a stable and established multi-agency group of talented professionals who work collaboratively with specialist practitioners in domestic abuse, mental health, and substance misuse as part of our embedded family safeguarding approach. Dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, the team strives to keep families together whenever it is safe to do so. With a strong focus on providing both high support and high challenge, the team enables you to deliver your best to the families who need it most.</p>\n<p>The team focuses on longer term intervention, following transfer from our front door we undertake statutory social work interventions, including child in need, child protection, CLA and court proceedings.</p>\n<h4>Key responsibilities</h4>\n<p>You will be supported to carry out the specific duties and responsibilities of the job, which includes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Managing a team of staff, including recruitment/retention, induction, training and development, performance support and management, disciplinary/capability, and succession planning.</li>\n<li>Chair Pre-Proceedings meetings, professional meetings and other forums, working together with partner agencies to conclude with safe and proportionate threshold decision and planning</li>\n<li>Managing care proceedings and Pre-Proceedings ensuring that permanency for children is considered and timely.</li>\n<li>Promoting listening to children and young people at every opportunity, ensuring their views are heard, recorded and acted upon in an appropriate and timely manner.</li>\n<li>Actively engage with parents and carers so that their views contribute to service improvement, including responding to complaints and feedback.</li>\n<li>Leading within a secure base model and to support and encourage a culture where good social work practice can flourish. Providing a secure physical and psychological base from which to work safely and thus reducing the risk of harm to children and increase and improve their long-term outcomes.</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Our benefits</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h4>Our Values</h4>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h4>Interview date </h4>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 30<sup>th</sup> April 2025</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h4>Want to ask us a question?</h4>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Cheryl Perry, Team Manager - Family Safeguarding: <a href=\"mailto:Cheryl.perry@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Cheryl.Perry@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>or </p>\n<p>Peter Hodges, Head of Service - Life Chances: <a href=\"mailto:Cheryl.perry@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Peter.Hodges@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.</p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£60,866 - £63,003 inclusive of £706 London Weighting and £963 ECU. 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From time to time our service users require a helping hand to live independently.</p>\n<p>As part of the Forestcare team you will attend and assist people during their greatest time of need - having the relevant up to date information is critical. </p>\n<p>We need someone who can keep calm under pressure whilst providing impeccable customer service. A polite, caring, empathetic nature is essential. </p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who will ‘go the extra mile’ to ensure that we have satisfied service users. </p>\n<p>A firm understanding of IT systems and Microsoft Office suite is essential as Forestcare utilises assistive technology to meet the needs of clients.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>The Forestcare team provide a range of telecare solutions to both individuals and organisations. Our dedicated team is here every day of the year to provide support and assistance.</p>\n<p>Our team brings together a diverse range of roles, all working collaboratively to deliver a highly effective and professional service.</p>\n<p>As an Assistive Technology Control Centre, our work environment is dynamic and ever-changing. One moment, it’s calm and relaxed; the next, it’s bustling and energetic. This creates a rewarding atmosphere where no two days are ever the same!</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilties...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Carry out assessments of individuals needs.</li>\n<li>Carry out installations and demonstrations of lifelines, sensors, key safes and other equipment in a timely and professional manner. </li>\n<li>Provide information to customers on our range of services.</li>\n<li>Ensure that our client and equipment database is kept up to date with full and accurate information following installation and that finance and paperwork is completed and progressed.</li>\n<li>Programme and maintain our equipment stock so that it is available for demonstration.</li>\n<li>Provide advice to customers and other professionals on the most suitable equipment for a given circumstance.</li>\n<li> From time to time attending meetings and forums.</li>\n<li>Undertake project work.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply - please refer to candidate pack for more information).</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club</li>\n<li>Staff dnetal and health plans</li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.</li>\n<li>Supermarket discount.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>(*pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3><strong> Our values...</strong></h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held during late April 2025 </p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Graham Kilby, Technology Enabled Care Manager</p>\n<p>Tel.: 01344 786500</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p><strong>Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,799 - £35,020 inclusive of London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-03-27T15:22:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-11T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/86b27770-1cf0-421a-85fb-68546af270f5.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2c2c6144-9ec0-4c3f-9dfa-6f9a8da21533","title":"Assistant Team Manager, Children's Specialist Support Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Team Manager who is a registered social worker with Social Work England and with post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector to join our Children’s Specialist Support Team and make a difference to the lives of children and young people.</p>\n<h4>About you…</h4>\n<p>You will have significant post-qualifying experience in statutory work with children and families, and a strong understanding of assessment, planning, and intervention to ensure the right plans are in place and needs lead services and interventions are provided for children and families.</p>\n<p>You will be a natural leader with the ability to build effective relationships, demonstrate strong analytical skills, and work collaboratively as part of a management team. You will have direct responsibility for social workers, including newly qualified social workers, and family workers.</p>\n<p>You will also be comfortable deputising for the Team Manager, managing performance, chairing meetings, and supporting recruitment and retention efforts.</p>\n<h4>About the team…</h4>\n<p>The Children’s Specialist Support Team (CSST) is a highly skilled and supportive group of professionals dedicated to working with children who have disabilities and/or complex health needs. Our focus is on keeping children at the heart of everything we do. We deliver a range of services, including support for children with additional vulnerabilities, statutory responsibilities for disabled Children in Need, care packages, and short breaks.</p>\n<p>Our team is diverse, covering a broad range of areas, including social work, occupational therapy and short breaks, such as Larchwood, our respite unit. We embrace a \"child-first\" and social model approach, valuing partnership and collaboration as key to our success.</p>\n<p>As a small and welcoming Local Authority, we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture and strong sense of community. We prioritise staff wellbeing and foster a supportive environment where everyone feels connected and valued.</p>\n<h4>Key responsibilities</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>To support the Team Manager to manage the delivery and performance of the Children’s Specialist Support Team, including recruitment/retention, workload allocation and management, induction, supervision and development of staff, disciplinary/capability performance management and succession planning.</li>\n<li>To promote and support the Council’s policies and procedures for safeguarding, ensuring children are at the centre of all decisions, and the social model of disability is respected in all work.</li>\n<li>To ensure arrangements for regular engagement/participation with children and young people, parents and carers by all staff within the service and to lead on investigations and response to complaints from service users/relatives/carers.</li>\n<li>To lead on strategy discussions, child in need meetings, professional meetings and other forums, working together with partner agencies to conclude with safe and proportionate threshold decision and planning.</li>\n<li>To undertake regular reviews of, and track, performance data alongside the Team Manager.</li>\n<li>Completing audits and contributing to audit programmes and frameworks.</li>\n<li>To develop and maintain effective internal and external working relationships, ensuring a positive working culture within the team, and working collaboratively with multi-agency partners, including chairing reviews, planning meetings, strategy discussions and other professional/network meetings.</li>\n<li>Providing high quality, reflective supervision (in line with the supervision policy) including providing feedback and analysis of performance.</li>\n<li>To develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the department's policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR.</li>\n<li>To contribute to service development and learning of others.</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Our benefits…</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h4>Our values</h4>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. </p>\n<h4>Interview date</h4>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Wednesday 30<sup>th</sup> April 2025</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h4>Want to ask us a question?</h4>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Catherine Lloyd, Team Manager: 01344 351680</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.</p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£56,657 - £59,538 FTE inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User allowance","publishDate":"2025-03-27T13:09:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-21T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1ffc1db3-5b90-490e-821e-df3e88fcb5db.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1bdd2a2c-f3a4-4395-8b08-9820559ddff1","title":"Regional Marketing Manager - Fostering Recruitment and Retention Hub (FTC to 8th July 2026)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Fostering South East <a href=\"https://www.lafosteringse.org.uk/\">Fostering South East</a></p>\n<p>We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Marketing Leader, who thrives in a collaborative environment, to join our local authority Fostering South East Hub Team. </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities, allowing you to work in the office and from home. </p>\n<p>This is a fixed term contract until 8<sup>th</sup> July 2026.</p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Regional Marketing Manager, who will lead powerful, results-driven campaigns to attract and retain foster carers across the Southeast. Your expertise will inspire a meaningful change, making a lasting impact on children's lives</p>\n<p>This is a unique opportunity to spearhead regional marketing initiatives, working collaboratively with 17 South East Local Authorities to attract a diverse range of foster carers, including individuals from BAME, LGBTQ+, young carers and parent/child fostering backgrounds.</p>\n<p>You will be instrumental in shaping the regional fostering recruitment strategy, ensuring a cohesive marketing approach while leveraging data-driven insights to optimise and enhance campaign effectiveness.</p>\n<p>As the ideal candidate you will have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proven experience in developing and delivering large-scale, multi-stakeholder marketing campaigns.</li>\n<li>Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and stakeholders.</li>\n<li>Expertise in digital marketing, social media, and paid advertising strategies.</li>\n<li>Experience in data analytics and campaign performance tracking.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of diversity and inclusion in marketing, particularly in social care recruitment.</li>\n<li>Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.</li>\n<li>Experience in fostering recruitment or social care marketing.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of public procurement and financial procedures linked to government initiatives.</li>\n<li>Familiarity with fostering-related policies, safeguarding principles, and ethical marketing practices.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>We are a collaborative and supportive team, committed to driving innovation in fostering recruitment. Our approach is centered on working together to create solutions that make a difference. We spearhead strategic, high-profile marketing campaigns that not only raise awareness but also drive meaningful and lasting change across the Southeast. Through our efforts, we aim to reshape recruitment practices, ensuring that they are effective, inclusive and impactful in addressing the needs of the region.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and implement a unified marketing strategy to recruit and retain foster carers across the Southeast.</li>\n<li>Oversee multi-channel marketing campaigns, including digital, print, PR, and community outreach.</li>\n<li>Lead on data analysis and campaign reporting, ensuring effective use of the marketing budget.</li>\n<li>Work closely with local authority teams, stakeholders, and external marketing agencies to maintain alignment.</li>\n<li>Represent LAFSE in media and public forums, positioning the organisation as a thought leader in fostering.</li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with GDPR, the Equality Act, and Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) guidelines.</li>\n<li>Support local authorities in driving diversity and inclusion in fostering campaigns.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA whencalculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans.</li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.</li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 16th April 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Anne-Marie Ali, Senior Project Delivery Manager</p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:anne-marie.ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">anne-marie.ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p><strong>Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53,511 - £58,845 inclusive of London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-03-26T14:37:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-09T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e50a666a-9a66-45a0-8ec6-1491c585f2ae.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7562c6f1-9588-4cba-8a0d-f7d47cda05c0","title":"Social Worker - Early Intervention and Prevention, Adult Social Care","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are excited to offer a permanent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join our Early Intervention and Prevention Team in Adult Social Care, offering 30 hours per week.</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment.  We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities.  </p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p class=\"\">In our Adult Social Care, Early Intervention and Prevention team, you will support our most vulnerable residents in getting their lives firmly on track, using a strength-based approach and always keeping the person at the heart of everything you do.</p>\n<p class=\"\">As a Social Worker, you will have the time to build meaningful relationships with the people you work with, making a real difference in their lives.</p>\n<p class=\"\">You will be part of a team that places a strong emphasis on integrated working with our partners, delivering holistic and seamless support to those who need it most.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>Our Adult Social Care service is composed of highly professional and supportive multidisciplinary teams. We have a “can do” and “no wrong door” ethos. Our teams work together as one service and go the extra mile to ensure our residents have the right support. </p>\n<p>We work closely with health and other partners to ensure people avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. If hospital care is needed, we make sure it is only for as long as necessary and we focus on helping them return home as quickly and safely as possible.</p>\n<p>We offer a range of preventative and rehabilitation services designed to help people remain in their own homes. Through regular multi-disciplinary forums, we ensure residents have easy access to integrated health and social care services, providing holistic support when needed.</p>\n<p>Recognising the challenges working in Adult Social Care, we make sure our staff are well supported.  You will receive regular supervision and access to training. Our focus is on supporting staff to learn, grow and develop, helping them achieve their full potential. We actively listen to social care staff about the best ways to deliver services and encourage feedback and suggestions for continuous improvement.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You will manage a caseload, organise and prioritise the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.</li>\n<li>You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, connecting people and their families to their community and social networks enabling them to live within their own communities.</li>\n<li>You will take a strengths-based approach to support people to live the best life they can and reduce dependence on long term care.</li>\n<li>You will work within allocated resources as set out in our scheme of delegation.</li>\n<li>You will actively participate in your own supervision and appraisal, while also supervising and appraising allocated staff in line with the departmental supervision policy and the council's appraisal policy.</li>\n<li>You will take responsibility for your own learning, including mandatory and recommended training.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 23rd April 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question...</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Name: Amy Gates</p>\n<p>Job Title: Service Manager – Early Intervention and Prevention Team</p>\n<p>Phone Number: 01344 351479</p>\n<p>Email: amy.gates@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,362 - £47,387 FTE (inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance); For 30 hrs per week: £36,962 - £38,604 pro-rata","publishDate":"2025-03-26T08:58:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-09T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d0a2063a-b793-4a0b-a142-bed2e6ad0c14.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0169ba03-5105-4de1-b2bf-469528f5402e","title":"Head of ICT and Information Governance","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>In an era where digital transformation continues to shape how local authorities can best deliver our services, we seek a dynamic Head of ICT and Information Governance to spearhead our technological delivery and operational functions.</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment.  We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities.  </p>\n<h3>About you…</h3>\n<p>Are you a leader who can translate complex technical concepts into clear, tangible benefits for our residents and staff?  As Head of ICT and Information Governance, you will have the ability to navigate the unique challenges of the public sector while bringing dynamism to our operations.</p>\n<p>If you are passionate about leveraging technology for the public good, have a track record of successful transformation, and are ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of local government services, we want to hear from you.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>We are a diverse team passionate about improving council services through innovation and continual service improvement. We work across the whole organisation, interacting with finance, legal and social care teams, to name a few, so it’s rare that two days are the same.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<p>As our Head of ICT and Information Governance, you will be at the forefront of:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Driving innovation: implement technologies that improve efficiency and service delivery.</li>\n<li>Horizon scanning: searching out new technologies and ways of working that can enhance service delivery across the organisation.</li>\n<li>Ensuring security and trust: safeguard sensitive data and maintain public confidence in an ever-increasing digital world.</li>\n<li>Shaping policy: influence local and potentially national approaches to governance, security and data protection.</li>\n<li>Build an ever-increasing high-performing team: nurture talent and create a culture of excellence in our department.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our Values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<p>Professional social media presence will be reviewed in line with the council’s values and professional standards.</p>\n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on week commencing 28<sup>th</sup> April 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Elise Battison - Assistant Director; Digital, Customer Focus and ICT</p>\n<p>Tel: 01344 351276</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£66,380 - £71,823 inclusive of £706 London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-03-25T13:58:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-14T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/03353306-f06c-48b1-b4e1-bffb3c55529d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3d539749-8eba-4a7f-9921-796bc97c60d0","title":"Consultant In Public Health","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Join Bracknell Forest Council as a Consultant in Public Health and be at the forefront of transforming our community's health and wellbeing.</p>\n<p>We are looking for a dynamic leader to drive innovative public health strategies, collaborate with partners and inspire positive change. If you are passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you!</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities, allowing you to work in the office and from home. </p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>The Consultant in Public Health (Public Health Programmes and Services) will lead the development, integration and delivery of Bracknell Forest Council's public health duties across the organisation and wider health and wellbeing system. This will include providing expert advice to elected members and senior leaders, steering strategy development and delivery.  You will also be advocating for evidence-based commissioning within the council, NHS and ICS and leading pan Berkshire and East Berkshire joint Public Health commissioning programmes.</p>\n<p>The role also involves inspiring and motivating the public health workforce, managing the public health grant and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and partnership working. Additionally, you will participate in public health emergency response when needed.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>Working in public health at Bracknell Forest Council means being part of a friendly and dynamic team that values flexibility in working styles. We have a clear vision that Bracknell Forest is one of the healthiest places for all to live, work, study and play.</p>\n<p>The team benefits from collaborative leadership and fosters good relationships across the organisation and wider system to really affect change. It is a small but energetic team that thrives on mutual support and effective teamwork.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead the development, integration and implementation of the council’s public health responsibilities across the organisation and the broader health and wellbeing system.</li>\n<li>Actively participating as a member of cross-council and system-wide strategic leadership boards and groups.</li>\n<li>Serve as the council’s lead and primary advisor on public health, working alongside the Director of Public Health to provide expert guidance to elected members and the Corporate Management Team.</li>\n<li>Drive strategy development and implementation across the wider system, representing the Health and Wellbeing Board and other Health and Care System Boards.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>27 days* increasing to 32 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. 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If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 8th May 2025</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Charlotte Pavitt, Director of Public Health</p>\n<p>Email: Charlotte.Pavitt@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. 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As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£95,071 – £100,722","publishDate":"2025-03-25T09:53:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c0fa3bac-5d28-4547-9e16-eee54fbf256e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e165f42c-9c21-4a96-b6e8-44c427cdf778","title":"Service Development Programme Manager","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are looking for an experienced, qualified Service Development Programme Manager to join our People Directorate management team, with the ability to support and direct the delivery of complex strategic change projects.</p>\n<p>This role is part-time for 30 hours per week across four days, working days will be confirmed with the successful applicant.</p>\n<h4>About you…</h4>\n<p>We are looking for a skilled and dynamic professional with a proven track record in problem solving and stakeholder management. You will have the ability to constructively challenge, inspire confidence and build productive relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Your strong analytical and organisational skills will enable you to deliver results in a fast-paced, complex environment. You will thrive on tackling challenges, driving change and making a tangible difference in the community.</p>\n<h4>About the team…</h4>\n<p>You will work closely with directorate management teams, project managers and operational leads. Our team is passionate, innovative and focused on achieving meaningful results. We value teamwork, adaptability and creative problem solving, creating a supportive environment where everyone can contribute and grow.</p>\n<h4>Key responsibilities</h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"\">\n<p class=\"\">Take responsibility for the successful delivery of complex projects that generate financial savings, drive organizational change, and impact services for residents.</p>\n</li>\n<li class=\"\">\n<p class=\"\">Work collaboratively with directorate management teams, project managers, and operational leads to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.</p>\n</li>\n<li class=\"\">\n<p class=\"\">Assist programme sponsors by offering strategic guidance, solving complex problems, creating work specifications, and managing stakeholders.</p>\n</li>\n<li class=\"\">\n<p class=\"\">Encourage and maintain project momentum by applying your expertise in programme and project management.</p>\n</li>\n<li class=\"\">\n<p class=\"\">Oversee the recruitment and management of external consultants where required, ensuring their work aligns with project goals.</p>\n</li>\n<li class=\"\">\n<p class=\"\">Facilitate projects that have a direct and meaningful impact on the services provided to the community, while achieving significant financial and operational improvements.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Our benefits… </h4>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h4>Our Values</h4>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h4>Interview date</h4>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15 April 2025</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h4>Want to ask us a question? </h4>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Grainne Siggins, Executive Director: People (Director of Children’s Services, Director of Adult Services): 01344 354182</p>\n<p>or</p>\n<p>Brenda Watterson, Service Development Programme Manager</p>\n<p>Phone Number: 01344 352030</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.</p>\n<p>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.</p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£59,197 - £65,284 FTE inclusive of London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-03-24T18:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-04T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b4d20edb-ac8b-482f-93e5-499fdf7956dc.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b8f281fe-c1e4-4cc0-a27d-ce0167d25ce1","title":"Climate Strategy and Projects Officer","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are looking to recruit a Climate Strategy and Projects Officer to join our team and help drive Bracknell Forest toward becoming a net-zero carbon borough. </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities, allowing you to work in the office and from home.</p>\n<h4>About you</h4>\n<p>We are looking for a confident and reliable person who can understand, interpret, present and communicate data and/or information for the benefit of others. You will be working with a wide range of partners to look for suitable climate change projects and/or funding opportunities that will make a difference to both the council and the borough. You will be motivated, well organised, have great communication skills and have a real passion in climate change. Some prior knowledge of climate change projects would be beneficial.</p>\n<h4>About the team</h4>\n<p>We are a small, dedicated team working together to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the borough. Our primary focus is identifying and reporting on projects to help lower our carbon footprint whilst communicating the great work we are doing. We work closely with our partners to support efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change and to access and secure grant funding.</p>\n<h4>Key responsibilities</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Contribute to the implementation of the climate change strategy by supporting the delivery of relevant projects and actions.</li>\n<li>Embed the aims and principles of the climate change strategy into the work of teams across the council.</li>\n<li>Support monitoring of progress against the climate change strategy and report on achievements.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We will support you with any relevant training and personal development necessary for your role.</p>\n<h4>Our benefits</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans.</li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.</li>\n<li>Supermarket discount.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h4>Our values</h4>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.</p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.</p>\n<h4>Interview date</h4>\n<p>Interviews will be held week commencing 21st April 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h4>Want to ask us a question?</h4>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Seb Wright, Climate Change Officer: 01344 351164</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities. You will be expected to be in the office for one day a week.</p>\n<h3>About you..</h3>\n<p>You will be a highly motivated professional who thrives in both independent and collaborative work environments. This role requires exceptional communication skills to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders. You will have a proactive mindset, be detail-oriented and thrive in a dynamic setting.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>We are a small, dedicated and fast-paced team working closely with schools, Alternative Provisions, Early Help, Children's Social Care and Health Services to contribute to the best possible outcomes for children, young people and their families. You will have a big impact on what we do and you will be trusted to take ownership of your work. The work is varied, sometimes challenging with the opportunity to develop creative and innovative solutions.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To provide administrative support to the Team Leader, Education Welfare, in respect of the application of the Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) policy/procedure.</li>\n<li>To undertake other administrative duties to support the overall efficiency of the EWS team, including liaising between schools and other agencies including timely response to emails, arranging meetings (virtual and face-to-face) when required and other administrative duties commensurate with the role.</li>\n<li>To manage the administration of payments received for all FPNs issued via online payment systems and revenue services.</li>\n<li>To support the EWS Team Leader in responding to FPN queries from both schools, other relevant agencies and families.</li>\n<li>To oversee the smooth running of and maintenance of office systems, ensuring databases are accurate and enable collation of information to respond to both national and local reporting when required.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans.</li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.</li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our Values</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date </h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Thursday, 17<sup>th</sup> April 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Name: Annette Borg</p>\n<p>Job Title: Education Welfare Service Team Leader</p>\n<p>Phone Number: 01344 352077</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.</p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,889 - £29,330 FTE (inclusive of London Weighting); For 25 hrs per week: £17,492 - £19,817 pro-rata","publishDate":"2025-03-21T13:56:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-10T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a75d603e-4fcb-4b88-ae4b-fc81ff6fce11.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bb4d5f00-e1da-4eac-8b72-a14664ce5a64","title":"Energy and Climate Engagement Officer","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Energy and Climate Engagement Officer.</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment.  We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities.  </p>\n<h3>About you…</h3>\n<p>We are seeking a confident and reliable individual who can effectively understand, interpret, present and communicate data and information for the benefit of others. You will be passionate about working with a diverse range of borough residents and partners to support renewable energy projects and engagement activities that will positively impact the borough. You will be motivated, well-organised, possess excellent communication skills and have a genuine interest in climate change. Prior knowledge of the specific impacts of domestic housing or energy use on climate change would be beneficial.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>We are a small, dedicated team committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the borough. Our main focus is identifying and reporting on projects that lower our carbon footprint, widely sharing the positive work we are doing, supporting our partners in mitigating the impacts of climate change and accessing / securing grant funding through effective bids.</p>\n<p>Together, we are working on making Bracknell Forest a new-zero carbon borough. By joining us, you can play a key role in making a lasting impact, benefiting our residents, businesses, parish and town councils and delivery partners in supporting us to deliver a better today and to create an even a better tomorrow.  </p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Contribute to the delivery of the council’s Climate Change Strategy by implementing and supporting sustainable energy and climate engagement projects.</li>\n<li>Coordinate and support domestic retrofit projects and community energy initiatives and assist with corporate estate decarbonisation projects and local energy planning.</li>\n<li>Develop and coordinate climate engagement initiatives, supporting community organisations and groups as well as council staff with the development of climate education and climate action projects.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We will support you with any relevant training and personal development opportunities necessary for your role.</p>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our Values</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date </h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held week commencing 21<sup>st</sup> April 2025. <strong> </strong>  </p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. 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As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,941 - £40,219 FTE inclusive of £706 London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-03-21T09:15:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-11T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/232c02d5-ac08-4508-8096-2865c7bce10b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7971fcc2-9794-45f0-96d7-2dd25da32c3c","title":"Community Development Worker (part-time 22 hrs p/w - FTC to 31st March 2027)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p>This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Involve Community Services <a href=\"https://involve.community/\">involve Community Services | Making a Difference Locally</a></p>\n<h3>Role Summary:</h3>\n<p>As a Community Development Worker, you will collaborate with colleagues within Bracknell Forest Council and our charity to implement the Thriving Communities initiative. This is an exciting opportunity to drive the development of a Bracknell Forest approach that encourages local communities to engage, co-produce, and take positive action to enhance their health and wellbeing.</p>\n<p>The programme, which commenced in 2024, aims to extend from the town centre pilot area into additional wards over the next two years, facilitating active local engagement and harnessing valuable insights for future initiatives. Jointly funded by the council and the Frimley Integrated Care Board, this role focuses on empowering local people to foster confidence and community resilience.</p>\n<h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist local residents, professionals, charities, community groups, and social enterprises in recognising their potential contributions to the Thriving Communities initiative.</li>\n<li>Collaborate with specific communities to co-produce actionable strategies that support health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Work alongside the Thriving Communities team to collect and evaluate insights, enhancing the sustainability of the programme.</li>\n<li>Facilitate engagement conversations, particularly with seldom heard voices, to promote prevention and self-care initiatives.</li>\n<li>Develop new community actions and activities that foster health and wellbeing.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Ideal Candidate:</h3>\n<p>The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge of local neighbourhoods and available services.</li>\n<li>Experience in engaging people with protected characteristics and those typically unrepresented.</li>\n<li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.</li>\n<li>A commitment to confidentiality and data protection.</li>\n<li>Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team.</li>\n<li>Effective problem-solving and negotiation abilities.</li>\n<li>A caring and empathetic nature, dedicated to equal opportunities and co-production.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Benefits on Offer:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community.</li>\n<li>Flexible working environment with the potential for occasional evening or weekend work.</li>\n<li>Ongoing training</li>\n<li>Supportive team culture dedicated to community empowerment and engagement.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Diversity Statement:</h3>\n<p>We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.</p>\n<h3>Call to Action:</h3>\n<p>If you are ready to make a difference in your community, we would love to hear from you! </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,012 FTE (£14,872 actual)","publishDate":"2025-03-18T13:44:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-13T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c4247840-b258-4783-b039-34f0ebea4b0d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8e304345-c845-4b08-92a8-5256932ef7c7","title":"Senior Building Surveyor","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":2,"description":"<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment.  We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities.  </p>\n<p>We are currently seeking a skilled Senior Building Surveyor to join our dynamic team. </p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>A main part of your role will be focusing on the professional building surveying of the council's temporary accommodation stock. You will also oversee the day-to-day repairs, manage voids, ensure cyclical compliance and coordinate capital works and Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs).</p>\n<p>The Senior Building Surveyor will also be responsible for ensuring projects are effectively procured and that they meet statutory and legislative requirements, delivering value for money and adhering to our internal governance policies and procedures. </p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>Our dynamic Housing Management Team provides an extensive and responsive property management service to homeless clients in temporary accommodation. As part of the Welfare and Housing Service, our team collaborates closely to achieve the best outcomes and deliver a comprehensive service to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. 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(Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\n<p>Candidates will be shortlisted upon receipt of their application and we reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been found. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question...</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Name: Sarah Baynes</p>\n<p>Job Title: Housing Resources Service Manager</p>\n<p>Phone Number: 01344 351435</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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