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The ideal candidate will be committed to the principles of participatory practice, an effective communicator who can engage with families in assessment and planning, and work in partnership with others.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h4>About the team… </h4>\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, Occupational Therapy, Short Breaks (including Larchwood, our short break respite unit), Access to Records and Missing Children and Child Exploitation. Taking a child first and social model approach – partnership and collaborative working is the key to our success.</p>\n<p>The team is well integrated with local partners and co-located with and joint work with specialist workers in domestic abuse, mental health and substance misuse, meaning no lengthy waits for much needed services for our families and interventions that help build resilience and mitigate risks. 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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’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d 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 Friday 17<sup>th</sup> January 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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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’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d 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>. 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You should have excellent assessment and analytical skills, with experience in completing Form F, Special Guardianship, and Connected Person Assessments.</p>\n<p>You will possess a strong understanding of relevant child care legislation, along with excellent report writing and oral communication skills. Additionally, you will be adept at working within court and Fostering Panel timescales.</p>\n<p>The children and young people we support have told us they want social workers who are:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Friendly, fun, and energetic</li>\n<li>Respectful listeners who take action and meet deadlines</li>\n<li>Committed to keeping promises and being accessible and on time</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>We know that social work, whilst rewarding, is not always easy. To support high quality consistent social work, we have a comprehensive learning and development offer, driven by our passionate Principal Social Worker. 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The work we do can be challenging and we understand the importance of peer support and advice.</p>\n<p>We work closely together and alongside the children’s social workers to ensure that we are providing the best support to our vulnerable children.</p>\n<p>Our social workers have the time to get to know everyone they work with, excellent support from managers and colleagues across the department and expert guidance whenever they need it.</p>\n<p>Our workforce tells us:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>There is a supportive and approachable leadership and management team.</li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"pt-0\">\n<div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\">\n<div class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\">All teams provide excellent peer support; there is a strong focus on shared problem solving.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</li>\n<li>You will feel appreciated and your development will be prioritised.</li>\n<li>Supervision is of high quality, reflective and routinely provided.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>To recruit, train and assess new and substitute Foster Carers and Special Guardian applicants, for children and young people.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>To work within the context of relevant legislation and deliver services according to the department’s policies, procedures and guidelines.</p>\n</li>\n<li>To display a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.</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>Sports and social club. </li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </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>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>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 16th January 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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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’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d love to hear from you.  </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. 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We will work with you to support you throughout the process. </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews date TBC </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 process, 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>Trevor Monk, Supported Living Manager</p>\n<p>Tel.: 01344 454 969</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. 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This is a Band 6 role. </p>\n<p>We are looking for a registered professional who is driven, passionate and excited to be working with and the link between two essential community services to make a real difference to our service users’ lives.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will support a caseload of individuals with complex mental illness with substance misuse difficulties. They will also help to support colleagues in both teams to understand the complex interplay of mental health and substance misuse by carrying out assessments and contributing to care plans and Recovery Plans. </p>\n<p>The role will offer autonomy and variety, working across two supportive teams. The role will also offer flexibility, with the successful candidate able to benefit from a hybrid approach to working, if desired.</p>\n<h3>Main duties of the job</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To support a caseload of individuals with mental illness and substance misuse difficulties.</li>\n<li>To work across the CMHT and New Hope (DAAT) teams, providing support via their unique dual specialism.</li>\n<li>To use appropriate, evidence based, therapeutic interventions to address the co-occurring mental health, alcohol and substance use needs of service users and their families.</li>\n<li>Assessment of risk and care needs in line with both team’s models of work and recovery. To use these assessments to then inform the care and support that is provided to the individual. </li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Working for our organisation</h3>\n<p>Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. 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Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. </p>\n<p>We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. 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You will be a clear and comprehensive communicator and through effective organisational skills, you will ensure that we meet and look to push beyond our obligations.</p>\n<p>Skills in mediating and a solution focussed approach are essential.</p>\n<p>Some of your role and responsibilities will be to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage and oversee the EHC Needs Assessment and placement process for children and young people.</li>\n<li>Ensure that each assessment is managed efficiently and within statutory deadlines.</li>\n<li>Ensure that a young person's assessed needs are accurately described in their EHCPs.</li>\n<li>Negotiate and secure educational provision and placements for children and young people across Berkshire.</li>\n<li>Ensure that all learners with EHCPs have their needs reviewed annually and that any agreed amendments to the EHCP and/ or change in provision and placement are made in consultation with parents and all other parties.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We are committed to work with our partners to develop processes around co-production and ensure this is embedded in everything that we do. 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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’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d 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 Tuesday 7th January 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>Closing date is Sunday 29th December 2024 but we will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. 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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’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d 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<strong> </strong>20th January 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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The successful candidate will enjoy working on their own but as part of a dedicated team.</p>\n<h3>What it's like working in our team...</h3>\n<p>Everything we do here is about helping our visitors enjoy their visit to the hands-on science and discovery exhibition. Our aim is to make sure that our visitors have a safe, relaxing and enjoyable experience and our Explainers play a key role in helping us achieve this.</p>\n<p>Our team of explainers go out of their way to ensure all our visitors enjoy their visit to the hands-on science and discovery exhibition. You will be interacting with the children and assisting them with the science activities, making their visit fun and informative as well as clean and safe. You will also greet our school bookings and present our science shows to schools and the public. </p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist in the operation of exhibits, helping visitors to gain a better understanding and advising of their educational content in an informal way.</li>\n<li>Be sensitive and take the initiative in caring for the needs of the visitors, including groups and individuals, in making them feel welcome.</li>\n<li>Maintaining the high standards within the exhibition, always ensuring the zones look their best throughout the day with a high standard of cleanliness.</li>\n<li>Develop new skills through a programme of training and development.</li>\n<li>Greet our school groups and run workshops or other activities that are on offer to the visitors.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits include...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The opportunity to help children engage and learn about science through play.</li>\n<li>To work on the doorstep of the picturesque Swinley forest.</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time).</li>\n<li>Annual leave purchase policy.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.</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<h3>Interview date..</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held week commencing 6th January 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>Dean Potts, Duty Manager: 01344 354405</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><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. 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This role has a strong quality assurance focus to it, supported by a Quality Assurance Service.</p>\n<p>We are looking for a leader who is committed to continuous development and who can drive up quality from a secure base for the operational teams. Someone who will be insightful and provide supervision to operational managers that is reflective, helps them to understand what the data is telling us and drives plans for children, enabling families to stay together where it is safe to do so. A leader who recognises that strategic intent must have quality and impact.</p>\n<p>If this way of working fits with your ethos and values and you are a strong leader, then we would really like to hear from you.</p>\n<h3>What is it like working in our team… </h3>\n<p>We are Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding,’ with Ofsted recognising that at Bracknell Forest Council <strong><em>“children who need help and protection in Bracknell Forest receive a consistently high-quality service”.</em></strong></p>\n<p>Inspectors concluded that social workers and other frontline practitioners benefit from manageable caseloads, good training and powerful and highly reflective supervision that ensures children are at the heart of decision making.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council have an embedded nationally recognised practice model – the ‘Family Safeguarding Model’. Our model and our work are dynamic and impactful.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest’s Children’s First Response Services, being: </p>\n<p>Our <strong>Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)</strong> which is the first point of contact for children and families who need a targeted or specialist service from early help or social care.</p>\n<p>The team deals with a broad spectrum of needs and risks occurring within families and predominantly triages all incoming requests for support and makes timely decisions for children in need or those who are at risk. We work closely with a range of partners to enable and provide a joined up and comprehensive first point of decision making.</p>\n<p>Our work is diverse and fast paced with no two days the same. We provide a compassionate and safety-first approach to children and families at risk or in need of services to ensure ‘right service - right time’.</p>\n<p><strong>The Duty and Assessment Team</strong> acts as the front door for Children’s Social Care and carries out assessment and short-term work. Working alongside and directly with children, young people, and their families, our ‘front door’ colleagues know good beginnings have a better chance of making good endings. </p>\n<p>The team predominantly undertakes child in need assessments (Single Assessments) and child protection assessments (Section 47’s) using a range of child and adult tools to enhance our analyses, to measure change and to problem solve, design and plan short, medium, and long-term interventions. The team is fast paced, the work is immensely rich and varies day to day.</p>\n<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>Our leadership team is visible, available and approachable. </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>Because we’re Bracknell Forest.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<p>You will be supported to carry out the specific duties and responsibilities of the job which include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensuring the provision of statutory functions are discharged effectively.</li>\n<li>Effective deployment of resources to meet statutory and regulatory requirements.</li>\n<li>Providing strong operational and strategic leadership.</li>\n<li>Setting performance objectives, the strategic direction of the service- translating strategy to operational delivery.</li>\n<li>Working closely and collaboratively with multi-agency partners and boards.</li>\n<li>Leading within a secure base model, supporting and encouraging a culture where good social work can flourish.</li>\n<li>Being part of an on-call rota.</li>\n<li>Having in person presence in the office (Generally 3 days a week).</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits include… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time).</li>\n<li>Annual leave purchase policy.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).</li>\n<li>Shared Cost AVC, a more tax efficient way of saving for your pension.</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans.</li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.</li>\n<li>Supermarket discount.</li>\n<li>Social Work England fees reimbursed</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\n<p>The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 1<sup>st</sup> January 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Friday, 10<sup>th</sup> January 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the leadership team our workforce 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>Sonia Johnson, Assistant Director Children’s Social Care at <a href=\"mailto:Sonia.johnson@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Sonia.johnson@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></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 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. 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. 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Put simply, we work with people to change lives for the better.</p>\n<p>We have a strong focus on integrated working with our partners to deliver holistic and seamless support when people need it.</p>\n<p>We are proud of the care we give and the services we provide to local people.</p>\n<p>Our Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults Social comprises highly professional and supportive multidisciplinary teams. Our social care 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 professionals and other partners to ensure that people remain living in their own homes for as long as possible.</p>\n<p>We have weekly multi-disciplinary meetings meaning our residents can have easy access to health and social care services that talk to each other, to provide holistic support when needed.</p>\n<p>We know there can be pressures working in adult social care, so we make sure our staff are well supported. You will receive regular supervision and access to training. We have a strong focus on supporting our staff to learn, grow and develop to achieve their potential. We listen to our social care staff about the best way to deliver our services and encourage feedback and suggestions on how we can do things better together. </p>\n<p>We are proud of the care we give and the services we provide to local people because we are Bracknell Forest Council.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<p>Manage a small complex caseload, organising and prioritising the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.</p>\n<p>To undertake role of Designated Safeguarding Officer on a rota basis.</p>\n<p>To 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.</p>\n<p>To take a strengths-based approach to support people living with dementia to lead a fulfilling life.</p>\n<p>To support in delivering and maintaining high standards of performance across the service.</p>\n<p>To take an evidence-based approach to practice.</p>\n<p>To provide leadership, supervision, peer support and to act as a role model for the experienced social work team.</p>\n<h3>Our benefits include...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time).</li>\n<li>Annual leave purchase policy.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans.</li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.</li>\n<li>Supermarket discount.</li>\n<li>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interview date tbc</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>Vicki Brown, Interim Service Manager.</p>\n<p>Tel.: 01189 046900</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 and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. 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Family Worker - Children's Specialist Support Team

Bracknell Forest Council

£30762 - £35,983 FTE inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User allowance

Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Communications and Marketing Officer - 12-month maternity cover

Bracknell Forest Council

£41,182 - £46,424 FTE (inclusive of £706 London Weighting); For 25 hrs p/w: £27,825 - £31,367 pro-rata

Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Social Worker - Family Placement (Maternity Cover)

Bracknell Forest Council

£45,362 - £47,387 FTE (inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance) plus 4% retention payment after 1 year

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

Geographic Information System (GIS) Officer (Maternity Cover)

Bracknell Forest Council

£41,182 - £46,424 inclusive of £706 London Weighting Allowance

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Senior Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care Hub

Bracknell Forest Council

£48,400 - £51,433 inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Senior Surveyor - Estates Management

Bracknell Forest Council

£52,110 - £57,688 FTE (inclusive of 10% Market Premia and £706 London Weighting)

Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Personal Administration Support Worker (part time)

Bracknell Forest Council

£15.20 per hour

The Family Hubs (Hybrid)

Posted 11 days ago

Supported Living Advisor (Weekends)

Bracknell Forest Council

FTE £25,889 - £29,330 inclusive of London Weighting (pro rata £10,495 - £11,890 inclusive of London Weighting)

Glenfield House (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Community Services Manager, Adult Social Care

Bracknell Forest Council

£59,903 - £62,040 FTE inclusive of London Weighting

Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Posted 11 days ago

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Drug and Alcohol Mental Health Practitioner

Bracknell Forest Council

£39,205 - £47,084 per annum (Incl. of HCAS)

Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

Personal Assistant

Bracknell Forest Council

£13.65 PH

Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

SEND Officer

Bracknell Forest Council

£35,941 - £40,219 FTE (inclusive of £706 London Weighting)

Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Posted 13 days ago

Procurement Business Partner

Bracknell Forest Council

£53,511 - £58,845 FTE inclusive of £706 London Weighting Allowance

Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Posted 13 days ago

Science Explainer - Weekdays

Bracknell Forest Council

£24,733 - £25,889 (inclusive of London Weighting); For 20 hrs p/w: £13,369 - £13,994 pro-rata

Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 16 days ago

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Head of Service First Response - Children's Social Care

Bracknell Forest Council

£72,343 - £77,786 (inclusive of London Weighting, Essential Car User Allowance and Retention Payment after 1 year service)

Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Posted 19 days ago

Bracknell Forest Council seeks a Head of Service to lead the provision of support services and risk management for children, young people, and families.

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Senior Social Worker CMHTOA

Bracknell Forest Council

£48,400 - £51,433 inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance

Church Hill House, Crowthorne Rd, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 20 days ago

This job is for a qualified Social Worker with 2 years of post-qualifying experience to work with a community mental health team for older adults.

Support Worker - Promise Inclusion

Bracknell Forest Council

£9 - £11.44 per hour

Wokingham (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Senior Building Surveyor

Bracknell Forest Council

£48,400 - £53,471 (inclusive of LW and ECU)

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

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Family Worker - Children's Specialist Support Team

Communications and Marketing Officer - 12-month maternity cover

Social Worker - Family Placement (Maternity Cover)

Geographic Information System (GIS) Officer (Maternity Cover)

Senior Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care Hub

Senior Surveyor - Estates Management

Personal Administration Support Worker (part time)

Supported Living Advisor (Weekends)

Community Services Manager, Adult Social Care

Drug and Alcohol Mental Health Practitioner

Personal Assistant

SEND Officer

Procurement Business Partner

Science Explainer - Weekdays

Head of Service First Response - Children's Social Care

Senior Social Worker CMHTOA

Support Worker - Promise Inclusion

Senior Building Surveyor

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