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Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.<br><br><strong>About the Role:</strong><br>You will hold a varied caseload across supported living services in and out of the Reading Borough and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents. <br><br>You will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>work across services to review the people in the services,</li>\n<li>work with providers to set, review and meet outcomes.</li>\n<li>be proactive in collaborating with others and encourage change in practice</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br>Your skills and experience will be central to the Supported Living project and the ongoing development of priorities for the project, changing ways of working for providers and the council and exploring new ways of working that can enhance the lives of Reading’s residents. <br><br>Using a strengths-based approach and your unique Social Worker skill set you will support individuals to find solutions, promote wellbeing and healthy occupations through a variety of interventions including provision of equipment, adaptations, moving and handling, goal planning, re/enablement approaches, training providers, collaborative working. <br><br>You will work closely with the allocated project Occupational Therapist, care providers, Housing Services, and Health colleagues, while operating within the legal framework of relevant legislation, guidance, policies, and procedures.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>While this role is initially a 3 year project, there is a clear plan for the Social Worker to transition into another team within Adult Social Care at the end of the project, ensuring continued development and stability within the service.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will hold a degree in Social Work and be registered with Social Work England. While community experience is beneficial, it is not essential. You will demonstrate a passion for improving services for people, strong influencing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with team members, providers, and partner organisations. An interest in supported living and in exploring and developing new ways of working is important, along with being open to innovation and change—both as a participant and a leader. The ability to develop and deliver training within their area of expertise is also key.</p>\n<p><br><strong>The Supported Living Project:</strong></p>\n<p>We currently have around 380 people living in supported living services through accommodation-based services and community outreach. We work with around 50 providers to deliver a range of services from a few hours a week to multiple staff-24/7 services. <br><br>The project is designed to put people we support, innovation, and outcome-based support planning at the core of the services. We want to work with our supported living providers to improve outcomes for individuals and ensure that everyone in supported living have person centred, strengths based support plans with clear outcomes, that support the person to be as independent as they can be. We want to work with people, their families and providers to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop tech-based options</li>\n<li>Ensure reablement/enablement approaches are core to services</li>\n<li>Evidence Outcome based working is in every support plan and regularly reviewed</li>\n<li>Support moves on to independence (where we can)</li>\n<li>Ensure people are reaching their potential</li>\n<li>Ensure services are co-produced with the people who live in them</li>\n<li>Implement the REACH standards throughout the market</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br>We offer excellent support, supervision, and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new professional skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio and supporting you to grow as a Social Worker.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. <br><br>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:<br><br><strong>Work Together as one team - </strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. 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It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.</strong> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,314 to £42,708 Per year (£2,000 Market Supplement available for Experienced Social Workers)","publishDate":"2025-04-09T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3d21eaa0-858b-4e9c-98ad-33f0ecd0dfdc.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"940cb6db-b597-4428-aef3-4d537d5bb7fb","title":"Occupational Therapist - Supported Living Services","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are a Local Authority committed to serving our community and improving the lives of our residents, and we are currently seeking a motivated and talented Occupational Therapist to join us for an exciting new 3 year project focused on developing our Supported Living Market. 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Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.<br><br><strong>About the Role:</strong><br>You will hold a varied caseload across supported living services in and out of the Reading Borough and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents. <br><br>You will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>work across services to review the people in the services,</li>\n<li>work with providers to set, review and meet outcomes.</li>\n<li>be proactive in collaborating with others and encourage change in practice</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br>Your skills and experience will be central to the Supported Living project and the ongoing development of priorities for the project, changing ways of working for providers and the council and exploring new ways of working that can enhance the lives of Reading’s residents. <br><br>Using a strengths-based approach and your unique Occupational Therapist skill set you will support individuals to find solutions, promote wellbeing and healthy occupations through a variety of interventions including provision of equipment, adaptations, moving and handling, goal planning, re/enablement approaches, training providers, collaborative working. <br><br>You will work closely with the allocated project Social Worker, care providers, Housing Services, and Health colleagues, while operating within the legal framework of relevant legislation, guidance, policies, and procedures.<br><br></p>\n<p>While this role is initially a 3 year project, there is a clear plan for the Occupational Therapist to transition into another team within Adult Social Care at the end of the project, ensuring continued development and stability within the service.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC. While community experience is beneficial, it is not essential. You will demonstrate a passion for improving services for people, strong influencing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with team members, providers, and partner organisations. An interest in supported living and in exploring and developing new ways of working is important, along with being open to innovation and change—both as a participant and a leader. The ability to develop and deliver training within their area of expertise is also key.<br><br><strong>The Supported Living Project:</strong></p>\n<p>We currently have around 380 people living in supported living services through accommodation-based services and community outreach. We work with around 50 providers to deliver a range of services from a few hours a week to multiple staff-24/7 services. <br><br>The project is designed to put people we support, innovation, and outcome-based support planning at the core of the services. We want to work with our supported living providers to improve outcomes for individuals and ensure that everyone in supported living have person centred, strengths based support plans with clear outcomes, that support the person to be as independent as they can be. We want to work with people, their families and providers to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop tech-based options</li>\n<li>Ensure reablement/enablement approaches are core to services</li>\n<li>Evidence Outcome based working is in every support plan and regularly reviewed</li>\n<li>Support moves on to independence (where we can)</li>\n<li>Ensure people are reaching their potential</li>\n<li>Ensure services are co-produced with the people who live in them</li>\n<li>Implement the REACH standards throughout the market</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br>We offer excellent support, supervision, and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new professional skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio and supporting you to grow as an Occupational Therapist.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. <br><br>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:<br><br><strong>Work Together as one team - </strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. 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We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br><strong>Visit: </strong><a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\"><strong>www.moretoreading.co.uk</strong></a><strong> to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.</strong> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,314 to £42,708 Per year (£2,000 Market Supplement available for Experienced Occupational Therapists)","publishDate":"2025-04-09T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0966ba03-d811-427f-a26f-4dbd957090ec.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a7f22aab-eee7-43ff-9959-0b81c4d3ed07","title":"Valuation Surveyor","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Part time - 32 hours per week</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>It’s a great time to join our growing Assets Management Team, we’re responsible for the council’s property portfolio, maximising the use and value of all property assets and identifying surplus assets for disposal to achieve a capital receipt or for development purposes. <br><br></p>\n<p>We seek the best talent from the widest <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>pool of people as diversity <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>and inclusion is the key to our success. 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As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. <br><br>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: </p>\n<p><strong>Work Together as one team - </strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. 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A good understanding of current thinking/best practice in relation to Valuation and Estates issues and the ability to analyse and interpret complex written and financial information and make professional recommendations on the best use of property assets.<br><br></p>\n<p><strong>Experience:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge and understanding of large and complex public service organisations</li>\n<li>Awareness and understanding of local government operations and how Council services interface with key public service partners e.g. police, health</li>\n<li>Excellent judgement and analysis with the ability to broker solutions to complex problems. Commercial awareness and approach, recognising the importance of value for money in all Council activity</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and negotiating skills with the ability to present complex issues in a simple and easy to understand way for internal and external audiences</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chartered surveyor or equivalent</li>\n<li>Registered Valuer</li>\n<li>Significant post qualification experience</li>\n<li>Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our offer</strong></p>\n<p>We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.<br><br></p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities include working from home with some office attendance when required to meet the requirement of the position. Meeting the core hours requirement and completing the required contractual hours within a flexible agreement with the <span>Strategic Assets Portfolio Manager (School Pick up time or similar can be accommodated)</span>\n</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, and a salary sacrifice scheme to help lower the cost of your nursery fees</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax<br><br>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact <a href=\"mailto:Dee.Maddox-Hinton@reading.gov.uk\">Dee.Maddox-Hinton@reading.gov.uk</a><br><br></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date:</strong><strong> 29th April 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date: to be arranged.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Process: Interviews will be carried out preferable on TEAMS or Face to Face if required.  An opportunity to view the workplace can be arranged.<br><br></strong></p>\n<p>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. 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Effective IT is a big part of the answer and drives every conversation we have, and decision we make.  </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The investment we’re making in our IT service means that <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>we’re looking to strengthen our team with additional Application Support Engineers, who we need to support the organisation to work effectively and help drive transformational change. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working in central Reading and homeworking according to the needs of the Service.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>We’ll need you to support the implementation and ongoing support of a new Housing and Repairs IT system being used by 250+ officers. This implementation has moved us from a number of legacy systems and included data migration, configuration migration and new configuration continues to be built. This new system is cloud hosted by a 3rd party and so this role is primarily focused on customer side activities.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This role will sit in the IT team and will assist also with organisational change, particularly as we move from legacy file services to SharePoint and other Office 365 products. You’ll have a key role in projects spanning the entire organisation, promoting new solutions, supporting colleagues, and making a real contribution to our success. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This includes:</p>\n<p></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Resolving second-line application support issues</li>\n<li>Identifying recurring and/or related patterns of incident/request and take appropriate action to mitigate</li>\n<li>Ensuring correct tooling and access to technical information</li>\n<li>Supporting our staff through the implementation of the replacement system and embedding new ways of working and transformation change.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Work Together as one team</strong> - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency</strong> - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential</p>\n<p><strong>Be Ambitious</strong> - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way</p>\n<p><strong>Make a Difference to Reading</strong> - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Ideally, you’ll have experience in working in the Housing and Housing repairs sector, however if you have experience working with staff in the implementation of a replacement application for a different section, we want to hear from you too as we appreciate these skills are transferrable across platforms.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We’re looking for people with inquisitive mindsets who like to problem solve using a strong base of technical know-how. You’ll be dealing with colleagues from across the organisation so a strong customer focus will really help you to make an impact.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The following will help you to hit the ground running: </p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Relational Database Management System experience, including Oracle and SQL</li>\n<li>An understanding of applications support within a large, diverse organisation</li>\n<li>The aptitude and desire to continually develop your skills and knowledge</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Our offer</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities </li>\n<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/\">Local Government Pension Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.  The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For more information on this position please contact Claire Leek, Change Delivery Consultant, <a href=\"mailto:Claire.leek@reading.gov.uk\">Claire.leek@reading.gov.uk</a>  <span> </span>  </p>\n<p><br>Closing Date: 24<sup>th</sup> April 2025</p>\n<p>Interview Date: 7<sup>th</sup> May 2025</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,708 - £48,710","publishDate":"2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/fd6b1743-6403-442b-b0f0-ef3920c0f86d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e3afc31d-570b-421b-8055-a3f7dda73924","title":"Social Worker - Discharge to Assess Hospital Team","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Do you have a passion for social care? Do you strive for excellence and support lives that matter to people? We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Social Worker to join our Discharge to Assess Hospital Team within our Adult Social Care team here at Reading Borough Council.  Wherever you are in your own career journey, we’re committed to offering <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>the support and development you need.<br><br></p>\n<p>It is an exciting time to be working as a registered Social Worker for Reading Borough Council. With a creative experienced leadership team who values its workforce, promoting innovation, you will be part of an excellent well led friendly and supportive team.  We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate great communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, people who draw on care and support and health care providers.</p>\n<p><br>We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>To complete timely Care Act assessments for our higher intense case management with a strength-based focus, delivering positive outcomes for the individuals of Reading</li>\n<li>To complete post discharge reviews ensuring that care plans are accurate, and individuals eligible needs are being met</li>\n<li>To promote the use of direct payments to give individuals the flexibility in how they meet their needs.</li>\n<li>To promote a reablement focus for all individuals that are referred to adult social care</li>\n<li>To work with all families and carers ensuring that carers assessments are completed to promote support to individuals with a caring role.</li>\n<li>To develop close and effective relationships with providers, community voluntary services, and health professionals.</li>\n<li>To supervise staff to promote professional development and offer appropriate support</li>\n<li>To contribute to the efficiency of the team as a whole and deputise for senior workers when appropriate.</li>\n<li>To be a high performing, efficient, supportive and outcome focused team who together embed the principles of TEAM Reading.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Team Objectives:</strong></p>\n<p>The Discharge to Assess Hospital Team works closely with other teams in Adult Services who are involved with the delivery of Adult Social Care.  <br><br>We work closely with individuals that have been admitted to hospital to promote the home first principle with a strength base ethos to get the best outcomes for the individuals that we work with.<br><br></p>\n<p>Our aim is to be a high performing, efficient, multidisciplinary team with a clear Team purpose and values that supports staff and values the skills and diversity within and around the team.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will hold a varied caseload and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents.<br><br></p>\n<p>This post offers opportunities to improve your skills and experience in Adult Social Care with high quality, client-led, interventions to service users in their own homes, in a friendly and supportive team.<br><br>You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures.<br><br></p>\n<p>You will need to have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A degree or equivalent in Social Work</li>\n<li>Registration with Social Work England</li>\n<li>Understanding of the Care Act 2014</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br>We offer excellent support, supervision and induction.  You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker.<br><br>We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support.<br><br>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.<br><br>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:<br><br><strong>Work Together as one team - </strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential</p>\n<p><strong>Be Ambitious - </strong>be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way</p>\n<p><strong>Make a Difference to Reading - </strong>maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our offer</strong><strong><br></strong>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>\n<li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.  The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><br>If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact: Shaun Rogers (Discharge to assess Team Manager) on 07870 483 310 or </strong><a href=\"mailto:Shaun.Rogers@reading.gov.uk\"><strong>Shaun.Rogers@reading.gov.uk</strong></a><br><br>Closing date: Application to be reviewed on submission<br>Interview date: To be confirmed<br><br>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br><strong>Visit: </strong><a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\"><strong>www.moretoreading.co.uk</strong></a><strong> to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,314 to £42,708 Per year (£2,000 Market Supplement available for Experienced Social Workers)","publishDate":"2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/dd84d079-84e2-4c11-a8b6-4603e3aa7823.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"989cffd7-4a98-4aaf-a3b4-30f664b2577b","title":"Application Support Assistant","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>The Digital and IT service within Reading Borough council is a very forward-looking Digital Service leading the in regards delivery tools and techniques available to customers and employees. We are proud of our accessibility standards, and we have a great ambition to do even more through the introduction of world class standard systems, artificial intelligence <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>and robotics.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Our service is one of the most critical roles that enables the council function, and we take pride in the quality of digital and IT service delivery both internally and through our managed service suppliers. In digital and IT, we have responsibility for the council’s web estate, software, hardware, application support, development, telephony, networks and cyber security. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working in central Reading and homeworking according to the needs of the Service.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><b>About the role</b></p>\n<p>This role plays a vital part in the next phase of Reading's digital transformation. It will be key to delivering high-quality application management services across the council. Based within the application support team, the role includes supporting key systems such as our social care application. Our ideal candidate should be able to perform well under pressure, possess strong troubleshooting skills, and, when needed, provide training to end users.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><b>Work Together as one team</b> - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><b>Drive Efficiency </b>- show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential</p>\n<p><b>Be Ambitious</b> - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way</p>\n<p><b>Make a Difference to Reading</b> - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><b>About you</b></p>\n<p>Our ideal candidate should have prior experience supporting critical applications and working as second-line support. You must demonstrate the ability to take initiative to drive continuous improvement and have direct experience in supporting application upgrades. Experience in working with a team managing multiple applications is essential, and familiarity with social care systems will be considered an advantage.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><b>Our offer</b></p>\n<p>We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities </li>\n<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/\">Local Government Pension Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.  The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n</ul>\n<p></p>\n<p><b>For more information on this position please contact <a href=\"mailto:Recruitment@reading.gov.uk\">Recruitment@reading.gov.uk</a> </b></p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Closing Date: Monday 21st April 2025</p>\n<p>Interview Date: To be confirmed</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,654 - £35,235 Per year","publishDate":"2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-21T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d4838057-fd6c-4198-9eab-392b3ed4421a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9379d364-fb5d-46ae-af2b-55149dd9c7fc","title":"Geographical Information Analyst and Custodian","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p><b>Part Time  - 3.5 Days (25.9 hours a week) - Permanent</b></p>\n<p></p>\n<p>The Data Intelligence and Policy Team sits at the heart of the organisation and is responsible for our corporate policy and performance functions, data analysis and business intelligence, geospatial information and mapping and our relationships with the Voluntary and Community sectors.  We also lead on <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>cross cutting priorities including tackling inequality.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working in central Reading and homeworking according to the needs of the Service.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><b>About the role</b></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The main duties of this role are:</p>\n<p></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Undertake the street naming and numbering process, which involves interpreting developers’ plans, liaising with developers and Councillors in order to assign addresses to properties and streets.</li>\n<li>Maintain the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) and Local Street Gazetteer (LSG) to the appropriate standards to ensure an accurate and consistent output.</li>\n<li>As part of the corporate GIS service, undertake geospatial analysis to complement analytical projects and support decision and policy makers. Work with other teams and staff to scope out work including planning the analytical approach and outputs.</li>\n<li>Create and update cartographic outputs and geographical visualisations, both static and web-based, for use across a range of Council applications and services.</li>\n<li>Provide support, technical guidance and training on GIS for other services and staff across the Council.</li>\n<li>Automate the transfer and connection of geospatial data to other systems used by the Council.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><b>Work Together as one team</b> - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><b>Drive Efficiency</b> - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential</p>\n<p><b>Be Ambitious</b> - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way</p>\n<p><b>Make a Difference to Reading </b>- maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><b>About you</b></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:</p>\n<p></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Practical experience and confidence using GIS software and infrastructure for analytical and operational purposes, ideally in a local government setting. The team use QGIS, FME, Postgres/PostGIS, iShare GIS and iManage Gazetteer so experience in some or all of these would be a benefit.</li>\n<li>An understanding of the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) and Local Street Gazetteer (LSG) and either experience maintaining these products or a willingness to learn. Experience in this area is highly valued.</li>\n<li>Experience in producing a range of cartographic outputs and a good understanding of cartographic design principles.</li>\n<li>Experience automating data transfers and connections between different systems and/or file locations.</li>\n<li>Familiarity with the geospatial data landscape in England, for example, products from Ordnance Survey. Also, knowledge and understanding of relevant data protection and information security laws and processes.</li>\n<li>Good communication skills (written and verbal) to work with and provide support to customers, external suppliers and staff from across the Council.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><b>Our offer</b></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<p></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities </li>\n<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/\">Local Government Pension Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.  The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For more information on this position please contact Heather Porter, Data and GIS Manager, <a href=\"mailto:heather.porter@reading.gov.uk\">Heather.Porter@reading.gov.uk</a>     </p>\n<p><br>Closing Date: 21st April 2025</p>\n<p>Interview Date: Week commencing 28th April 2025</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£22,857 - £42,708 actual pro rata salary","publishDate":"2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-21T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/05df4a06-a4e4-4610-bd0e-fcaffad90616.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a633cee3-ebf4-495d-ab47-48a92b512474","title":"Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding Team","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are looking for a Senior Social Workers who strives for excellence, you will have a passion for safeguarding and supporting lives that matter to residents. We are an innovative driven authority which delivers excellent safeguarding practice. The authority is well led by a committed experienced leadership team. We are looking for a motivated, talented <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>Senior Social Worker in Adult Social Care to work in the Safeguarding Adult Team.<br><br></p>\n<p>You will be able to think systemically and have a commitment to developing others. You will be an excellent communicator and able to both lead and advise on complex safeguarding issues.</p>\n<p><br>We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.<br><strong><br>About the Role:<br></strong>Working as a Senior Social Worker for Reading Borough Council you will be part of a friendly and supporting service.  We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate great communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, young adults and health care providers.</p>\n<p><br>Safeguarding is pivotal in Adult Social Care and Reading Borough Council are committed to ensuring that people can live safely, free from abuse or harm.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This role is varied and fast paced but also provides the opportunity for personal development and growth.<br><br>You will have a sound knowledge of relevant legislative frameworks and an ability to demonstrate a commitment to the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal whilst discharging your statutory duties.<br><br>It is essential that applicants have experience of working with safeguarding high standards of practice and can demonstrate understanding of the relevant legislation and how this is applied to keep people safe. Involving the person in any safeguarding activity is key and we would like to see evidence of how this has been achieved. As part of this role you will be screening safeguarding concerns as well undertaking section 42 enquiries.<br><br>As a Senior Social Worker you will be able to also demonstrate a robust understanding of risk and of the various kinds of harm and abuse which a person might be at risk of experiencing.</p>\n<p><br>Key Responsibilities:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage complex safeguarding cases, including risk assessments and multi-agency planning.</li>\n<li>Provide leadership, supervision, and mentoring to social workers and other team members.</li>\n<li>Work closely with partner agencies to deliver effective interventions and support.</li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and best practice guidelines.</li>\n<li>Contribute to service development and improvement initiatives.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Working for Reading you will have the opportunity to develop your own Continued Professional Development either through formal training (such as Practice Educator, BIA or AMHP) and through vocational activities/informal training.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We offer a flexible working environment with a mixture of home working and access to an office based in the centre of Reading.<br><br></p>\n<p>You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures.<br><br></p>\n<p>You will need to have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A degree or equivalent in Social Work</li>\n<li>Registration with Social Work England</li>\n<li>Understanding of the Care Act 2014 and all other legislation related to safeguarding adults practice is required.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br>We offer excellent support, supervision and induction.<br><br></p>\n<p>You will provide professional supervision and promote development to members of the team to ensure the team are continually improving to deliver the best and most efficient customer experience. <br><br>We offer excellent support, supervision and induction.  You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker.<br><br>We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support.<br><br>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.<br><br>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:<br><br><strong>Work Together as one team - </strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential</p>\n<p><strong>Be Ambitious - </strong>be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way</p>\n<p><strong>Make a Difference to Reading - </strong>maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our offer</strong><strong><br></strong>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>\n<li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.  The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Karen Glaister (Safeguarding Strategic Lead) or </strong><a href=\"mailto:Karen.Glaister@reading.gov.uk\"><strong>Karen.Glaister@reading.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> <br></strong><br>Closing date: Applications to be reviewed upon submission<br>Interview date: To be confirmed<br><br></p>\n<p>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br><strong>Visit: </strong><a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\"><strong>www.moretoreading.co.uk</strong></a><strong> to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. 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Adults and children work together and create an environment in which everyone can flourish and achieve their true potential, both <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>academically and socially. The school’s core values, provide an ethos which unites and empowers everyone to gain confidence, take risks and seize opportunities to excel in an ever-changing world.</p>\n<p><br>If you are keen to work within a school community which celebrates cultural diversity, values community and strives to provide the very best opportunities for every child, coupled with exciting prospects for personal development, then our Federation could be the place for you! The role would be based at ORCS or Wilson however we are committed to developing and sharing pedagogy, practice and training across the federation.</p>\n<p><br>The roles would suit ECTs or experienced teachers.</p>\n<p><br><b>We can offer you:</b><br>• Dedicated and supportive staff.<br>• A positive, caring and forward-thinking atmosphere.<br>• Work life balance and staff wellbeing initiatives.<br>• An active role in contributing to the shared vision of the Federation.<br>• Opportunities for self-development across both schools.<br>• An empowering ECT induction programme.</p>\n<p><br><b>Are you:</b><br>• Highly motivated and hardworking?<br>• Committed to high quality learning and able to promote high standards of pupil achievement?<br>• Creative and have a sense of humour?<br>• Dedicated to the life of our school community?</p>\n<p><br>The role may be at either Oxford Road or Wilson however your employment is with the Federation.</p>\n<p><br>This means that there may be opportunities in the future to move across schools.</p>\n<p><br>Closing date is Thursday 1st May 2025 with interviews 7th May 2025</p>\n<p><br><b>To apply, please complete an application form available from our websites</b><br><b><a href=\"https://www.wilsonprimary.co.uk/Vacancies-29012021132011/\">https://www.wilsonprimary.co.uk/Vacancies-29012021132011/</a> or <a href=\"https://oxfordroad.reading.sch.uk/News/Vacancies/\">https://oxfordroad.reading.sch.uk/News/Vacancies/</a></b><br><b>and return to</b><br><b><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wilson.reading.sch.uk\">recruitment@wilson.reading.sch.uk</a></b></p>\n<p></p>\n<p>For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.</p>\n<p><br>The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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The successful candidate will be someone who is proactive, approachable, <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>calm and professional.</p>\n<p><br>You will ideally have experience of working in a school environment and have an awareness of health and safety issues relating to school science. Awareness of CLEAPSS and/or COSHH regulations would be an advantage</p>\n<p><br>Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school. We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.</p>\n<p><br>It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p><b>A job description and application form can be downloaded from our website - <a href=\"https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/\">https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/</a></b></p>\n<p><br>You can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website.</p>\n<p><br><b>Further information can also be obtained from Juliet Lyons, Operations Assistant – <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@hughfaringdon.org\">recruitment@hughfaringdon.org</a></b></p>\n<p><br>Closing Date – Monday 21st April 2025</p>\n<p><br>Applications considered upon receipt.</p>\n<p><br>Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received.</p>\n<p><br>The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. 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The successful candidate will need to be able to teach all 3 Science disciplines up to and including GCSE Level and, for the right candidate, the opportunity to deliver A level teaching.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to develop in a dynamic environment where strong professional relationships exist.</p>\n<p><br>We are part of the PiXL group of schools, whose aim is to promote student achievement through academic success.</p>\n<p><br>Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school. We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.</p>\n<p><br>It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.</p>\n<p><br><b>An application form can be downloaded from our website <a href=\"https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/\">https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/</a></b></p>\n<p></p>\n<p><b>You can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website.</b></p>\n<p></p>\n<p><b>Further information can also be obtained from Juliet Lyons, Operations Assistant – <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@hughfaringdon.org\">recruitment@hughfaringdon.org</a></b></p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Closing Date – Monday 21 April 2025</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Applications considered upon receipt. 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We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.</p>\n<p><br>It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.</p>\n<p><br><b>An application form can be downloaded from our website <a href=\"https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/\">https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/</a></b></p>\n<p><b>You can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website.</b></p>\n<p></p>\n<p><b>Further information can also be obtained from Karyn Stiles, HR Officer – <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@hughfaringdon.org\">recruitment@hughfaringdon.org</a></b></p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Closing Date – Tuesday 22nd April 2025</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Applications considered upon receipt. 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Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.</span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span><span> </span></p>\n<p><b><span>About the Role:</span></b><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span>To complete timely Care Act assessments with a strength-based focus, delivering positive outcomes for the individuals of Reading</span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span>To complete post discharge reviews ensuring that care plans are accurate, and individuals eligible needs are being met.</span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span>To promote the use of direct payments to give individuals the flexibility in how they meet their needs.</span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span>To promote a reablement focus for all individuals that are referred to adult social care.</span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span>To work with all families and carers ensuring that carers assessments are completed to promote support to individuals with a caring role.</span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span>To develop close and effective relationships with providers, community voluntary services, and health professionals.</span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span>To complete Mental Capacity Act Assessments to a high standard.</span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span>Undertake community DOLs and prepare records for Court of Protection.</span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span>To be a high performing, efficient, supportive and outcome focused team who together embed the principles of TEAM Reading.</span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><span> </span></b><span> </span></p>\n<p><b><span>Team Objectives:</span></b><span> </span></p>\n<p><span>The Mental Health Social Care Team works closely with other teams in Adult Services who are involved with the delivery of Adult Social Care.  </span><span> <br></span><span> <br></span><span>We work closely within individuals from transitions to adulthood and older age. We promote a strength base ethos to other the best outcomes for the individuals that we work with.</span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span>Our aim is to be a high performing, efficient, multidisciplinary team with a clear Team purpose and values that supports staff and values the skills and diversity within and around the team.</span><span> </span></p>\n<p><b><span> </span></b><span> </span></p>\n<p><span>You will hold a varied caseload and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents.</span><span> <br></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span>This post offers opportunities to improve your skills and experience in Adult Social Care with high quality, client-led, interventions to service users in their own homes, in a friendly and supportive team.</span><span> <br></span><span> <br></span><span>You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures.</span><span> <br></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span>You will need to have:</span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span>A degree or equivalent in Social Work</span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span>Registration with Social Work England</span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span>Understanding of the Care Act 2014</span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span>Understanding of The Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007)</span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span>Other legislation linked Mental Health</span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span>We offer excellent support, supervision and induction.  You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker.</span><span> <br></span><span> <br></span><span>We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support.</span><span> <br></span><span> <br></span><span>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.</span><span> <br></span><span> <br></span><span>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:</span><span> <br></span><span> <br></span><b><span>Work Together as one team - </span></b><span>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</span><span> </span></p>\n<p><b><span>Drive Efficiency - </span></b><span>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential</span><span> </span></p>\n<p><b><span>Be Ambitious - </span></b><span>be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way</span><span> </span></p>\n<p><b><span>Make a Difference to Reading - </span></b><span>maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed</span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span><span> </span></p>\n<p><b><span>Our offer</span></b><span> <br></span><span>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span>A wide range of flexible working opportunities </span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,</span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.  The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement</span><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span>Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon submission</span><span> <br></span><span>Interview date: To be confirmed</span><span> <br></span><span> <br></span><b><span>If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Penny Conroy (MH Team Manager) on 07580 539 875 or email </span></b><a href=\"mailto:Penelope.conroy@reading.gov.uk\"><b><span>Penelope.conroy@reading.gov.uk</span></b></a><span> <br></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</span><span> <br></span><span> <br></span><b><span>Visit: </span></b><a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\"><b><span>www.moretoreading.co.uk</span></b></a><b><span> to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.</span></b><span> </span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,314 to £42,708 Per year (£2,000 Market Supplement available for Experienced Social Workers)","publishDate":"2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-27T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6d6e8de7-598d-451f-b25d-565fb0b5f0a0.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c7464fca-bb30-450a-b598-7b351e96f28b","title":"Casual Early Years Staff - Norcot Early Years Centre","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Are you passionate about working with young children and looking for flexible work opportunities? Norcot Early Years Centre based in Tilehurst is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Casual Early Years staff both qualified (Early Years Practitioners) and unqualified to join the dedicated team.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Salary:<br>Unqualified staff - £12.60 per hour<br>Qualified <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>staff - £12.85 per hour</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>The shifts are offered on a flexible, as-needed basis to cover staff absences due to training, annual leave, or other circumstances. You may be contacted on short notice for same-day cover or scheduled up to two weeks in advance, depending on staffing needs.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>The Norcot Early Years Centre is open 8.00am to 6.00pm.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p><b>About Norcot Early Years Centre:</b><br>Norcot Early Years Centre is a vibrant and well-established childcare setting in Tilehurst, Reading, committed to providing outstanding early years education. We offer a stimulating, inclusive, and nurturing environment where children can thrive, learn, and develop. Our highly experienced team works closely with families to ensure every child receives the best possible start in life.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>If you have children’s best interests at heart and would like the opportunity to work in an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ Centre that is innovative, friendly and an exciting setting, we want to hear from you!</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>This is a great opportunity to gain experience in an Early Years setting while enjoying the flexibility of casual work.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p><b>You will:</b><br>• Have experience of working with nursery aged children or hold a NVQ Level 2 / Level 3 or equivalent in Childcare and Education.<br>• Have children’s best interests at heart and be part of seeing them progress.<br>• Be able to demonstrate a commitment to providing childcare in a non-discriminatory and inclusive manner.<br>• Have a flexible approach to work with a warm and caring attitude.<br>• Be willing to undertake training specific to the role.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p><b>We can offer you:</b><br>• An innovative, inclusive, friendly and exciting place to work with dedicated staff caring for and educating children with a wide range of needs and abilities <br>• Strong, supportive and professional workforce with an established Senior Management Team.<br>• Excellent support from parents, governors and the community.<br>• Safeguarding, Health & Safety and First Aid training along with other training opportunities.<br>• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Successful applicants will be required to provide satisfactory background checks, references and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p><b>For further details about the post or to arrange a visit, please contact Waterside Office:</b><br><b>0118 937 5677 or email <a href=\"mailto:HR@norcot.reading.sch.uk\">HR@norcot.reading.sch.uk</a> or visit our website for more information about Centre: <a href=\"https://www.norcotearlyyearscentre.co.uk\">https://www.norcotearlyyearscentre.co.uk</a></b></p>\n<p></p>\n<p>No agencies please, we are a local authority employer</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>The advert will close when a suitable candidate has been appointed.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Please do not send a C.V. For the purposes of Equal Opportunities we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>We have a strong commitment to inclusion and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Work Together as one team - </strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential</p>\n<p><strong>Be Ambitious - </strong>be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way</p>\n<p><strong>Make a Difference to Reading - </strong>maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Educated to GCSE standard or the equivalent.</li>\n<li>Substantial experience of working in an office, preferably doing Planning or Building Control business support duties or similar regulatory service within a local authority.</li>\n<li>Experience of working on computer based record keeping systems and able to create reports from data to monitor performance</li>\n<li>Recognises that meeting deadlines is important.</li>\n<li>Experience of contributing to or suggesting business improvements to provide more efficiency or a better service for staff and/or customers.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Our offer</strong></p>\n<p>We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>\n<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, and a salary sacrifice scheme to help lower the cost of your nursery fees</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax<br><br>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact either the Building Control Team Leader – Paul Boland via email: Paul.Boland@reading.gov.uk<span> or Service Manager - Julie Williams via email: Julie.Williams@reading.gov.uk  </span>  <br><br></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 23 April 2025 </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date: TBC </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<p><strong></strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,067 - £35,235","publishDate":"2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-23T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f692db58-2a54-4fcc-841c-8cf09c2af679.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0a443cb2-48ec-4cba-9068-9c2e4f8f18d6","title":"School Cleaner - Kennet Valley Primary School","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>To work 11.25 hours per week (2.25 hours daily) after school, Monday to Friday, Permanent. 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It is important <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>that you take pride in your work, and recognise your contribution to the smooth running of our school community.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>General cleaning duties to include vacuuming, dusting, polishing, mopping, emptying bins and cleaning of toilet facilities.</p>\n<p><br><b>Application forms are available from the school office or email <a href=\"mailto:office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk\">office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk</a> or visit the school website: <a href=\"https://www.kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk/\">https://www.kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk/</a></b></p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Start date: As soon as possible</p>\n<p>Applications considered on receipt</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Kennet Valley Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and is in line with the guidance in KCSIE. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks including online searches. 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Our small, well-resourced classes and dynamic approach foster active, healthy lives and engaging education both in and out of the classroom.<br><br>Conveniently located, the school is easily accessible via multiple local bus routes, and on-site parking is available for added convenience.<br><br></p>\n<p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for motivated and resilient teachers who can:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deliver a creative, flexible, and differentiated curriculum tailored to the individual needs of pupils.</li>\n<li>Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, promoting positive behaviour and emotional well-being.</li>\n<li>Work collaboratively with support staff, families, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each pupil.</li>\n<li>Foster a classroom environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br>This is a challenging but highly rewarding role that requires a proactive approach, emotional resilience, and the ability to adapt to the unique needs of every pupil.<br><br></p>\n<p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A great place to work with friendly colleagues, an excellent work life balance and good terms and conditions of employment.</li>\n<li>Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development tailored to your needs.</li>\n<li>Access to staff well-being initiatives, including wellness days and mental health support.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for career progression within a forward-thinking school.</li>\n<li>A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><br>To apply, please visit the vacancy page of our website <a href=\"http://www.avenue.reading.sch.uk\">www.avenue.reading.sch.uk</a> and fill in the forms you’ll find in the Teacher recruitment section.  </b><br><br><b>All completed application forms must be returned to <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@avenue.reading.sch.uk\">recruitment@avenue.reading.sch.uk</a>.  Please state whether you are looking for full time or part time hours. </b></p>\n<p><b> </b></p>\n<p><b>For more information and/or to arrange a tour of the school, please call Vanessa Carrick – HR Manager on 0118 214 5257.</b></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Closing date 9.00am on Monday 28<sup>th</sup> April.  Interviews will take place week commencing 5<sup>th</sup> May  2025.  </p>\n<p><br>All employees of The Avenue School are required to undergo safeguarding checks which will include reference checks and enhanced DBS check. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,650 to £49,084 Plus SEN Allowance Per year","publishDate":"2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-27T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0733a7a2-c1b3-40de-a885-149ece94d983.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d9a10aed-c1f8-4ab4-ac90-e8d594a8dfe3","title":"Event and Commercialisation Co-ordinator","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p> Do you thrive on creating dynamic, community-focused events that bring people together? Are you a detail-oriented, target-driven individual with a knack for organisation? Do you love collaborating with a passionate, close-knit team? If so, then Reading BID’s Event and Commercialisation Co-ordinator role could be the perfect next step for your <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>career!<br><br></p>\n<p><strong>About Us</strong></p>\n<p>Reading Business Improvement District (Reading BID) is a small but mighty team dedicated to transforming Reading into a vibrant, thriving destination to visit, live, work, and do business. Part of Reading’s Economy & Destination Agency (REDA), Reading BID is fully funded by local businesses, enhancing the town centre experience with services that encourage people to visit, work, shop and do business in the heart of Reading. From our annual Christmas light display and buzzing weekly food markets, to seasonal cultural events, well-being initiatives, and security services to support our retailers, hospitality sector and technology driven office-based businesses – the extra services we provide as a BID bring something extra to the town.<br><br></p>\n<p>Find out more about us:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.visit-reading.com/business/bid\">https://www.visit-reading.com/business/bid</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.visit-reading.com/business/about-us/reda-priorities\">https://www.visit-reading.com/business/about-us/reda-priorities</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Your Role</strong></p>\n<p>As our new Event & Commercialisation Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of our expanding events programme. Your mission will be to build on our already vibrant calendar of public and business-facing events, introducing fresh, exciting events and promotions that showcase Reading at its best.<br><br></p>\n<p>You’ll use your event planning expertise and impeccable attention to detail to work closely with a whole range of stakeholders from market operators and the local council to entertainers and local businesses, ensuring every event runs smoothly, safely, and successfully. From logistics to execution, you’ll make sure everything is perfectly co-ordinated, and every event leaves a lasting impact in Reading town centre.<br><br></p>\n<p>In addition to event coordination, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing commercialisation spaces across the town centre. You’ll work with marketing agencies to promote their businesses through our town centre spaces, handling everything from bookings and invoicing to ensuring the spaces are set up according to plan. Your attention to detail will ensure every promotional event runs seamlessly.<br><br></p>\n<p><strong>Interested? We’d love to hear from you!<br><br></strong></p>\n<p>This role would suit someone with event planning experience, a passion for creating memorable experiences and a genuine interest in Reading. You’ll have a real opportunity to make the role your own, work with a whole host of stakeholders and bring Reading’s town centre events to life!<br><br></p>\n<p>If you’re excited by the opportunity to make a real impact in Reading town centre, in a role that blends creativity, coordination, and commercialisation, we’d love to hear from you.<br><br></p>\n<p>This is a permanent position of 4-days per week.  A minimum of 3 days per week will be required at our office in central Reading.  The role requires attendance at events across evenings and weekends.  For the right candidate we are willing to negotiate working hours that will fit into the role.  Given the nature of the role, a passion for (and understanding of) Reading as a place to live and work would be advantageous</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team REDA, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. <br><br>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Work Together as one team - </strong>champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively</p>\n<p><strong>Be Ambitious - </strong>aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential </p>\n<p><strong>Make a Difference to Reading - </strong>inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity</p>\n<p><em> </em></p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>The ideal candidate will possess a proven ability to deliver outstanding results, manage complex workloads, and drive income generation, while thriving in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. A natural relationship builder and team player, you will also demonstrate the confidence to take ownership of projects and deliver them successfully.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Skills:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proficient in Microsoft office</li>\n<li>Proven experience in planning, coordinating, and delivering events</li>\n<li>Background in sales and/or customer service with a customer-focused mindset</li>\n<li>A successful track record of meeting or exceeding income targets</li>\n<li>Strong event management skills, including end-to-end event delivery</li>\n<li>Ability to work under pressure, meeting tight timescales and managing conflicting deadlines.</li>\n<li>Capacity to handle a diverse and demanding workload effectively</li>\n<li>Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail</li>\n<li>Results-driven with a commitment to finishing tasks to a high standard</li>\n<li>Experience in working within set budgets and delivering financially viable events</li>\n<li>A strong team player who can also take initiative and confidently lead projects to completion</li>\n<li>Skilled at building and maintaining positive relationships with a variety of key stakeholders</li>\n<li>Strong written and spoken English</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Specific requirements</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends on a regular (monthly) basis.</li>\n<li>Physical ability to set up events, e.g. setting out meeting room chairs and tables, setting up event gazebos and tables, using trolleys to transport marketing materials</li>\n<li>Awareness of health and safety considerations for public-facing events, including emergency access, crowd safety, and hazard management</li>\n</ul>\n<p> <strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Our offer</strong></p>\n<p>We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, and a salary sacrifice scheme to help lower the cost of your nursery fees</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Alexa Volker, Reading BID Manager, </strong><a href=\"mailto:Alexa.Volker@reading.gov.uk\">Alexa.Volker@reading.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Sunday 20<sup>th</sup> April 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date: W/C Monday 5<sup>th</sup> May 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Process: Face to face interview</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. 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