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You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (Pro Rata) (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays ⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme ⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline ⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts ⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office) ⭐ Cycle to work schemes ⭐ Monthly Supervision ⭐ Opportunities to apply to train as a Practice Educator to support our social work students and apprentices ⭐ Social Work Registration Paid ⭐ And much more! \nKey responsibilities: • Managing a caseload of complex and high-risk adult cases, including safeguarding, mental capacity, and court work • Undertaking assessments under the Care Act 2014. • Developing person-centred support plans that promote independence and well-being. • Leading safeguarding adult investigations and ensuring robust risk management. • Providing professional support, guidance, and supervision to less experienced social workers and other team members. • Acting as a practice lead or mentor within the team. • Collaborating with health, voluntary, and other statutory agencies to deliver integrated care. • Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation (e.g., Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding policies). • Supporting individuals to access community resources and promote independence. • Encouraging strength-based approaches to support adults to remain within their communities.\nCandidate requirements: • Qualified Social Worker (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) • Registered with Social Work England. • Post-Qualification Experience in Adult Social Work • Proven experience working within Adult Social Care, preferably in community-based settings. • Experience of Managing Complex and High-Risk Cases including safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act (MCA), and court work. • Knowledge of Relevant Legislation and Policy, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, safeguarding adults procedures, and Human Rights Act. • Experience in mentoring, supervising, or supporting other social workers or team members. • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills • Capable of building effective relationships with individuals, families, carers, and professionals. • Full driving license and use of own car\nOur Area Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.\nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.\nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today! Or for an informal discussion, please contact Emma Hodge, Team Manager - emma.hodge@wokingham.gov.uk\nClosing Date: Sunday 23rd March 2025, 11pm\nInterview Date: TBC\nPlease be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.\nIf your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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(Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our Values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \nWe 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. \n<h3>Interview date </h3>\nInterviews will be held on the week commencing 17th March 2025.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: \nKam Sangha - Senior Engineer\nTel: 07826 953099 / 01344 351775\nAt 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.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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We are also working towards becoming a 'Marmot Place'- joining over 50 places recognising that to create a community where everybody can thrive, we need all the right building blocks of health and wellbeing in place.\nAs the Strategy and Commissioning Officer - Older People, you will work together with the Older People Commissioning Manager and other members of the Strategy, Commissioning and Performance Team to drive and implement the transformation of the Adult Social Care services.\nWe want to organise social care differently, so that everyone can live in a place they call home, with the people and things they love, in communities where we look out for one another, doing things that matter to them.\nIf you are an experienced commissioner with a passion for social care and are excited by the opportunity to help us realise this vision, we look forward to hearing from you.\nBenefits:\nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ And much more! \nKey Responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>Undertaking a wide-range of commissioning activity as part of the strategic commissioning team - including but not limited to:</li>\n<li>Lead on developing and delivering a range of strategies, coproduced with a range of internal and external stakeholders including residents with lived experience</li>\n<li>Procuring and contract managing a number of services which support older people in Wokingham</li>\n<li>Ensuring services we commission enable us to meet our statutory obligations and are high quality, effective, demonstrate value for money and maximise outcomes for residents</li>\n<li>Understanding and supporting our diverse range of care and support services in the local market</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate Requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working in strategic commissioning roles and delivering across all aspects of the commissioning cycle (services for older people would be advantageous)</li>\n<li>Knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Local Authority market shaping responsibilities</li>\n<li>Proactive and driven commissioner with proven multitasking abilities, adept at problem-solving in uncertain situations and navigating complex environments through creative and innovative ideas</li>\n<li>Committed to realising the Social Care Futures ambition and a strong advocate of inclusion and equal opportunities</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly express views both orally and in writing, prepare reports and briefing notes for various audiences, and collaborate effectively with all stakeholders</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area:\nWokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. \nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. \nLike many areas we have a growing and aging population, our adoption of Social Care Future demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that everyone has the support, resources and opportunities to achieve positive outcomes. \nFor more information or to arrange a confidential call, please email Iftkhar Ahmed, Commissioning Manager Older People - iftkhar.ahmed@wokingham.gov.uk\nStrictly no agencies and previous applicants need not apply.\nClosing date: 23rd March 2025, 11pm\nExpected Interview date: TBC\nIf your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate great communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, services users and health care providers.\n 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. We are seeking applications from newly qualified (ASYE) and experienced Social Workers. (£2,000 Market Supplement available for Experienced Social Worker)\n \nAbout the Role: \n<ul>\n<li>To complete timely Care Act assessments 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>\n To complete Mental Capacity Act Assessments to a high standard.\n</li>\n<li>Undertake community DOLs and prepare records for Court of Protection.</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 \nTeam Objectives: \nThe Mental Health Social Care Team works closely with other teams in Adult Services who are involved with the delivery of Adult Social Care. 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.\n \nOur 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.\n \nYou will hold a varied caseload and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents. \nThis 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. You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures. \nYou will need to have: \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<li>Understanding of The Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007)</li>\n<li>Other legislation linked Mental Health</li>\n</ul>\n 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. 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. 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. 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: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do\nDrive Efficiency - 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\nBe Ambitious - 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\nMake a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed\n \nOur offer A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: \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. 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We want to see you thrive at Wokingham Borough Council, and pride ourselves on the opportunities to train and progress throughout your career.\nWe offer flexible working arrangements, with the option to hybrid work between home and the office in addition to the necessary in-person meetings and assessments.\nBenefits\nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ And much more! \nKey Responsibilities\n<ul>\n<li>To work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess or reassess the needs of customers and their carer’s, offering access to support services in line with their eligible needs.</li>\n<li>To proactively contribute to the develop of the team, working creatively to support strong local networks to help identify how specific the needs of our customers could be met in different ways.</li>\n<li>To work in a person-centred way, ensuring that individual dignity is maintained, cultural and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are acknowledged and heard.</li>\n<li>To promote a strengths-based model of care and approach to assessing a broad range of needs, in line with the Care Act 2014.</li>\n<li>To ensure that you bring forward good ideas, offer creative solutions, challenge areas where the Council can improve, and to contribute to the Council’s ongoing success.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate Requirements\n<ul>\n<li>Social Work qualification (degree or diploma) and registered with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>Full EU driving licence (and access to the daily use of a car).</li>\n<li>Experience of using standard Microsoft programs and specialist client record systems</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.\nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.\nFor more information about this opportunity, please contact Emma Hodge, Team Manager Ongoing Support Team, <a href=\"mailto:emma.hodge@wokingham.gov.uk\">emma.hodge@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nClosing date: Sunday 30th March 2025 11pm\nInterviews: TBC\nIf your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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The role will involve all aspects of rent collection and arrears management for a patch of homes at Woking Borough Council.\nYou will efficiently manage a patch in line with councils rent policy and procedures. You will do this in a customer focused way ensuring communicaction with tenants, leaseholders, licencees, shared owners and garage renters throughout the rent collection and arrears management process.\nWe would like to embed a rent first culture at Woking Borough Council. You will identify where tenants my be having trouble paying their rent. Early intervention in arrears cases and signposting to internal and external support agencies is key to the way we want to work in the borough.\nYou will be responsible for monitoring rent accounts to ensure arrears actions are carried out in a timely, appropriate and proportionate manner and ensuring communication with those in arrears is conducted in line with procedures and timescales within them.\nYou will be expected to use of the housing management database, case files and Mobysoft Rentsense in your day-to-day work.\nWhere necessary you will identify and pursue legal action such as Notice of Seeking Possession, Possession Proceedings, attending court and acting as a witness where appropriate.\nA full driving license and access to your own vehicle is essential for the role.\nIdeally the successful candidate will have experience of working in rent collection and arrears management in the social housing sector with a good knowledge of up to do date relevant legislation.\nThe Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits. \nWoking Borough Council takes a robust approach to thoroughly checking anyone who has applied to work with vulnerable groups including children.\nAs this job involves contact with vulnerable groups, successful applicants will be required to obtain a Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Assistance will be given by the Council and further details can be found in the job pack.\nThe ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post. An assessment may be required. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact the Human Resources team.\nFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact Katherine Hiscock, Acting Head of Transformation, on katherine.hiscock@woking.gov.uk or 07484 536842. 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The team is on a journey of continuous improvement to review, improve, and streamline the health, safety and insurance matters across Spelthorne Council.\nThe successful candidate must have experience within a relevant / similar role and preferably achieved high- level qualification in a health, safety and risk related subject. They will be enthusiastic, committed, self-motivated and have a positive attitude. They must be an excellent communicator and team player with sound time management skills and be confident in dealing with managers, other Council employees and contractors.\nIn return we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme, free parking and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year.\nThis post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.\nSpelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network. Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.\nFor an informal discussion about the post, please contact Karine Codd (Principal Health, Safety and Insurance Officer) on 01784 446270. \nClosing date: 17 March 2025 (noon)\nInterview date: 31 March 2025 \nTo apply please use the link below.\n CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form. \nUnfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates. If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.\nAll shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date. \nWorking towards equal opportunities \nStrictly No Agencies","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary range £34,125 to £45,824 per annum (Dependent on experience and qualification)","publishDate":"2025-02-19T11:26:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-17T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0819f79d-c12e-420c-97e4-7abef1f28a84.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ac20ed19-03cd-452c-b941-49462203d155","title":"Coordinator for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"Part time – 25.9 Hours per week (3.5 Days per week) – Fixed term maternity cover to January 2026 \nWe are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Coordinator to join our Adult Social Care team, ensuring the effective management and coordination of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) processes.\n \nWe 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.\n \nAbout the role: \nAs a Coordinator you will manage the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) process, including receiving and screening referrals, coordinating assessments, and ensuring timely payments for assessors.\n \nThe role involves providing administrative support to the DoLS service, maintaining accurate records, and working with external agencies to ensure compliance with legislative frameworks.\n \nKey responsibilities: \n<ul>\n<li>Receive and screen DoLS referrals and coordinate assessments for Best Interest and Mental Health Assessors.</li>\n<li>Forecast workloads and ensure timely payments to assessors.</li>\n<li>Provide administrative support, maintain records, and ensure accurate internal and external reporting.</li>\n<li>Liaise with external agencies, Senior DoLS Professionals, and designated signatories for authorisations.</li>\n<li>Produce and manage data reports, support meetings, and deliver customer advice.</li>\n<li>Ensure DoLS processes comply with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and ADASS protocols.</li>\n<li>Complete DSE Display Screen assessments (Training provided)</li>\n</ul>\n 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. 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:\n \nWork Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do\nDrive Efficiency - 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\nBe Ambitious - 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\nMake a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed\n Our offer \nWe 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.\n \nA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: \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</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 If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Eloise Jones – DoLS Lead – <a href=\"mailto:Eloise.jones@reading.gov.uk\">Eloise.jones@reading.gov.uk</a>\n Closing date: 5th March 2025 Interview date: To be confirmed \nPlease 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.\n Visit: <a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> 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","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£19,088 - £22,857 actual pro-rata salary","publishDate":"2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c7707a1a-1e10-4f24-912d-1c1a83d15276.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"624c2fc1-94e2-4711-8916-d047b6f6f3df","title":"Social Worker - Family Placement (Maternity Cover)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":2,"description":"<h3>Maternity cover contract or secondment opportunity for internal candidates: until 31st October 2025</h3>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate social worker to join our Family Placement Team, covering maternity leave until October 2025.\nWe are looking for a reliable practitioner with current Social Work England registration and strong experience navigating the legal frameworks relevant to our work. Excellent assessment and analytical skills, with experience in completing Form F, Special Guardianship and Connected Person Assessments are preferred.\nYou 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.\nThe children and young people we support have told us they want social workers who are:\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>\nWe 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. We have resilience groups, well-being days and events, group supervision as well as peer support. Each team has dedicated admin support.\nThe Family Placement Team is a small but very supportive team. The work we do can be challenging and we understand the importance of peer support and advice.\nWe work closely together and alongside the children’s social workers to ensure that we are providing the best support to our vulnerable children.\nOur 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.\nOur workforce tells us:\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>\nTo recruit, train and assess new and substitute Foster Carers and Special Guardian applicants, for children and young people.\n</li>\n<li>\nTo work within the context of relevant legislation and deliver services according to the department’s policies, procedures and guidelines.\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>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and social club. </li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our Values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \nWe 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. \n<h3>Interview date</h3>\nInterviews will be held on 12th March 2025.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. \nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\nAny successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. \n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:\nSam Howard, Team Manager, Family Placement Team: 01344 351658\nAt 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.\nBracknell 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.\nCandidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.\nSocial Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. \nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.\nCandidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.\nNo agencies please. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,362 - £47,387 FTE (inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance) plus 4% retention payment after 1 year","publishDate":"2025-02-18T17:13:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-03T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d7005519-5ae0-4ccb-9fae-b5cca606e72b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"49a2784c-b62a-4f3b-a2f5-b0a928ab3858","title":"1:1 Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Owlsmoor Primary School","location":"Owlsmoor Primary School, Cambridge Road, Owlsmoor, Sandhurst","locationType":3,"description":"Owlsmoor Primary is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and patient 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly hard-working team on a fixed term basis. Our TA’s work with teachers to organise and support teaching and learning activities, the primary focus of this role is to do specified work with children under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher.\nYou will be able to:\n<ul>\n<li>quickly build a positive relationship with the pupil to promote their learning and academic progress, and support them with any special educational needs.</li>\n<li>remain calm and supportive even in challenging situations</li>\n<li>effectively communicate with the teacher and other staff members</li>\n<li>respond and adjust strategies based on the pupil’s needs and changing situations</li>\n<li>maintain a positive and encouraging attitude to help the child reach their full potential</li>\n</ul>\nYou will join a team who are passionate about engaging and inspiring young people in their learning and in return we can offer you an inclusive ethos, a supportive team that works well together, an environment committed to a healthy work/life balance, staff socials, free tea and coffee, and other wellbeing initiatives.\nOwlsmoor Primary is a vibrant Primary school with a Nursery and Out of School Club. We are well resourced and we have extensive outside space along with a Specialist Resource Provision. There are currently 550 children on roll.\nVisits are actively encouraged, please contact Kelly Potter, School Business Manager, should you require any further information on sbm@owlsmoorprimary.com.\nHours: 8.45am - 12.45pm. 20 hours per week, term time only until 23/07/25\nInterview date is Tuesday 4th March 2025\nOwlsmoor Primary are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£12.63 per hour inc Fringe Allowance","publishDate":"2025-02-18T17:06:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-25T10:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/32a8441f-f9a8-4834-9591-c3ae6dc1fccc.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bcc61d17-53b1-47e0-86f1-dd4fc8c84b4e","title":"HR Adviser (part time, maternity cover)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"We are delighted to offer a part time HR Adviser role to cover maternity leave on a 12-month fixed term contract.\n<h3>About you…</h3>\nAs a generalist HR Adviser at Bracknell Forest Council, you will play a vital role in shaping effective and positive employment relationships. This is a dynamic, hands-on role where you will provide expert advice and guidance to employees and managers on a wide range of HR matters. You will support with handling complex disciplinary and grievance cases to leading organisational change initiatives, driving performance improvements and supporting employees with health and long-term absence issues. Your work will directly impact the success and wellbeing of our workforce.\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\nThe HR team works alongside the council’s Recruitment, Payroll and Organisational Development teams. Within the team there are five HR Advisers, an Assistant HR Adviser and an HR Apprentice. Together we support approximately 1,300 employees. \nWe encourage flexible working but you will be required to work from our Bracknell office at least once a week and be able to travel to other local sites to provide support on occasions. \n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\nYou will be supporting the Place and Resources departments on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. We are looking for a proactive HR professional who thrives in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You will have strong communication skills and the ability to confidently advise at all levels.\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>This role is for 30 hours per week. This will be across four days per week - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am - 5pm.</li>\n<li>Pro-rated annual leave for 30 hours part time is 22.5 days (168 hours) for the 12 month period.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy or sell annual leave.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our Values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \nWe 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. \n<h3>Interview date </h3>\nInterviews will be held on 18th March 2025.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: \nHR@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\nAt 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.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.\nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.\nNo agencies please. 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As a passionate and results-driven problem-solver, you will be committed to supporting young people in improving their education, employment, and training outcomes.\n<h4>About the team… </h4>\nYou will work as part of the highly skilled Standards and Effectiveness team, developing strong professional relationships with partners and key stakeholders from across the Post 16 sector. The team is dedicated to ensuring high-quality education and opportunities for young people, supporting institutions in meeting standards, and building strong partnerships to achieve excellent outcomes for every child and young person.\nThe Standards and Effectiveness Team sits within the Education & Learning section of the People Directorate. The Assistant Director for Education and Learning oversees a team of Heads of Service, who collectively manage the core functions of the section. The individual service areas work closely together in a climate of mutual challenge and support, to achieve our collective goals.\n<h4>Key responsibilities...</h4>\nThe Post-16 Strategy Manager leads education, employment, and training participation, ensuring statutory duties are met. They oversee budgets, contracts, and external funding while identifying gaps in provision and developing strategic action plans.\nManaging and tracking contracts for 16-25 participation, they enhance opportunities for EHCP learners and care leavers, driving initiatives like supported internships and higher education pathways.\nThe role involves stakeholder engagement, policy compliance, and risk management while optimising learner participation. Additionally, they secure funding, support key education projects, and provide expert leadership, collaborating across sectors to improve post-16 outcomes and ensuring the Council’s strategic goals are achieved.\n<h4>Our benefits include...</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h4>Our Values</h4>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \nWe 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. \n<h4>Interview date </h4>\nInterviews will be held on 10th March 2025 \nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe 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.\nPlease note: AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration\n<h4>Want to ask us a question? </h4>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:\nZoe Livingstone: Head of Standards, Education and Learning: Phone Number: 01344 354192\n \nAt 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.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.\nCandidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.\nNo agencies please. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53,511 - £58,845 FTE inclusive of London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-02-18T15:48:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-02T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5e4ac080-a4d9-4974-9aad-4c771e9dd84b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0564a371-7d05-45f4-bfed-879813697851","title":"Strategic Education Partnership Officer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End, Wokingham, Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Strategic Education Partnership Officer to join our proactive Children’s Services team here at Wokingham Borough Council on a permanent, part time basis (0.8 FTE, 29.6 hours per week).\nAs the Strategic Education Partnership Officer, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining strong relationships with senior leaders within schools and other stakeholders. Your work will be pivotal in driving local priorities for providing the highest standards of education in Wokingham schools, working as part of an education partnership team.\nYou will contribute to local authority core responsibilities and local traded offer for schools by providing expertise in area (s) of school leadership, education provision or teaching and learning.\nIn this role you will promote and safeguard the welfare and achievement of children who live or access services in, or who are looked after by Wokingham Borough Council. \nWe are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual who can help drive forward our educational priorities through effective partnerships and strategic planning.\nBenefits:\nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays (Pro Rata)\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ And much more! \nKey responsibilities: \n<ul>\n<li>To contribute to the partnership working across the education landscape in the local system inside and beyond the council and across stakeholders</li>\n<li>To take on as required the role of the link officer for designated schools in following up complaints or in dealing with critical incidents, following established service policy and procedures and providing appropriate reports to the Children Services leadership team and other relevant officers in the council</li>\n<li>To contribute towards service monitoring of school performance, ensuring that any concerns with designated schools in terms of pupil outcomes or provision are reported at an early stage to the Head of Education Partnerships</li>\n<li>To take responsibility for leading specified partnership priorities as required Head of Education and Partnerships and Team Leader and acting as advocate for the most vulnerable in the borough</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Substantial and successful experience as an education leader, with clear experience and evidence of raising standards as a senior leader or head teacher in a school</li>\n<li>Successful experience of working as a Local Authority officer and/or working across school partnerships to develop school improvement programmes and raise standards</li>\n<li>Good Experience of monitoring and evaluating school outcomes, and school improvement planning</li>\n<li>Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate others, work as part of a team and support the develop of sustainable partnerships</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area \nWokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. \nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. \nClick the link below and apply today. Alternatively, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please e-mail Gillian Cole, Head of Education and Partnership - gillian.cole@wokingham.gov.uk\nClosing date: 16th March 2025, 11pm\nInterviews: W/C 24th March 2025\nPlease be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.  \nIf your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. \nWokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"SE 18-21 +3 SPA (Pro Rata)","publishDate":"2025-02-18T10:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-16T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/28f8ef0e-e252-4a45-b00a-2738e8ff5394.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"27465675-28e8-4c91-8b35-90ba44bf0baf","title":"Headteacher","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Wildridings Primary School and Nursery","location":"Wildridings Primary School and Nursery, Netherton, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"Are you our next inspirational headteacher?\nThe Governing Body at Wildridings Primary School is looking to appoint a headteacher who shares our vision of ‘nurturing the potential in everyone’ and the school values. We are seeking an individual who will continue to drive school improvement, supported by the dedicated Senior Leadership Team, through building on our successful, positive Local Authority reports and Good rating (Ofsted, 2022).\nWe want our new headteacher to have highly developed emotional intelligence and the ability to build effective relationships with all stakeholders. They need to be reflective, able to challenge positively, lead change effectively, and manage difficult conversations sensitively.\nAs a school, our curriculum and staff aim to support our children in academic endeavour, the development of life skills and offer enrichment opportunities for all.\nTo realise this, we wish to appoint an innovative and motivated leader who will strive to achieve academic excellence in every area of the school, and ensuring the whole community achieves their full potential, including developing leaders, teachers and staff to ensure continuous school improvement and professional development.\nAbout Us: \nWe are an energetic, caring and nurturing primary school with a clear and determined focus on ensuring that all children who attend our school are actively involved in an engaging and enriching curriculum, so that the potential in everyone is nurtured, and that the children of Wildridings leave with the ability to fully participate within their community and beyond.\nWe are a popular, two-form entry primary school in Bracknell, Berkshire and have a thriving nursery, a positive budget, and a dedicated SEND and family support team. We are a Bracknell Forest Council maintained school. We have a dedicated, experienced team of staff committed to providing the very best education for the children in our care.\nAt Wildridings, our children benefit from continuous provision throughout EYFS and KS1. Nurture and SEND provision are highly important to the school community and all children benefit from the Voice21 oracy strategies and teaching.\nIs this you?\nFor our school and community, our next headteacher needs to have the passion and creativity to identify and drive standards and school improvements, drawing on their experiences of school improvement, and innovation whilst building on our current, identified school priorities.\nWe want:\n<ul>\n<li>A headteacher who can excite, inspire, and challenge our children to become confident, independent lifelong learners.</li>\n<li>A headteacher who leads from their core values and is able to articulate the impact that has had on their schools.</li>\n<li>A headteacher who is a highly skilled and ambitious practitioner who wants to make a real difference to children’s lives.</li>\n<li>A headteacher who is visible, inspirational and has a collaborative approach to leadership; willing to guide and motivate success; encourage, but also be prepared to make tough decisions when needed.</li>\n<li>Someone who is ready to share and learn with our children, parents, staff and governors and be a pivotal part of our school community. </li>\n</ul>\nVisits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01344 425483 or email <a href=\"mailto:secretary@wildridingsprimary.co.uk\">secretary@wildridingsprimary.co.uk</a> to arrange a suitable date and time.\nWe very much look forward to hearing from you. \nApplication closing date: - Monday 17th March 2025 (9 a.m.)\nShortlisting date: Week commencing: Monday 17th March 2025, successful candidates will be notified by Friday 21st March 2025.\nInterview days: Week commencing: Monday 24th March 2025\nStart date: - 1st September 2025\nFlexible working:\nThe governing body at Wildridings Primary School recognises the benefits of flexible working and is keen to support opportunities for this, further information can be found in the application pack.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"L14 to L24 £69,964 - £88,150","publishDate":"2025-02-18T09:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-17T09:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b81f7392-c36c-4c93-932a-ab14feda23d2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"69b06a8f-e855-4edc-aa44-9a888faea87a","title":"Groundsperson","employer":"Guildford Borough Council","department":"","location":"Stoke Park Nursery, Nightingale Road, Guildford GU1 1ER","locationType":3,"description":"<div class=\"job_summary\">\nWe have a opportunity for a full time Grounds person to work on our sports pitches within Guildford's wonderful parks and open spaces\nYou will need a degree of physical fitness and an aptitude for working outdoors, along with an interest in Sports pitch maintenance and a desire to learn on the job. Some knowledge and experience of pitch maintenance and horticulture is essential. \nWorking 41 hours a week Monday to Friday from March to October and 29 Hours 4 days a week November to February, with the possibility of weekend work and early starts. Overtime shifts may also be available. A licence valid to drive in the UK in order to drive Council vehicles around sites is essential.\nIn return we offer:\n<ul>\n<li>a competitive salary</li>\n<li>generous annual leave package</li>\n<li>full training and PPE</li>\n<li>good variety of work</li>\n</ul>\nTo be shortlisted for interview your application should clearly evidence that your physically capable of undertaking the duties of the job, including lifting machinery. Ensure you complete the application form in full and include all employment history for the last 3 years.\nPlease see job description for full details\nThis advert will be removed if a successful candidate is found before the closing date.\nInterviews dates: TBC\n</div>\nAbout Guildford\nGuildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.\nWe are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,806 - £26,633","publishDate":"2025-02-18T08:47:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-04T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6fa69c0b-6a47-4a4f-9439-b8b82e3bea29.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a4b1375b-37a8-4494-a571-2998cbcebd86","title":"Anti-Social Behaviour Officer","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"Our Housing and Communities Team are passionate about the people who live in our town; our vision is for everyone to have the opportunity to live in a good quality sustainable home within in a lively and thriving neighbourhood. We have bags of energy and enthusiasm and channel this by seeking to innovate and create opportunities that have a lasting effect on the communities in Reading and keeps them at the heart of all we do.\n \nWe have a great track record in building strategic partnerships, successfully bidding for Government funding, major project delivery and being the best landlord in the town. Our work is rewarding, we change lives for the better by tackling homelessness, building new homes and strengthening communities.\n \nWe seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as a diverse and inclusive team will be 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.\n \nAbout the role\n \nThis is a varied role that will enable you to utilise problem solving skills to investigate and take action to deal with domestic anti-social behaviour, hate crime and cuckooing, supporting victims and ensuring appropriate measures are put in place to stop perpetrators. You will have the opportunity to work with a range of services and agencies and support the wider objectives of the Community Partnerships Service to reduce anti-social behaviour and support our communities to feel safer and inclusive.\n \nMain Duties and responsibilities\n \n<ul>\n<li>Provide a victim centred approach to tackling domestic anti-social behaviour, hate crime and cuckooing, ensuring timely action is taken and prevention, intervention and enforcement measures are appropriately used to secure a positive outcome, with each enquiry and case having a comprehensive, multi-agency action plan.</li>\n<li>Provide support to victims and witnesses, ensuring each action plan sets out measures to support and safeguard them.</li>\n<li>Develop and maintain regular contact and joint working practices with Officers from within the council and partner agencies to ensure a collaborative approach to tackling issues of anti-social behaviour, hate crime and cuckooing.</li>\n<li>Complete and present referrals to relevant problem-solving meetings/panels.</li>\n<li>Support the preparation of and participate in events, PR/media coverage to promote activity carried out by the team.</li>\n</ul>\n \nAbout you\n \nWe are looking for an experienced Anti-Social Behaviour Officer with experience of partnership problem solving and providing support to victims of ASB. You will have good organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload.\n\nThe successful candidate must hold a valid driving licence and have daily access to a vehicle.\n \nYou’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. 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.\n \nOur values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:\n \nWork Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading\nDrive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently, and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively\nBe Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential\nMake a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity\n \nOur offer \nWe 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.\n \nThis post will be a hybrid working post. \n \nA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\n \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, and a salary sacrifice scheme to help lower the cost of your nursery fees</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 \n \nFor more information on this position please contact Kane Roberts, Anti-Social Behaviour Team Leader at <a href=\"mailto:kane.roberts@reading.gov.uk\">kane.roberts@reading.gov.uk</a>\n Closing Date: 9th March 2025\nInterview Date: To be confirmed\n \n \nPlease 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,654 - £37,938","publishDate":"2025-02-18T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-09T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a7b3c018-3ee4-4e4f-8133-31149e9211f5.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dbf97913-af95-40b9-930c-632ebead4455","title":"Designated Social Care Officer (FTC to 30/04/2026)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"We have an exciting opportunity to work across Children’s Social Care as a Designated Social Care Officer for SEND.\nThis is a fixed term role for maternity cover until 30th April 2026.\n<h3>About you...</h3>\nWe are looking for a qualified Social Worker with considerable experience in supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEND) and their families. The ideal candidate will excel in engaging with children and parents, working effectively with partners, demonstrating reliability and fostering ambition for children with SEND.\nTo succeed, you will need strong negotiation and influencing skills, as well as the ability to build and maintain effective partnerships. You will collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across the local authority, working closely with parents, carers and partners in education and health. Additionally, you will represent Bracknell Forest Council’s Children’s Services at regional and national events, providing expert advice on SEND reforms related to social care in the borough. You will also stay up-to-date with national best practices and apply them locally.\nIf you are looking to work in a team that is inclusive, ambitious and always learning, we would welcome your application to join us.\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\nWe are a small and friendly local authority. The leaders and managers know that it is essential for social care workers to have a secure physical and psychological base from which to be the best workers they can be. Working collaboratively with families to keep them together, where it is safe to do so, is at the heart of our embedded Family Safeguarding Model and our approach is underpinned by Motivational Interviewing (MI) across all of our social care teams.\nThe Children’s Specialist Support Team (CSST) is a highly skilled team working with children who have disabilities and/or complex health needs. You will become part of an experienced, friendly and supportive team who focus on ensuring that children are at the centre of all we do.\nOur workforce tells us:\n<ul>\n<li>There is a supportive and approachable leadership and management team.</li>\n<li>All teams offer each other valuable peer support. There is a strong focus on shared problem solving.</li>\n<li>They feel appreciated and their development is prioritised.</li>\n<li>Supervision is of high quality, reflective and routinely provided.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\nThis role will strategically lead in framing and developing social care elements of the SEND strategy across the local authority, and strengthen collaborative working between Education, Health and Social Care, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and that statutory responsibilities under the Children and Family Act (2014) and Care Act (2014) are met.\nThe role will directly inform and influence the direction of wider SEND services through intelligence and insight. The DSCO will have in-depth knowledge and understanding of both social care processes and the SEND reforms agenda and will look to strengthen practice and generate solutions.\nYou will report to the Head of Children’s Specialist Support but work across all of Children’s Social Care to ensure that the outcomes for children and young people with SEND are maximised by working to improve quality of life, school attendance, social care provision, personal autonomy and involvement in further education and employment, independent living and community inclusion. The DSCO will also work closely with and support colleagues in Adult Social Care, supporting them to meet their statutory duties for young people with SEND aged 18-25.\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and social club. </li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our Values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \nWe 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. \n<h3>Interview date</h3>\nInterviews will be held on Friday 14th March 2025.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:\nLou Richer, Head of Children’s Specialist Family Safeguarding\nTel.: 01344 353112\nEmail: Lou.Richer@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\n \nAt 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.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nAny successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.\nCandidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.\nSocial Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. \nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.\nNo agencies please. \n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£57,753 - £59,808 inclusive of Essential Car User Allowance and London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-02-17T15:43:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-06T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/326bec54-45f9-45fe-85d0-0adc53d4e173.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c47d45e9-5aa2-455b-85e0-68175d476a49","title":"Housing Needs Support Officer x2","employer":"Woking Borough Council","department":"","location":"Woking","locationType":2,"description":"We have an exciting job share opportunity and are looking for two motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our busy, thriving Housing Needs team who are constantly finding housing solutions for all applicants and creating a community free of homelessness, The team consists of housing options and allocations/registrations.\nThe ideal candidate for the options team will be responsible for providing initial advice to households on a wide range of housing related issues and coordinating on a variety of administrative tasks. It is a varied role that is suited to someone committed to work with vulnerable people who are homeless and threatened with homelessness. This position is 22.2 hours per week over 3 days.\nThe ideal candidate for the allocations and registrations team will be responsible for providing essential administrative and customer service support. They will assist in processing and verifying housing applications helping to ensure that social housing is allocated fairly and efficiently whilst responding to queries via phone, email and in person.This position is 14.8 hours per week over 2 days.\nA knowledge and experience of Word, Excel and Outlook and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels are essential.\nThe Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits. \nFor an informal discussion about this post, please contact Angella Kentaro (Housing Options Team Leader) on 01483 743834 Or Michele Dixon (Housing Allocations/Registrations Team Leader) on 014830743614.\n \nClosing Date: 3 March 2025 - 23:55pm\nInterview Date: TBC","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary Circa £24,799 per annum plus flexible benefit allowance of £1,783 per annum (full time equivalent)","publishDate":"2025-02-17T15:26:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-03T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f7cae231-cdb1-462a-89f7-4981568576f4.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d52f0471-dc9e-4732-bb81-48adc19e0150","title":"Supported Living Advisor","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Glenfield House","locationType":3,"description":"Join our team as a Supported Living Advisor.\nSeeking innovative ways to improve lives is at the heart of everything we do. We are always looking for ways to maximise our resources to help those who are most vulnerable regain their independence swiftly and effectively. Our mission is to empower residents to live life to its fullest—not only by supporting their independence but by providing the peace of mind they deserve.\nAs a Supported Living Advisor, you will work ethically, independently and safely to support individuals within the community. You will be a key part of our team, using your initiative to overcome challenges whilst also collaborating with internal and external partners.\nIn return, we will provide the support and training you need to thrive. We will help you to be at your best, so we can be at ours.\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\nWe are a dedicated team, working with internal and external partners to ensure people are appropriately supported to maintain their tenancy, mental health and social networks. 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This may include advocacy services; welfare benefits; housing; recreational facilities; voluntary sector agencies; day centres; mainstream education; health; leisure and employment opportunities.</li>\n<li>To focus on the needs of individual service users establishing rapport, using empathy, compassion and patience, promoting their rights and responsibilities.</li>\n<li>Support service users in management of mental health symptoms e.g., anxiety management, relapse prevention and medication management as part of an agreed plan.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service. Pro rata for part-time staff.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our Values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \nWe 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. \n<h3>Interview date </h3>\nInterview date is to be confirmed.\nInterviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices.\nWe will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. 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Social Worker - Family Placement (Maternity Cover)

Bracknell Forest Council

£25,889 - £29,330 inclusive of £706 London Weighting

Glenfield House (On-Site)

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Senior Social Worker - Adult Social Care Hub

Bracknell Forest Council

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

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