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We are looking for a capable and ambitious individual to join our team who can provide excellent customer service to support us to continue delivering first class housing solutions services. We are looking for exceptional candidates with a range of skills including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent working knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended)</li>\n<li>Experience of carrying out detailed assessments</li>\n<li>Good quality communication, both verbal and written</li>\n<li>A team player</li>\n<li>Encourages strategic thinking</li>\n<li>Able to work well under pressure</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About Runnymede</strong></p>\n<p>Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward-thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. 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This role will support us to continue to deliver a high-quality homelessness service.</p>\n<p>You will have the opportunity to contribute to the implementation and performance of the Council’s Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy and assist in the review of procedures and policies within the team.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home</li>\n<li>Flexible working 7am-7pm (Core hours are 10-11.30am & 2.30pm-4pm) and Flexi-leave</li>\n<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Advanced Voluntary Contributions</li>\n<li>Free Parking</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>\n<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan</li>\n<li>Health insurance plan after 1 years’ service</li>\n<li>Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service</li>\n<li>Mileage allowance</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p>For more information on the role and to apply please visit: <a href=\"https://www.surreyjobs.info/employers/runnymede-borough-council?ga_client_id=276f5733-80f7-40d7-a069-fcc2b487fc13\">Runnymede Borough Council Jobs | Surrey Jobs</a></p>\n<p>We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at <a href=\"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/users/new.js?original_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobsgopublic.com%2Fvacancies%2F209969%2Fexternal_links%3Findex%3D2\">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a> or on 01932 425527 who will be able to assist you.</p>\n<p>For an informal chat about this role please contact Terri Holloway, Housing Solutions Manager on <a href=\"mailto:terri.holloway@runnymede.gov.uk\">terri.holloway@runnymede.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: </strong>11<sup>th</sup> November 2024</p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date(s): </strong>Week Commencing 25<sup>th</sup> November 2024</p>\n<p>If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. 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You can expect to be challenged in a role that gives great job satisfaction where no two days are ever the same.</p>\n<p>Looking ahead, the department is expanding with the proposed addition of new CCTV cameras across a wider area.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme with access to Additional Voluntary Contributions</li>\n<li>Free Parking</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>\n<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan</li>\n<li>Health Insurance plan after 1 years service</li>\n<li>Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service</li>\n<li>20% Shift allowance</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Please apply online at <strong>www.surreyjobs.info</strong>. Full information, including the Job Description, Person Specification and other details about Runnymede Borough Council, is available in the Extra Information attachment on the website. If it is difficult for you to apply online please contact Human Resources, via <strong>humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk.</strong> or telephone on 01932 425517.</p>\n<p>This roll is application only and CVs will not be considered. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.</p>\n<p>Please provide an email address where possible as you may be contacted by email if you are selected to attend for an interview.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: </strong>17<sup>th</sup> November 2024</p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date: </strong>25<sup>th</sup> November 2024</p>\n<p>If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.</p>\n<p><em>Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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We welcome applications from teachers at all stages of their careers looking for an opportunity to work alongside our team.</p>\n<p><strong>We are looking for someone who is:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Passionate about learning and teaching</li>\n<li>Committed to the success of all of our children</li>\n<li>Excited about contributing to the future direction of our school</li>\n<li>A team player who is happy to get stuck in with all aspects of primary school life</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>We can offer:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Happy and positive children, supportive colleagues.</li>\n<li>A strong partnership with parents, Governors and the local community</li>\n<li>Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Interviews will be held on receipt of applications. 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We offer work sponsorship for overseas applicants and a relocation package.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Local Government Pension Scheme - includes generous employer contribution.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Cycle to work scheme.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Season train ticket loans</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A range of local shopping discounts</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Please note that these dates are indicative at this stage and may be subject to change.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Inclusion and Diversity</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. 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The team works with children and young people up to the age of 18 with a range of disabilities and complex needs; we help children with disabilities and their families to live safer, happier lives.</p>\n<p>The children and young people we work with have told us they want social workers to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>be friendly, fun and energetic;</li>\n<li>listen respectfully, take action and stick to deadlines;</li>\n<li>keep promises, be accessible and on time</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We would welcome an application from you, if you are:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Social Worker who is committed to advocate for children and their families</li>\n<li>A reliable practitioner who can build trusted relationships with children and young people</li>\n<li>Provide stability and ambition during your time working with us</li>\n<li>Experience of working with children with disabilities and their families</li>\n<li>Experience of working with competing demands and prioritising those most vulnerable children</li>\n<li>Knowledge of relevant legislation, including safeguarding and child protection protocols</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Key responsibilities ...</h3>\n<p>You will be responsible for a caseload of children with disabilities, including Children in Need, children subject to Child Protection Plans, Children in Care and those where care proceedings have been initiated. You will play a crucial role in conducting assessments, developing care plans and ensuring the delivery of appropriate services to meet the individual needs of each child.</p>\n<h3>Our benefits include ...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time).</li>\n<li>Annual leave purchase policy.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans.</li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.</li>\n<li>Supermarket discount.</li>\n<li>Reimbursement for Social Work England registration fees.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The team is an eclectic mix of different service areas covering a wide breadth of work with children with disabilities, occupational therapy, short breaks (including Larchwood, our short break respite unit). Our designated Social Care Officer for SEND works in our team ensuring seamless oversight of children’s SEND needs across all social care services.</p>\n<p>Partnership and collaborative working is the key to our success.</p>\n<p>We are a small, welcoming and friendly local authority. Our leadership team knows that it is essential for Social Workers to have a secure physical and psychological base from which to be the best practitioners they can be. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which will provide you with a strong sense of belonging.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council have a nationally recognised practice model – the ‘Family Safeguarding Model’. We are graded by Ofsted as “<strong><em>Outstanding”. </em></strong> In June 2022 Ofsted identified during our inspection that</p>\n<p><strong><em> </em></strong><em><strong>“Children with disabilities and their families are provided with highly effective tailored support which improves their experiences”.</strong></em></p>\n<p>Inspectors concluded that social workers and other frontline practitioners benefit from manageable caseloads, good training and powerful and highly reflective supervision that ensures children are at the heart of decision making.</p>\n<p>In <strong>November 2023</strong> our Ofsted monitoring visit highlighted:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social workers receive regular supervision from their managers.</li>\n<li>Caseloads are manageable and allow workers to have time to spend with children.</li>\n<li>Social workers are very positive about working in Bracknell Forest.</li>\n<li>The quality and impact of social work practice for children in care, including disabled children, have continued to improve.</li>\n<li>Senior leaders have a detailed knowledge of children’s progress. This enables them to maintain an accurate understanding of the strengths and areas for development of services for children in care, including disabled children.</li>\n<li>Disabled children have their needs for permanence considered well. They are suitably matched with their carers at panel.</li>\n<li>Effective transition planning takes place with adult services for those children who will need continued support into adulthood.</li>\n<li>The children also receive appropriate life journey work to help them to understand their journey in care. This is provided in accordance with their communication needs.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Everything we do in Children’s Social Care is about improving the life chances of Bracknell’s children, put simply, we change lives for the better.</p>\n<h3>Interview date </h3>\n<p>Shortlisting will be done on a weekly basis, and interviews will be arranged a minimum of 7 days after this for suitable applicants.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Catherine Lloyd – Team Manager</p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Catherine.Lloyd@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Catherine.Lloyd@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. 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We are committed to providing high-quality training and development and would love for you to join our team. </p>\n<p>If you are enthusiastic, hardworking and willing to take an active part in the life of the school then we can offer you:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keen, curious, enthusiastic children</li>\n<li>A team of hardworking professionals</li>\n<li>A well-resourced school that is focused on children becoming effective and empowered learners</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and we reserve the right to employ prior to the closing date of this advert.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£12.13 per hour - £12.73 per hour including London Weighting","publishDate":"2024-10-25T12:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-14T13:29:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1ea246c6-ce8e-414f-9e4e-d252741489f7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"05f5435a-144d-43e6-90f9-c391dfb57134","title":"Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term Contract","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"St Michael's Easthampstead Primary School","location":"St Michael's Easthampstead Primary School, Crowthorne Road, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Teaching Assistant </strong> </p>\n<p>St Michael’s Easthampstead CE VA Primary School is a friendly school with a strong caring Christian ethos where all staff are committed to ensuring every child achieves to the best of their ability. We have an exciting opportunity for a SEN Teaching Assistant to start work in our lovely school as soon as possible. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>What we are looking for:</strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enthusiastic, creative and a passionate nature </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>An engaging, positive personality </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong behaviour management with a therapeutic approach </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Willingness to work as part of a team </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>The right candidate will:</strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deliver high quality support and interventions for both groups and individuals </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop positive relationships with students, parents and staff </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Have an ability to work using their own initiative </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Adapt to changing situations and learn new skills </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Be resilient and have good behaviour management </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a team player and work closely with other staff members within the school </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Have experience of working with children ideally those with SEN </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Have knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Able to deliver prepared lessons to cover staff absence </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>We can offer:</strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>An ambitious, highly skilled team to work with </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Wonderful, friendly children who want to learn </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A community dedicated to learning and willing to try new things </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A supportive SLT that values wellbeing. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Working pattern: </strong>Monday to Friday 8.30am to 12.20pm but with some flexibility for the right candidate. This is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2025. </p>\n<p><strong>Applications will be considered as they arrive with interviews to take place in November. The school reserves the right to close this advert once sufficient applications have been received.</strong> <strong>No agencies please.</strong> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£10,000 - £14,999","publishDate":"2024-10-25T11:36:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-10T21:30:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/07725049-8477-46c6-9df8-909f6ddbf383.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"64b8496b-7337-42a7-9e92-888a1e5f955f","title":"Teaching Assistant - Class based","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Crown Wood Primary School","location":"Crown Wood Primary School, Opladen Way, Crown Wood, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>TEACHING ASSISTANT</strong></p>\n<p>FIXED TERM AVAILABLE 1<sup>st</sup> January 2025 – 31<sup>st</sup> August 2025</p>\n<p><em>31.25 Hours p/w, term time only Grade: K-J Scale Points: 2-6</em></p>\n<p><em> </em></p>\n<p><strong>Our vision is to be the school of choice at the heart of the community where children develop as confident, caring citizens able to discover their potential and embrace the opportunities life brings.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are looking to appoint a full-time Teaching Assistant, on a fixed term basis to join our friendly and dedicated staff team. Duties include supporting teaching and learning for all children and providing specific support to a child with additional needs.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The post is for 31.25 hours (8.30am – 3.15pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch), term time only. The post will include lunchtime support. The post is available on a fixed term basis subject to all relevant checks, referenced and successful probation period. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Crown Wood School is part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are <em>‘Always Learning’</em>.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>May have ambitions to qualify as a teacher in the future;</li>\n<li>Good levels of literacy and numeracy;</li>\n<li>Relevant qualifications and / or experience of working with children;</li>\n<li>Keen to learn;</li>\n<li>Flexible, resilient and resourceful.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We offer:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regular training and development opportunities;</li>\n<li>A track record of supporting TAs into Initial Teacher Training (ITT);</li>\n<li>An open, friendly, positive environment;</li>\n<li>Great children, supportive parents and friendly governors.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please download the recruitment pack for further information.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Closing date for receipt of applications is <strong>7<sup>th</sup> November 2024.</strong> We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Actual salary: £ 16,382- £17,467","publishDate":"2024-10-25T10:20:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-07T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/72be411c-4fb0-431e-93ac-0e316d5e0e62.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"221b6fbc-1f14-4141-82a4-76c289205376","title":"Social Worker - Family Placement Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are looking for an experienced practitioner who is talented, passionate and reliable. You will hold current registration with Social Work England and possess a strong background in navigating the legal frameworks relevant to our work. You should have excellent assessment and analytical skills, with experience in completing Form F, Special Guardianship, and Connected Person Assessments.</p>\n<p>You will possess a strong understanding of relevant child care legislation, along with excellent report writing and oral communication skills. Additionally, you will be adept at working within court and Fostering Panel timescales.</p>\n<p>The children and young people we work with have told us they want social workers to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be friendly, fun and energetic</li>\n<li>Listen respectfully, take action and stick to deadlines</li>\n<li>Keep promises, be accessible and on time</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>To recruit, train and assess new and substitute Foster Carers and Special Guardian applicants, for children and young people.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>To support the recruitment and assessment process of Foster Carers to enable more of our vulnerable children to be placed in local placements, near to their family and friends.</p>\n</li>\n<li>To support foster carers to take proper account of the wishes and feelings of children and young people.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits include...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time).</li>\n<li>Annual leave purchase policy.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans.</li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.</li>\n<li>Supermarket discount.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The role will enable you to continually develop your skills and knowledge, as well as contribute to the ongoing improvement of the services and support we deliver.</p>\n<p>As a team we would like practitioners who share our commitment to better outcomes for children, people who are organised and skilled in effective engagement of families.</p>\n<p>If you have the skills, knowledge, experience and enthusiasm we are looking for, and if you want to work for a local authority that values and invests in staff, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We know that social work, whilst rewarding, is not always easy. To support high quality consistent social work, we have a comprehensive learning and development offer, driven by our passionate Principal Social Worker. We have resilience groups, well-being days and events, group supervision as well as peer support. Each team has dedicated admin support.</p>\n<p>The 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.</p>\n<p>We work closely together and alongside the children’s social workers to ensure that we are providing the best support to our vulnerable children.</p>\n<p>Our social workers have the time to get to know everyone they work with, excellent support from managers and colleagues across the department and expert guidance whenever they need it.</p>\n<p>Our main priority is to provide our workers with a secure physical and psychological base from which to work safely and effectively.</p>\n<p>Our workforce tells us:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>There is a supportive and approachable leadership and management team.</li>\n<li>All teams offer each other good 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>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews date is to be confirmed. </p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role. Please contact:</p>\n<p>Name: Sam Howard</p>\n<p>Job Title: Team Manager, Family Placement Team</p>\n<p>Phone Number: 01344 351658</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. 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These barriers would include factors such as medical, social, behavioural, emotional and Mental Health issues. The work of the Student Support Department is to promote inclusion of all students and their families. Applicants should have the skills and a proven record in administration and the ability to be flexible. Please note candidates are welcome to come and have an informal conversation with the department if they would like to do so, prior to interview.</p>\n<p>Edgbarrow School believes in setting the highest standards in all areas of school life and we are looking for a purposeful and committed individual who wants to join and enhance our strong team. We offer an excellent induction programme, promotion prospects and a highly supportive working environment. The Student Support Assistant role would also qualify in the admissions process for your child to attend Edgbarrow if you live out of catchment. This would come into operation after 2 years of service.</p>\n<p>Edgbarrow is located in the village of Crowthorne, Berkshire. It is a thriving, vibrant and high-achieving secondary school where students are polite, happy, well behaved and motivated. Crowthorne is located approximately 3 miles from Wokingham and Camberley and 12 miles from Reading. It enjoys excellent links to surrounding villages, towns and cities via the M3, M4 A329M, and local rail networks.</p>\n<p>Edgbarrow School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is essential that all members of staff and volunteers share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Friday 8th November 2024</strong></p>\n<p><strong>For further information regarding the school please see</strong> <a href=\"http://www.edgbarrowschool.co.uk\">www.edgbarrowschool.co.uk</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£20,083 per annum inclusive of fringe allowance (actual salary for weeks/hours worked)","publishDate":"2024-10-24T13:41:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-08T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/63cfe0e5-58cc-41a4-8c2a-ef00afa1924b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7b089cae-fe54-4a7c-9a2c-5adcfab0ec64","title":"Housing Policy Officer - Fixed Term Contract","employer":"Runnymede Borough Council","department":"","location":"Runnymede Borough Council, Addlestone","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Housing Policy Officer - FTC</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Fixed Term Contract for Maternity Cover - Secondments from Partner Organisations welcomed! </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Salary Range £32,957 - £36,573 for 37 hours per week.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Hybrid working</strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>Want to learn new skills in a role central to demonstrating our compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements?</p>\n<p>Covering the postholder’s maternity leave, the successful candidate will lead the production and regular review of a suite of strategies, policies and procedures; and monitor and evaluate the outcome of the services we provide. </p>\n<p>Runnymede Borough Council’s Housing Service is serious about continuous service improvements and you will contribute to this through analysis of complaints and other feedback, benchmarking, research and consultation. You will be a team player and excellent communicator. </p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>Regulatory Consumer Standards and the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code have been strengthened, so the role would suit someone who:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>cares about further improving the Council’s Housing services - but you don’t need to have worked in Housing before</li>\n<li>has excellent written, oral and digital communication skills, able to produce reports, policies and procedures</li>\n<li>prides themselves on their accuracy and attention to detail</li>\n<li>has good interpersonal skills</li>\n<li>has experience of developing positive relationships while working collaboratively across busy teams and projects.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About Runnymede</strong></p>\n<p>Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. </p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong><em> </em></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home</li>\n<li>Flexible working 7am-7pm (Core hours are 10-11.30am & 2.30pm-4pm) and Flexi-leave</li>\n<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Advanced Voluntary Contributions</li>\n<li>Free Parking</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>\n<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan</li>\n<li>UK Healthcare plan after 1 years’ service</li>\n<li>Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service</li>\n<li>Mileage allowance</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p>Please apply online at www.surreyjobs.info. Full information, including the Job Description, Person Specification and other details about Runnymede Borough Council, is available in the Extra Information attachment on the website.</p>\n<p>Please include within your application:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>why you would like this opportunity</li>\n<li>what you could bring to the role</li>\n<li>examples of how you meet the requirements in the person specification.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please provide an email address where possible as you will be contacted by email if you are selected to attend for an interview.</p>\n<p>We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online please contact Human Resources. Email: humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk Telephone: 01932 425527.</p>\n<p>For an informal chat about this role please contact Angela Horsey, Housing Business Development and Policy Manager by emailing angela.horsey@runnymede.gov.uk</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Monday 4th November 2024 at 23.59pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date(s): Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on Tuesday 12th November 2024 </strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.</p>\n<p><em>Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary Range of £32,957 - £36,573 for 37 hours per week","publishDate":"2024-10-24T13:09:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-04T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0e34380d-7094-43d5-80fd-5f9abb1f726b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f55e8367-6834-4040-8395-7e4427132dfc","title":"Social Worker (Children with Disabilities Team)","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Social Worker – Children with Disabilities Team</strong></p>\n<p>Our Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team is looking for a Social Worker to join them, who either has experience in a CWD Team or brings excellent skills from a Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) or Child in Care (CIC) background and is keen to extend their knowledge in the disabilities arena.</p>\n<p>The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing quality services to children with disabilities and their families, delivered within a signs of safety practice framework, to support life skills development, increase independence, promote family resilience and keep children safe from harm.</p>\n<p>Many of the key aspects of this role, will draw on your previous experience working with families using a strength-based approach. We will provide the training and support you will need to become a confident CWD Social Worker.</p>\n<p><strong>The Social Worker role:</strong> You will be responsible for a caseload of children with disabilities spanning the range of statutory provisions, including CIN, children subject to CP Plans, CIC and those where Care Proceedings have been initiated. You will work with these children and their families to undertake holistic social work assessments, with a view to identifying risk and need; and work with multi-agency networks to develop and review plans that address and mitigate concerns in a timely manner.</p>\n<p>The ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders and communicate effectively in a verbal and written format are key to performing this role, alongside a secure safeguarding understanding.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Team: </strong>The CWD Team sits within our wider Children with Disabilities Service, which includes a range of resources tailored for families in the Wokingham Borough. The CWD Team is made up of 4 Social Workers and 3 Occupational Therapists. The team is headed up by a Team Manager who has been with Wokingham Borough Council for two and a half years and an experienced Assistant Team Manager. The team work in a hybrid manner, with a pre-arranged duty day in the office which rotates at least once weekly between team members. Given the complexity of working with Children with Disabilities, workloads are carefully managed to ensure the ability to deliver a focused and meaningful service.</p>\n<p><strong>Quote from Senior Social Worker, Children with Disabilities Team, (October 2024):</strong></p>\n<p><strong><em>“I had never worked in a CWD Team before joining, but I’ve found that I really thrive working on the complex cases in CWD. I am confident that I receive the right level of challenge and support from my Manager(s). It’s a lovely team and we’re in a good place, working well in a standardised manner and enjoying connecting at our regular team development days”.</em> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Salary: (Grade NL32 – NL38): £43,221 - £49,464 per annum (inc £3k Market Supplement)</li>\n<li>Annual Leave: 28 days, rising to 33 days with 5 years continuous service</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension</li>\n<li>Local and National Discounts</li>\n<li>Continuous Professional Development</li>\n<li>Supportive Management</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 10th November 2024, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: Tuesday 19<sup>th</sup> November 2024</strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nicola Vines, Team Manager, Children with Disabilities Team: Tel: 07789 921308 / <a href=\"mailto:nicola.vines@wokingham.gov.uk\">nicola.vines@wokingham.gov.uk</a>, or Alix Williams, Recruitment & Retention Specialist for Children’s Social Care: <a href=\"mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk\">alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><em>If 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. </em></p>\n<p><em>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.</em></p>\n<p><em>Please 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.</em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham 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. </em></p>\n<p><em>WBC is an equal opportunities employer.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,221 - £49,464 per annum (inc £3k Market Supplement) - Pay award pending","publishDate":"2024-10-24T10:17:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-10T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/828c348a-4671-4f13-bad7-13f5aee9f4ad.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"56da2207-cf32-4698-8f10-0f19ed425ec7","title":"Housing Systems & Data Quality Officer","employer":"Woking Borough Council","department":"","location":"Woking (Hybrid)","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are transforming our services at Woking and we have a rare and exciting opportunity for someone to join our Housing Service Improvement team. We are seeking motivated, flexible and high calibre candidates to support the delivery and implementation of new housing and asset management software services. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in giving colleagues across the Housing Service both technical systems and data management support to enable the delivery of high-quality services to residents whilst ensuring we can meet the requirements of various regulatory standards.</p>\n<p>This is an ideal career opportunity to work within a professional team delivering the transformation of operational systems and promoting the importance of data management, quality, and availability to enhance the performance of our overall service delivery.</p>\n<p>The successful applicant will be part of our dedicated and determined team, focusing on areas relating to asset management. They will be able to demonstrate:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Effective team working</li>\n<li>Strong problem solving and analytical skills</li>\n<li>A good understanding of the importance of data quality and integrity</li>\n<li>Experience of supporting/administering housing management databases</li>\n<li>An enthusiasm for learning about housing asset management functions</li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation, partners and suppliers</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Woking Borough Council offers in return a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, training opportunities, membership of the local government pension scheme plus many more excellent benefits.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mick Collyer, Housing Service Improvement Manager - <a href=\"mailto:mick.collyer@woking.gov.uk\">mick.collyer@woking.gov.uk</a> or 01483 743666. There may be an assessment exercise to undertake as part of the interview.</p>\n<p>Closing date: 4 November 2024</p>\n<p>Interviews: 12 and 13 November 2024</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary range £33,088 to £39,717 per annum depending on experience plus flexible benefits allowance of up to £2,007 per annum.","publishDate":"2024-10-23T17:41:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-04T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/adf0fb22-f997-470b-acda-61bf5a968e61.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2fd2d0f6-c753-4b90-976b-d62fd9787f2e","title":"Senior Economic Development Officer","employer":"Spelthorne Borough Council","department":"","location":"Council Offices - Knowle Green","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Senior Economic Development Officer</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Salary £42,663 - £45,824 pa plus essential car user allowance</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>We are an ambitious Council, committed to delivering great, safe, clean and green places for our residents, stakeholders and businesses.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>To achieve this, we are looking for a Senior Economic Development Officer with the skills, interest and enthusiasm to join its Economic Development team.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Sitting within the Economic Development team, which is part of the Place, Prosperity and Protection Service this role will support the delivery of the emerging refreshed Economic Prosperity Strategy, by implementing a programme management approach to enable us to capture and articulate progress against a future delivery plan.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are seeking a candidate that has experience in a similar role of economic development and place making. The role will also be responsible for the Spelthorne Jobs & Skills Hub, assist in managing the Spelthorne Innovation Centre, managing events such as the Spelthorne Business Awards, business liaison, and promoting our borough, supporting our towns, business investments and start-ups. It will also be the wider Economic Development team’s lead for identifying, maintaining and analysing datasets and evidence to shape the wider team’s work and measure its impact. A central part of the role will be acting as the Economic Development team’s lead on providing reports, collating succinct briefing and speaking notes for politicians.<br><br>Our mission is to be the best council, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. If you’re looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, professional environment whilst making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.<br><br>This 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.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Spelthorne 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.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Chris Norrington on 01784 446 208 or </strong><a href=\"mailto:c.norrington@spelthorne.gov.uk\"><strong>c.norrington@spelthorne.gov.uk</strong></a></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<h4><strong>Closing date: Sunday 24 November 2024 (23:59)</strong></h4>\n<p><strong>Interview date: Weeks commencing 2 and 9 December.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For full information and to apply online, go to <a href=\"http://www.surreyjobs.info\">www.surreyjobs.info</a> or <a href=\"http://www.spelthorne.gov.uk/jobs\">www.spelthorne.gov.uk/jobs</a> alternatively, please contact Recruitment Services on (<strong>01784 444263</strong> (24hr answer phone) <strong>quoting reference number 1221.</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates. 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The team is stable and established, providing high support and high challenge enabling you to give your best to the families who need it most. </p>\n<p>The children and young people we work with have told us they want social workers to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>be friendly, fun and energetic.</li>\n<li>listen respectfully, take action and stick to deadlines.</li>\n<li>keep promises, be accessible and on time.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We would love to hear from you if you are:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social worker with experience in Child in need, Child protection and Care Proceedings.</li>\n<li>Reliable Social Worker who can build trusted relationships with children and young people and ensure their voice is heard.</li>\n<li>Social worker with proven ability to build strong and respectful relationships with families, their support network and partner agencies.</li>\n<li>Social worker with in-depth knowledge of the legal powers and key duties with safeguarding children and young people as well as the relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.</li>\n<li>Social worker with a proven ability to maintain records, manage complex cases, meet deadlines, and write reports and assessments to a high standard.</li>\n<li>Motivated Social Worker with a passion to make a difference.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Key responsibilities ...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and implement effective safeguarding plans to protect children from harm.</li>\n<li>To work alongside other professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team.</li>\n<li>To manage a caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, Care Proceedings and Children Looked After.</li>\n<li>To take part in the team duty system responding to concerns as and when they arise.</li>\n<li>To make effective use of time and be able to prioritise workload, ensuring timeliness in visiting, report writing and other deadlines.</li>\n<li>To participate in regular reflective supervision and be able to set clear goals and intervention strategies.</li>\n<li>To develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the department's policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR.</li>\n<li>To contribute to service development and learning of others.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits include ...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing after 3 years’ service to 33 days (pro rata for part time). 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We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which will provide you with a strong sense of belonging.</p>\n<p>To further support you to provide high quality consistent social work, we have a comprehensive learning and development offer, driven by our Principal Social Worker. </p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council have a nationally recognised practice model – the ‘Family Safeguarding Model’</p>\n<p>Working collaboratively with families to keep them together, where it is safe to do so, is at the heart of the embedded Family Safeguarding Model; an approach which is underpinned by Motivational Interviewing (MI). This ensures families, children and young people feel empowered, and enables parents to make the positive changes needed, to achieve improved outcomes for their children and their own wellbeing. </p>\n<p>We are graded by Ofsted as “<strong><em>Outstanding”. </em></strong> In June 2022 Ofsted identified during our inspection that</p>\n<p><strong><em>“Children who need help and protection in Bracknell Forest receive </em></strong><strong><em>a consistently high quality service”</em></strong></p>\n<p>Inspectors concluded that social workers and other frontline practitioners benefit from manageable caseloads, good training and powerful and highly reflective supervision that ensures children are at the heart of decision making.</p>\n<p>In <strong>November 2023</strong> our Ofsted monitoring visit highlighted:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Social workers receive regular supervision from their managers.</em></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Caseloads are manageable and allow workers to have time to spend with children.</em></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Social workers are very positive about working in Bracknell Forest.</em></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Staff feel valued and that they can progress in their social work career. They feel well supported by managers and leaders.</em></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Everything we do in Children’s Social Care is about improving the life chances of Bracknell’s children, put simply, we change lives for the better.</p>\n<p>Because we’re Bracknell Forest... a great place to learn and develop your practice.</p>\n<h3>Interview date </h3>\n<p>Shortlisting will be done on a weekly basis, and interviews will be arranged a minimum of 7 days after this for suitable applicants.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>Cheryl Perry- Team Manager – <a href=\"mailto:Cheryl.perry@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Cheryl.perry@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>Donna Barber- Team Manager – <a href=\"mailto:Donna.barber@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Donna.barber@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. As a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you need any adjustments at any point during the recruitment process by contacting our friendly recruitment team on recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. 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The role works closely with the Resident Engagement Team Leader and provides support to other areas of the Resident Engagement Team.</p>\n<p>The Resident Engagement Officer supports compliance to the Consumer Standards set by the Regulator of Social Housing. This includes the Transparency, Influence and Accountability Standard and the need for landlords to deliver annual tenant satisfaction measure surveys. It will be important for the candidate to have some understanding of Social Housing and the Regulations.</p>\n<p>You will support the delivery of tenant, leaseholder and resident engagement across the Borough, including to help implement the upcoming Resident Engagement Strategy (Housing). You will administrate the engagement offering, including drafting agendas and taking minutes for the Resident and Landlord Partnership Panel. This panel ensures tenants and leaseholders have an opportunity to influence and scrutinise the service they are receiving. 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It will be important that you are caring and sympathetic towards residents/customers and are able to work to deadlines to reduce dissatisfaction and potential complaints.</p>\n<p>An understanding of managing people is required as this role does manage a number of tenant volunteers+ who volunteer with the housing service. Ideally the successful candidate will be able to work well in a team, be innovative with problem solving but also be motivated to work well by themselves.</p>\n<p>Where identified, you must be willing to attend additional training to ensure understanding is in line with Woking Borough Council procedure. This training may include domestic abuse, suicide and other topics which are sensitive in nature. This is to ensure that Housing service contact points are trained for every possible situation. </p>\n<p>This role is offered on a hybrid basis. A full driver's licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.</p>\n<p>The 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. </p>\n<p>The 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.</p>\n<p>Woking Borough Council takes a robust approach to thoroughly checking anyone who has applied to work with vulnerable groups including children.</p>\n<p>As this job involves contact with vulnerable groups, successful applicants will be required to obtain a Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 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