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This will include building and maintaining good relationships with clients, responding to technical issues and providing support to help improve services and increase savings.\nYou’ll be joining a dynamic and supportive team responsible for the designing and delivery of all highways capital works, providing an in-house service to the highways department and cross council generating revenue.\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⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ And much more\nKey responsibilities: \n<ul>\n<li>Lead and encourage continuous improvement across the service, challenging the ‘BAU’ and ensuring costs of operations, process and procedures are understood, documented, and managed to effectively model resource needs.</li>\n<li>Ensure benefits are measurable against efficiencies, driving performance optimisation and value.</li>\n<li>Liaising and maintaining a good relationship with internal and external clients answering queries and responding to technical issues, provide support, and ensure that we deliver successful outcomes, which add improvement to services, customer outcomes, and savings.</li>\n<li>Support and develop (with the Capital schemes team) operational changes and plans to achieve financial savings year on year.</li>\n<li>Pre-empt problems and resolve quickly to protect projects. Work with all parties in a collaborative manner and make decisions to ensure projects and tasks are on time and budget</li>\n<li>Record and track costs and benefits of projects and create learning logs to be referred to with each new project. Manage risks and issues in line with Corporate Risk management policy</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements: \n<ul>\n<li>Sound working knowledge of relevant national and international highway related standards (e.g. DMRB, SHW, Traffic Signs Manual, Manual for Streets), contracts (e.g. ICE, NEC, and FIDIC), methodologies and procedures</li>\n<li>Minimum of 10 years experience of managing construction works on the highway</li>\n<li>Highway design experience including pavement and road drainage design</li>\n<li>Experience in efficiently using Civils 3D software to produce highways plans</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.\nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!\nAlternatively, for more information or to arrange a confidential call, please email Malcolm Pinto, Head of Engineering, Development & Delivery - <a href=\"mailto:malcolm.pinto@wokingham.gov.uk\">malcolm.pinto@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nClosing date: Sunday 25th May 2025, 11pm\nInterview date: W/C 26th May 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. \nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£57,179 - £62,667 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2025-04-23T12:04:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-25T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/58631d51-3a81-4ad5-9bc8-d29f187a266f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6934e5b0-0fbf-4edf-92b9-19f264b865c2","title":"Customer Services Advisor","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Bracknell Forest","locationType":3,"description":"<h3>This role is being advertised on behalf of Everyone Active</h3>\n<h3>Customer Service Advisor at Bracknell Leisure Centre - Part time casual position – Excellent salary plus benefits</h3>\nEveryone Active is currently seeking an ambitious and self-motivated Individual to take on this role who is ready to embrace our brand mission of 30 minutes of activity 5 times a week.\nThe successful candidate will be responsible for providing professional customer service in an efficient and helpful manner.\n<h3>We need a Customer Service Advisor who will…</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Be passionate about promoting our products</li>\n<li>Be able to work under your own initiative and work as part of a team</li>\n<li>Have an enthusiastic can do attitude and friendly personality</li>\n<li>Be confident in using computers</li>\n<li>Experienced in customer service, being the first points of contact, it’s key you can provide a professional service to all our customers</li>\n</ul>\nYou will be required to work days, evenings and weekends. 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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 support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle with a mixture of home working and access to an office based in the centre of Reading. About the Role:\nWe are looking for an inspirational, innovative and dedicated leader with significant knowledge and expertise in the practice and delivery of social work for adults. As the Principal Social Worker, you will have a strong commitment to supporting the life that matter to you - Reading’s Adult Social Care’s vision. At Reading we strive for excellence, we have an ambitious experienced leadership team who value the critical role of the Principal Social Worker.\n \nAs our Principal Social Worker you will provide leadership and professional support to social workers and be responsible for the development of social work practice and practice systems, promoting best practice which positively supports practitioners and the Council to meet the needs of people who draw on care and support in Reading. You will work closely with senior leaders, frontline teams, and key stakeholders to develop policy, improve standards, and support social workers in their professional development. Key areas of the role are ensuring best practice, scrutiny and assurance, reporting to the Deputy Director, as well as meeting regularly with the Executive Director for Communities and Adult Social Care.\n \nAbout You:\nTo be successful in this role, you will need:\n<ul>\n<li>A Social Work England registration and a recognised Social Work qualification.</li>\n<li>Extensive experience in Adult Social Care, with a strong track record in leadership and practice improvement.</li>\n<li>Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, and best practice in social work.</li>\n<li>Strong influencing, communication, and partnership-working skills.</li>\n<li>A commitment to embedding strengths-based, person-centred practice to achieve positive outcomes.</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. \nAs 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 - 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 \nOur offer We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. 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If you are looking for a school that will help you to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.\n\nWhat we are looking for: • A professional who is forward thinking and capable of inspiring students through their passion for English • A successful teacher who believes in bringing out the best in every student and who believes in the potential of all • A team player who will work alongside the strong department to continually evaluate and improve their quality of teaching and learning • An individual who has the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils. • Applications are welcome from ECTs/NQTs, from more experienced colleagues who are looking for a change or someone considering returning to teaching where you will be fully supported\n\nWhy choose our school? • Join a highly successful English team that has an exceptional track record for training teachers • We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs • Small A level classes ensuring high quality of teaching and progress at Key Stage 5 • £1,000 Golden Hello to welcome you to our team • A unique ethos due to our Catholic identity with students at the heart of all that we do\n\nWe offer an exciting, highly engaging, diverse, creative and innovative curriculum enriched with events and trips including theatre, Media and Enterprise events.\n\nWe teach the AQA Literature and Language course at GCSE and offer Media and Literature at A Level with students performing very well at both levels.\nThis is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to develop in a dynamic environment where strong professional relationships exist.\n We are part of the PiXL group of schools, whose aim is to promote student achievement through academic success.\n Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school. We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.\n It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.\n An application form can be downloaded from our website <a href=\"https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/\">https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/</a>\nYou can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website.\n\nFurther information can also be obtained from Karyn Stiles, HR Officer – <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@hughfaringdon.org\">recruitment@hughfaringdon.org</a>\n\nClosing Date – Sunday 18th May 2025\n\nApplications considered upon receipt. 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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.\nFor an informal chat please contact Sean Murphy, Service Lead – Public Protection on 01635 519930.\nEqual Opportunities\nThe Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.\nHow to apply\nPlease now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.\nThis role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.\nThis privacy notice applies to job applicants applying for vacancies with West Berkshire Council <a href=\"https://info.westberks.gov.uk/pnapplications\">https://info.westberks.gov.uk/pnapplications</a>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"From £49,764 to £58,886, per annum (Grade L)","publishDate":"2025-04-22T12:11:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-28T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/eb5c951c-ff94-49fc-b3e1-dc18d4482b72.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2ed9cf9e-777c-4527-abdd-9e107872b115","title":"Team Manager - Together for Families Team","employer":"Brighter Futures for Children","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading","locationType":2,"description":"Brighter Futures for Children\nX2 Team Managers\n \nSalary: £59,505 - £65,488 per annum (includes £6700 market supplement)\n About us Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.\n \nWe work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.\n \nOur main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.\n \nAbout the role\nWe currently have vacancies for experienced Team Managers to join our Together for Families Teams, part of the Family Help & Safeguarding service. We firmly believe that relationship-based social work makes a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families, and our generic Together for Families Teams focus on delivering outstanding support to families.\n \nOur Together for Families (TfF) Teams have been developed in order to allow children and families to benefit from the continuity of having only one social worker, and to form a relationship with that worker that promotes sustained positive change. The benefit for our social workers in this practice model is the ability to form consistent, meaningful relationship with children and their families; the opportunity to learn and to develop new skills whilst working across the journey of the child in statutory social work; to have lower caseloads, and a supportive environment that makes relationship-based social work flourish.\n Our Together for Families teams work with children during S.17 (Children Act, 1989) single assessments, S.47 child protection investigations, as well as working with children subject to Child In Need Plans, Child Protection Plans, pre-proceedings, proceedings and those becoming looked after.\n \nAs a Team Manager you will be responsible for leading and managing a small team of 5 social workers, and taking new cases from our Children’s Single Point of Access Team (MASH) on a 9 week duty cycle. You will provide passionate and inspiring leadership to your Team, providing regular high-quality supervision and support, and will ensure that the child’s lived experience is at the very heart of everything that is done. At Brighter Futures for Children, we have a culture of providing high support and high challenge, in the very best interests of children. We are immensely proud to be growing and developing our staff in Family Help & Safeguarding service and now benefit from having a very stable workforce where over 90% of our staff are permanent, our reliance on agency cover is low, and caseloads are mostly manageable. We need skilled and committed people to join our Team and support our delivery within this relationship-based practice model and make a real difference to our children and families in Reading. In return we offer a very competitive salary and benefits package, a recruitment and retention allowance, generous pension, relocation package, annual leave up to 26 days, and excellent career progression opportunities. Whether you want to develop your skills and experience as a social worker or step into more senior roles including management, we offer a comprehensive range of training and learning opportunities to do so, making a commitment to investing in you. At Brighter Futures for Children, we invest in the well-being of our staff too, and know that we can’t deliver excellent outcomes for families if our staff are also not exceptionally well supported. We really do like to “grow our own” and are immensely proud at how so many of our staff have stayed working with us, and have been supported to progress in their careers, including to more senior roles. If you like the sound of this, please get in touch with us today for a confidential discussion about the post.\n \nFor more information about the role, please read the job description and person specification.\n Our offer We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are 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: • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution • Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service) • Discounted Childcare (on site nursery) • Cycle to work scheme. • Season train ticket loans. • Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme • A range of local shopping discounts\nInclusion and Diversity 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. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.\n We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.\n \nAsking for Adjustments Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. 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We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.\n It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.\n\nA job description and application form can be downloaded from our website - <a href=\"https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/\">https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/</a>\n You can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website.\n Further information can also be obtained from Juliet Lyons, Operations Assistant – <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@hughfaringdon.org\">recruitment@hughfaringdon.org</a>\n Closing Date – Sunday 18th May 2025\n Applications considered upon receipt.\n Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received.\n The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. 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If you have a passion for property maintenance, take pride in your environment and would enjoy working in a diverse community, then this could be the perfect role for you.\n</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>We are seeking to appoint an individual who is:</div>\n<div>• A conscientious and reliable person who will take pride in the appearance of our school</div>\n<div>• Well organised, efficient and able to use their initiative</div>\n<div>• Able to work flexibly with evening responsibilities</div>\n<div>• Able to undertake physical duties such as moving furniture and equipment</div>\n<div>• Able to demonstrate good handyperson skills with experience in building and ground maintenance work</div>\n<div>• An excellent communicator and able to relate to staff, children and the school community</div>\n<div>• Experience in the management of health and safety issues</div>\n<div>• Able to liaise with and support school contractors on site</div>\n<div>• Oversee site security</div>\n<div>• Oversee cleaning staff</div>\n<div>\n• Order and maintain cleaning/maintenance stocks\n</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>\nVisits to the school are warmly welcomed.\n</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>\nPlease contact Lizzie Smee on <a href=\"mailto:l.smee@churchendacademy.com\">l.smee@churchendacademy.com</a> for application packs or to arrange a visit or visit: <a href=\"https://www.churchendacademy.com\">https://www.churchendacademy.com</a>\n</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>Closing/Shortlisting: Applications will be shortlisted upon receipt </div>\n<div>\nInterviews: TBC\n</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>Churchend Primary Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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If you are looking for a school that will help you to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.\n\nWhat we are looking for: • A professional who is forward thinking and capable of inspiring students through their passion for science • A successful teacher who believes in bringing out the best in every student and who believes in the potential of all • A team player who will work alongside the strong department to continually evaluate and improve their quality of teaching and learning • An individual who has the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils. • Applications are welcome from ECTs/NQTs, from more experienced colleagues who are looking for a change or someone considering returning to teaching where you will be fully supported\n\nWhy choose our school? • Join a highly successful science team that has an exceptional track record for training teachers • We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs • Small A level classes ensuring high quality of teaching and progress at Key Stage 5 • £1,000 Golden Hello to welcome you to our team • A unique ethos due to our Catholic identity with students at the heart of all that we do\n\nWe offer separate and double award at GCSE (AQA) and all three Science disciplines at A Level, along with Level 3 BTEC in Applied Science. The successful candidate will need to be able to teach all 3 Science disciplines up to and including GCSE Level and, for the right candidate, the opportunity to deliver A level teaching.\n\nThis is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to develop in a dynamic environment where strong professional relationships exist.\n We are part of the PiXL group of schools, whose aim is to promote student achievement through academic success.\n Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school. We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.\n It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.\n An application form can be downloaded from our website <a href=\"https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/\">https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/</a>\nYou can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website.\nFurther information can also be obtained from Juliet Lyons, Operations Assistant – <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@hughfaringdon.org\">recruitment@hughfaringdon.org</a>\n\nClosing Date – Sunday 18th May 2025\n\nApplications considered upon receipt. Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received.\n\nThe School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.\n\nThe school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. 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If you are looking for a school that will help you to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.\n\nWhat we are looking for: • A professional who is forward thinking and capable of inspiring students through their passion for science • A successful teacher who believes in bringing out the best in every student and who believes in the potential of all • A team player who will work alongside the strong department to continually evaluate and improve their quality of teaching and learning • An individual who has the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils. • Applications are welcome from ECTs/NQTs, from more experienced colleagues who are looking for a change or someone considering returning to teaching where you will be fully supported\n\nWhy choose our school? • Join a highly successful science team that has an exceptional track record for training teachers • We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs • Small A level classes ensuring high quality of teaching and progress at Key Stage 5 • £1,000 Golden Hello to welcome you to our team • A unique ethos due to our Catholic identity with students at the heart of all that we do\n\nWe offer separate and double award at GCSE (AQA) and all three Science disciplines at A Level, along with Level 3 BTEC in Applied Science. The successful candidate will need to be able to teach all 3 Science disciplines up to and including GCSE Level and, for the right candidate, the opportunity to deliver A level teaching.\n\nThis is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to develop in a dynamic environment where strong professional relationships exist.\n We are part of the PiXL group of schools, whose aim is to promote student achievement through academic success.\n Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school. We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.\n It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.\n An application form can be downloaded from our website <a href=\"https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/\">https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/</a>\n\nYou can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website.\n\nFurther information can also be obtained from Juliet Lyons, Operations Assistant – <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@hughfaringdon.org\">recruitment@hughfaringdon.org</a>\n\nClosing Date – Sunday 18th May 2025\n\nApplications considered upon receipt. Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received.\n\nThe School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.\n\nThe school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. 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The service has been rated Good, with outstanding features by HM Inspectorate of Probation and is within the Quadrant 1 of Outstanding practice from the Youth Justice Board.\nWe are a trauma informed service, who work compassionately and restoratively, with a child first guiding principle. We care about our staff by providing development opportunities and promoting a healthy work/life balance. We are a small, hands on team, who work creatively with children, listening to them and involving them in shaping our service. We like to learn and develop so we hold workshops and training events every month. The quality of our work has been recognised by the HMIP inspection from June 2024 and the youth justice board. The impact of our work is evidenced in the 50% reduction of the first time entrants into our service as well as the reduction of the re-offending rates.\nAs a youth justice worker, you will hold a mix caseload of prevention, diversion, out of court and Court/custodial cases. \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 28 days (rising to 33 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 Aspects of the role\n<ul>\n<li>We work with children who are at risk of offending or who have already offended to reduce the chances they will offend again and support them achieve their full potential.</li>\n<li>Our prevention and diversion offers are very strong. These include the development and delivery of group work and tailored workshops for children.</li>\n<li>A key aspect of our work is writing analytical and critical assessments, reports and plans. There is a lot of case management and record keeping is an essential part of our job.</li>\n<li>We have a duty to safeguard our children whilst also protecting the public: safety assessments, safety management and safeguarding and welfare of the children we work with is an essential aspect of our role.</li>\n<li>We work in a multi-agency team and context: we support children as part of a network so you must be good communicating with others to overcome barriers and achieve better outcomes for our children.</li>\n<li>Our role involves adherence to many pieces of legislation, frameworks, and guidance which you will have to learn and become familiar with to be able to deliver your role.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate Requirements\n<ul>\n<li>There is an essential requirement for this role to have a qualification in Social Work, Probation Services or Professional Certificate in Effective Practice (PCEP). Consideration for candidates without qualification will only be on the basis of them being currently employed as a youth justice worker in another service and to have held that post for a minimum of 6 months. Candidates that do not meet this essential requirement will not be shortlisted. </li>\n<li>You are knowledgable about the Child First framework, trauma informed approaches, relevant criminal youth justice legislation, National Standards for Children in Youth Justice and Youth Justice Board best practice guidance. </li>\n<li>You are familiar with Restorative Justice and the support that victims of crime need.</li>\n<li>You can relate and engage with children and families, who have often experienced trauma.</li>\n<li>You have experience of working with partners to improve outcomes for children.</li>\n<li>You are able to write in an analytical and critical way, interpreting and analysing facts to produce reports and assessments for different audiences.</li>\n<li>You will need to work to tight deadlines, in a fast paced, varied and rapidly changing environment and keep accurate and timely records.</li>\n<li>You will be dynamic, adaptable, resilient and responsive to change to legislation and guidance, the various aspects of your role and children's circumstances.</li>\n<li>You will have the experience of and ability to processing significant amount of written information (i.e. legislation, frameworks).</li>\n</ul>\nDue to the requirements of the role, candidates will require a full driving licence and use of vehicle for business use. \nClosing Date: Sunday 11th May 2025, 11pm\nShortlist: applicants will be notified if they have been shortlisted on Monday 12th May 2025.\nInterviews: will take place on Wednesday 14th May 2025 at our office in Wokingham Town Centre. There will be no option for virtual interviews.\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, 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!\nIf you are interested in this role and would like further information or a discussion, please contact: Bea Nigolian <a href=\"mailto:bea.nigolian@wokingham.gov.uk\">bea.nigolian@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\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. 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This is your chance to shape the future of our digital services, making a real impact on the lives of our community members. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your ideas are valued and your expertise drives positive change.\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>Create and deliver high-quality, on brand digital content - drawing on evidence, data and research to justify and inform design decisions</li>\n<li>Develop compelling content and intuitive user flows that improve website usability and accessibility across our digital channels</li>\n<li>Act as a gatekeeper for online content, ensuring all digital outputs adhere to our guidelines and standards on brand, accessibility and usability.</li>\n<li>Oversee website content, databases, forms and self-service tools, maintaining consistency and quality across the board</li>\n<li>Build relationships with key stakeholders and engage in effective communication. Work in partnership to test digital services, gather user feedback and drive continuous improvement</li>\n<li>Contribute to the upholding and development of style guides and best practices. Provide support to internal users on digital guidelines, SEO best practices, and effective content creation techniques</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate Requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>A degree-level education or equivalent experience</li>\n<li>Knowledge of key legislation and digital marketing best practices</li>\n<li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect and interpret data to inform decisions</li>\n<li>Proven experience in developing and delivering digital content projects that drive service improvement</li>\n<li>Experience managing content management sustems within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment</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, 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!\nAlternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Michael Fredman, Digital User Experience and Strategy Lead at michael.fredman@wokingham.gov.uk\nClosing date: Sunday 4th May 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. 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.\nWhilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying. \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. 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In this role you will be one of the store’s friendly faces who will help us to provide the best customer experience whilst playing an important role in raising funds for our charity work.\nThe Role: • Researching and value items • Photograph items to sell • Preparing items for dispatch to the ebay hub • Sorting, labelling, pricing of stock • Write descriptions for item listings • Greeting and helping customers • Light cleaning/tidying duties to keep the shop inviting and well presented\n About you: • Enjoy helping and engaging with customers • Competent with IT & a good level of literacy • Ability to work as part of a team • Reliable • Have similar experience using eBay or equivalent Ecommerce platforms. Working as a volunteer at one of our Sue Ryder shops is not only a rewarding way to learn new and transferable skills but also a fantastic chance to make new friends and become part of your local community. Plus, you will receive a volunteer discount on donated goods.\nWe are happy to discuss arranging one of our friendly taster sessions so that you may meet the team and see the shop. Please note - we do have a minimum age requirement in our shops of 18. \nAbout Sue Ryder: Sue Ryder is one of the largest charity retailers in the UK with over 400 shops. Every item sold in our shops generates funding so we can continue to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support every year, in our hospices, in people's homes and in the community. We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need. We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse volunteer workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation. *Winners of the Employer of the Year for the People in Retail Awards 2023 – Retail Bulletin* If you have any questions, please contact our team at volunteer.recruitment@sueryder.org or visit: www.sueryder.org","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Volunteer position","publishDate":"2025-04-17T13:09:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-10-09T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/df20ad34-5cf9-4b1d-a9fd-488ca43755a6.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"17a655bb-d4e6-410b-a2d4-7d8d401e6634","title":"Library Assistant","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Whitegrove Library , Libraries","locationType":3,"description":"We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Library Assistant, helping to shape a modern, community-focused library service that serves as a hub for connection, learning and opportunity for our residents.\nAt Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a good work-life balance.\n<h3>About you...</h3>\nAs a Library Assistant you will quickly build rapport with customers, showing patience and understanding.\nYou will be a confident, enthusiastic individual with a passion for customer care and strong ICT skills, ready to make a positive impact on our team.\nTo succeed in this role you should be self-motivated, show determination and resilience to achieve results.\nAs a Library Assistant you will be joining a team of dedicated staff plus volunteers, committed to delivering our core offers and wide-ranging events’ programme, providing an excellent service to all our customers.\nYour ‘home’ library will be Whitegrove Library, you will work an average of 37 hours per week across the libraries in our borough.\nThe working pattern requires working two Saturdays out of three, with a day off during the week when a Saturday is worked. You must be able to work flexibly and travel between branches.\nThe hours of work will be approximately as follows:\nWeek 1\nMonday - 9am-11.45am - Bracknell; 1pm-5.10pm - Whitegrove; 5.25pm-7pm - Ascot Heath \nTuesday - 9.15am-12.30pm - Whitegrove; 1.45pm-5.10pm - Ascot Heath \nWednesday - 9.15am-12.30pm - Great Hollands; 1.45pm-6pm - Whitegrove\nThursday - 9.15am-5.15pm - Binfield \nFriday - Non-working day\nSaturday - 9.15am- 4.15pm - Binfield \nWeek 2\nMonday - 9am-11.45am - Bracknell; 1pm-5.10pm - Whitegrove; 5.25pm-7pm - Ascot Heath \nTuesday - 9.15am-12.30pm - Whitegrove; 1.45pm-5.10pm - Ascot Heath \nWednesday - 9.15am-12.30pm - Great Hollands; 1.45pm-6pm - Whitegrove \nThursday - 9.15am-5.15pm - Binfield \nFriday - Non-working day \nSaturday - 9.15am- 4.15pm - Binfield \nWeek 3\nMonday - 9am-11.45am - Bracknell; 1pm-5.10pm - Whitegrove; 5.25pm-7pm - Ascot Heath\nTuesday - 9.15am-12.30pm - Whitegrove; 1.45pm-5.10pm - Ascot Heath \nWednesday - 9.15am-12.30pm - Great Hollands; 1.45pm-6pm - Whitegrove \nThursday - 9.15am-5.15pm - Binfield \nFriday - 9.15am-12.20pm - Sandhurst; 1.45pm-5.10pm - Binfield \nSaturday - Non-working day \n<h3>About the Team...</h3>\nWe are always looking for better ways of doing things:\n<ul>\n<li>How can we make the most of our library resources</li>\n<li>Create exciting spaces that our residents want to spend time in</li>\n<li>Harness technology to improve the overall experience</li>\n</ul>\nThese are just a few of the exciting opportunities you could be part of when you join our team.\nYou will be empowered to take ownership of your work and there will always be room for your ideas and ongoing opportunities to learn, develop and progress.\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide a high-quality service to the public via all service points within Bracknell Forest Council, answering information enquiries in person, by telephone, and digitally, and to support customers in the use of ICT.</li>\n<li>Assist customers to issue, return and renew items of stock using the self-service kiosks.</li>\n<li>Promote areas of stock by creating and updating new monthly displays.</li>\n<li>Assist with the organisation and running of activities and events for all age groups to generate library income, including the sale of goods and services as required. </li>\n<li>Support volunteers allocated to branches, assisting with their training and helping them to feel part of the team.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff 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 20th May at Bracknell Library.\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:\nMicheline Katts, Library Services Operations Manager - Tel.: 01344 352403\nor\nSharon Sandford, Library Services Operations Manager - Tel.: 07825208163\nAlternatively, please email <a href=\"mailto:ls.management@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">ls.management@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>\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":"£24,733 to £25,889 inclusive of London Weighting. Plus enhanced pay for Saturday working","publishDate":"2025-04-17T10:59:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/72e37803-175f-4e64-aa84-5aa9413b3d16.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dbb37e41-281e-42bd-bc3a-0a65ff0addd2","title":"Peripatetic Library Assistant","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Libraries, Bracknell Forest","locationType":3,"description":"Join us in developing an improved Library Service, becoming hubs for our community and providing better opportunities for our residents.\n<h4>About you</h4>\nYou will quickly build rapport with customers, demonstrating patience, empathy, and a strong understanding of their needs.\nYou will be confident and enthusiastic, with a genuine passion for customer care and strong ICT skills, whilst also being self-motivated and resilient, showing determination to achieve results and make a positive contribution to the team.\n<h4>About the team</h4>\nThis is an exciting time to join the Bracknell Forest Library Service as we look to develop our libraries into Community Hubs.\nYou will be joining a team of dedicated staff plus volunteers, committed to delivering our core offers and wide-ranging events’ programme, providing an excellent service to all of our customers.\nThe post-holder will work an average of 37 hours per week across all Libraries, working two Saturdays out of three, with Thursdays as the corresponding day off during the weeks when Saturdays are worked. As the purpose of the role is to provide cover when and wherever required, the hours and locations of work will vary each week and the hours are not fixed. The postholders must, therefore, be able to work flexibly and travel between branches.\nAs a rough guide, the hours of work will be approximately as follows:\n<h4>Key responsibilities</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide a high quality service to the public via all service points within Bracknell Forest Borough Council, answering information enquiries in person, by telephone, and digitally, and to support customers in the use of ICT.</li>\n<li>Assist customers to issue, return and renew items of stock using the self-service kiosks.</li>\n<li>Promote areas of stock by creating and updating new monthly displays.</li>\n<li>Assist with the organisation and running of activities and events for all age groups to generate library income, including the sale of goods and services as required. </li>\n<li>Support volunteers allocated to branches, assisting with their training and helping them to feel part of the team.</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Our benefits…</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</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 week Monday 19 May\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. Please note: candidates need to apply completing the standard application form in full. Whilst CVs may be included with an application, the application form will be used to short list candidates.\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 our Library Services Operations Managers, Micheline Katts on 01344 352403 or Sharon Sandford on 07825208163 or email\n<a href=\"mailto:ls.management@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">ls.management@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>\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":"£24,733 - £25,183 FTE inclusive of London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-04-17T10:33:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ae6f9559-3669-40eb-9c69-fb7062b789b3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b0f01e19-ce56-4dfc-9e7f-f36046babd7f","title":"Digital and Website Manager","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"The Digital and IT service within Reading Borough council is a very forward-looking Digital Service leading the in regards delivery tools and techniques available to customers and employees. We are proud of our accessibility standards and we have a great ambition to do even more through the introduction of world class standard systems, artificial intelligence and robotics.\n\nOur service is one of the most critical roles that enables the council function and we take pride in the quality of digital and IT service delivery both internally and through our managed service suppliers.\nIn digital and IT, we have responsibility for the council’s web estate, software, hardware, application support, development, telephony, networks and cyber security. \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 \nWe are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working in central Reading and homeworking according to the needs of the Service.\n \nAbout the role\n \nThis role is a crucial for the next phase of our digital journey in Reading as a borough. The role will be central in our ambitious to take the lead in digital innovation, customer and employee experience. This role will embody the essence of a digital culture and will lead digital and web strategies and techniques to make this happen within the council and across borough communities.\n\nYou will work with existing partners as well as the tech industry in Reading to boost the digital culture of Reading as a Borough.\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.\n\nOur 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 \nAbout you\n \nOur ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in delivering effective website and content management, coupled with a proven track record of leading teams to achieve exceptional results. You should demonstrate a strong understanding of industry standards for accessibility, ensuring compliance and inclusivity in all projects. Additionally, you will have expertise in managing multiple IT service delivery suppliers, showcasing their ability to coordinate and oversee complex processes efficiently.\n \nOur offer\n \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 \n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities </li>\n<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/\">Local Government Pension Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n</ul>\n \nFor more information on this position please contact Adam Bevington, Digital and IT Delivery Lead <a href=\"mailto:adam.bevington@reading.gov.uk\">Adam.Bevington@reading.gov.uk</a> \n \nClosing Date: 1st of May 2025\nInterview Date: Week commencing 12th May 2025\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":"£52,971 - £61,504","publishDate":"2025-04-17T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/fd34a6df-23a7-40f9-95a0-8ae22a654525.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4797fcf5-7d2b-4bfc-85e0-f3ad95cb54eb","title":"Primary Mental Health Worker","employer":"Brighter Futures for Children","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading","locationType":2,"description":"Brighter Futures for Children\nSalary: £28,962 - £32,685 per annum Part-time (22 hours), permanent post\n About us Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.\n We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.\n \nOur main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.\n \nAbout the Team/role We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our well established team as a Primary Mental Health Worker. Our Primary Mental Health Team (PMHT) in Reading was set up in 2008 to offer early intervention for children and young people who are at risk of developing serious mental health problems. Since then, we have further evolved and are now essential in filling a gap between early intervention Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) and more specialist Getting More Help (CAMHS) services.\n We are a diverse and experienced team of practitioners with a range of evidence informed therapeutic backgrounds. Our team is integrated with the strong, established, and stable Educational Psychology Service (EPS), led by the Acting Principal Educational Psychologist.\n We provide psychological therapies in schools and colleges and include systemic ways of working with children aged 5-18. We work within the Thrive model and have close relationships with the wider mental health teams as well as the social work, family, and youth work teams within Brighter Futures for Children. We ensure that children receive support at the Getting Help level, therefore preventing escalation to higher services, and we are proud to make a difference in children’s lives. We offer therapeutic interventions that are impactful and that lead to significant changes.\n Our Primary Mental Health Team is also an integral part of the School Links Project which provides regular mental health surgeries within schools. Our team also offers a range of relevant mental health training to parents and professionals to increase mental health awareness and preventative strategies.\n This is an exciting time to join our team as we are involved in new developments within the wider service. We are co-developing a specialist therapeutic fostering service to ensure our cared for (CLA) Reading children stay closer to home, with foster carers who are individually supported to provide for their needs and life experiences. We are also working on a new emotional health triage system, which will have Primary Mental health at its heart. This will ensure that Reading’s children and families receive a coordinated partnership emotional health offer, to support children to access the right help at the right time. If you want to be part of a service working in real partnership with others, transforming the system to improve outcomes for children and applying regional and national best practice, we’d love to hear from you.\n Our team is a very stable team, we work in a supportive environment and value our team members. We are looking for a qualified person to join our team as one of us is leaving for early retirement.\n \nEssential Qualification/Experience: A recognised therapeutic qualification and a minimum of three years’ experience post qualifying.\n \nWe would additionally prefer candidates who have a core qualification, are registered with a professional body, and/or have many years of relevant therapeutic experience.\n Candidates with applied knowledge of CBT, and therapeutic fostering would have an advantage.\nOur Offer: We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to be creative and focus on collaborative interventions that make a difference in children’s lives. We are innovative, child focussed, supportive, friendly, collaborative, and values driven.\n We have high expectations for our children and young people and work in a relationship-based, child-centred manner to achieve the greatest impact in children’s lives.\n \nA competitive salary, alongside a range of benefits including: • Local Government Pension Scheme • Relocation Scheme • 26 days’ holiday plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service) • Discounted Childcare (on site nursery) • Cycle to work scheme. • Season ticket loans. • A range of local discounts • Free parking • Salary sacrifice car lease scheme\n \nInclusion and Diversity 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. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.\n We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.\n \nAsking for Adjustments Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.\n If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let us know.\n Closing date: 4 May 2025 Interview date: To be confirmed\n \nWe look forward to hearing from you!\n \n \n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£20,000 - £34,999","publishDate":"2025-04-16T14:21:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-04T14:21:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2bac7e4a-4868-4817-8008-57aeba938764.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6d4cdd1b-527d-4221-bb1a-967e649b824c","title":"Service Manager - Stable Loving Home","employer":"Brighter Futures for Children","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading","locationType":2,"description":"Brighter Futures for Children\n \nAbout us Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.\n \nWe work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.\n \nOur main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.\n \nAbout the role You will support the delivery of improved outcomes for children looked after by increasing the choice of homes in Reading. You will be the strategic and operational lead for the management and development of children’s homes in line with the Placement Sufficiency Strategy and statutory regulations set out in children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards. As part of the Children’s Services Senior Management Team, you will share responsibility for driving and implementing the strategic and operational vision of both Brighter Futures for Children and the Council and for successfully managing the cultural change required to achieve excellent service delivery.\n \nYou will be responsible for delivering statutory services as required for children’s homes at Brighter Futures for Children. This includes: • Cressingham and Pinecroft Short Breaks • 3 x Children’s Residential Care Homes\n Your duties will also be inclusive of needing to be the Adoption Decision Maker for panel decision making, and an agency advisor that panel can access. It will involve working closely with court timetables and undertaking viability assessments. You will contribute to collective leadership of the Company working collaboratively with members, services across the Company and council, partners and stakeholders to deliver Company’s priorities. Model and embed the Company's values and behaviours, helping to achieve our commitment to be an outstanding children’s services delivering great value for its residents and businesses.\n \nFor more information about the role, please read the job description and person specification.\n Our offer We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are 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: • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution • Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service) • Discounted Child Care (on site nursery) • Cycle to work scheme. • Season train ticket loans • Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme • A range of local shopping discounts\n \nInclusion and Diversity 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. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.\n We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.\n \nAsking for Adjustments Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.\n If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let us know.\n \nClosing date: 4 May 2025 Interview date: To be confirmed\n \nWe look forward to hearing from you!","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£60,146 - £65,941 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-16T14:01:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-04T14:01:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9de251c4-41e1-4de1-9906-bb232874e096.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"96d66339-efb2-479f-9721-ebbae9f713b5","title":"Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable, Adult Social Care","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"An exciting post is now available for a Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable, Adult Social Care to join the Exchequer Team, to play an important role in the exchequer finance function at Bracknell Forest Council.\nAt Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities, allowing you to work in the office and from home. \n<h3>About you...</h3>\nThe Finance Assistant is a key member of the Exchequer Team, playing a vital role in supporting the council’s ability to deliver essential services.\nWorking within a highly respected finance function, you will contribute to the team’s strong professional reputation across the organisation.\nYou will bring hands-on experience in both accounts payable and debt recovery, taking responsibility for ensuring prompt and accurate payments to suppliers. As well as the effective collection of outstanding debts from a diverse range of customers, including businesses and individuals.\nAs the Finance Assistant, you will be part of a six-person team helping to process an average of 1,500 invoices each month, demonstrating accuracy, efficiency, and a commitment to high-quality financial operations.\nWe offer a flexible work style, although we expect all team members to attend the office at least one day a week, or when required. You will be required to attend the office each day during your training period.\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\nThe Exchequer team has a broad range of skills and experience. With a well-established financial system, we like to think of ourselves as delivering a high-class service but with the desire to improve and explore new ways of working.\nThe finance function is at the heart of the organisation and is proud of the professional standing it holds within the organisation. The Exchequer Team is the engine room of the department and plays a fundamental role in ensuring the council can deliver services.\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Processing of adult social care invoices through the adult social care finance system (ContrOCC).</li>\n<li>Respond to queries from suppliers.</li>\n<li>Registration of invoices into the council’s financial information system (Agresso).</li>\n<li>Assist with the scanning of documents into the council’s financial system or shared folders.</li>\n<li>Assist with incoming and outgoing mail and other general administration duties.</li>\n<li>Support with queries on invoices for individuals supported by Adult Social Care.</li>\n<li>Assist with the Exchequer Team at times of pressure, or as directed.</li>\n<li>Such other duties that may, from time to time, be assigned compatible with the nature of the post.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.</li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</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>\nInterview will be held on Tuesday 6th May 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. 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Capital Schemes Programme Manager

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Teacher of English - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

Reading Borough Council

£60,146 - £65,941 per annum

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Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable, Adult Social Care

Bracknell Forest Council

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