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We have an engaged and dedicated team of some 700 diverse and talented individuals, an inclusive culture as well as a commitment to the training, development and wellbeing of our people.\n<h4>About you:</h4>\nAs Head of Corporate Services, you will have a unique opportunity to lead an area of the Service and work across the organisation to shape and tailor the services we provide to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve.\nIn this role you will utilise professional knowledge and experience to develop appropriate strategies, take action to achieve corporate objectives and ensure the delivery of excellent public services.\n</div>\n<div>\nYou will bring a practical understanding of how to lead major programmes across an organisation, building effective senior relationships, finding the best solution to challenges, being critically aware of costs and resources and then making the change happen.\nPolitically astute, you will be working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and therefore it is essential that you have excellent written and verbal communication and influencing skills, to allow you to develop contacts and build relationships.\nAs a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will manage risk across the county on behalf of Royal Berkshire Fire Authority. Ensuring the community is at the heart of the decision making while demonstrating value for money.\nPutting Communities first, Integrity, Dignity and Respect are our values, if they match your values we would like to hear from you.\n<h4>The key focus of this role is:</h4>\nTo provide an effective and efficient multidisciplinary organisational support function, creating and delivering the Service’s vision and strategic direction on behalf of the Fire Authority.\nYou will be responsible for the following teams and accountable for delivery of work across all these areas.\n·      Business Support\n·      Corporate Communication\n·      Committee Services\n·      Data, Performance and Risk\n·      Programme Office and Inspection \nYou will operate within an increasingly multi agency context, directly supporting the Fire Authority and Deputy Chief Executives to initiate, develop and influence a complex range of relationships, including:\n·      The 6 unitary local authorities of Royal Berkshire, their services and schools\n·      Bodies representing local businesses and voluntary organisations\n·      Other Fire and Rescue Services and emergency services\n·      Central government (mainly MHCLG and/or the Home Office)\n·      Members of Parliament\n·      Local government politicians\n·      NFCC\n·      Representative bodies\n</div>\n<div>\nYou will have lead responsibility for assisting the Deputy Chief Executive in developing and delivering the Community Risk Management Plan and delivery of the associated programme of work.\nYou will be the strategic lead for His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabularies and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) inspection programme.\n<h4>Key role requirements are detailed in the job profile attached (knowledge, skills and experience).</h4>\nApplication and selection process\nOur Behavioural Competency Framework (<a href=\"https://rbfrs.sharepoint.com/sites/Information-Governance/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=/sites/Information-Governance/Shared%20Documents/Controlled/Behavioural%20Competency%20Framework%20%28BCF%29%20%28v03%29%2831-Jan-22%29.pdf&parent=/sites/Information-Governance/Shared%20Documents/Controlled\">link here</a>)  allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet these behaviours in line with the job profile/person specification throughout the selection process.\nIf you are interested in applying for this position, click on the apply link above.\nPlease see the link to the Job Profile Head of Corporate Services.\nFor further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact Nikki Richards, Deputy Chief Executive at <a href=\"mailto:richardsn@rbfrs.co.uk\">richardsn@rbfrs.co.uk</a> to arrange an informal discussion.\nClosing date for applications at Stage One is 09:00am Monday 18 November 2024.\nAssessment/interview are expected to be held during December 2024. Anticipated start date: Early 2025 \nThe selection process consists of three stages.\nStage One\n·      CV and Supporting Statement (the statement should not exceed 2000 words), detailing why you are the best person for the role and how you meet the person specification.\n·      You will be informed if you are shortlisted for Stage Two below. \n<h4>Stage Two</h4>\n</div>\n<div>\n·      Submission of report\nIn no more than 2500 words, write a report on how organisational performance management can drive improvements in productivity and efficiency\n·      Competency based interview\n·      Clarity 4D Personality Profile (not assessed)\n<h4>Stage Three (If successful at Stage Two)</h4>\n·      Values and Behaviours Based Interview\nYou will also need to satisfy the requirements of an Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS check.\nThe successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our <a href=\"https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/app/uploads/2023/01/32272_Behavioural-Competency-Framework-BCF-v0331-Jan-22.pdf\">Behaviour Competency Framework as</a> <a href=\"https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/app/uploads/2023/01/32272_Behavioural-Competency-Framework-BCF-v0331-Jan-22.pdf\">attached</a>.\nThe Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.\nPlease view our privacy notice via this link <a href=\"https://rbfrs.sharepoint.com/sites/Information-Governance/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FInformation%2DGovernance%2FShared%20Documents%2FPrivacy%20Notices%2FPrivacy%20Notice%20%2D%20Job%20Applicant%20%28and%20those%20undertaking%20Pre%2DApplication%20Activities%29%2Epdf&parent=%2Fsites%2FInformation%2DGovernance%2FShared%20Documents%2FPrivacy%20Notices\">Applicant Privacy Statement</a>\nPlease note that this your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge.\n<h4>Our Commitments: </h4>\nRoyal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity. All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas. \nWe are committed to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels they can bring their whole self to work.\nSimply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.\nApplications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application. \nAll applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).\n</div>\nTo find out more please click here: <a href=\"https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/your-service/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/\">Equality, Diversity and Inclusion</a>\nRoyal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment.\nPlease view our Safer Recruitment Statement via this <a href=\"https://rbfrs.sharepoint.com/sites/HumanResources/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FHumanResources%2FShared%20Documents%2FRecruitment%2FSafer%20Recruitment%2FRBFRS%20Safer%20Recruitment%20Statement%5FAugust%202024%20%282%29%2Epdf&parent=%2Fsites%2FHumanResources%2FShared%20Documents%2FRecruitment%2FSafer%20Recruitment\">link.</a>\nBenefits:\nExcellent annual leave allowance of 30 days (rising further with long service), flexible working hours scheme, onsite gym, free parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available\nOther information about our benefits can be found <a href=\"https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/careers/staff/benefits/\">here</a>","shortDescription":"Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Services seek Head of Corporate Services to play key leadership role.","salaryDescription":"£69,447 to £77,044 per annum, Grade 10 - National Pay Award Pending","publishDate":"2024-10-23T11:31:23.114Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-18T09:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1cd7bce8-04fd-486d-858d-c048a5f4a973.jpg","score":1,"featured":true,"enhanced":true},{"id":"5e10a4a3-c344-4c71-8651-8e9ac83a1db9","title":"Exams Assistant - Highdown School","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"37 Hours a week - Term time only plus staff training days and two weeks during the summer exam results - (Flexibility on working hours during exam periods is necessary) - Permanent We are seeking to appoint a strong Administrator to support the Examinations Officer in a range of administrative duties and general running of the Examinations Office. You will need to have experience of working in a busy office setting, have an eye for detail, be proactive and used to taking initiative. You should be a team player, but also able to work on your own initiative when needed. Experience of ICT is essential (Microsoft packages). Knowledge of SIMs is desirable, but not essential. You should have strong communication and interpersonal skills. \nAbout Highdown School & Sixth Form Centre\nHighdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a thriving school, established in 1971, where all students are challenged to reach excellence every day. Our most important resource is our staff. Therefore, we aim to create the conditions and culture within the academy that make Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre a rewarding place to work. We are committed to investing in staff professional learning and leadership development, taking action to rationalise workload, promote mental and physical health and wellbeing, and encourage collaboration and peer support. We are on a journey to becoming a ‘regional centre of excellence’. Why not join us? To apply, please go to the following link: <a href=\"https://www.eteach.com/careers/highdown-reading/\">https://www.eteach.com/careers/highdown-reading/</a> Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 4th November 2024 \nWe reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible. \nWe also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date. \nPlease be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. 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Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders are essential for success in this role.\nJoin our dynamic, friendly, and solution-focused Housing Options Team, dedicated to providing proactive advice and support to households facing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.\nThis fast-paced and innovative environment presents challenges but it also offers opportunities for creative problem-solving, ensuring that no two days are the same.\nYou will work alongside the Rough Sleeper and Single Homelessness Team whose mission is to eradicate rough sleeping in Bracknell Forest.\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>As a Housing Options Officer you will be responsible for providing help and comprehensive advice to households who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless by assisting them to retain their existing accommodation or secure alternative housing.</li>\n<li class=\"Default\">You will consider and assess homelessness applications in accordance with the Housing Act 1996 Part VII (as amended by the Homeless Act 2002 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017).</li>\n<li class=\"Default\">To provide a customer focussed approach ensuring that a full housing needs assessments has been undertaken, all statutory notifications and personal housing plans are published to help customers secure housing.</li>\n<li class=\"Default\">In addition, you will be working in partnership with other specialist agencies, including Children and Adult Services, Probation, Hospitals, and voluntary organisations to prevent homelessness.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3 class=\"Default\">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<h3>Interview date...</h3>\nInterviews will be held on the 18th November 2024. \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: \nName: Emma Thomas\nJob Title: Housing Options Team Leader\nPhone Number: 01344 351352\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.\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":"£35,941 - £40,219 FTE (inclusive of London Weighting)","publishDate":"2024-10-25T16:28:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-10T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/588a082a-df17-4321-832b-b424ad685dbd.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2a928ecc-6c02-4f47-b7b3-3b25b67ac104","title":"Service Manager – Together for Families Team","employer":"Brighter Futures for Children","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading","locationType":2,"description":" Service Manager – Together for Families Team\n Brighter Futures for Children\n \nAbout us\nBrighter 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 About the role\nWe currently have a vacancy for an experienced Service Manager to join our 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, ASYE Academy Team, and Supporting Families Team all focus on delivering outstanding support to families.\n Our 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, and the ASYE Academy Team both 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 Our Supporting Families Team currently provides a range of supportive interventions including supervised contact for Children Looked After; specialist support for parent/carers with substance misuse difficulties via a Consultant Practitioner; providing direct work and parenting interventions for those children subject to CIN and CP Plans and offering group work support for parents/carers who are survivors of domestic abuse. There is also now an exciting development within the Team to introduce a small group of Lead Practitioners to case hold Child in Need (S.17, Children Act 1989) cases, with the support of a social work qualified and experienced Assistant Team Manager.\n As a Service Manager you will be responsible for leading and managing 4 Together for Families Teams, each team comprising a Team Manager and 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 also manage the ASYE Academy Team, comprising of a Team Manager, 3 Consultant Practitioners and 9 ASYEs.\nYou will provide passionate and inspiring leadership to your Teams, providing regular high quality management oversight, supervision and support. You 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 the 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 \nOur offer\nWe 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:\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Local Government Pension Scheme with 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 Childcare (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 \n \nInclusion and Diversity\nWe 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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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 About the role\nWe currently have a vacancy for an experienced Team Manager to join our ASYE Academy Team, 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 ASYE Academy Team focus on delivering outstanding support to families.\n Our newly created ASYE Academy Team has 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 ASYE social workers in this practice model is the ability to form consistent, meaningful relationships 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 \nOur practitioners in the ASYE Academy Teamwork 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. They are provided with regular support and supervision by a Consultant Practitioner in the Team.\n As a Team Manager you will be responsible for leading and managing the team comprising of 3 Consultant Practitioners and 9 ASYE social workers and taking new cases from our Children’s Single Point of Access Team (MASH). You will also be responsible for overseeing the learners and practice educators within BFfC’s Children’s Social Care. 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 the 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. 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This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.\n \nIf 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: 8 November 2024\nInterview date: 15 November (face to face)\n \n We look forward to hearing from you!","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2024-10-25T14:34:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-08T15:34:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/58c16f91-12e9-48ea-b140-ee8d369fdb1c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"74201a78-c3a4-49e0-9a6b-645dafc69ced","title":"Residential Child Care Practitioner","employer":"Brighter Futures for Children","department":"","location":"Cressingham Short Break Unit","locationType":2,"description":"Brighter Futures for Children \n \nWe will also accept the application for Casual Waking Night post \nSalary: £23,500 - £28,770 pa plus 15% shift allowance\n \nAbout us\nCressingham is an expanding and thriving short break service offering overnight support, independence clubs, and after school visits to children and young people aged 8-18 years with complex needs and learning disabilities. We provide a home from home setting where children can make friends and feel safe.\n \nAbout the role\nWe aspire for all our children and young people to have opportunities and experiences that enhance their lives. Our aim is to empower young people to achieve and develop skills that will give them a solid foundation to succeed. We further aim to promote social inclusion to access everyday opportunities and community participation.\n \nAbout you\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">You will already have a Level 3 in children and young people’s residential care pathway or equivalent qualification or be able to demonstrate a willingness and ability to achieve this within the first 2 years of employment through an apprenticeship.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Experience in working with young people with disabilities in residential childcare or in a similar caring environment is preferred. Ongoing development and training will be provided.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">You will be passionate in providing care to children and offer a child-centred approach and have an understanding of the needs of children and young people with disabilities. You will be enthusiastic and creative and be able to work effectively as part of a team and also use your own initiative when required within the policies, procedures and guidelines. You will be expected to have good written and verbal communication skills, basic IT skills and produce clear legible reports.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">The ability to provide individualised care to young people and to communicate and foster positive relationships with children, staff, families and other professionals is essential.</li>\n</ul>\n \nOur organisation, 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 Our offer\nWe offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. We offer work sponsorship for overseas applicants and a relocation package.\n \nA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\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 \nPlease note that these dates are indicative at this stage and may be subject to change.\n \nInclusion and Diversity\nWe 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 \nWe 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\nBrighter 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 \nIf 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 Sunday 24 November\nInterview date is to be confirmed\n \n \nWe look forward to hearing from you!","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"plus 15% shift allowance","publishDate":"2024-10-25T14:18:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-24T15:18:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0e500dd8-8603-4021-87ad-32d03568da3c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"76cd85fa-3d5e-4203-a7d9-16a8e4c38826","title":"Social Worker - Children's Specialist Support Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our disability team, to make a difference to the lives of children and young people with specialist needs.\nThe Children's Specialist Support team is a multi-professional service delivering a \"right help at the right time\" approach to children with disabilities and their families. 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.\nThe children and young people we work with have told us they want social workers to:\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>\nWe would welcome an application from you, if you are:\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>\nYou 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.\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>\nThe 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.\nPartnership and collaborative working is the key to our success.\nWe 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.\nBracknell Forest Council have a nationally recognised practice model – the ‘Family Safeguarding Model’. We are graded by Ofsted as “Outstanding”. In June 2022 Ofsted identified during our inspection that\n “Children with disabilities and their families are provided with highly effective tailored support which improves their experiences”.\nInspectors 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.\nIn November 2023 our Ofsted monitoring visit highlighted:\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>\nEverything 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.\n<h3>Interview date </h3>\nShortlisting will be done on a weekly basis, and interviews will be arranged a minimum of 7 days after this for suitable applicants.\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:\nCatherine Lloyd – Team Manager\n<a href=\"mailto:Catherine.Lloyd@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Catherine.Lloyd@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>\nAt Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nCandidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.\nSocial Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. \nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. 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All our pupils' primary need is a learning difficulty that is either moderate, severe or profound, with up to 50 per cent also having Autism. All pupils have an Education and Health Care Plan and we are currently accommodating up to 308 pupils aged between 3 and 19 years across two sites located in Woodley and Farley Hill. \nWe are able to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team of dedicated and passionate teaching staff commencing January 2025. \nWe can offer: \n<ul>\n<li>The opportunity to work in a special school judged ‘outstanding’ with a highly experienced Senior Leadership Team. </li>\n<li>An environment committed to staff development and growing leadership. </li>\n<li>A school with a coaching and collaborative culture. </li>\n<li>The opportunity to personalise the curriculum. </li>\n<li>Membership of an inclusive learning community with SEND expertise. </li>\n<li>A school where creativity and innovation is encouraged. </li>\n</ul>\n\nWe are looking for teachers: \n<ul>\n<li>With a passion for teaching children and young people with learning difficulties. </li>\n<li>With a commitment to high professional standards. </li>\n<li>Who are skilled communicators and team players who are committed to developing themselves and others. </li>\n<li>Who show empathy with parents and desire true working in partnership. </li>\n</ul>\n\nPlease contact Lynda Wood or David Maycock, Co-Headteachers on 0118 966 9073 if you wish to discuss the role further or arrange a visit to the school. To apply visit: <a href=\"https://www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies-1/vacancies\">https://www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies-1/vacancies</a> \nTo apply, please submit an application form before the closing date. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs. \nClosing date: Sunday 10th November 2024 \nThis school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and DBS. 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Hours for all vacancies are 8.30am to 3.15pm with no flexibility to vary these hours. \nHours available: \n- Full time - 31.25 Hours per week - £18,482 Per year - 3 days - 18.75 Hours per week - £11,089 Per year\n- 2 days - 12.5 Hours per week - £7,392 Per year\n Please indicate in your application form which role you are applying for.\n \nLearning Support Assistants work as part of a team providing care and learning experiences for our pupils encouraging them to develop to the best of their potential. You will be based in one class and will help pupils with their learning, go out in the community and manage behaviour.\n \nWe are looking for people who are caring, playful, patient and pro-active with a good sense of humour and who are willing to join a team where we all do a bit of everything. Successful candidates need to be physically fit.\n \nPrevious experience of working with children and young people with SEN is an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided. \n\nThe Avenue Special Needs School is a vibrant and friendly school which supports more than 250 pupils, aged between 3-19, with a range of severe or profound learning difficulties, some physical disabilities and autism. We have small well-resourced classes and a real passion for supporting young people to have active and healthy lives through an exciting education both in and out of the classroom.\n \nIt is a great place to work with friendly colleagues, an excellent work life balance and good terms and conditions of employment. Working at The Avenue provides you with the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with special educational needs. \n\nTo apply, please visit the vacancy page of our website - <a href=\"https://www.avenue.reading.sch.uk/\">https://www.avenue.reading.sch.uk/</a> - and fill in the forms that you’ll find in the Support Assistant recruitment section. All completed forms must be returned to <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@avenue.reading.sch.uk\">recruitment@avenue.reading.sch.uk</a>. \nFor more information, please call Vanessa Carrick on 0118 214 5257 \nClosing Date: 9.00am on Monday 25th November 2024 All employees of The Avenue School are required to undergo safeguarding checks which will include reference checks and enhanced DBS check. 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Additionally, you will work closely with the Class Lead and deputise for them when they are not in class. \n You will be required to plan for, and deliver, lessons for up to 1 day per week. You may also be required to attend parent’s evening, attend professional meetings, contribute to pupils’ Annual Review Reports and liaise with parents and professionals.\n What we’re looking for:-\n<ul>\n<li>Previous experience of working as a Teaching Assistant is essential and ideally you will also have had experience of working with SEN children</li>\n<li>Adaptability, resilience and being able to think on your feet are essential in this varied role</li>\n<li>An ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people</li>\n<li>A good command of English and Mathematics are essential (at GCSE level)</li>\n<li>Strong ICT skills</li>\n<li>You should be patient and calm, with a consistent and positive approach to managing student behaviour, and understand how students learn</li>\n</ul>\n\nPrevious experience of working with children and young people with SEN is an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided. \n\nThe Avenue Special Needs School is a vibrant and friendly school which supports more than 250 pupils, aged between 3-19, with a range of severe or profound learning difficulties, some physical disabilities and autism. We have small well-resourced classes and a real passion for supporting young people to have active and healthy lives through an exciting education both in and out of the classroom.\n \nIt is a great place to work with friendly colleagues, an excellent work life balance and good terms and conditions of employment. Working at The Avenue provides you with the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with special educational needs. \n\nTo apply, please visit the vacancy page of our website - <a href=\"https://www.avenue.reading.sch.uk/\">https://www.avenue.reading.sch.uk/</a> - and fill in the forms that you’ll find in the Teaching Assistant recruitment section. All completed forms must be returned to <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@avenue.reading.sch.uk\">recruitment@avenue.reading.sch.uk</a>. \nFor more information, please call Vanessa Carrick on 0118 214 5257 \nClosing Date: 9.00am on Monday 25th November 2024 All employees of The Avenue School are required to undergo safeguarding checks which will include reference checks and enhanced DBS check. 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We have opportunities at our main school site in Woodley for applicants with previous experience of supporting children and young people with special educational needs. \nWe can offer: \n<ul>\n<li>The opportunity to work in a special school judged ‘outstanding’ with a highly experienced Senior Leadership Team</li>\n<li>An environment committed to staff development and growing leadership</li>\n<li>A school with a coaching and collaborative culture</li>\n<li>Membership of an inclusive learning community with SEND expertise</li>\n<li>A school where creativity and innovation is encouraged</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme, Free Car Parking, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Wellbeing Group, Flu Vaccinations, Access to Private Medical Scheme</li>\n</ul>\n \nAddington School offers an environment committed to staff development and a route into teaching for candidates looking for a stepping stone onto the SEND teacher ladder. \nPlease contact Amanda Cherry, HR Manager on 0118 966 9073 or email <a href=\"mailto:amandac@addington.wokingham.sch.uk\">amandac@addington.wokingham.sch.uk</a> if you wish to discuss any further information. To apply visit: <a href=\"https://www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies-1/vacancies\">https://www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies-1/vacancies</a> \nClosing Date: Sunday 10th November 2024 \nAddington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees of Addington School are required to undergo safeguarding checks which will include reference checks and enhanced DBS check. 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You should have excellent assessment and analytical skills, with experience in completing Form F, Special Guardianship, and Connected Person Assessments.\nYou will possess a strong understanding of relevant child care legislation, along with excellent report writing and oral communication skills. Additionally, you will be adept at working within court and Fostering Panel timescales.\nThe children and young people we work with have told us they want social workers to:\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>\nTo recruit, train and assess new and substitute Foster Carers and Special Guardian applicants, for children and young people.\n</li>\n<li>\nTo 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.\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>\nThe 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.\nAs 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.\nIf 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. \nWe know that social work, whilst rewarding, is not always easy. To support high quality consistent social work, we have a comprehensive learning and development offer, driven by our passionate Principal Social Worker. We have resilience groups, well-being days and events, group supervision as well as peer support. Each team has dedicated admin support.\nThe Family Placement Team is a small but very supportive team. The work we do can be challenging and we understand the importance of peer support and advice.\nWe work closely together and alongside the children’s social workers to ensure that we are providing the best support to our vulnerable children.\nOur social workers have the time to get to know everyone they work with, excellent support from managers and colleagues across the department and expert guidance whenever they need it.\nOur main priority is to provide our workers with a secure physical and psychological base from which to work safely and effectively.\nOur workforce tells us:\n<ul>\n<li>There is a supportive and approachable leadership and management team.</li>\n<li>All teams offer each other 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>\nInterviews date is to be confirmed. \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:\nName: Sam Howard\nJob Title: Team Manager, Family Placement Team\nPhone Number: 01344 351658\nAt Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nCandidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.\nSocial Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. \nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.\nNo agencies please. 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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.\nEdgbarrow 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.\nEdgbarrow 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.\nEdgbarrow 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.\nClosing Date: Friday 8th November 2024\nFor further information regarding the school please see <a href=\"http://www.edgbarrowschool.co.uk\">www.edgbarrowschool.co.uk</a>","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":"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":"Social Worker – Children with Disabilities Team\nOur 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.\nThe 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.\nMany 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.\nThe Social Worker role: 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.\nThe 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.\nAbout the Team: 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.\nQuote from Senior Social Worker, Children with Disabilities Team, (October 2024):\n“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”. \nWhat we can offer you:\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>\nClosing date: Sunday 10th November 2024, 11pm\nInterview date: Tuesday 19th November 2024\nFor 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>\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.\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.\nWokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. \nWBC is an equal opportunities employer.","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":"fefe9ae6-9e40-4f30-8cb0-b8d9d9e3e86f","title":"Head of Autism Resource - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"Required January 2025 - Full time - 1.0 FTE\n \nWorking from a purpose-built, resource we offer specialist provision to support students with an EHCP for Autism to be supported and benefit from mainstream education.\n \nWe are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, suitably qualified, and experienced Head of the Autism Resource to lead and manage the provision, its staff and continue its development into the future. \nThe successful candidate will have managerial experience, an understanding of autism and be skilled in working with and meeting the needs of SEND students within a mainstream setting, ensuring that aspirational standards of progress and achievement are set in collaboration with teachers, teaching assistants and external professionals. \nBlessed 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 \nThis is an exciting time in the development of our provision. If you share our commitment to ensuring the success of each of our students and are keen to take on this exciting new challenge, we welcome your application. \nIt’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff. \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 \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 17th November 2024\n \nApplications considered upon receipt. \n \nInterviews will be organised as and when applications are received. \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. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,000 - £46,525 + TLR £5,352 + SEN Allowance £2,539 = £37,891 to £54,416 Per year","publishDate":"2024-10-24T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-17T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/adf9a40b-f0a3-438d-b115-79cfd1071b36.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"578cc7a2-b0b8-40ad-827a-d83dae23f2ef","title":"School Administrator - Redlands Primary School","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"Required to start ASAP - 37 Hours Per Week - Permanent Contract – Term Time Only\n \nWe are a happy, nurturing and ambitious school community.\n \nWe are seeking an experienced, energetic and dedicated person to join our team working within the school reception office.\n \nThe successful candidates will:\n<ul>\n<li>Have experience working in an educational setting.</li>\n<li>Have excellent organisational and communication skills.</li>\n<li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.</li>\n<li>Be resilient, flexible and proactive.</li>\n</ul>\n \nKey Responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>Act as the first point of contact for visitors, greeting and welcoming and providing initial assistance.</li>\n<li>Maintain attendance records for pupils.</li>\n<li>Maintain the pupil medical register</li>\n<li>Ensure that reception duties are covered throughout the school day by working with the Office Manager.</li>\n<li>Deal with and respond to a variety of contact from pupils, parents and visitors including direct telephone and written correspondence ensuring clear, precise and accurate communication.</li>\n</ul>\n \nWhat We Offer:\n<ul>\n<li>A highly supportive and collaborative staff team</li>\n<li>Friendly, motivated and enthusiastic pupils who are really keen to learn</li>\n<li>High aspirations for staff and pupils</li>\n<li>Hugely dedicated and skilful support staff</li>\n<li>Bespoke training to enhance and further your skills to the next level</li>\n</ul>\n\nVisits to the school are warmly invited. Further information can be obtained by emailing <a href=\"mailto:officemanager@redlands.reading.sch.uk\">officemanager@redlands.reading.sch.uk</a>\n An application pack can be downloaded via the school website <a href=\"http://www.redlandsschool.co.uk\">www.redlandsschool.co.uk</a>\n \nClosing date: Applications will be considered on receipt\nInterviews: To be arranged \nRedlands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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You will support the planning and delivery of lessons and interventions which reflect the social, emotional and educational needs of all pupils. \nApplications will be considered as received and interviews arranged accordingly.\n \nCome and join our hard working, supportive and friendly team! A warm welcome is waiting for you.\n \nFor more information or to arrange a visit, please call Sarah Jones in the school office on 0118 937 5489. To find out more about the school please visit: <a href=\"https://www.holybrook.reading.sch.uk\">https://www.holybrook.reading.sch.uk</a> \nClosing date: Applications reviewed upon submission \nInterviews: To be confirmed \nPlease do not send a C.V. For the purposes of equal opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms. Please apply via the link. \nThis school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure & barring service check will be sought from the successful candidate.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£22,246 to £26,857 Per year","publishDate":"2024-10-24T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-17T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/aa98d80c-a30b-40c6-8230-e034d0e86105.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"154dfa69-ae01-4ef8-baf7-88f800531aca","title":" Planning and Enforcement Team Leader (Development Management)","employer":"Hart District Council","department":"","location":"Fleet","locationType":3,"description":"The job\nLooking for a new challenge?  A fantastic opportunity has come up in our Development Management Team for someone who has already gained relevant years of experience in Development Management and Enforcement and would like to broaden their horizon.\nHart is a largely rural District in North-East Hampshire and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK. The Council works hard to make a positive contribution to the lives of its residents by delivering continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery. We are an ambitious authority seeking new ways of delivering services for residents that represent value for money.\nWe are looking for an experienced Enforcement/ DM Team Leader (MRTPI) to join our busy and friendly Development Management Team. These are exciting times for Hart, particularly for the Development Management (DM) team. We have a new DM Manager, ambitious plans to improve our service delivery and exciting major and heritage developments on the horizon.\nPlanning is firmly at the heart of the Council’s vision to 2040 and we’re consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK. \nWe're a small local authority with big ambition. We want to do things bigger, bolder, and better than we have before. Our Council is small enough for you to be able to see the direct impact and influence you can have through your day-to-day work and know the names of all your colleagues. You will also notice that you get to see the faces of our Senior Leadership and Chief Executives on a regular basis.\nAt Hart, we work together to shape the environment for the people in our district and we listen to suggestions and contributions from staff at all levels to improve the way we do this.  We’re the place to grow your enforcement and planning career, come and see for yourself how we empower and develop our staff. The work we have at Hart is diverse and challenging, you can develop your skills and work as part of a friendly and committed team.  \nThe applicant\nYou will make a positive contribution to the Council’s core values by being helpful, approachable, responsive and taking ownership of challenges and problems, whilst making customers feel welcome and cared for. The post will enable the successful candidate to broaden their existing experience through different application types and scale together with the involvement of a variety of projects. We are looking for a suitably experienced, motivated individual to work on complex and challenging proposals and develop their mentoring and sign-off skills. We are committed to improving our customer service standards and we are seeking planners who are positive and proactive and work well as part of a team. \nFor an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Steph Baker, Development Management & Building Control Manager on 01252 774136 or <a href=\"mailto:stephanie.baker@hart.gov.uk\">stephanie.baker@hart.gov.uk</a> \nApply for this role via the apply link above. Please include a supporting statement (2 to 3 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and how your knowledge and experience makes you a great candidate.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52,307 to £54,875 Grade: L (SCP44-46) ","publishDate":"2024-10-23T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-18T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d63c0fe1-7fe0-47c8-bbd8-73bbc22cd7d7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"562d8b95-f356-4228-bde0-700cfb15da41","title":"Assistant Enforcement Officer (Development Management)","employer":"Hart District Council","department":"","location":"Fleet","locationType":3,"description":"The job\nLooking for a new challenge? A fantastic opportunity has come up in our Development Management Team for someone who would like to begin or expand upon their current career in planning enforcement. We are looking for an Assistant Enforcement Officer to handle a wide variety of planning enforcement investigations with the view towards succession planning within in our team in the coming years. Hart is a largely rural District in North-East Hampshire and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK. The Council works hard to make a positive contribution to the lives of its residents by delivering continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery. We are an ambitious authority seeking new ways of delivering services for residents that represent value for money. These are exciting times for Hart, particularly for the Development Management (DM) and enforcement team. Our Enforcement team is committed and in the past year has been busy assessing reports of planning breaches, serving notices where expedient, attending the Magistrates’ Court to obtain sanctions and attending the High Court in London to secure injunctions. Planning is firmly at the heart of the Council’s vision to 2040 and we’re consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK. At Hart, we work together to shape the environment for the people in our district and we listen to suggestions and contributions from staff at all levels to improve the way we do this. We’re the place to grow your planning enforcement career, come and see for yourself how we empower and develop our staff. We are currently supporting numerous staff with the RTPI Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) process to reach Chartered status and we continue to invest in our staff, we have staff who have recently completed or are currently undertaking day-release courses to obtain a relevant RTPI-accredited Masters degree. We're a small local authority with big ambition. We want to do things bigger, bolder, and better than we have before. Our Council is small enough for you to be able to see the direct impact and influence you can have through your day-to-day work and know the names of all your colleagues. You will also notice that you get to see the faces of our Senior Leadership and Chief Executives on a regular basis. The applicant\nYou will make a positive contribution to the Council’s core values by being helpful, approachable, responsive and taking ownership of challenges and problems, whilst making customers feel welcome and cared for. The post will enable the successful candidate to broaden their existing experience through different application types and scale together with the involvement of a variety of projects. We are looking for a suitably experienced, motivated individual to work on complex and challenging proposals and develop their mentoring and sign-off skills. We are committed to improving our customer service standards and we are seeking planners who are positive and proactive and work well as part of a team.\nFor an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Steph Baker, Development Management & Building Control Manager on 01252 774136 or <a href=\"mailto:stephanie.baker@hart.gov.uk\">stephanie.baker@hart.gov.uk</a> Apply for this role via the apply link above. Please include a supporting statement (2 to 3 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and how your knowledge and experience make you a great candidate.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,803 to £30,825 Grade: E","publishDate":"2024-10-23T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-18T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d63c0fe1-7fe0-47c8-bbd8-73bbc22cd7d7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f14848db-e388-464f-98b3-63a657aa35d9","title":"Senior Planner (Development Management)","employer":"Hart District Council","department":"","location":"Fleet","locationType":3,"description":"The job\nLooking for a new challenge? 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Housing Options Officer

Service Manager – Together for Families Team

ASYE Academy Team Manager

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Social Worker - Children's Specialist Support Team

Class Teacher (Woodley) - Addington School

Learning Support Assistants - The Avenue School

Teaching Assistants - The Avenue School

Learning Support Assistants (Woodley) - Addington School

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Student Support Assistant

Social Worker (Children with Disabilities Team)

Head of Autism Resource - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

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