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In this role you will provide expert ecological advice to support planning, design and delivery of green infrastructure with a focus on protecting and enhancing local biodiversity. Working closely with colleagues, developers and community stakeholders you will ensure that new developments and projects comply with ecological best practices and legal requirements such as Biodiversity Net Gain.\nThis is an exciting opportunity to help ensure nature-focussed thinking and design into the heart of local planning and development across the local area.\nOur Area:\nWokingham is an attractive, historic market town located in the prosperous Thames Valley in the heart of Berkshire and 40 miles west of London. With easy access to the M4 and M3 motorways and on a train line between Reading and Waterloo and also Reading and Gatwick.\nYou will be provided with a laptop and a mix of home working and office working is available. 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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>Deliver data projects within the Business Intelligence Programme, driving the shift towards automated, live reporting.</li>\n<li>Engage with and support services, building solutions flexibly and creatively using agile methodologies.</li>\n<li>Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver project objectives and contribute to strategic priorities.</li>\n<li>Provide specialist advice and input to corporate projects and programmes.</li>\n<li>Support the development of other data team members and officers, actively sharing technical knowledge and promoting data-driven decision-making.</li>\n<li>Contribute to the creation of a positive culture that supports a strong, efficient, and effective performance culture with a focus on service excellence and customer satisfaction and encourages continuous improvement, in which staff from all sectors can contribute towards system and business process changes.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate Requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Educated to degree level in a related subject matter (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Science) OR minimum 3-5 years of relevant professional experience</li>\n<li>SQL skills (prefereably advanced level)</li>\n<li>Experience of using PowerBI or similar software tools for data insight, reporting or performance management</li>\n<li>Working with stakeholders to elicit business report requirements and giving expert advice to support and guide managers to ensure a fit for purpose solution to meet their needs</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: Will Roper, Customer Insight Analyst and Performance Manager at will.roper@wokingham.gov.uk.\nClosing date: Sunday 29th June 2025, 11pm\nInterview date: TBC\nPlease be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. \nIf your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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The MASH Team is a fast-paced team and the Single Front Door into Children’s Services and Early Help, the role represents the wider service and is often the first point of contact for families, members of the public and professionals. Strong relational skills are key to respond to others in need, and sometimes in crisis. Most of the work undertaken will be on the phone, however the team also have a walk in service, should a family wish to present to the office for advice and support.\nAs a Social Worker in the MASH Team you will need to be able to process contacts within timescales and as part of this role you will speak to members of the public, professionals, and family members and provide detailed analyses and recommendations about next steps for families and complete safety planning as required. The MASH Team completes robust work at the front door to ensure that the correct level of support and intervention is provided, in line with the Threshold document. \nThe correct candidate for this role will need to have great inter-personal skills, excellent recording skills, and a sound knowledge of children’s legislation and thresholds – as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to multi-task. The MASH Team is currently working in a hybrid way with Social Workers on a rota basis. We need to have social work presence in the office – so a level of flexibility is required.\nSocial Workers in Wokingham are valued for the important and challenging work they undertake and will find an environment where their learning and development is promoted and supported. \nThe Social Worker role – You will work as part of a dynamic and multi-agency team assessing safeguarding notifications and requests for early help regarding children aged prebirth - 18. Your focus will be on gathering relevant information, in order to interpret and analyse strengths and safety, harm and danger to safeguard and promote the welfare of the child/young person.\nThe MASH team is home to representatives from our partner agencies including Police and Health and refers to the virtual links we have with Housing, Probation, Education and Cranstoun Domestic Abuse & Substance Misuse Services. The right candidate must work collaboratively with these agencies to make sure the child’s voice is evident through the work completed.\nThis is a fast-paced team and requires committed and resilient social workers to rise to the challenge of this role!\nWokingham Borough Council is based in Wokingham Town Centre, an attractive market town in Berkshire, with excellent road and rail links and is easily accessible from London and Reading. The Borough has good schools and low levels of crime and the town is attractive to families and residents, who enjoy a high quality of life.\nWhat we can offer you:-\n<ul>\n<li>Manageable caseloads and supportive management</li>\n<li>Excellent Learning & Development and Career Progression programme</li>\n<li>Generous Annual Leave allowance</li>\n<li>Flexible work</li>\n<li>Enhanced Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n<li>A number of discount and benefit schemes</li>\n</ul>\nWe are keen to hear from those that are flexible, dynamic and willing to work with safe uncertainty, to achieve the best outcomes for our children.\nFor more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Jennifer Vanderheyden at <a href=\"mailto:jennifer.vanderheyden@wokingham.gov.uk\">jennifer.vanderheyden@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nClosing date: Sun 29th June at 11pm.\nInterviews: 2nd & 3rd July in person, in Wokingham.\nIf your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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You will work under the supervision of a OT registered practitioner to undertake direct work with the individuals and their carers. Your work will directly contribute to improving quality of life for residents with physical, sensory, or cognitive challenges.\nWithin this role you will seek to prevent, reduce, and delay the need for formal care and support using a strength-based approach which includes provision of tailored advice, information, and a range of interventions.\nWe are seeking a motivated and compassionate practitioner to join a team that’s transforming lives every day!\nApply now to be part of a service that values innovation, collaboration, and community impact!\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 27 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays \n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ And much more!\nKey responsibilities: \n<ul>\n<li>To work with customers and their carer’s using a strength-based approach to provide tailored advice information, and signposting to help them remain as independent as possible and live safely in the community.</li>\n<li>To identify and implement appropriate prevention plans that will avoid, reduce, or delay the need for formal long-term care.</li>\n<li>Maintain a network and collaborate with key partners including other LA departments, health, and voluntary organisations to ensure that the needs of the individual are met in the most appropriate way.</li>\n<li>To work in a person-centred way, ensuring that individual dignity is maintained, cultural and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are acknowledged. To provide or arrange advocacy as required ensuring that the voices of service users are heard, and application of positive risk-taking framework as required.</li>\n<li>Carry a designated workload and support registered practitioners as required and directed by Team and other Manager’s. Ensure social care information recording systems are appropriately used and maintained – including recording of referrals, assessments, support plans, reviews, risk assessments and day to day contacts and case notes.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Competent level of IT skills and ability to learn and use adult social care recording system</li>\n<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills – including ability to engage with individuals with a diverse range of communication needs</li>\n<li>Ability to work under pressure and maintain professional composure</li>\n<li>Awareness of the impact of ill health, disability, social disadvantage, and poverty has on and individuals’ wellbeing</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. \nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. \nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!\nAlternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kara Grace via email kara.grace@wokingham.gov.uk \nClosing date: 13th July 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. \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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You will learn how to validate and determine planning applications, provide pre-application advice, investigate breaches of planning control and get involved with planning appeals. You will receive lots of on the job training in a friendly and supportive environment.\nOur Area:\nWokingham is an attractive, historic market town located in the prosperous Thames Valley in the heart of Berkshire and 40 miles west of London. With easy access to the M4 and M3 motorways and on a train line between Reading and Waterloo and also Reading and Gatwick.\nYou will be provided with a laptop and a mix of home working and office working is available. Applicants should have a full driving licence and access to a car to undertake site visits. We are looking for people with great IT skills and a customer focused approach.\nClosing Date: 22nd June 2025, 11pm Inteview Date: TBC\nFor an informal chat about the role, please contact Marcia Head via Marcia.Head@wokingham.gov.uk.\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. 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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 works in a hybrid manner, working from the office in Woodley, twice a week, with a pre-arranged duty day in the office which rotates at least once weekly between team members and a team office day on a Thursday. 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 – NL40): £44,511 - £52,764 (inc £3k Market Supplement) - dependant on Experience.</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>\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>\nClosing date: 29th June at 11pm\nInterview date: w/c 7th July in person in Wokingham\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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You will manage a defined caseload and work with children, young people and their families to reduce risks associated with poor outcomes for children, including pre-birth. As a lead professional you will complete 'whole family' Early Help Assessments to gain an understanding of the children and family’s needs and develop a time-limited action plan to help the family achieve identified outcomes. This includes ensuring that the voices of children and young people are heard and modelling positive parenting and co-parenting.\nYou will work closely with other support services including Children's Social Care, Schools, Early Years, Health and Domestic Abuse services to coordinate wrap around, strength-based support for families. 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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 Responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>To be able to engage and work effectively with children and families at the point of need to reduce risk factors associated with poor outcomes for children and promote positive outcomes</li>\n<li>To use a range of creative tools to provide accurate whole family assessments and deliver creative intervention sessions that will help the family to achieve positive change</li>\n<li>To build positive relationships with other professionals/agencies and organise Team Around the Family (TAFs) meetings to create multi-agency, whole family action plans that detail what the family and the professionals will do to achieve the outcomes</li>\n<li>To keep accurate records on WBC's case recording system that evidence the quality and impact of the work being delievred, within appropriate timescales</li>\n<li>To follow all policies and procedures and work in accordance with WBC's values to safely meet the needs of children, young people and families who live in the borough</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate Requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working with children (0 to 18 years) and families</li>\n<li>Experience of managing a caseload of families with complex needs</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills, be creative, resilient and adaptable to change</li>\n<li>A personal robustness to be able to cope with the demands of the role and an ethos of partnership and collaboration</li>\n<li>Full UK driving licence</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: Beccy Franklin, Assistant Team Manager at beccy.franklin@wokingham.gov.uk or Jo Hewitt, Assistant Team Manager at jo.hewitt@wokingham.gov.uk\nClosing date: Sunday 18th June 2025, 11pm\nInterview dates: Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th June 2025\nPlease be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. \nIf your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. \nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nWokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,559 - £34,311, per annum (plus benefits)","publishDate":"2025-06-04T08:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-18T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f9c974a5-706e-4507-96f0-f2085d5be506.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"97769970-1b3b-47e6-98a3-04d5f66b0af7","title":"Early Help Worker - 12 month FTC","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Starlings (Colleton) Childrens Centre, The Colleton School, Colleton Drive, Finchampstead Childrens Centre, Gorse Ride North, Finchampstead, Ambleside Children's Centre","locationType":2,"description":"Early Help Worker - 12 month Fixed Term Contract \nWe have two exciting opportunities available for motivated and experienced Early Help Workers to join us as key members of the Integrated Early Help Service here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a part-time, 12 month fixed term contract. One contract is 22 hours per week and the other 33 hours per week.\nAs an Early Help Worker, you will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children aged 0 to 18 years. You will manage a defined caseload and work with children, young people and their families to reduce risks associated with poor outcomes for children, including pre-birth. As a lead professional you will complete 'whole family' Early Help Assessments to gain an understanding of the children and family’s needs and develop a time-limited action plan to help the family achieve identified outcomes. This includes ensuring that the voices of children and young people are heard and modelling positive parenting and co-parenting.\nYou will work closely with other support services including Children's Social Care, Schools, Early Years, Health and Domestic Abuse services to coordinate wrap around, strength-based support for families. You will take a lead professional role in organising and chairing 'Team Around the Family' meetings to ensure that plans are effective and families are making progress with healthy change and increased resilience.\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 Responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>To be able to engage and work effectively with children and families at the point of need to reduce risk factors associated with poor outcomes for children and promote positive outcomes</li>\n<li>To use a range of creative tools to provide accurate whole family assessments and deliver creative intervention sessions that will help the family to achieve positive change</li>\n<li>To build positive relationships with other professionals/agencies and organise Team Around the Family (TAFs) meetings to create multi-agency, whole family action plans that detail what the family and the professionals will do to achieve the outcomes</li>\n<li>To keep accurate records on WBC's case recording system that evidence the quality and impact of the work being delievred, within appropriate timescales</li>\n<li>To follow all policies and procedures and work in accordance with WBC's values to safely meet the needs of children, young people and families who live in the borough</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate Requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working with children (0 to 18 years) and families</li>\n<li>Experience of managing a caseload of families with complex needs</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills, be creative, resilient and adaptable to change</li>\n<li>A personal robustness to be able to cope with the demands of the role and an ethos of partnership and collaboration</li>\n<li>Full UK driving licence</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: Beccy Franklin, Assistant Team Manager at beccy.franklin@wokingham.gov.uk or Jo Hewitt, Assistant Team Manager at jo.hewitt@wokingham.gov.uk\nClosing date: Sunday 18th June 2025, 11pm\nInterview dates: Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th June 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. 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You will manage a defined caseload and work with children, young people and their families to reduce risks associated with poor outcomes for children, including pre-birth. As a lead professional you will complete 'whole family' Early Help Assessments to gain an understanding of the children and family’s needs and develop a time-limited action plan to help the family achieve identified outcomes. This includes ensuring that the voices of children and young people are heard and modelling positive parenting and co-parenting.\nYou will work closely with other support services including Children's Social Care, Schools, Early Years, Health and Domestic Abuse services to coordinate wrap around, strength-based support for families. You will take a lead professional role in organising and chairing 'Team Around the Family' meetings to ensure that plans are effective and families are making progress with healthy change and increased resilience.\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 Responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>To be able to engage and work effectively with children and families at the point of need to reduce risk factors associated with poor outcomes for children and promote positive outcomes</li>\n<li>To use a range of creative tools to provide accurate whole family assessments and deliver creative intervention sessions that will help the family to achieve positive change</li>\n<li>To build positive relationships with other professionals/agencies and organise Team Around the Family (TAFs) meetings to create multi-agency, whole family action plans that detail what the family and the professionals will do to achieve the outcomes</li>\n<li>To keep accurate records on WBC's case recording system that evidence the quality and impact of the work being delievred, within appropriate timescales</li>\n<li>To follow all policies and procedures and work in accordance with WBC's values to safely meet the needs of children, young people and families who live in the borough</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate Requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working with children (0 to 18 years) and families</li>\n<li>Experience of managing a caseload of families with complex needs</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills, be creative, resilient and adaptable to change</li>\n<li>A personal robustness to be able to cope with the demands of the role and an ethos of partnership and collaboration</li>\n<li>Full UK driving licence</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: Beccy Franklin, Assistant Team Manager at beccy.franklin@wokingham.gov.uk or Jo Hewitt, Assistant Team Manager at jo.hewitt@wokingham.gov.uk\nClosing date: Sunday 18th June 2025, 11pm\nInterview dates: Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th June 2025\nPlease be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. \nIf your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. \nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nWokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,559 - £34,311 per annum (plus benefits)","publishDate":"2025-06-04T08:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-18T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8f909b2d-d1fe-40a8-868d-a2e51ac451bb.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"31de7334-736d-4ea2-86bd-60ce16f64a11","title":"Children’s Residential Homes Manager","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End, Wokingham, Multiple locations around Wokingham","locationType":1,"description":"Residential Children’s Homes Manager – Permanent, Full Time\nWe have an opportunity for a Residential Children’s Homes Manager to lead and manage our brand-new, multi-building children’s home(s) within the borough.\nAs the Residential Children’s Homes Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management of the residential homes, and the provision of a professional children and young people centred service, in line with the relevant regulations, legislation, codes of practice, and policy and procedures.\nThis role will provide the successful Residential Children’s Homes Manager with the unique opportunity to further establish the recently opened Children’s Home (& soon to be 2nd registered Children’s Home). They will be able to use their leadership and coaching skills to further develop existing and new members of staff.\nThe successful candidate for this role, will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the overall shaping and embedding of the Residential Homes in Wokingham. Residential Children’s Homes in Wokingham is a new venture. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their experience of being professionally creative, safe and ‘solution focussed’ in a challenging and fast paced environment. The candidate will also be a strong and steady mentor for not only the growing team, but also for our Children.\nWokingham Children’s Services are relentlessly focussed on the full rounded picture that Corporate Parenting provides, we are looking for individuals who will advocate for our children, and have them at the heart of every decision made. \nWokingham Borough Council’s aim is to enable our most vulnerable children and young people in care to live close to the things they hold dear – close to family, friends, community, and those who care for them most. This service comprises a multi-building children’s home including a 4-bedroom Emotional Behaviour Disorder/Difficulties (EBD) home and one smaller (2 bedroom) home.\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Professional qualification in (recognised and current) Level 5 Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare, or equivalent</li>\n<li>Significant experience as a manager in a children’s residential setting</li>\n<li>The ability to lead and manage a team to achieve best outcomes for Children in our Care at our Residential Care Home.</li>\n<li>Confidence in managing competing demands in tight timescales.</li>\n<li>Ability to work seamlessly with our multi agency network, and our Wokingham Childrens Services team.</li>\n</ul>\n A full job description outlining key responsibilities is attached for reference to this vacancy. \nWhat we can offer you:\n<ul>\n<li>Salary of £57,179 - £62,667 p.a</li>\n<li>Supportive management with regular supervision</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance, with additional 5 days with 5yrs continuous service.</li>\n<li>Local and national discount schemes</li>\n<li>Car salary sacrifice benefit available</li>\n</ul>\n For an informal discussion, please contact \nClosing Date: Sunday 29th June 2025 at 11pm\nInterview Date: 7th and 8th July 2025\nPlease note: Interviews will be held in person, by a panel with a presentation required (details to be confirmed upon invitation). We will also be following up the Professional panel interview with a Young Person’s panel interview. \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.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer. \n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£57,179 - £62,667 per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-03T10:18:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-29T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/cdf4f7d4-a377-4d2d-9446-e01b68c7ff1f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c132f445-2dd5-4d53-9b22-ca66d3217d41","title":"Town Centre Development Officer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End, Wokingham, Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Town Centre Development Officer to join our proactive Economic Development team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, 2-year fixed term contract.\nAs the Town Centre Development Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting and developing the main centres in Central Wokingham, Woodley, and Twyford. This role involves leading the implementation of the new Town Centre strategy, working with businesses and partners to boost economic vitality.\nYou will build strong relationships with local stakeholders and drive initiatives that support sustainable business growth. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to help shape the future of the borough through innovation and collaboration!\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 (Pro-Rata for Part Time)\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ And much more!\nKey responsibilities: \n<ul>\n<li>Work with internal and external stakeholders to establish an effective partnership board spanning across all town centres.</li>\n<li>Design, implement and lead on programmes and projects that will attract footfall into our Town Centres and support economic growth.</li>\n<li>Manage our footfall contract, using the interactive dashboard to integrate data to enable us to make data informed decisions.</li>\n<li>Work with colleagues in business support e.g., the Berkshire Growth Hub to deliver business support to ensure growth and sustainability for our Town Centre businesses.</li>\n<li>Support the economic development team and members of the wider council with engaging and maintaining close working relationships with local employers.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements: \n<ul>\n<li>Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject.</li>\n<li>Town Centre business development experience or experience in developing or managing a BID.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience of target setting, monitoring and evaluation.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of and ability to interpret complex information, policy and guidance to inform the development of local strategies, policies and procedures and represent good practice.</li>\n<li>Experience of managing, high-profile projects involving a broad range of partners stakeholders to achieve defined outcomes.</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. \nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. \nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!\nAlternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dexter Levick, Economic Development Officer via email, dexter.levick@wokingham.gov.uk \nClosing date: Sunday 29th June 2025, 11pm\nInterview date: W/C 30th June 2025\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.\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":"£35,235 - £38,626 per annum, plus benefits","publishDate":"2025-06-02T14:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-29T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1ed54d2d-eaf3-49b6-8a24-6466acc698eb.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ffc3fc29-cdee-4951-bc89-a26c9b555663","title":"Autism family support officer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham","locationType":2,"description":"Autism Family Support Officer – Part Time 25 Hours Per Week\nWe have an excellent opportunity available for an Autism Family Support Officer to join our dedicated Children’s Services Team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a permanent, part time basis (25 hours per week).\nAs an Autism Family Support officer, you will play a pivotal role in offering practical help and emotional support to families experiencing short or long-term difficulties. This role will work collaboratively with children, young people, families, and professionals across education, health, and social care to support holistic, autism-informed approaches and promote consistent strategies across all settings.\nWe are seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and motivated individual for this rewarding opportunity, which will make a meaningful impact on the lives of autistic children and young people, and their families within the borough.\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 27 days pro-rata (rising to 32 days pro-rata after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays \n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ And much more!\nKey responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>Working directly with families, offering practical help, signposting and supporting families to understand and implement an autism approach within their family through the delivery of the National Autistic Society EarlyBird suite of parent programmes as a NAS licenced trainer.</li>\n<li>Supporting the delivery of a variety of workshops to parents, carers, members of the public, other agencies and organisations.</li>\n<li>Holding a caseload and working directly with children, young people and their families in their homes or other venues.</li>\n<li>Working in partnership with all professionals, practitioners and support agencies towards positive outcomes for autistic children, young people and families which may include regular attendance at meetings.</li>\n<li>Receive and deal with customer queries in relation to autism effectively, eg sharing information, advice, strategies and signposting.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum L3 qualification in childcare, social care, youth work, health, education or a relevant professional qualification</li>\n<li>Educated to GCSE level including an English language qualification</li>\n<li>Substantial experience (at least two years) in either a paid or voluntary capacity working with children, young people and their families.</li>\n<li>Knowledge and understanding of autism.</li>\n<li>Experience of relating to adults, children and young people positively - both as individuals and in groups, encouraging participation, involvement, empowerment and achievement.</li>\n<li>Ability to travel around the Wokingham Borough and sometimes further afield.</li>\n<li>Able to work flexibly as the service requires and will include some evenings and weekends.</li>\n<li>The role is hybrid, based at the Woodley airfield centre and home working, however, candidates should be willing to also work in a variety of settings including WBC offices, families’ homes, schools, local community.</li>\n<li>An enhanced DBS check.</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. \nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. \nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!\nAlternatively, for an informal discussion about the role please contact our team via email <a href=\"mailto:assist@wokingham.gov.uk\">assist@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nClosing date: Sunday 15th June 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. \nWokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,624 - £31,586 Per Annum Pro Rata, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2025-05-28T14:16:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b012df8f-91c2-4551-9c5d-4e48e1efd598.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"17e2c737-547e-4bb1-b33d-6726075d7422","title":"Senior Social Worker - Learning Disability Team","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham","locationType":2,"description":"We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Senior Social Worker to join our Award-Winning Adult Social Care team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.\nAs a Senior Social Worker, you will play a pivotal role in taking a lead in delivering high-quality, person-centred care, and support adults 18+ with learning disabilities.\nWith a focus on the health, safety, and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals and those who care for them, you will work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess, review, or reassess the complex needs of customers and their carers within the borough. You will also provide advice and guidance as well as access to support services in line with their eligible needs.\nThis role is part of our forward-thinking Learning Disability Team in Adult Social Care. We are looking for an experienced individual who is passionate about helping to shape the future of adult social care in our community.\nKey responsibilities: \n<ul>\n<li>To work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess, review or reassess complex needs of customers and their carers, offering advice and guidance and access to support services in line with their eligible needs, with an emphasis on health, safety, and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals and those that care for them.</li>\n<li>To adopt and promote a strengths-based approach to the role and maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with individual customers and carers. To adopt a personalized approach, to ensure that dignity is maintained, cultural background and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are listened to and acknowledged.</li>\n<li>To direct, support and undertake risk assessments and formulate risk management plans, having regard for the safety of customers and others, whilst promoting independence and supporting positive risk enablement where appropriate.</li>\n<li>To identify (and support others to identify) and/or make enquiries concerning any allegations of potential abuse or neglect of adults with care and support needs with a view to the development and implementation of safeguarding plans which maintain their safety and the safety of others, within the multi-agency safeguarding adults procedures. To act as SAM (Safeguarding Adults Manager) on enquiries being undertaken by less experienced staff.</li>\n<li>To maintain and promote continuous professional development of yourself and staff and uphold professional standards in accordance with the standards set by the professional governing body, and to maintain appropriate professional registration.</li>\n<li>Chair meetings and case conferences (e.g. professionals meetings, case conferences</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements: \n<ul>\n<li>Professional degree level Social Work qualification or equivalent.</li>\n<li>Social Work Registration.</li>\n<li>Full EU driving license (and access to daily use of a car).</li>\n<li>Strong IT skills, including proficient user Of Microsoft Office and client record systems.</li>\n<li>Assessment skills.</li>\n<li>Good working knowledge of the statutory framework for the relevant care group and of an appropriate range of professional interventions</li>\n<li>Demonstrable ability to lead, motivate, supervise and performance manage staff</li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience in effective communication with colleagues, service users, families and other professionals</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!\nOr for an informal discussion, please contact Debbie Evans via email <a href=\"mailto:debbie.evans@wokingham.gov.uk\">debbie.evans@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nClosing Date: 15th June 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.\nWokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£51,710 - £52,764 Per Annum (Including £3,000 Market Supplement), Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2025-05-28T08:39:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/99783995-c072-48ad-9427-a17b42cabed7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2f454edb-f430-4475-9181-7b02f4920f15","title":"Personal Assistant","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham, Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"We have an excellent opportunity available for a Personal Assistant to join our team here at Wokingham Borough Council on a full time, permanent basis.\nAs a Personal Assistant you will provide essential personal assistant support to the Council’s Leadership Team. Your role will include responding to enquiries from stakeholders and the public, organising and minuting meetings, managing actions arising from meetings, maintaining records and systems, and creating documents using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.\nYou'll be a valued member of our dynamic team, receiving training and support to manage busy Service Directors’ diaries, emails, and providing project support.\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 27 days (rising to 32 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays \n⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ And much more! \nKey responsibilities: \n<ul>\n<li>To work with some autonomy, to effectively deliver administrative support that meets the needs of the manager, service or project, seeking advice when required to effectively delegate or escalate enquiries.</li>\n<li>Diary management and arranging meetings. Attend meetings as required to take and produce clear, concise minutes, ensure prompt circulation of these and manage the actions arising. </li>\n<li>Support the operational and functional management of the service including the distribution of resources to meet customer and organisational needs, while supporting corporate initiatives. </li>\n<li>Preparation of letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations with a high degree of confidentiality and accuracy. </li>\n<li>Take ownership of calls/enquiries and ensure that outstanding tasks are followed up and dealt with to the satisfaction of both the customer and the Council. </li>\n</ul>\nAbout You \nWe are seeking someone who is enthusiastic, discreet, flexible, and resilient, with the ability to prioritise work effectively. Excellent IT and organisational skills to meet tight deadlines are a must. You should have an eagle eye for detail and be an excellent communicator with a ‘can do’ attitude. Knowledge of Microsoft Teams would also be an advantage. \nOur Area\nWokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.\nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.\nFor more information about this opportunity, please contact Chloe Godfrey via email <a href=\"mailto:Chloe.Godfrey@wokingham.gov.uk\">Chloe.Godfrey@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nClosing date: Sunday 15th June 2025, 11pm\nInterviews: 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.\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":"£27,711 - £30,060 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2025-05-27T08:55:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/01bf316e-1ff5-4127-89be-3c0714c82f36.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e78abaa0-e854-4777-b7a7-219048e96a1a","title":"Interim Head of Organisational Development","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham, Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"Interim Head of Organisational Development – Fixed term contract until 31 March 2027\nWokingham Borough Council has a fantastic opportunity available, for a highly motivated and experienced Head of Organisational Development to join our HR and OD service. \nWe are a highly ambitious Council and are about to embark on a significant period of transformation in Organisational Development. Reporting to our Service Director for Corporate Services and working alongside our Head of HR and OD, you will be the lead for our OD transformation programme of change alongside overseeing the OD team to ensure that the work is aligned to the OD priorities within this programme and implemented and embedded across the Council. \nThe role will support the delivery plan on the People Strategy to include tools, and interventions to help the council achieve its strategic ambitions which will include programmes such as culture, performance management, leadership and development. \nExperience of working within a local government setting would be highly advantageous. \nOur flexible working scheme means we can consider candidates from all areas of the UK, and we offer an incredible range of additional benefits including 31 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), a fantastic local government pension scheme, a range of employee discounts and much more. \nKey responsibilities: \n<ul>\n<li>Lead, coach, develop, and manage the OD team to ensure high-quality work aligned with organisational development principles to support the delivery of the council’s key priorities such as the Council Plan, People Strategy and Values and Behaviours. </li>\n<li>Review, co-produce and provide support to embed the cultural change required to support delivery of the strategies and lead on transformation programme identified within the OD programme of change. </li>\n<li>Identify and address gaps in workforce planning and develop solutions and initiatives (including succession planning, talent management, team development tools, coaching and mentoring, leadership and management, apprenticeships) to overcome any shortfall to enable effective and efficient service delivery and support the transition of this into business as usual.</li>\n<li>Lead on identifying the Council’s resourcing needs such as induction, work experience and develop talent solutions to ensure the Council has trained staff in the right place at the right time. </li>\n<li>Assess the impact of organisational development and design across processes, behaviours, attitudes, systems, culture, communication, and ways of working. Identify opportunities to add value through innovative people solutions.  </li>\n<li>Develop and embed a learning culture and the implementation and review of mandatory training, corporate training offers and other training requirements across the Council. </li>\n<li>Responsible for the Council’s learning management system, which will include commissioning and contract management and the co-lead for procurement of a new system that ensures full monitoring of the learning of the workforce. This will include evaluation and review of the modules within the learning management system and ensuring best practice and for purpose. </li>\n</ul>\n Candidate Requirements: \n<ul>\n<li>Degree-level, equivalent relevant professional qualifications, or expertise </li>\n<li>Experience of leading and managing a team of professionals </li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience of managing complex cultural, systems, process, and behavioural change </li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience of developing capability, mitigating risks, and delivering results  </li>\n</ul>\nFor an informal discussion, please contact: Louise Livingston, Service Director for Corporate Services - Louise.Livingston@wokingham.gov.uk or Sally Halliwell, Head of HR and OD -Sally.Halliwell@wokingham.gov.uk \nClosing Date: Monday 16th June 2025, 11pm\nInterview Date: TBC \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.\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":"£63,778 - £69,823 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2025-05-23T09:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-16T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/631b7b36-80ce-496a-8e3e-9a0996ef7511.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"517feea0-1694-4132-82ad-a2f8864993e3","title":"Enforcement Officer - Residential & Environmental","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham","locationType":2,"description":"We have an excellent opportunity available for an Enforcement Officer to join our Residential and Environmental Protection team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.\nAs an Enforcement Officer, you will play a pivotal role in housing and environmental protection interventions, nuisance, noise, drainage and pest investigations. You will also undertake planning application consultations, Inspections of HMO and mobile home sites, private water supplies and environmental permits.\nIrrespective of your level of experience and qualification we would like to hear from both experienced Environmental Health Officers / Practitioners and those looking to gain experience in new areas of Environmental Health and newly qualified / nearly qualified Officers.\nThis is a career graded scheme relating to job responsibility, experience, qualifications and personal performance.\nThe team is supportive, experienced, forward thinking and offer opportunities for development and growth. We are looking for a proactive and dedicated individual to help deliver on our key strategic objectives and contribute to the safety, health and wellbeing of our local community.\nHybrid working – Within this role you can work both from home or the office, as well as visits. There will be substantial site-based work, and you will need to be contributing to duty rota, therefore you will ideally be locally based, or have the ability to be within 30mins of the Borough on a day to day basis.\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 28-31 days (rising by 5 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\nKey responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>Enforcing Environmental Health legislation, including statutory compliance inspections.</li>\n<li>Carrying out compliance inspections and reactive and complaint investigations.</li>\n<li>Gathering evidence, preparing formal inspection reports, statutory notices, schedules and specifications.</li>\n<li>Preparing prosecution reports and taking legal proceedings.</li>\n<li>At Senior level, responsibility for an Environmental Health Specialism.</li>\n<li>To engage with a range of stakeholders and external agencies.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to plan, prioritise and manage work. At Senior level to have responsibility for coordinating inspection programmes, reactive service requests and allocation of such.</li>\n<li>Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to a range of audiences.</li>\n<li>Negotiate, persuade, and influence others to change behaviours, to achieve desired outcomes.</li>\n<li>Competently use computerised information systems.</li>\n<li>Possession of or working towards an appropriate Environmental Health qualification.</li>\n<li>Driving license and use of own car</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, please contact Emma Choules – Residential and Environmental Protection Manager via email <a href=\"mailto:emma.choules@wokingham.gov.uk\">emma.choules@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nClosing date: 22nd June 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.\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":"£30,599 - £49,764 Per Annum (Depending on experience), Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2025-05-23T08:42:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b0925576-724e-41c9-be59-addfce0fda6c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8188edc7-38c6-42ec-910b-e08e91d75089","title":"Principal Planning Officer Development Management","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End, Wokingham","locationType":2,"description":"We have an exciting opportunity available for a motivated and experienced Principal Planning Officer, to join us as key members of the Planning team here at Wokingham Borough Council on a full-time, permanent contract. \nWokingham Borough Council is an ambitious and dynamic organisation with a highly regarded and successful approach to planning and delivering growth (including significant national and international projects such as Shinfield Studios, the British Museum and the Natural History Museum).\nThe Core Strategy and accompanying Supplementary Planning Documents etc, identified four Strategic Development Locations which accommodated the majority of 13,000 planned homes to be built across the borough up to 2026. In addition to new homes, these areas continue to be brought forward to provide the infrastructure and services required to support these high-quality new developments. Continuing its growth, the Council has also prepared a new local plan (the Local Plan Update) for imminent submission, which will put in place a new planning strategy for the period up to 2040. The new plan brings forward further Strategic Development Locations including a new Garden Village.\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⭐ 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>Liaising closely with other services and stakeholders both within the Council and outside, engaing members and the public at public meetings</li>\n<li>Ability to project manage complex projects whilst working to strict deadlines</li>\n<li>Act as lead witness at planning appeals, give evidence in public enquiries and robustly defend planning appeals to deliver key objectives in the Council's development plan</li>\n<li>Supervise the work of planning interns, provide a learning and development programme and a work plan for them ensuring value for money for the Council</li>\n<li>Working within statutory, council and government guidelines and ensuring statutory compliance in the delivery of the service.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate Requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Post graduate qualification in Planning which includes accreditation to the Royal Town Planning Institute</li>\n<li>Knowledge and experience of working on major development schemes and infrastructure delivery</li>\n<li>Great communication and analytical skills</li>\n<li>The drive to make a significant contribution to the borough's requirement to deliver new housing, services and infrastructure</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: Connor Corrigan, Head of Strategic Development at connor.corrigan@wokingham.gov.uk\nClosing date: Sunday 15th June 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.\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":"£50,788 - £56,075 per annum, plus benefits","publishDate":"2025-05-22T07:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/14c0f1c5-493a-4c5b-aa4a-758ff21410a7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9ae1ee28-79ee-4914-8c6c-de87ba49882a","title":"Procurement & Contracts Senior Specialist","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham","locationType":2,"description":"We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement and Contracts Senior Specialist to join our motivated procurement and contracts team at here Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.\nAs the Procurement and Contracts Senior Specialist, you will play an integral role in providing specialist procurement advice, guidance and contract management support, across a variety of different Council areas including Property Services, Housing capital schemes, Governance and Legal.\nIt is an exciting time to join the procurement and contracts team with the implementation of the new Procurement Act 2023 legislation in February 2025.\nThis role will support the Council corporate strategy and priorities, ensuring these are based on evidence and align with the Council’s aims and objectives outlined in the Council Plan. This will include ensuring services, programmes, projects, and employees are working towards a common set of outcomes\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<ul>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</li>\n<li>A range of local & lifestyle discounts</li>\n<li>Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</li>\n<li>Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes</li>\n<li>And much more!</li>\n</ul>\nKey responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>Line management of 1 FTE Procurement Specialist providing line management support, advice and guidance.</li>\n<li>Work alongside Council colleagues developing procurement and contract management strategies for a variety of category areas</li>\n<li>Work with the Procurement and Contracts manager to ensure that procurement risks are identified and opportunities realised.</li>\n<li>Develop contract management approaches with Council staff, ensuring all procurement and contract management obligations are met in line with the requirements under the Procurement Act 2023</li>\n<li>Providing a high level of advice, guidance and support to other team members and wider Council colleagues.</li>\n<li>Explore innovative ways to deliver the Council’s Plan aims, objectives and outcomes.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Good knowledge and experience of public sector procurement regulations, across a variety of category areas</li>\n<li>Experience and excellent understanding of the Public Contracts regulations 2015 and the understanding the requirements of the new Procurement Act 2023 legislation</li>\n<li>Experience in preparing procurement tender documentation, building tender timelines, evaluation approaches and methodologies and following due governance processes</li>\n<li>Relevant professional qualifications such as Chartered Institute of Procurement and supply or a recognised business qualification or substantial previous experience in a procurement and contracts role</li>\n<li>Strong IT skills utilising a variety of Microsoft packages</li>\n<li>Experience of using e-procurement software</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.\nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.\nIf you are interested and would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Clare Priest, Head of Procurement and Contracts via email clare.priest@wokingham.gov.uk\nClosing date: 11pm, 15th June 2025\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.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,788 - £56,075 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2025-05-15T11:53:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ba38b5f7-91b7-4f6f-bf36-db1dc089272c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4fcc7588-105f-4873-9e7b-1189aa4a0ee8","title":"SEND Casework Practitioner","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham","locationType":2,"description":"We have a fantastic opportunity available for a SEND Casework Practitioner to join our friendly SEND team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a permanent, part time basis. \nAs a SEND Casework Practitioner, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of Education Health and Care Plans from initial application and assessment through to the annual review process. The SEND Casework Practitioner will work with families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in a highly person-centred relational approach, and coordinate service provision across education, health and care to ensure a holistic delivery of plans for individual children and families. \nFor further information about our service including our SEND Local Offer, please visit the link - <a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wokingham.gov.uk%2Fchildren-families-and-young-people%2Fsend-local-offer&data=05%7C02%7CMathilda.Barker%40wokingham.gov.uk%7Ca3a3f3dd38494269a0c608dd9233e6bb%7C996ee15c0b3e4a6f8e65120a9a51821a%7C0%7C0%7C638827473810963579%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=53bfE5VaBujGeVswn9DLEnzaxL5MtcE6uOaBjSsYPIo%3D&reserved=0\">https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/children-families-and-young-people/send-local-offer</a>\nWhy Wokingham?\nIn the past 18 months, our area SEND system has been strengthened and the ways we deliver our services have been transformed to better meet children’s needs.\nContinuously improving children and young people’s outcomes are at the heart of what we do. To support this, we continue to invest in our SEND Service to increase capacity, training and career development opportunities to promote closer partnership working with children, young people and their families.\n We have already recruited a number of new Officers to our SEND Service in January 2025, and it has never been a better time to join us and to be part of future successful story of Wokingham Borough Council’s ambitious SEND services.\nBenefits\nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays (Pro-Rata for Part Time)\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ And much more!\nKey responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>Contribute to the continuing improvement of the SEND Service for pupil and their families, promoting the Local Authority’s values and working in collaboration with rest of the SEND Service.</li>\n<li>To work collaboratively with families, schools and other key partner agencies for individual children and young people with SEND to ensure they are educated and are in receipt of appropriate provision that is in line with their holistic needs.</li>\n<li>Working closely with and facilitating engagement with educational settings and relevant practitioners to support, advise and monitor the local offer and to work with schools on individual cases as needed.</li>\n<li>Managing a case load of children and young people with SEND; acting as a key point of contact. This includes engagement with families, children, young people, schools, colleges and other partners where a statutory assessment request has been made. 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Ecology Officer

Wokingham Borough Council

£39,513 - £43,693 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Shute End, Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 2 hours ago

Green Infrastructure Support Officer

Wokingham Borough Council

£35,235 - £38,626 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Shute End, Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 6 hours ago

Data Analytics Engineer

Wokingham Borough Council

£39,513 - £43,693 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Shute End, Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 6 hours ago

Experienced or Senior Social Worker, MASH Team, Children's Services (Perm)

Wokingham Borough Council

£44,511 - £52,764 Per Annum, Plus Benefits (depending on experience & seniority, inc £3k supplement)

Shute End, Wokingham (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Occupational Therapy Social Care Practitioner

Wokingham Borough Council

£27,711 - £30,060 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 4 days ago

Career Grade Planning Officer

Wokingham Borough Council

£30,559 - £43,693 Per Annum, Plus Benefits, Dependent on Experience

Shute End, Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 4 days ago

Experienced Social Worker (Children with Disabilities)

Wokingham Borough Council

£44,511 - £52,754 per annum (includes £3k Market Supplement)

Shute End, Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

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Early Help Worker - 6 month FTC

Wokingham Borough Council

£30,559 - £34,311, per annum (plus benefits)

Starlings (Colleton) Childrens Centre, The Colleton School, Colleton Drive, Finchampstead Childrens Centre, Gorse Ride North, Finchampstead, Ambleside Children's Centre (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

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Early Help Worker - 12 month FTC

Wokingham Borough Council

£30,559 - £34,311, pro -rata, per annum (plus benefits)

Starlings (Colleton) Childrens Centre, The Colleton School, Colleton Drive, Finchampstead Childrens Centre, Gorse Ride North, Finchampstead, Ambleside Children's Centre (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

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Early Help Worker

Wokingham Borough Council

£30,559 - £34,311 per annum (plus benefits)

Starlings (Colleton) Childrens Centre, The Colleton School, Colleton Drive, Finchampstead Childrens Centre, Gorse Ride North, Finchampstead, Ambleside Children's Centre (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Children’s Residential Homes Manager

Wokingham Borough Council

£57,179 - £62,667 per annum

Shute End, Wokingham, Multiple locations around Wokingham (Remote)

Posted 10 days ago

Town Centre Development Officer

Wokingham Borough Council

£35,235 - £38,626 per annum, plus benefits

Shute End, Wokingham, Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working (Hybrid)

Posted 11 days ago

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Autism family support officer

Wokingham Borough Council

£28,624 - £31,586 Per Annum Pro Rata, Plus Benefits

Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 16 days ago

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Senior Social Worker - Learning Disability Team

Wokingham Borough Council

£51,710 - £52,764 Per Annum (Including £3,000 Market Supplement), Plus Benefits

Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 16 days ago

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Personal Assistant

Wokingham Borough Council

£27,711 - £30,060 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham, Shute End/Home Working (Hybrid)

Posted 17 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Interim Head of Organisational Development

Wokingham Borough Council

£63,778 - £69,823 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham, Shute End/Home Working (Hybrid)

Posted 21 days ago

Enforcement Officer - Residential & Environmental

Wokingham Borough Council

£30,599 - £49,764 Per Annum (Depending on experience), Plus Benefits

Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 21 days ago

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Principal Planning Officer Development Management

Wokingham Borough Council

£50,788 - £56,075 per annum, plus benefits

Shute End, Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 22 days ago

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Procurement & Contracts Senior Specialist

Wokingham Borough Council

£50,788 - £56,075 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 29 days ago

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SEND Casework Practitioner

Wokingham Borough Council

£39,513 - £43,693 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part-Time), Plus Benefits

Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 29 days ago

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27 Wokingham Borough Council jobs

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Ecology Officer

Green Infrastructure Support Officer

Data Analytics Engineer

Experienced or Senior Social Worker, MASH Team, Children's Services (Perm)

Occupational Therapy Social Care Practitioner

Career Grade Planning Officer

Experienced Social Worker (Children with Disabilities)

Early Help Worker - 6 month FTC

Early Help Worker - 12 month FTC

Early Help Worker

Children’s Residential Homes Manager

Town Centre Development Officer

Autism family support officer

Senior Social Worker - Learning Disability Team

Personal Assistant

Interim Head of Organisational Development

Enforcement Officer - Residential & Environmental

Principal Planning Officer Development Management

Procurement & Contracts Senior Specialist

SEND Casework Practitioner

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