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The aim is to deliver better outcomes for people, improved value for money, and a sustainable high quality Adult Social Care system for the people of the borough of Wokingham, in line with our strategic priorities set out in the Adult social Care Strategy.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits: </strong></p>\n<p>Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. 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We will provide the training and support you will need to become a confident CWD Social Worker.</p>\n<p><strong>The Social Worker role:</strong> You will be responsible for a caseload of children with disabilities spanning the range of statutory provisions, including CIN, children subject to CP Plans, CIC and those where Care Proceedings have been initiated. You will work with these children and their families to undertake holistic social work assessments, with a view to identifying risk and need; and work with multi-agency networks to develop and review plans that address and mitigate concerns in a timely manner.</p>\n<p>The ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders and communicate effectively in a verbal and written format are key to performing this role, alongside a secure safeguarding understanding.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Team: </strong>The CWD Team sits within our wider Children with Disabilities Service, which includes a range of resources tailored for families in the Wokingham Borough. The CWD Team is made up of 4 Social Workers and 3 Occupational Therapists. The team is headed up by a Team Manager who has been with Wokingham Borough Council for two and a half years and an experienced Assistant Team Manager. The team work in a hybrid manner, with a pre-arranged duty day in the office which rotates at least once weekly between team members. Given the complexity of working with Children with Disabilities, workloads are carefully managed to ensure the ability to deliver a focused and meaningful service.</p>\n<p><strong>Quote from Senior Social Worker, Children with Disabilities Team, (October 2024):</strong></p>\n<p><strong><em>“I had never worked in a CWD Team before joining, but I’ve found that I really thrive working on the complex cases in CWD. I am confident that I receive the right level of challenge and support from my Manager(s). It’s a lovely team and we’re in a good place, working well in a standardised manner and enjoying connecting at our regular team development days”.</em> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Salary: (Grade NL32 – NL38): £43,221 - £49,464 per annum (inc £3k Market Supplement)</li>\n<li>Annual Leave: 28 days, rising to 33 days with 5 years continuous service</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension</li>\n<li>Local and National Discounts</li>\n<li>Continuous Professional Development</li>\n<li>Supportive Management</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 10th November 2024, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: Tuesday 19<sup>th</sup> November 2024</strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nicola Vines, Team Manager, Children with Disabilities Team: Tel: 07789 921308 / <a href=\"mailto:nicola.vines@wokingham.gov.uk\">nicola.vines@wokingham.gov.uk</a>, or Alix Williams, Recruitment & Retention Specialist for Children’s Social Care: <a href=\"mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk\">alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. </em></p>\n<p><em>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.</em></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.</em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. </em></p>\n<p><em>WBC is an equal opportunities employer.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 - £47,754 per annum (Plus additional £3k Market Supplement)","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":"5e999e94-3bf6-477e-a584-c965a43f7a68","title":"Prevention Officer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an excellent opportunity available for a Prevention Officer to join our proactive Public Health Team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis.</p>\n<p>As a Prevention Officer, you will play an integral role in delivering the Wokingham Long Term Health Prevention programmes to those individuals who have been referred on prescription by a Health Professional onto the scheme, both in the practical delivery of physical activity sessions and the required consultations of the referral.</p>\n<p>This includes, but not limited to, supporting all other health preventative programmes in the team (e.g. Escape Pain, Falls Prevention, Cardiac Rehab and Active Ageing), deliver physical activity sessions and consultations where necessary and required to do so.</p>\n<p>The aim of the service is to develop facilities, policies and strategies relating the Health & Wellbeing and Leisure Strategies, ensuring that they contribute to the Council’s overall Vision and Goals. Delivery of health and wellbeing physical activities within the Borough.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<p>Not 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, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, an excellent local government pension scheme, an employee assistance programme, sports & leisure discounts, an onsite gym, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme and much more! </p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Support the Prevention Manager to develop and expand the Wokingham Long Term Health Physical Activity Referral Scheme, Steady Steps Falls Prevention and Active Ageing programmes within the Borough, in line with set protocols, and national service frameworks, ensuring an appropriate, equitable and accessible service across the local authority. </em></li>\n<li><em>Co-ordinating, monitoring and ensuring all exercise classes/ sessions are appropriate, safe and effective. Ensure all health and safety issues are identified within the settings and Risk Assessments carried out</em></li>\n<li><em>Co-ordinate and deliver consultations with participants on the Wokingham Long Term Health Physical Activity Referral Scheme, adhering to our data and management protocols, including confidentiality.</em></li>\n<li><em>Provide feedback and collect relevant data from the individual’s assessments in order to provide the Senior Public Health Programme Officer with evidence-based data for future funding opportunities</em></li>\n<li><em>To deliver programmes both in the practical delivery of physical activity sessions and through verbal consultations with the individual.</em></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate Requirements </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Relevant degree or equivalent qualifications/Sport and Leisure/Health</em></li>\n<li><em>National Governing Body level 2 gym instructor</em></li>\n<li>\n<em>Level 3 in Exercise Referral Desirable</em><em> </em>\n</li>\n<li><em>Other relevant qualifications level 4 e.g. PSI, Neuro desirable</em></li>\n<li><em>Previous experience in exercise prescription/running physical activity sessions</em></li>\n<li><em>Driving Licence and own transport</em></li>\n<li><em>The role may include some evening delivery.</em></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Area</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. </p>\n<p>We’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. </p>\n<p>For more information, please contact Joseph Howorth, Senior Public Health Programme Officer via email<strong> </strong><a href=\"mailto:joseph.howorth@wokingham.gov.uk\"><strong>joseph.howorth@wokingham.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 17th November 2024, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: TBC</strong></p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. </em></p>\n<p><em>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.</em></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.</em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. </em></p>\n<p><em>All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.</em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. </em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,711 - £30,060 per annum, plus benefits","publishDate":"2024-10-21T16:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-17T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7a1558e6-c815-474d-b964-f4ef7c017288.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1e371bd1-5996-476e-a47e-f86a0dcce8a8","title":"Debt Advisor Officer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We have an excellent opportunity available for a Debt Advisor Officer to join our proactive Revenues Team on a 2-year fixed term contract. This is an exciting brand-new role to Wokingham Borough Council working alongside with the Debt Prevention Group.</p>\n<p>As Debt Advisor Officer, you will work together with residents to identify opportunities that support financial stability, which will help to shape future service options. The team supports residents facing financial challenges related to debt, with the aim of providing early help to prevent hardship and homelessness whilst supporting a sustainable financial future for those individuals and families.</p>\n<p>This role will support the Recovery, Tenancy Sustainment, Welfare Support and other services around the Council that recover debt to maximise income, reduce expenditure and prioritise debts to prevent homelessness.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>\n<p>Now is a fantastic time to become part of our team and in return we can offer you an excellent range of benefits including flexible working options, a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, an local government pension scheme, a range of local and lifestyle discounts, access to a free onsite gym (based at Shute End Office), salary sacrifice car and bike schemes, an employee assistance programme, including a 24/7 wellbeing support line, learning and development opportunities and so much more!</p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide debt counselling and welfare advice to residents, ensuring compliance with legal guidelines and council procedures.</li>\n<li>Conduct financial assessments, prepare financial statements, and negotiate arrears agreements with creditors to prevent homelessness.</li>\n<li>Support residents with welfare benefits claims, staying informed about relevant legislation and best practices.</li>\n<li>Liaise with internal teams, including Housing, Recovery, and Community Engagement, to ensure holistic support for residents.</li>\n<li>Offer guidance on managing expenses, employment and training options, and other housing solutions to promote financial stability.</li>\n<li>Promote awareness of welfare benefits and collect data to identify trends in resident debt, contributing to future service planning.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate requirements:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Educated to Good GCSE standard (5 Grades A -C or equivalent)</li>\n<li>Knowledge of welfare benefits and debt counselling practices.</li>\n<li>Strong communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive situations.</li>\n<li>Ability to conduct detailed financial assessments and negotiate realistic arrears agreements.</li>\n<li>Proficiency in data analysis to identify patterns in resident hardship and inform future initiatives and strategies.</li>\n<li>Confident in working across services and external agencies to coordinate comprehensive support for residents.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Area</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. </p>\n<p>We’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. </p>\n<p>If you are interested and would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Becky Mortimer-Browne 0118 237 8796 & Matt Hughes 0118 237 8800 </p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:</strong> Sunday 24th November 2024, 11pm</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date:</strong> TBC</p>\n<p>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.</p>\n<p>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.</p>\n<p>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.</p>\n<p>Whilst 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.</p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.</p>\n<p>Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,559 - £34,314 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2024-10-21T09:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-24T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/fc14d33c-26f7-4fc3-b042-92ffccb10a35.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3030bc2f-1980-4ef9-a723-d11fb9396cec","title":"Capital Schemes Project Manager","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Project Manager (Highways/Roads) – Hybrid </strong></p>\n<p>We have an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Capital Schemes Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.</p>\n<p>As the Capital Schemes Project Manager, you will support Wokingham Borough Council in the delivery of a wide range of projects across Infrastructure, working to help us make a difference with our clients in the delivery of a broad range of complex projects and programmes.</p>\n<p>This is a pivotal role responsible for managing projects in accordance with our change framework, working across a portfolio of projects for the Capital Schemes Service. Working independently and pro-actively, you will lead on the delivery of the key objectives, engaging with managing stakeholders, and delivering high quality outputs and outcomes.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits: </strong></p>\n<p>Now is a fantastic time to become part of our team and in return we can offer you an excellent range of benefits including, flexible working options, a generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, a local government pension scheme, a range of local and lifestyle discounts, access to a free onsite gym (based at Shute End Office), salary sacrifice car and bike schemes, an employee assistance programme, including a 24/7 wellbeing support line, learning and development opportunities and so much more!</p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in Highways Project Management to meet projects strategic priorities and support the company’s approach. Multi-faceted programme with key senior stakeholder engagement requiring strong management of plans and milestones, monitoring and action tracking, production of outputs and working at pace.</li>\n<li>Experience in designing highway schemes from feasibility through to detailed design in accordance with relevant UK standards (DMRB, Manual for streets, MCHW, among others) as well as producing high standard professional written technical reports.</li>\n<li>Interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, comfortable working with a diverse range of personalities as you will be liaising and maintaining a good relationship with internal and external clients answering queries and responding to technical issues, provide support, and ensure that we deliver successful outcomes, which add improvement to services, customer outcomes, and savings.</li>\n<li>Pre-empt problems and resolve quickly to protect projects. Work with all parties in a collaborative manner and make decisions to ensure projects and tasks are on time and budget</li>\n<li>Planning, communication and organisational skills, including the ability to manage several work streams simultaneously and communicate effectively with senior client representatives</li>\n<li>Able to lead, manage and develop project teams or work streams as part of larger projects or programmes</li>\n<li>Creative, curious and growth mindset</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate requirements:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in efficiently using AutoCAD Civils 3D software to produce Highway plans.</li>\n<li>Experience of managing and delivering projects from concept design through to construction and highways. With a minimum of 4 years’ experience</li>\n<li>Experience of procurement and managing NEC contracts</li>\n<li>Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors on infrastructure projects</li>\n<li>Degree or HND qualification in Civil Engineering, construction or infrastructure related subject, or equivalent experience. Additionally, hold or working towards Project manager qualification prince 2 or APM PMQ.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Area:</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. </p>\n<p>We’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.</p>\n<p>If you are interested and would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact <span class=\"cf0\"><strong>Angelica Posada Pulgarin, Capital Schemes Project Manager</strong> via</span> <strong>angelica.pulgarin@wokingham.gov.uk</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 17<sup>th</sup> of November 2024, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: </strong><strong>TBC</strong></p>\n<p>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.</p>\n<p>We’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.</p>\n<p>If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!</p>\n<p>Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Laura Buck, Service Manager, Green Infrastructure, <a href=\"mailto:laura.buck@wokingham.gov.uk\">laura.buck@wokingham.gov.uk</a>. 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This is a part time, permanent position for 18.5 hours per week.</p>\n<p>As the Co-ordinator for CAN, you will play a key role in providing bespoke support beyond what may be available via the Local Offer, to individuals who need help finding appropriate clubs and activities for their child, or training opportunities for parents / carers and support groups. (There is a particular focus on those children with additional needs and their families who are not eligible for short breaks support or receiving support from a Children with Disabilities Social Worker).</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits: </strong></p>\n<p>Now is a fantastic time to become part of our team and in return we can offer you an excellent range of benefits, including flexible working options, a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service) pro rata, plus Bank Holidays, a local government pension scheme, a range of local and lifestyle discounts, access to a free onsite gym (based at Shute End Office), salary sacrifice car and bike schemes, an employee assistance programme, including a 24/7 wellbeing support line, learning and development opportunities and so much more!</p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Build relationships with providers of clubs and activities for children, young adults and providers of training and support for parents/ carers. Over time to develop this into a working knowledge that goes beyond what is available on the local offer and can be used to offer bespoke support, information and advice to children, young adults and families in need of such additional help.</li>\n<li>Promote information, advice, and support services available to parents, children, young adults and others. Work with the SEND Local Offer Co-ordinator and the council’s communication team to create usable and accessible content and share it through the most appropriate channels to include email, social media and face-to-face to reach key audiences This includes co production of ½ termly newsletter and distributing news and bulletins through the CAN distribution list. Maintain the CAN web pages.</li>\n<li>Be responsible for holding the Children’s Disability Register, and work with SEND Voices Wokingham, Idox and colleagues within the council to ensure that it remains relevant and fit for purpose. To extract data and collate statistics from the register as necessary and required by the service to produce reports to assist with service planning.</li>\n<li>Develop and increase the number and range of places that the CAN card is accepted as proof of disability to access concessions and attract new concessions and discounts from a range of settings both within and outside of the Borough. This is to go beyond activities and leisure providers to include ‘real life’ settings such as shoe shops, hairdressers, and coffee shops for example. Maintain and publish an up-to-date list.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate requirements: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Educated to GCSE level including an English language qualification</li>\n<li>Understanding disability and additional needs in order to empathise with parents, carers and young people and understand why information and advice is important.</li>\n<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to adapt and amend writing style for the target audiences.</li>\n<li>Experience of managing and sharing information and advice, including working knowledge of IT, web and social media</li>\n<li>Experience of customer facing role and understanding of good customer service.</li>\n<li>May require some evening and weekend work</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Area</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. </p>\n<p>We’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. </p>\n<p>If you are interested and would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact David Green, Interventions Team Manager via email <a href=\"mailto:david.green@wokingham.gov.uk\">david.green@wokingham.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 17<sup>th</sup> November 2024, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: TBC</strong></p>\n<p>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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Ensuring services, programmes, projects, and employees are working towards a common set of outcomes as specified in the Corporate Plan and IT Service Plan.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>\n<p>Now is a fantastic time to become part of our team and in return we can offer you an excellent range of benefits including, flexible working options, a generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, a local government pension scheme, a range of local and lifestyle discounts, access to a free onsite gym (based at Shute End Office), salary sacrifice car and bike schemes, an employee assistance programme, including a 24/7 wellbeing support line, learning and development opportunities and so much more!</p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support procurement activity to deliver the Council’s IT strategy</li>\n<li>Work alongside Council colleagues including colleagues in IT</li>\n<li>Develop an organisation wide performance management framework, including highlighting procurement and contract risks and opportunities, coordinate performance data from IT,</li>\n<li>Providing high quality IT procurement related support and advice.</li>\n<li>Explore innovative ways to deliver the Council’s Plan outcomes.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate requirements:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience and excellent understanding of the Public Contracts regulations 2015 and the implications of the procurement act 2023</li>\n<li>Experience in IT procurement</li>\n<li>Relevant professional qualifications such as Chartered Institute of Procurement and supply or a recognised business qualification</li>\n<li>Strong IT skills specifically in PowerPoint and Excel</li>\n<li>Experience of using e-procurement software</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Area</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. </p>\n<p>We’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. </p>\n<p>If you are interested and would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Clare Priest, Head of Procurement, Contracts and Commercialisation: <a href=\"mailto:clare.priest@wokingham.gov.uk\">clare.priest@wokingham.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 17th November 2024</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: Week commencing 25th November 2024</strong></p>\n<p>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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Working independently and proactively will be required to deliver better outcomes for the council in conjunction with colleagues and contract managers, as necessary.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits: </strong>Now is a fantastic time to become part of our team and in return we can offer you an excellent range of benefits including, flexible working options, a generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, a fantastic local government pension scheme, a range of local and lifestyle discounts, free use of an onsite gym (located at Shute En Offices), salary sacrifice car and bike schemes, an employee assistance program including a 24/7 wellbeing helpline and so much more!</p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Undertake estimates for basic & complex schemes, prepare detailed bills of quantities, prepare programmes and schedules of work, including financial aspects of the works undertaken by Highways.</li>\n<li>Actively minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality.</li>\n<li>Provide commercial support for the preparation of schemes and projects for future contracts and reviewing potential contract costs including contracting options where applicable.</li>\n<li>Undertake regular benchmarking of highway schemes to ensure costs continue to deliver value for money.</li>\n<li>Accountable for ensuring that costs are accurately reflected in the estimates and payments, and that schemes are delivered within the budget allocation/ contract parameters and are fair.</li>\n<li>Undertake the full range of contract duties including on-site measurement and valuation, preparation and submission of valuations, recovery of all entitlements and maximising income which is due to the service area.</li>\n<li>Advise, prepare reports, attend meetings, liaise and co-ordinate with others in respect of estimates and quantity surveying issues, value for money, associated works, and related priorities.</li>\n<li>Procure sub-contractors in partnership with the Corporate Procurement team to ensure appropriate information is collated to enable contracts for works/goods to be successfully tendered.</li>\n<li>Plan and programme project works in collaboration with operational Team Leaders to ensure the effective utilisation of resources and recovery of income associated with the projects are delivered.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate requirements: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Familiar with all forms of contract used in a highway environment but especially the NEC suite of contracts and can recommend options for consideration</li>\n<li>Confident of procurement practices and legislation used in construction contracts, including forms of tender, conditions of contract and forms of partnership.</li>\n<li>The process of valuation and the measurement of highway works, including applicable standard methods of measurement, as part of any contracts let.</li>\n<li>Good working use of core Microsoft applications including Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word and Project.</li>\n<li>Has used contract management software to help manage contracts, such as CEMAR</li>\n<li>Ideally Member of Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors or other appropriate professional qualification and</li>\n<li>Clean full driving license.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Area</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. </p>\n<p>We’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. </p>\n<p>If you are interested and would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Ian Haller (Head of Operational Highways & Major Projects) via email ian.haller@wokingham.gov.uk </p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:</strong> Sunday 17th November 2024, 11pm</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: </strong>TBC</p>\n<p>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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The Practice Consultant role will be a qualified Social Worker who has 2 yrs post graduate certificate in Systemic Practice. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience of working as a Social Worker within Children’s Services.</p>\n<p><strong>The key areas of this role will include:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting Early Help practitioners, including keyworkers in improving their skills in working with young people and their families who experience multiple and complex needs, including developing systemic practice through advice and consultation.</li>\n<li>Working closely with IFT’s (Institude of Family Therapy’s) Systemic Psychotherapist Delivery Co-Leads to provide support to deliver additional work to embed systemic practice in Early Help teams and attend regular supervision sessions with the co-leads</li>\n<li>To attend year one of Level 3 training to become a fully qualified systemic psychotherapist delivered by IFT.</li>\n<li>To support the Systemic Practice Pilot evaluation (as per details set out in the job description)</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About the team:</strong></p>\n<p>The Practice Consultants are led by our Head of Academy/Principal Social Worker. The team is made up of Social Workers/Practice Educators with a wealth of experience from both Wokingham Borough Council and surrounding Local Authorities. The team is supportive, creative, forward thinking and friendly.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their excellent planning skills by independently organising & facilitating training sessions. This role would suit a bright, solution-focussed professional who is looking to move into a Practice Consultant role to grow their Systemic skills further.</p>\n<p><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Salary: £52,498 - £56,632 (inc £3k Market Supplement) (pending national pay award)</li>\n<li>Monthly reflective supervision</li>\n<li>Opportunity for professional progression</li>\n<li>Excellent company Benefits, inc salary sacrifice electric car scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Leave starting at 30 days (increasing to 35 with continuous service of 5yrs)</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you are interested in this role and would like a further discussion or information, please contact; <strong>Rachel Bedford, Head of Academy/Principal Social Worker, Children’s Services </strong><a href=\"mailto:rachel.bedford@wokingham.gov.uk\">rachel.bedford@wokingham.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>Or, <strong>Alix Williams, Recruitment & Retention Specialist for Children’s Social Care </strong><a href=\"mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk\">alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>To apply for the role please complete the online application form.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 10<sup>th</sup> November at 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: 19<sup>th</sup> November, in the afternoon, on site at our Wokingham offices</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.</p>\n<p>Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.</p>\n<p>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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This pivotal role will include operating in a complex, challenging financial environment working with large financial values.</p>\n<p>You will support and work closely with the Head of Corporate Finance, focusing on strategic objectives and strong financial management, collaborating with senior leadership to deliver the Council’s outcomes for its residents, customers, and key stakeholders.</p>\n<p>This is an exciting and interesting role, working across all aspects of Council services involving multimillion pound projects. We offer hybrid working options including a mixture of working from home and the office.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>\n<p>Now is a fantastic time to become part of our team and in return we can offer you an excellent range of benefits including flexible working options, a generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, a local government pension scheme, a range of local and lifestyle discounts, access to a free onsite gym (based at Shute End Office), salary sacrifice car and bike schemes, an employee assistance programme, including a 24/7 wellbeing support line, learning and development opportunities and so much more!</p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Management of Capital and Treasury team (5 FTE)</li>\n<li>Oversight of Councils capital monitoring, budget setting and reporting for spend and funding</li>\n<li>Oversight of Councils treasury management function, including borrowing and investments</li>\n<li>Finance lead on complex capital projects</li>\n<li>Lead on areas of the statutory accounts relating to capital and treasury management</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate requirements: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong understanding and experience of financial accounting</li>\n<li>Strong understanding and experience of financial budget monitoring</li>\n<li>Strong IT skills including Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint</li>\n<li>Well-developed written and verbal communication skills</li>\n<li>Ability to interrogate & analyse data & information at different levels</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Area</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. </p>\n<p>We’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. </p>\n<p>If you are interested and would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Mark Thompson (Head of Corporate Finance) via email mark.thompson@wokingham.gov.uk </p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 17<sup>th</sup> November 2024, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: W/C 25<sup>th</sup> November 2024</strong></p>\n<p>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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This will include meeting service objectives and strategies, supporting our managers and developing the HR offer in areas such as policy development and research. </p>\n<p>Experience of working within a local government environment would be highly advantageous but most of all we’re looking for HR Professionals that have enthusiasm and passion for our profession. </p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work collaboratively with managers and HRBPs across the council at operational level, to contribute to initiatives and actions needed to deliver successful outcomes for projects, goals and operational effectiveness, with a focus on delivering a high performing culture. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues across the HR function, and in turn work collaboratively with them to deliver and roll out initiatives and projects, and to build and maintain the reputation of HR. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To understand all HR Policies, providing advice and guidance to managers, and contributing to the ongoing maintenance and updating of policies in line with agreed timetables set by the Senior HR Business Partner. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong><strong>Candidate Requirements:</strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Degree-level, equivalent relevant professional qualifications, or expertise </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>An in-depth knowledge and understanding of UK employment law </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>An expert understanding of generalist HR practice </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our area: </strong> </p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. </p>\n<p>We’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. </p>\n<p>If you’re interested in this incredible opportunity, click the link below and apply today! </p>\n<p>Alternatively, for an informal and confidential discussion, please contact <strong>Sally Halliwell, Head of HR and OD, </strong><a href=\"mailto:sally.halliwell@wokingham.gov.uk\"><strong>sally.halliwell@wokingham.gov.uk</strong></a><strong>, Natalie Gartell, Senior HR Business Partner, </strong><a href=\"mailto:natalie.gartell@wokingham.gov.uk\"><strong>natalie.gartell@wokingham.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> or Lou Jerrett, HR Business Partner, </strong><a href=\"mailto:lou.jerrett@wokingham.gov.uk\"><strong>lou.jerrett@wokingham.gov.uk</strong></a><strong>.</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Sunday 10th November 2024, 11pm</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: T.B.C</strong> </p>\n<p>Candidates that have submitted an application within the last three months, need not apply. </p>\n<p>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. </p>\n<p>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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This role will be required to work in close collaboration with other Wokingham Borough Council Officers working on health and wellbeing, local authority public health team members, as well as health colleagues across Wokingham. </p>\n<p><strong>Benefits </strong></p>\n<p>We offer a fantastic range of employee benefits including a generous annual leave allowance of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years of local government service), plus bank holidays, an excellent local government pension scheme, flexible working, employee assistance programme, local and lifestyle discounts, free onsite gym, salary sacrifice car and bike schemes much more!</p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>To work in partnership with multi-professional and multi-agency stakeholders to enhance wellbeing and health behaviours to Children and Young people in Wokingham schools and education settings focusing on developing the Health Promoting School offer</li>\n<li>To support Schools in Wokingham with PHSE/RSE topics including Physical Activity, Sexual Health, Drugs & Alcohol harm, Smoking & Vaping Harm</li>\n<li>To develop partnerships with agencies that can support PHSE/RSE delivery to Schools</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate Requirements:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Public Health Qualification or Experience of working on Public Health Projects</li>\n<li>Experience of Working with children and young people</li>\n<li>Experience in Project management</li>\n<li>Experience in working in project teams and delivering successful outcomes</li>\n<li>Understanding of local and national Public Health & Wellbeing priorities for children and young people</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Area</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. </p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. 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