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You are confident in applying key statutory frameworks such as <em>Working Together to Safeguard Children</em>, <em>Keeping Children Safe in Education</em>, and the <em>IRO Handbook</em>, and you use this knowledge to maintain high standards and consistent oversight for children on protection plans or in care.</p>\n<p>You understand the importance of working holistically with families, combining high support with high challenge. With a practice rooted in collaboration and underpinned by Motivational Interviewing (MI), you are ready to lead by example and contribute meaningfully within a close-knit, supportive team environment.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>Our service is shaped by the Family Safeguarding Model, with a strong emphasis on collaborative working and keeping families together wherever it is safe to do so. 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We maintain high aspirations for all our children, working in strong partnership with families and other professionals to ensure they are safe, supported, and able to reach their full potential in stable care environments.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To support the Head of Service in providing strong leadership for the service area, based on a clear vision of the outcomes to be achieved for children on child protection plans, looked after children and allegations against staff and volunteers and the ways in which this will be done.</li>\n<li>To ensure the service has effective operational and strategic relationships with Children's Social Care, other council departments, partner agencies and the third sector, with regard to looked after children and safeguarding and child protection. 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If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interview date to be confirmed</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. 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All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.<strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.</p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. 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Whether working in the office, side by side with colleagues, or some days from home, you will be fully inducted and supported.</p>\n<p>Some of your role and responsibilities will be to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage and oversee the EHC Needs Assessment and placement process for young people.</li>\n<li>Ensure that each assessment is managed efficiently and within Statutory deadlines.</li>\n<li>Ensure that children's assessed needs are accurately described in their EHCPs.</li>\n<li>Negotiate and secure educational provision and placements for children and young people across Berkshire.</li>\n<li>Ensure that all children with EHCPs have their needs reviewed annually and that any agreed amendments to the EHCP and/ or change in provision and placement are made in consultation with parents and all other parties.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>(*pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 8th July 2025</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.  To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Ayanda Larkin, Senior SEND Officer</p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ayanda.larkin-harrison@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">ayanda.larkin-harrison@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>Tel.: 01344 355496</p>\n<p>or</p>\n<p>Suzi Austin-Brookes, SEND Service Lead</p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:suzi.austin-brookes@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">suzi.austin-brookes@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>Tel.: 01344 351758</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Previous applicants need not re-apply</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. 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Confidentiality and integrity are second nature to you, and you are confident in maintaining high standards while navigating complex, fast-moving environments.</p>\n</div>\n<h3 class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\">About the team...</h3>\n<p>We are a dedicated and fast paced team working across three Family Hubs and a Youth Hub. We work closely with schools, Children's Social Care, Health Services and the Third Sector, to contribute to the best possible outcomes for children, young people and their families.</p>\n<p>Our work is fast-paced, varied, and sometimes challenging, but always meaningful. You will be a trusted part of the team, playing a key role in shaping how we deliver our services. We welcome new ideas and value creativity, giving you the space to develop innovative solutions that make a real difference.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To provide a well organised and efficient business support to the service.</li>\n<li>To support users of the family and youth hubs and signpost them to other professionals/agencies when required.</li>\n<li>To maintain the accuracy of office and council systems including data input, minute taking, hub room bookings and financial records.</li>\n<li>To ensure services are advertised, promoted and updated through digital means.</li>\n<li>To be part of the service’s duty system which includes responding to telephone, online and in person enquiries.</li>\n<li>To support and maintain a clean, warm, safe and welcoming environment within all hubs.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. 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If you’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d love to hear from you. </p>\n<h3>Reasonable Adjustments </h3>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. </p>\n<h3>Interview date </h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 28<sup>th</sup> February 2025. </p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. </p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. 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(Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date </h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Wednesday 9<sup>th</sup> July 2025</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Dave Phillips - Safeguarding Board Manager</p>\n<p>Tel: 07879 115265</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,941 - £40,219 FTE inclusive of £706 London Weighting (Pro rata for 22.5 hours per week £21,855 - £24,457 inclusive of £429 London Weighting)","publishDate":"2025-06-13T08:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-29T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4c0d86bd-0342-4131-a533-d0a8c917320d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ec37c430-7a10-47b7-a0bc-3b96f5c3b4ad","title":"Waste and Recycling Officer (FTC)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities, allowing you to work in the office and from home. </p>\n<p>This is a fixed term contract until 30<sup>th</sup> June 2027</p>\n<p>Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. </p>\n<h3>About you…</h3>\n<p>You are passionate about making a positive difference, for your community and the environment. You care about the world we live in and are always on the lookout for smarter, more effective ways of working. You are someone who enjoys engaging with people, whether it’s helping residents understand how to recycle better or promoting sustainability at local events.</p>\n<p>You are ready to take ownership of your work and make a real impact. You bring initiative, creativity, and a willingness to learn and grow. From responding to resident queries and preparing communications, to analysing performance data and spotting trends, you are comfortable juggling different responsibilities and contributing your ideas.</p>\n<p>You will thrive in a role where no two days are the same and where your voice is valued. You are not just looking for a job, you are looking for a chance to help shape the future of recycling in your community.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>We are a small, dedicated team that is passionate about reducing waste and improving recycling across our borough. Reporting to the Waste and Recycling Manager, we work closely together to deliver high-impact services and community outreach.</p>\n<p>Our focus is on supporting residents to recycle more and waste less. That means monitoring kerbside collection performance, resolving issues at recycling sites, and engaging directly with residents, schools, and community groups. We organise roadshows, create educational materials, and attend local events, all with the goal of inspiring positive environmental action.</p>\n<p>We believe in innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As part of our team, you will have the freedom to bring your ideas to life and the support to grow your skills in a meaningful role.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Dealing with complaints and enquiries, and working alongside our waste collection contractor, following up reports about contamination and misuse of bins.</li>\n<li>To assist the team in the production and keeping of adequate and approved records, to compile reports using statistics or other relevant material as may be required, and report trends to the Waste and Recycling Manager.</li>\n<li>Working as part of a team to help plan and attend local public meetings and events with schools, businesses and community groups, to respond to matters relating to educating and helping residents to present their household waste and recycling items correctly.</li>\n<li>Proactively seeking out opportunities to engage with the public, to develop their understanding of the need and opportunities for local recycling and help increase the tonnages being recycled and decrease waste to landfill.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits…</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held week commencing 14<sup>th</sup> July 2025 </p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Donna Cox, Waste and Recycling Manager: Donna.cox@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.</p>\n<p>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.</p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,762 - £35,983 FTE inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance","publishDate":"2025-06-12T15:32:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-07T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8227b506-45b3-4711-b68b-fd8fd8dcec96.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9711c6e1-e2db-4017-a27b-eed016ace6cd","title":"Senior Environmental Health Officer","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"West Berkshire Council, Theale, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<h3>This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of West Berkshire Council.</h3>\n<p>Public Protection Partnership (PPP) is a shared environmental heath, licensing and trading standards service for Bracknell Forest, Wokingham and West Berkshire in Berkshire. </p>\n<p>We are seeking a Senior Environmental Health Officer to be a key member of the Environmental Quality team, working under the Principal Officer. You will provide professional expertise to the team and make high level case related operational decisions.</p>\n<p>The main duties and responsibilities of the team are: air quality, contaminated land, commercial nuisance, planning consultations, prevention of public nuisance consultations, pollution prevention and control and private water supplies.</p>\n<h3>What PPP offers:</h3>\n<p>We offer a unique and dynamic working environment across the boroughs. The work and structure of PPP is based on the National Intelligence Model and we operate under a number of multidisciplinary functional areas to achieve the approved priorities.  This means there are plenty of exciting opportunities to experience a wide range of cases and projects.  In addition there is the variety of work that comes with operating across different boroughs.  As the post offers a working environment across the PPP areas you will be based in Theale, West Berkshire or Bracknell.</p>\n<p>You will benefit from a commitment to your professional and personal development, a generous leave entitlement and the opportunity to work flexibly.  In return we expect you to manage other officers, have an eye for detail and be comfortable working under pressure.  You must be organised, flexible and enthusiastic, with good communication skills and able to work on your own initiative.</p>\n<p>This role has the option for offering less hours than advertised, providing you meet the requirements of the role and service as determined by the recruiting manager.</p>\n<h3>The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications, skills and attributes:</h3>\n<p>Certificate of Registration of the Environmental Health Registration Board or on the CIEH Professional Register.  Have a proven track record in environmental health with a specialist qualification.  A valid driving licence and access to a car for work is required.</p>\n<p>This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.</p>\n<h3>Our offer to you</h3>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>We offer flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00</li>\n<li>We offer hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office</li>\n<li>Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities </li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Death in service benefit</li>\n<li>Family friendly policies</li>\n<li>A range of local discounts</li>\n<li>Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits</li>\n<li>You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>All roles will be subject to an annual banding pay review until the top of the pay grade is reached (following successfully passing probation)</p>\n<p>All roles will be eligible for the annual national pay award.</p>\n<h3>About us</h3>\n<p>West Berkshire council is a forward thinking and ambitious council. We have a positive attitude to our work and focus on excellent teamwork to deliver award winning services for our residents and businesses.</p>\n<p>We employ over 1,500 members of staff corporately, plus additional members of staff working across our local schools and education settings. We offer a wide array of opportunities for training and development and varied career progression opportunities.</p>\n<p>Our staff support the delivery of a wide range of services on behalf of the council. Ranging from garden waste collection, planning and roadworks to caring for those in our communities. Everything we do is focused on our priority for improvement and delivering our values of fairness, integrity and being customer focused.</p>\n<p>If you interested in working with us and want to know more, please contact Suzanne Mclaughlin , Principal Officer , Environmental Quality on 01635 519851, or by email at Suzanne.McLaughlin@westberks.gov.uk.</p>\n<p>Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.</p>\n<p>Explore everything that a career with West Berkshire Council has to offer here: <a href=\"http://jobs.westberks.gov.uk/media/60080/Working-With-Us-West-Berkshire-Council/pdf/Working_With_Us_-_West_Berkshire_Council.pdf?m=1727449802860\">Working with Us</a></p>\n<p><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong></p>\n<p>The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.</p>\n<p>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment</p>\n<p>All roles will be subject to an annual banding pay review until the top of the pay grade is reached (following successfully passing probation)</p>\n<p>All roles will be eligible for the annual national pay award.</p>\n<p>This privacy notice applies to job applicants applying for vacancies with West Berkshire Council <a href=\"https://info.westberks.gov.uk/pnapplications\">https://info.westberks.gov.uk/pnapplications</a> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"West Berkshire Council Grade J (from £40,476 to £46,731)","publishDate":"2025-06-12T11:37:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/17c6f310-4657-40c3-896f-3043f0897236.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1e1adff9-4671-4064-86de-4b9c565a0550","title":"Senior Marketing and Events Officer - Fostering Recruitment and Retention Hub (12 month FTC)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities, allowing you to work in the office and from home. </p>\n<p>This is a fixed term contract lasting 12 months.</p>\n<p>Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. </p>\n<h3>About You</h3>\n<p>You will be a creative, organised, and proactive Senior Marketing and Events Officer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will bring strong digital marketing skills, a keen eye for detail, and a flair for creating compelling content. Passionate about delivering impactful campaigns, you will help raise awareness and drive engagement across the region. Your ability to manage multiple priorities and build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders will be essential to your success in this role.</p>\n<h3>About the Team</h3>\n<p>The Local Authority <a href=\"https://www.lafosteringse.org.uk/\">Fostering South East</a> (LAFSE) is a dynamic and collaborative partnership of 17 local authorities, working together to promote fostering across the region. Our newly established regional recruitment hub, fully funded by the Department for Education for a further year, is at the heart of this initiative. You will work closely with the<strong> </strong>Regional Marketing Manager and partners across the South East to deliver a unified and effective marketing and events programme. This hybrid role is primarily home-based, with travel required to our Time Square offices in Bracknell 2–5 days per month and occasional visits to partner councils across the region.</p>\n<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Support the delivery of the regional fostering recruitment and retention strategy in collaboration with the Regional Marketing Manager.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Maintain and regularly update the LAFSE regional website to ensure all content is accurate, engaging, and aligned with campaign objectives.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Manage and grow the region’s social media presence by creating and scheduling posts, responding to engagement, and tracking performance.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Develop a variety of marketing materials, including graphics, videos, and written content for use across the partnership.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Work with external suppliers and internal stakeholders to source and deliver high-quality marketing assets.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Plan and coordinate regional and local fostering events that effectively promote fostering and reflect the regional strategy.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Collaborate with partners across the 17 councils to share best practices, campaign resources, and updates.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and events, using insights to inform future activity.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our Values</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<h3>Reasonable Adjustments</h3>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview Date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Monday 30 June 2025.</p>\n<p>will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Anne-Marie Ali, Senior Project Delivery Manager: <a href=\"mailto:Anne-Marie.Ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Anne-Marie.Ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. 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As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,182 - £46,424 FTE inclusive of London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-06-12T10:56:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-24T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/883aabff-1200-4750-b6f9-9b7a098b6667.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"086f1a74-99ba-40c9-a394-a08f5fc63230","title":"Community Services Manager - CMHT","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Church Hill House, Crowthorne Rd, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Are you a strong and confident leader ready to drive service improvements and support a dynamic, multidisciplinary team? If so, we want to hear from you.</p>\n<p>We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Services Manager to join our Adult Community Mental Health team on a permanent, full-time basis, for 37 hours per week. </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.</p>\n<h3>About you…</h3>\n<p>We are looking for an experienced and motivated Social Worker who is registered with Social Work England.  You will have a current AMHP qualification and significant experience in Community Mental Health teams (CMHTs).</p>\n<p>You will lead the social care element of our Integrated Mental Health Service, ensuring high-quality delivery, innovation and budget efficiency.  You will provide expert leadership to Social Workers, AMHPs and support staff while driving positive change in mental health social care.</p>\n<p>You will be based within our Community Mental Health team in Bracknell.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>The Bracknell Adult Community Mental Health Team is a dedicated team providing vital support to adults experiencing significant mental illness, as well as their carers. We offer a range of interventions, including medication management and psychological therapies, all while coordinating comprehensive, person-centred care within the community. The team also fulfils statutory responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the Care Act 2014. We are committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults, actively identifying and responding to risks to ensure their safety and wellbeing.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To collaborate with the CMHT Senior Management team and Clinical Leadership to provide guidance on the integration of social work and social care values, practices and statutory responsibilities in the delivery of integrated health and social care services for adults with mental health needs.</li>\n<li>To supervise the Social Work Lead, AMHP Lead and social care staff, whilst establishing a workload management system to ensure caseloads and workloads align with seniority, experience and are regularly monitored based on local needs analysis.</li>\n<li>To lead and support delivery of statutory functions (Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and s117 MHA) using strengths-based and recovery models.</li>\n<li>To oversee social care budget and authorise payments in line with the Scheme of Delegation.</li>\n<li>Take overall responsibility for team management including recruitment, supervision, appraisals and development of social care staff, apprentices, students and trainees, ensuring performance aligns with service priorities and individual growth needs.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\n<p>The interview date is to be confirmed.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Lurvin Munisami - Head of Service</p>\n<p>Tel: 07771 380858</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"Exciting opportunity for a Community Services Manager in Adult Community Mental Health, leading social care delivery and budget efficiency.","salaryDescription":"£59,903 - £62,040 inclusive of £706 London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-06-10T15:55:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-29T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/665fb608-1880-47f2-a2a9-798af755e04b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":true},{"id":"4b6c1efd-01bd-4684-a6db-e4392a76d3d0","title":"Support Worker","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>PERSONAL  ASSISTANT </strong></p>\n<p>Opportunity for Flexible work schedule for 6 hours per week.</p>\n<p>Pay: £14.14</p>\n<p>Location: Bracknell</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A position has arisen for a support assistant, to assist a 12-year-old child with disabilities. The child requires ongoing support from adults around them, including supervision and support with personal care, wheelchair transitions and doing the things they enjoy. The child is non-verbal however they are friendly and will respond well to new people. Please see the job description for more information. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The support worker will be expected to work alongside the family and other support workers as the child requires 2 people for safe moving and transitions from their wheelchair.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Majority of care will take place in the family home. However, this might also include going on walks with the child and potentially accessing the community. Parents are looking for Saturday or Sunday availability.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Experience of working with children with additional needs and disabilities is desirable. You will need to provide a recent DBS certificate and relevant Insurance information. Driving Licence is preferred but not required.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For further information please contact one of the following:</p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:abraham.olajide660@yahoo.com\">abraham.olajide660@yahoo.com</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:olajide.adeola@yahoo.co.uk\">olajide.adeola@yahoo.co.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Start Date: ASAP</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Interviews: Will be taking place in Family Home</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£14.14 PH","publishDate":"2025-06-10T15:16:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-08-24T08:16:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5db277c3-edc9-4f28-b96e-895ae7e24076.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1d6f0b31-d0e5-41dd-91a7-09ed6d8e0686","title":"Regional Marketing Manager - Fostering Recruitment and Retention Hub (FTC to 8th July 2026)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Marketing Leader, who thrives in a collaborative environment, to join our exciting Local Authority Fostering South East (LAFSE)  <a href=\"https://www.lafosteringse.org.uk/\">Fostering South East</a> partnership hub.</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities, allowing you to work in the office and from home. </p>\n<p>This is a fixed term contract until 8<sup>th</sup> July 2026.</p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Regional Marketing Manager, who will lead powerful, results-driven campaigns to attract and retain foster carers across the Southeast. Your expertise will inspire a meaningful change, making a lasting impact on children's lives</p>\n<p>This is a unique opportunity to spearhead regional marketing initiatives, working collaboratively with 17 South East Local Authorities to attract a diverse range of foster carers, including individuals from BAME, LGBTQ+, young carers and parent/child fostering backgrounds.</p>\n<p>You will be instrumental in shaping the regional fostering recruitment strategy, ensuring a cohesive marketing approach while leveraging data-driven insights to optimise and enhance campaign effectiveness.</p>\n<p>As the ideal candidate you will have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proven experience in developing and delivering large-scale, multi-stakeholder marketing campaigns.</li>\n<li>Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and stakeholders.</li>\n<li>Expertise in digital marketing, social media, and paid advertising strategies.</li>\n<li>Experience in data analytics and campaign performance tracking.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of diversity and inclusion in marketing, particularly in social care recruitment.</li>\n<li>Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.</li>\n<li>Experience in fostering recruitment or social care marketing.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of public procurement and financial procedures linked to government initiatives.</li>\n<li>Familiarity with fostering-related policies, safeguarding principles, and ethical marketing practices.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>We are a collaborative and supportive team, committed to driving innovation in fostering recruitment. Our approach is centered on working together to create solutions that make a difference. We spearhead strategic, high-profile marketing campaigns that not only raise awareness but also drive meaningful and lasting change across the Southeast. Through our efforts, we aim to reshape recruitment practices, ensuring that they are effective, inclusive and impactful in addressing the needs of the region.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and implement a unified marketing strategy to recruit and retain foster carers across the Southeast.</li>\n<li>Oversee multi-channel marketing campaigns, including digital, print, PR, and community outreach.</li>\n<li>Lead on data analysis and campaign reporting, ensuring effective use of the marketing budget.</li>\n<li>Work closely with local authority teams, stakeholders, and external marketing agencies to maintain alignment.</li>\n<li>Represent LAFSE in media and public forums, positioning the organisation as a thought leader in fostering.</li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with GDPR, the Equality Act, and Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) guidelines.</li>\n<li>Support local authorities in driving diversity and inclusion in fostering campaigns.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA whencalculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans.</li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.</li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<h3>Reasonable adjustments…</h3>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 9th July 2025</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. </p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Anne-Marie Ali, Senior Project Delivery Manager</p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:anne-marie.ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">anne-marie.ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p><strong>Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53,511 - £58,845 inclusive of London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-06-10T11:02:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-30T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5a6af0b1-623b-4edf-9224-c89bb8e7fdd1.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1dc9c507-7905-40e5-95f6-7fccaeaad56c","title":"Ranger (Play)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity for a Ranger (Play) to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. If you are passionate about the environment and want to be part of a team that shares your commitment, we would love to hear from you.</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices.</p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>You will have the practical skills and experience to carry out a range of estate maintenance and habitat management tasks, such as installing gates and stiles, fencing, strimming, mowing and contributing to woodland and heathland management. You will enjoy working as part of a supportive team and bring a positive, proactive attitude to caring for parks and open spaces. Your enthusiasm for the outdoors and commitment to maintaining natural environments will help ensure these spaces are welcoming and well-managed for the community and wildlife.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest, we are committed to creating a clean, green and vibrant environment for our residents and wildlife. Our dedicated Parks and Countryside team plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the Borough’s parks and open spaces - making them places our community can enjoy and take pride in.</p>\n<p>As part of this enthusiastic and driven team, you will gain valuable hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and see the real impact of your work. We work collaboratively, with a flexible and entrepreneurial mindset, always striving to keep our award-winning green spaces in the best possible condition.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage sites within the Borough for the benefit of people and wildlife</li>\n<li>Encourage and support outdoor recreation and countryside access</li>\n<li>You will also provide information and organise events, walks and talks to increase participation, enjoyment and understanding</li>\n<li>Undertake weekly inspections of our play areas using digital data collection and undertake repairs to play equipment in a timely manner</li>\n<li>Undertake minor maintenance tasks such as strimming, cleaning and vegetation management</li>\n<li>Prepare work specifications and oversee the works of contractors</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Training will be provided to fulfil these tasks.</p>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our values</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date </h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 23rd July 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration..</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Name: Joe Malyan</p>\n<p>Job title: Ranger Team Leader </p>\n<p>Phone number: 01344 354444</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.</p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,799 - £35,020 (inclusive of £706 London Weighting)","publishDate":"2025-06-09T14:37:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-04T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e7e9fe8d-6b5c-4f42-ac39-99f751806617.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ac86e421-907e-44c4-9b61-633b9768d07f","title":"Assistant Team Manager - Family Placement","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager for our Family Placement Team, this is a part time opportunity working 22.2 hours per week.</p>\n<p>To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look <a href=\"https://youtu.be/SBqihNKEzBo\">at our team's video</a>.</p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>As an Assistant Team Manager in our Family Placement Team, you will share our commitment to improving outcomes for those children in our care, working part time (22.2 hours per week) alongside our existing managers.</p>\n<p>You will be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, and have significant post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector. You will want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people.</p>\n<p>You will have experience of working within the legal frameworks that support our work; with good assessment and analytical skills, and experience in completing Form F, Special Guardianship Orders and Connected Person Assessments as well as supervising and supporting our existing foster carers.</p>\n<p>As an Assistant Team Manager, you will have a sound knowledge of relevant childcare legislation, good report writing and oral communication skills and the ability to work to court and Fostering Panel timescales.</p>\n<p>You will share our commitment for better outcomes for children and young people.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>The Family Placement Team is a small and very supportive team. The work we do can be challenging and we understand the importance of peer support and advice.</p>\n<p>We work closely together and alongside the children’s social workers to ensure that we are providing the best support to our vulnerable children.</p>\n<p>Our social workers have the time to get to know everyone they work with, excellent support from managers and colleagues across the department and expert guidance whenever they need it.</p>\n<p>Our workforce tells us:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>There is a supportive and approachable leadership and management team.</li>\n<li>Peer support is consistently integrated across all teams, with a strong emphasis on collaborative problem-solving.</li>\n<li>They feel appreciated and their development is prioritised.</li>\n<li>Supervision is of high quality, reflective and routinely provided.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href=\"https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/childrens-social-care-jobs\">Children's social care jobs | Bracknell Forest Council</a></p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Contributing to the effective management of the Family Placement Team under the guidance of the Team Manager.</li>\n<li>Line Management responsibility for social workers, family workers, business support and publicity officers and recruitment officers.</li>\n<li>Ensuring timely completion of documentation, such as: Form F, SGO (Special Guardianship Order) and Form C assessments.</li>\n<li>Supporting the team to meet its statutory duties in terms of annual reviews, checks and visits.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>(*pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 7<sup>th</sup> July 2025</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discusson or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Sam Howard, Team Manager, Family Placement Team</p>\n<p>Tel.: 01344 351658</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"FTE £56,657 - £59,808 inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance (pro rata £34,378 - £36,269 incl. 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You thrive in interactive environments and have a genuine passion for helping children explore and enjoy science, whether this is working independently, or as a valued member of a supportive team.</p>\n<p>You will take pride in providing an excellent visitor experience and assist children with hands-on science activities, ensuring their visit is not only fun and educational but also safe and well-organised.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>Located on the doorstep of the picturesque Swinley Forest, The Look Out Discovery Centre is a hands-on science centre dedicated to inspiring children to enjoy science through approximately 100 interactive science exhibits and discovery shows.</p>\n<p>Our team is passionate about science and we work together to make every visit engaging and memorable. We support each other’s growth by sharing knowledge, refining our science show delivery, and lending a hand when challenges arise. 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Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.</p>\n<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held week commencing the 30<sup>th</sup> of June.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Julia Inglis-Taylor, Exhibition Manager, Phone number: 01344 354436</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. 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As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,733 - £25,889 FTE inclusive of London Weighting (£5,347 - £5,596 pro rata for 8 hours per week)","publishDate":"2025-06-06T17:02:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/41e56c46-70fa-4758-ae18-b789321987c6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0757200a-58f2-40cf-a69a-d6ebd93b3dcd","title":"Science Explainer - Sundays 8 hrs","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"<p>The Look Out Discovery Centre is a very popular visitor attraction with a hands-on science and discovery exhibition, gift shop, coffee shop and play area, set in 1,000 hectares of Crown Estate woodlands. </p>\n<p>Help us deliver a great experience to our customers, and you will experience a great place to work.</p>\n<h3>About you…</h3>\n<p>You are enthusiastic, confident and reliable, someone who enjoys engaging with people of all ages and backgrounds. 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Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.</p>\n<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. 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You are always looking for smarter, more effective ways to offer support, and you enjoy working creatively to make a real impact.</p>\n<p>You will take ownership of your work and have the freedom to make a lasting difference, whether that means developing meaningful groups that carers truly want to be part of, or making sure they are aware of the local support available, you will shape how we work and how we improve lives.</p>\n<p>You will also value building genuine connections within the community and understand the importance of laying the groundwork for sustainable, long-term change.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>We are based at the offices of the Bracknell Community Mental Health Team and work as part of a joint team funded by both Health and Social Care. Our team is committed to supporting carers, and your role will involve undertaking carers assessments and providing tailored support to meet their needs.</p>\n<p>We work collaboratively and value every team member's input. 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(Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interview date to be confirmed.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. </p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Portia Khasipo, Assistant Community Services Manager, Phone Number: 0118 904 6800</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. 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As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,762 - £35,983 FTE inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User allowance","publishDate":"2025-06-05T11:38:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e161df6c-a4d2-45cd-aa44-c0ec9f119c1f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5a951869-b307-4d39-ad43-b09e72139b9a","title":"Youth Club Playworker - Promise Inclusion","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham","locationType":3,"description":"<h4>This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Promise Inclusion.</h4>\n<p>Promise Inclusion is a local charity working with people with a learning disability and those with an autism spectrum condition, their carers and families.  </p>\n<p>We have a vacancy for a Youth Club Playworker working with young people with learning disabilities between the ages of 13 (year 9) and 19. The club runs on a Wednesday evening at Addington School, Woodley, term time. You will take direction from the club coordinator to help plan and supervise indoor and outdoor activities, set up the room and to help tidy away at the end of the session, attend meetings and training as required. </p>\n<p>We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated people to join our team.  Experience of working in similar positions is desirable, but training will be given for the successful applicant.  Our office base is now in Wokingham.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date:</strong> We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>References, an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and a Right to Work check will be carried out on the successful candidates.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£8.50 - £10.00 per hour","publishDate":"2025-06-04T10:10:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-16T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ab0dcb15-5fa5-4309-99a6-922838e53e85.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"69336528-b995-45e6-9953-bea1e5723669","title":"Smiles for Sibs Co-ordinator - Promise Inclusion","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Bracknell Forest","locationType":3,"description":"<h4>This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Promise Inclusion Charity.</h4>\n<p>Promise Inclusion is a local charity working with people with a learning disability and those with an autism spectrum condition, their carers and families.  </p>\n<p>We have a vacancy for a Co-ordinator at our Bracknell Smiles for Sibs group, which runs on Thursdays (term-time only) between 4.30pm and 6.15pm at Braybrooke Community Hall. The children at Sibs are aged 8-13 and have a sibling with a learning disability including those with profound and multiple learning disabilities. The Co-ordinator will supervise, plan and lead the club providing activities at the club including playing games, arts & crafts, cooking, outdoor activities and occasional school holiday day trips, plus training, administration, meetings, and special activities as required.</p>\n<p>We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated people to join our team.  Experience of working in similar positions is desirable, but training will be given for the successful applicant. Our office base is now in Wokingham.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date:</strong> We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. 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The work is rich, varied and immensely rewarding.</p>\n<p>To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look <a href=\"https://youtu.be/SBqihNKEzBo\">at our team's video</a>.</p>\n<p class=\"\">As we expand our social work capacity, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality support and assessments to those who need it most.  This role will be based within the Assessment Team, providing specialist support to families as part of the resettlement scheme, as well as to those with no recourse to public funds and separated migrant children.</p>\n<h3>About you…</h3>\n<p>You must have current registration with Social Work England with at least two years of experience working in statutory social services, typically within a local authority setting.  You will have experience of working within the legal frameworks that support our work and committed to facilitating better outcomes for children and skilled in effective engagement of families.</p>\n<p>You will bring excellent knowledge of best practice and legislation, and approach your work with professionalism, motivation, and a “can do” attitude.</p>\n<p>If applying for the Senior Practitioner position, you will have a highly developed specialist knowledge of social work practice and be able to evidence appropriate continued professional development. Your skills and expertise will enable you to take the lead in complex situations and be able to support others.  </p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>The Duty and Assessment team acts as the front door for Children’s Social Care and carries out short term work, working alongside and directly with children, young people and their families. If you are passionate about supporting families to make positive changes and share our commitment to helping to keep more children safely at home with their families, then this could be the role for you.</p>\n<p>We are a small, welcoming and friendly local authority. Our leadership team knows that it is essential for Social Workers to have a secure physical and psychological base from which to be the best practitioners they can be. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which will provide you with a strong sense of belonging.</p>\n<p>We are Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding,’ with Ofsted recognising that at Bracknell Forest Council, “Children who need help and protection in Bracknell Forest receive a consistently high quality service”.</p>\n<p>Inspectors concluded that Social Workers and other frontline practitioners benefit from manageable caseloads, good training and powerful and highly reflective supervision that ensures children are at the heart of decision making.</p>\n<p>In November 2023 our Ofsted monitoring visit highlighted:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social Workers receive regular supervision from their managers.</li>\n<li>Caseloads are manageable and allow workers to have time to spend with children.</li>\n<li>Social Workers are very positive about working in Bracknell Forest.</li>\n<li>Staff feel valued and that they can progress in their social work career. They feel well supported by managers and leaders.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Everything we do in Children’s Social Care is about improving the life chances of Bracknell’s children, put simply, we change lives for the better.</p>\n<p>To further support you to provide high quality consistent social work, we have a comprehensive learning and development offer, driven by our Principal Social Worker, to learn and develop your practice.</p>\n<p>You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href=\"https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/childrens-social-care-jobs\">Children's social care jobs | Bracknell Forest Council</a></p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To carry out needs led child focused assessments which include outcome focused plans.</li>\n<li>To work alongside other professionals and partner agencies in assessing children in need and undertaking child protection enquiries.</li>\n<li>To be the allocated Social Worker for the duty caseload of single assessments under S17 and S47 investigations, with a specialism in working with migrant families and individuals.</li>\n<li>To take part in the duty system responding to child protection concerns.</li>\n<li>To develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the department's policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR.</li>\n<li>To participate in regular reflective supervision and be able to set clear goals and intervention strategies.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We use the Family Safeguarding Model in our approach to collaborate with families to keep them together, where it is safe to do so, supported by Motivational Interviewing (MI). This approach empowers families, children and young people, enabling parents to make positive changes that lead to improved outcomes for their children and enhance their own wellbeing.</p>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information).</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our Values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8th July 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Yvonne Robinson - Team Manager or Hannah Morris - Head of Service</p>\n<p>Tel: 01344 352000</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"<p>Exciting opportunity for experienced social worker or senior practitioner to join Duty and Assessment Team at Bracknell Forest Council, UK.</p>","salaryDescription":"£45,362 - £51,433 plus retention £1,748 - £1,991*. 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You will be dedicated to supporting colleagues managing complex caseloads, upholding high standards of practice and empowering individuals to stay connected to their communities and protected from harm.</p>\n<p>As a Senior Social Worker within the Adult Community team, you will play a key role in ensuring timely and effective assessments and safeguarding plans are in place. You will be supported in this position by experienced senior staff and managers.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>Our Adult Social Care service is composed of highly professional and supportive multidisciplinary teams.  We have a “can do” and “no wrong door” ethos.  Our social care teams work together as one service and go the extra mile to ensure our residents have the right support.  </p>\n<p>We work in close partnership with health, housing and other key partners to ensure individuals receive the support they need to achieve their desired outcomes. </p>\n<p>We also hold regular multidisciplinary forums, ensuring our residents have easy access to health and social care services that work together to provide coordinated, holistic support when it is needed most.</p>\n<p>We understand the demands of working in Adult Social Care, therefore we are committed to ensuring our staff feel supported.  You will receive regular supervision and access to training.  We have a strong focus on supporting our staff to learn, grow and develop to achieve their potential. We listen to our social care staff about the best way to deliver our services and encourage feedback and suggestions on how we can do things better together.  </p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To work as a Senior Social Worker as part of a multi-disciplinary team, connecting people and their families to their community and social network, enabling them to live within their own communities and reduce dependence on long term care         </li>\n<li>To support in delivering and maintaining high standards of performance ensuring continuous development and supporting people to fulfil their roles to maximum effectiveness within allocated resources</li>\n<li>To take responsibility for own learning, including mandatory and suggested training and the training of students and identified staff</li>\n<li>To take an active part in your own supervision and appraisal and to supervise and appraise allocated staff in accordance with the departmental supervision policy and council's appraisal policy</li>\n<li>To take a departmental or team lead within a specified area of work as required</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.</p>\n<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\n<p>Shortlisting will be done on a weekly basis and interviews will be arranged a minimum of 7 days after this for suitable applicants.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question...</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Name: Leila Hall</p>\n<p>Job title: Community Services Manager-HUB & ACT</p>\n<p>Phone number: 01344 355230</p>\n<p>Email: leila.hall@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Name: Gavin Austin</p>\n<p>Job title: Assistant Service Manager – Adult Community Team</p>\n<p>Phone Number: 01344 351481</p>\n<p>Email: gavin.austin@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.  </p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.</strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,400 - £51,433 FTE (inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance)","publishDate":"2025-06-02T15:58:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9044c9d2-8db0-44f5-b263-a101fb5083c9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e1244b41-2561-4180-9de0-555b73e5ca9c","title":"Regional Strategic Lead - LAFSE (FTC 12 months)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<h3>12-month fixed-term contract or 12-month secondment opportunity for internal candidates</h3>\n<p>We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader for the role of Regional Strategic Lead supporting Local Authority Fostering South East (LAFSE) - a newly created fostering recruitment hub, which is fully funded by the Department for Education.</p>\n<p>Join our exciting Local Authority Fostering South East (LAFSE)  <a href=\"https://www.lafosteringse.org.uk/\">Fostering South East</a> partnership hub and make a real difference in children's lives.</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependant on the needs of the service.</p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>As Regional Strategic Lead you will have the unique opportunity to shape and drive innovative programmes that improve outcomes for children and foster carers across the South East.</p>\n<p>You will provide strategic oversight and leadership, ensuring the delivery of a combined approach to fostering recruitment and retention in line with regional priorities and statutory requirements.</p>\n<p>The role of Regional Strategic Lead involves collaboration with national and local government bodies, inspection agencies, local fostering services, and foster carers. You will monitor, evaluate, and report on the impact of recruitment efforts and identify opportunities for innovative and regional collaboration.</p>\n<p>The Regional Strategic Lead will work in partnership with 17 local authorities across the South East. You will provide leadership and direction, ensuring our initiatives align with both regional priorities and statutory requirements.</p>\n<p>The Regional Strategic Lead role is  a unique opportunity for you to build strong professional relationships across the region, influence positive change, and contribute to achieving the best possible outcomes for children. You will be supported by a passionate and experienced team committed to working together, sharing best practice, and delivering real impact through regional collaboration.</p>\n<p>Whilst largely homebased, there is an expectation that you will work from the Bracknell Forest Council Time Square offices 2-5 days a month and visit the 17 LA partner offices in the South East on occasion.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>We are a collaborative and supportive team, committed to driving innovation in fostering recruitment. Our approach is centered on working together to create solutions that make a difference. We spearhead strategic, high-profile marketing campaigns that not only raise awareness but also drive meaningful and lasting change across the South East. Through our efforts, we aim to reshape recruitment practices, ensuring that they are effective, inclusive and impactful in addressing the needs of the region.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing visionary leadership and aligning recruitment and retention strategies with regional priorities and statutory obligations.</li>\n<li>Responsible for designing and delivering innovative programmes that support consistent practice, workforce development, and continuous improvement across 17 local authorities.</li>\n<li>Full compliance with fostering regulations, safeguarding protocols, and equality standards.</li>\n<li>Leading a multidisciplinary regional team, they foster a culture of high performance and accountability.</li>\n<li>Evaluating programme impact, representing the region in strategic forums, and championing fostering initiatives to enhance outcomes for children and carers.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days annual leave* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid / Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.</li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.</li>\n<li>Supermarket discount.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. 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To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Anne-Marie Ali, Senior Project Delivery Manager</p>\n<p>Email :  <a href=\"mailto:Anne-Marie.Ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Anne-Marie.Ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. 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Conference and Review Manager

Bracknell Forest Council

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£64,075 - £66,247 FTE inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance

Time Square, Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 7 hours ago

SEND Officer

Bracknell Forest Council

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£35,941 - £40,219 inclusive of London Weighting

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 10 hours ago

Family Hub Administrator (1 year FTC)

Bracknell Forest Council

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£25,889 - £29,330 FTE (inclusive of £706 London Weighting)

The Family Hubs, Bracknell, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Posted 11 hours ago

Safeguarding Board Project Officer (part time 22.5 hrs p/w)

Bracknell Forest Council

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£35,941 - £40,219 FTE inclusive of £706 London Weighting (Pro rata for 22.5 hours per week £21,855 - £24,457 inclusive of £429 London Weighting)

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 13 hours ago

Waste and Recycling Officer (FTC)

Bracknell Forest Council

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£30,762 - £35,983 FTE inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Senior Environmental Health Officer

Bracknell Forest Council

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West Berkshire Council Grade J (from £40,476 to £46,731)

West Berkshire Council, Theale, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Senior Marketing and Events Officer - Fostering Recruitment and Retention Hub (12 month FTC)

Bracknell Forest Council

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£41,182 - £46,424 FTE inclusive of London Weighting

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Enhanced job

Community Services Manager - CMHT

Bracknell Forest Council

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£59,903 - £62,040 inclusive of £706 London Weighting

Church Hill House, Crowthorne Rd, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Exciting opportunity for a Community Services Manager in Adult Community Mental Health, leading social care delivery and budget efficiency.

Support Worker

Bracknell Forest Council

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£14.14 PH

Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Regional Marketing Manager - Fostering Recruitment and Retention Hub (FTC to 8th July 2026)

Bracknell Forest Council

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£53,511 - £58,845 inclusive of London Weighting

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Ranger (Play)

Bracknell Forest Council

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£29,799 - £35,020 (inclusive of £706 London Weighting)

Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Assistant Team Manager - Family Placement

Bracknell Forest Council

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FTE £56,657 - £59,808 inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance (pro rata £34,378 - £36,269 incl. London Weighting and ECU)

Time Square, Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Saturday Explainer

Bracknell Forest Council

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£24,733 - £25,889 FTE inclusive of London Weighting (£5,347 - £5,596 pro rata for 8 hours per week)

Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Science Explainer - Sundays 8 hrs

Bracknell Forest Council

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£24,733 - £25,889 FTE inclusive of London Weighting (£5,347 - £5,596 pro rata for 8 hours per week)

Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Carers Lead Practitioner

Bracknell Forest Council

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£30,762 - £35,983 FTE inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User allowance

Church Hill House, Crowthorne Road, Bracknell, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Youth Club Playworker - Promise Inclusion

Bracknell Forest Council

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£8.50 - £10.00 per hour

Wokingham (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Smiles for Sibs Co-ordinator - Promise Inclusion

Bracknell Forest Council

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£12.00 - £13.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Bracknell Forest (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Enhanced job

Experienced Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team

Bracknell Forest Council

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£45,362 - £51,433 plus retention £1,748 - £1,991*. Salary is inclusive of London Weighting and ECU. *Retention payment paid on completion of 1 years service.

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 10 days ago

Exciting opportunity for experienced social worker or senior practitioner to join Duty and Assessment Team at Bracknell Forest Council, UK.

Senior Social Worker - Adult Community Team

Bracknell Forest Council

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£48,400 - £51,433 FTE (inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance)

Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Posted 11 days ago

Regional Strategic Lead - LAFSE (FTC 12 months)

Bracknell Forest Council

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£59,903 - £65,284 inclusive of London Weighting

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 11 days ago

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