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This is an exciting opportunity to drive the development of a Bracknell Forest approach that encourages local communities to engage, co-produce, and take positive action to enhance their health and wellbeing. The programme, which commenced in 2024, aims to extend from the town centre pilot area into additional wards over the next two years, facilitating active local engagement and harnessing valuable insights for future initiatives. 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The role involves delivering case tracking findings, conducting audits and identifying practice improvements to enhance the Quality Assurance Framework.</p>\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. 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You will be enthusiastic about providing the highest quality of care and support to our children and young people. </p>\n<p>This is a waking night role: one night per week plus 2 additional nights per month. The hours are 21:00 to 09:00. There will be an opportunity to pick up extra shifts, covering annual leave and sickness.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>Working at Larchwood is both fun and challenging. You will be surrounded by a team who care passionately about the work we do and who equally recognise the importance of being supportive to each other.</p>\n<p>The children and young people are all unique and require individualised care. Staff strive for excellence and ensure that the care provided is responsive to the children/young people’s views, wishes, and feelings.</p>\n<p>Our team offer high levels of support through monthly supervisions and fortnightly team meetings.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To participate in the delivery of a range of short break opportunities including tea visits, overnight stays and weekend play sessions.</li>\n<li>To meet the night time needs of the children and young people, including but not limited to manual handling and medical requirements consistent with training received.</li>\n<li>To ensure the safety and welfare of the children/young people are maintained throughout the night. Ensuring that children and young people are safeguarded from abuse.</li>\n<li>To promote children and young people’s independence and communication needs.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice 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<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 27th June 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>Clare Turner, Larchwood Manager</p>\n<p>Tel.: 01344 452315</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>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 £34,072 - £35,020 inclusive of London Weighting (pro rata for hours worked)","publishDate":"2025-05-21T10:54:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-20T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/564e2749-4095-4427-b091-8dbba20bb95b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3fa3a7b0-20d3-47d1-881b-07e33ff8e18e","title":"Finance Officer (FTC 12 months)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell , Forestcare, Waterside Park","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 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<p>We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join us with experience in finance tasks who is eager to learn and grow.</p>\n<h3>About you…</h3>\n<p>We are looking for someone who can keep calm under pressure whilst providing impeccable customer service. A polite, caring and empathetic nature is essential. We are looking for someone who will go the extra mile to ensure that we have satisfied service users. </p>\n<p>An understanding of IT systems and the Microsoft Office suite is essential as Forestcare utilises assistive technology to meet the needs of our clients.</p>\n<p>You will require the following skills to be considered for this role:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in a credit control role.</li>\n<li>Experience of communicating clearly with people of all levels, including external customers, using telephone, written and face to face contact.</li>\n<li>Good ICT skills including the use of spreadsheets and word processing.</li>\n<li>Experience of a multi-system finance department environment.</li>\n<li>Ability to achieve objectives through planning, monitoring and re-appraisal.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>This role is based at Waterside Park and Time Square and provides variety as we strive to provide emergency assistance to Bracknell Forest residents and the wider communities.</p>\n<p>You will be working in a team that has recently won ‘Team of the Year’ at the Pride of Bracknell awards with long standing staff members of all ages and experiences.</p>\n<p>The control centre operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.</p>\n<p>The team consists of several different roles but everybody works together to provide a very effective and professional service.</p>\n<p>Being an assistive technology control centre, the work environment can be variable. One moment it can be quiet and relaxed, the next, noisy and busy! This ensures that every day is rewarding but very rarely the same!</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintenance of the accounts receivable database in relation to Adult Social Care.</li>\n<li>Assist with debt management procedures, including the resolution of customer queries, using your initiative to diarise and chase payments, liaising with the council’s legal department on arrears cases and supporting debt management group activities.</li>\n<li>Raise invoices, credit notes and reminders to the council's customers in a timely manner.</li>\n<li>Ensuring Adult Social Care charges and terminations are completed promptly, liaising with the Adult Social Care Finance team to enable this.</li>\n<li>Ensure repayments relating to refunds or overpayments are processed in good time.</li>\n<li>Ensure all the council’s direct debit payments are properly collected and reconciled to Agresso with BACs notifications and amendments noted as received.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice 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 12th June 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices.</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>Marney Ahmed - Commercial Manager</p>\n<p>Tel: 01344 786500</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> </strong><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 Allowance","publishDate":"2025-05-21T09:20:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-03T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3e071bb9-45ac-4d45-887a-265616f6a0df.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"abd9e915-fe0d-4c16-9a2f-e9211d1ad29e","title":"Social Worker - Adult Community Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Adult Community team on a permanent, full-time basis, for 37 hours per week. </p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p class=\"\">We are looking for an experienced and motivated Social Worker, with a \"can do\" attitude who is registered with Social Work England. You will have at least two years' experience in statutory social services, usually in a local authority setting. You will also need to demonstrate excellent knowledge of best practice and legislation. </p>\n<p class=\"\">We are looking for someone who can confidently respond to both general enquiries and crisis situations within our Adult Social Care Hub. You will support some of our most vulnerable residents, helping them get their lives firmly back on track. Using a strength-based approach, you will keep the people we support at the centre of everything you do by building meaningful relationships and helping them to improve their lives and promote independence. You will also work closely with our partners to deliver integrated, holistic support, ensuring individuals receive seamless care when they need it most.</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>Working closely with health and other partners allows us to ensure people avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and when a hospital stay is needed, we support them to return home as safely and swiftly as possible. We therefore have a range of early intervention and rehabilitation services that focus on keeping people in their own homes. </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>You will manage a small caseload, organising and prioritising the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.</li>\n<li>You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, connecting people and their families to their community and social networks enabling them to live within their own communities.</li>\n<li>You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure people have the right care, at the right time, in the right place.</li>\n<li>You will take a strengths-based approach to support people to live the best life they can and reduce dependence on long term care.</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: Gavin Austin </p>\n<p>Job title: Assistant Community Services Manager </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>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,362 - £47,387 FTE (inclusive of London weighting and Essential car user allowance)","publishDate":"2025-05-21T08:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e57348ce-0982-4503-9096-ca4023de4c17.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4c0690ac-0c83-42ea-848c-6d20f40c52af","title":"Team Manager - Children's Specialist Support Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are seeking an experienced manager with a minimum of four years' supervisory experience in children’s social care, including working with and managing services for children with disabilities, to join our Children’s Specialist Support Team and help make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.</p>\n<h3>About you…</h3>\n<p>You will need to be a registered Social Worker with Social Work England and have significant post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector.</p>\n<p>You will deputise when required for the Head of Service and work closely alongside them to deliver our vision and strategic values.</p>\n<p>You will have direct line management responsibility for Assistant Team Managers, Social Workers, including newly qualified Social Workers, students and support staff. You will provide strong leadership by fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment, promoting high professional standards, and guiding and motivating team members to achieve their goals.</p>\n<p>Working alongside your Assistant Team Managers, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, offering supervision and support to Social Workers in managing their caseloads. You will step in where necessary to ensure appropriate plans are in place and that needs-led services and interventions are provided to children and families.</p>\n<p>You will be able to build effective relationships, demonstrating strong assessment and analytical skills, planning and intervention, and work effectively as part of a management team.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>The Children’s Specialist Support Team (CSST) is a highly skilled team working with children who have disabilities and/or complex health needs. We are an experienced, friendly and supportive team who focus on ensuring that children are at the centre of all we do. We provide a range of services for children with additional needs and those who are assessed to have additional vulnerabilities. This includes the council’s statutory responsibilities for disabled Children in Need in the community (including care packages and short breaks).</p>\n<p>The team is comprised of different disciplines and service areas covering a wide breadth of work with children with disabilities, occupational therapy, short breaks (including Larchwood, our short break respite unit), taking a child first and social model approach to disability. Partnership and collaborative working is the key to our success.</p>\n<p>We are a small, welcoming and friendly local authority. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which provides our workforce with a strong sense of belonging.</p>\n<p>Our leadership team is visible, available and approachable. </p>\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>You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Fmeet-our-staff&data=05%7C02%7CLouise.Fallows%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cd63e4a84e7434a5c727108dd781679b9%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638798760103730569%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kF3dYW57Boq5OBHnfB91eVWFRguAfqBqYKfHSRpv7l0%3D&reserved=0\">Meet children's social care staff | Bracknell Forest Council</a>. </p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To manage the delivery and performance of the Children’s Specialist Support Team, including retention and recruitment; workload allocation and management; induction; supervision and development of staff; disciplinary and capability performance management and succession planning.</li>\n<li>To lead within a secure base model and to support and encourage a culture where good social work practice can flourish. Providing a secure physical and psychological base from which to work safely and effectively thus reducing the risk of harm to children and increase and improve their long-term outcomes.</li>\n<li>To ensure the provision of statutory functions are discharged effectively with the specific aim of reducing immediate and emerging risk and escalating the needs of the children to provide the best possible opportunities for all ages and stages of life.</li>\n<li>To promote and support the council’s policies and procedures for safeguarding, ensuring children are at the centre of all decisions, and the social model of disability is respected in all work.</li>\n<li>To ensure arrangements for regular engagement andparticipation with children and young people and parents and carers, by all staff within the service, and to lead on investigations and response to complaints from service users, relatives and carers.</li>\n<li>To lead on strategy discussions, Child in Need meetings, professional meetings and other forums, working together with partner agencies to conclude with safe and proportionate threshold decision and planning.</li>\n<li>To undertake regular reviews of, and track, performance data completing audits and contributing to audit programmes and frameworks.</li>\n<li>To develop and maintain effective internal and external working relationships, ensuring a positive working culture within the team, and working collaboratively with multi-agency partners, including chairing reviews, planning meetings, strategy discussions and other professional and network meetings.</li>\n<li>Providing high quality, reflective supervision (in line with the supervision policy) including providing feedback and analysis of performance.</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</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 Thursday 12<sup>th</sup> June 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>Lou Richer - Head of Service, Specialist Family Safeguarding</p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Lou.Richer@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Lou.Richer@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>Helen Gore - Principal Social Worker</p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></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":"","salaryDescription":"£60,866 - £63,003 FTE inclusive of £706 London Weighting and £963 Essential Car User Allowance plus annual 4% retention payment after 1 year","publishDate":"2025-05-19T16:27:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-04T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/976b9938-dd7e-44e3-a0ee-c9511baee500.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1dd6895b-deaa-4157-83b9-b032a0d1fd61","title":"Casual Catering Assistant","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 will be an enthusiastic and reliable person, with the ability and willingness to work flexibly to ensure the consistent provision of services in our cafe. A strong commitment to customer service is essential, along with the confidence to engage with visitors of all ages and backgrounds, helping to create a welcoming and positive experience for everyone.</p>\n<h3>About the team</h3>\n<p>The Woodlarks cafe team plays a key role in helping ensure our customers enjoy their day out at The Look Out Discovery Centre. We take pride in offering friendly, high-quality service while keeping our environment clean, safe, and enjoyable for all.</p>\n<p class=\"\">Open seven days a week, The Look Out Discovery Centre is dedicated to providing a fun and relaxing experience. As part of our team, you will play an important role in making each visit a memorable one.</p>\n<h3><strong>Key responsibilities </strong></h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To assist with the preparation and service of food and drinks including the operation of the point of sale system.</li>\n<li>To provide a service to the customers, in a polite and efficient manner.</li>\n<li>To work safely within Health, Safety and Hygiene policies and instructions.</li>\n<li>To assist with special catering functions e.g. children’s parties, as and when required.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits</h3>\n<ul>\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>Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses.</li>\n<li>To work on the doorstep of the picturesque Swinley forest. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to engage with a variety of customers and deliver great customer care.</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<h4>Our support</h4>\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 the week commencing 2nd June 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>Mike Carne, Catering Manager: 01344 354077</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.</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":"£12.21 per hour","publishDate":"2025-05-19T13:13:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7b7abec0-02f5-4f30-9231-94e18c9cb82e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2429e7f0-d3ed-49f7-8c2b-5e83f3fbd5c6","title":"SEND Officer","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity for a SEND Officer to join our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team here at Bracknell Forest Council.</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 a SEND Officer you will build effective and enabling relationships with families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and professionals, while supporting the statutory duties of the Bracknell Forest SEND Team.</p>\n<p>As a SEND Officer your reflective nature and passionate approach will see you driving forward improvements which will be delivered through high quality written work. You will be a clear and comprehensive communicator and through effective organisational skills you will ensure that we meet and look to push beyond our obligations.</p>\n<p>You will be a confident and dependable person who is enthusiastic about special educational needs. </p>\n<p>Your strong communication skills are key, as well as experience of SEND services for children, young people, and families. You will promote listening to children at every opportunity; ensuring their views are heard, recorded, and acted upon in an appropriate and timely manner.</p>\n<p>Skills in mediating and a solution focussed approach are essential for a SEND Officer.</p>\n<p>Ideally, you will already have experience in a similar role. However, if you have related knowledge, experience, and skills such as a SENCO, teacher, social worker, SEND casework assistant or therapist/assistant and can demonstrate your strong potential, we are ready to invest in your training and development.</p>\n<p>If you can prioritise work independently and complete work within tight timescales, to meet statutory deadlines and to a good quality then we want to hear from you.</p>\n<p>This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. We will help you to be at your best, so we can be at ours.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>It is an exciting time to join Bracknell Forest! We continue to invest in our SEND and Specialist Support Service, reflecting the growing number of children and young people identified with additional needs.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest believe that every child and young person should have access to high quality education, with the right support at the right time, so that they can achieve the best outcomes possible as adults. Our purpose is to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities to achieve their outcomes so that they can live their best lives. </p>\n<p>We are committed to working with our partners to develop processes around co-production and ensure this is embedded in everything that we do. We produce strategies that lead to co-delivery of services, making the best use of resources available for children and young people with SEND.</p>\n<p>We are a small but growing team who work closely together to ensure we deliver the best support to families of children and young people with SEND. Sometimes the work is challenging, but our creative, solution-focused, and collegiate approach means the work is highly rewarding. Many team members have worked in the SEND Service for several years while others are new to the service.</p>\n<p>You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who share a passion for enabling vulnerable children and young people the best opportunities to achieve great outcomes and secure futures.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<p>On a day-to-day basis you will be corresponding with the families of children with special educational needs and disabilities to ensure bespoke, holistic delivery plans are in place that best assist the child and their family to meet their needs. </p>\n<p>This is a diverse post which involves comprehensive knowledge of the SEND statutory framework. 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<h4>Our support...</h4>\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 9 June 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>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>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":"£35,941 - £40,219 inclusive of London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-05-16T14:24:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4db2101e-f97a-45e3-b0ec-50b546f738d4.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"18450e19-d231-45a2-9f23-f4afdfb3f9ec","title":"Social Worker / Senior Practitioner - Duty & Assessment Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Bracknell Forest have welcomed a number of Afghan families who have fled their homeland, as part of a national resettlement scheme to provide safe and secure futures for people who have helped our military and government overseas.</p>\n<p class=\"\">We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced<strong> </strong>Social Worker or Senior Practitioner to join our Duty and Assessment Team, where your expertise will help improve the lives of children, young people and families. The work is rich, varied and immensely rewarding.</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://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Fmeet-our-staff&data=05%7C02%7CKaren.Cawley%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cd63e4a84e7434a5c727108dd781679b9%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638798760103977415%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LmRlWn5V30S0v3OOCmw3zhA%2B0VbxsmOaRSAO5a1PzO8%3D&reserved=0\">Meet children's social care staff | 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<h4>Our Support...</h4>\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 10th June 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":"","salaryDescription":"Social Worker £45,362 - £47,387 - Senior Practitioner £48,400 - £51,433. Both roles are inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowances plus annual 4% retention payment after 1 year","publishDate":"2025-05-15T11:06:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-02T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/58332931-9c4c-4e5c-942c-200a0bd968b9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8bae5d76-8ae9-4ce8-92ac-372b38bb46f4","title":"Public Protection Community Officer (FTC 23 months)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"West Berkshire Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\">This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of West Berkshire Council</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you have excellent organisational and communication skills? Public Protection Partnership, hosted by West Berkshire Council is seeking a Public Protection Community Officer to contribute to the delivery of high quality services that protect and enhance the well-being of our residents across Bracknell Forest, West Berkshire and Wokingham.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">The Role</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">As a Public Protection Community Officer, you will work with the Senior Programme and Community Officer to engage residents across the partnership and support the delivery and awareness raising or key Public Protection Partnership objectives relating to reducing health harms, product safety and tackling fraud and scams. </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">The Ideal Candidate</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:</p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to engage and build positive relationships with a diverse range of individuals.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A proactive and solution-focused approach, demonstrating initiative in addressing community issues.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Experience in community engagement and consultation is desirable</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Please note this role is fixed term for <span class=\"customHTML\">23 months</span> after start date – Funding limited project</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:</p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities </li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Generous Local Government pension scheme</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Family friendly policies</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A range of local discounts</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">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 class=\"customHTML\">In addition to these benefits, you will be joining a supportive and inclusive working environment, where your contributions are valued and recognised.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">If you would like to learn more about this role, please contact Jessica Ryall-Spoor on 07920 095414 or email <a href=\"mailto:jessica.ryall-spoor@westberks.gov.uk\">jessica.ryall-spoor@westberks.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">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 class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Equal Opportunities</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">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 class=\"customHTML\"> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,093 - £35,235","publishDate":"2025-05-15T10:47:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-27T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/00b30802-fe52-4e16-847c-f50573e990e6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ea50178b-0f4e-4664-af8e-ac6ec7588e48","title":"Family Safeguarding Recovery Facilitator","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are looking for a committed, reliable, and passionate substance misuse professional to join our Family Safeguarding Team as a Family Safeguarding Recovery Facilitator. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to deliver innovative and impactful support to families.</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 a Family Safeguarding Recovery Facilitator you will have strong expertise in substance misuse interventions, with the ability to assess needs and identify risks effectively. </p>\n<p>You will be part of a collaborative team whilst also working independently when required. A solid understanding of safeguarding practices and confidentiality is crucial for this role.</p>\n<p>The Family Safeguarding Recovery Facilitator is a valued member of our integrated team comprising both children’s and adults' social workers you will play a vital role in supporting and protecting vulnerable families, helping to transform their lives for the better.</p>\n<p>You will follow guidelines and processes for Drug and Alcohol Action Team (New Hope) and have access to both Adult Social Care and Children Social Care systems.</p>\n<p>If you are eager to develop your skills and thrive in a friendly, creative, and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>We support and empower parents to make positive changes to improve the outcomes for their children and their own wellbeing. We do this by bringing together children's and adults' social workers who specialise in mental health, domestic abuse and substance misuse. </p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council have a nationally recognised practice model – the ‘Family Safeguarding Model’ and an Ofsted Inspection in 2022 rated Children Social Care Service as Outstanding.</p>\n<p>As part of the team you will receive regular supervision, participate in team meetings, engage in reflective group practice, and access a range of additional support and development opportunities.</p>\n<p>We offer an extensive training programme for all members of staff which is designed so that members of staff are knowledgeable on substance misuse and the interventions that can be delivered to support individuals.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To engage high risk families who have substance misuse problems, provide advice, harm minimisation information, and encourage positive engagement within this service to improve outcomes for children.</li>\n<li>To work alongside Social Workers and deliver a full range of interventions on a one-to-one basis, in group settings and in the community utilising motivational interviewing to enhance motivation and improve parenting capacity.</li>\n<li>To manage an agreed caseload of adults and complete comprehensive assessment, risk assessments and develop risk management plans and to regularly review risk.</li>\n<li>To contribute to the development of individual recovery plans, review these quarterly and support them to achieve their agreed outcomes, provide health education in respect of reducing harm, blood borne viruses, overdose prevention, and where required, provide safe storage boxes and advice.</li>\n<li>To undertake drug testing as required and support staff to understand and undertake these tasks, following safety guidelines and protocol.</li>\n<li>To attend multi professional meetings like Group Case Supervisions, Child Protection Conferences, Child in Need meetings, Strategy Meetings etc; and provide professional written reports as evidence to these services.</li>\n<li>Provide training to children’s social care staff in respect of substance misuse and other techniques that are proven to be beneficial.</li>\n<li>To keep confidential records and spreadsheets, ensuring all information is relevant and up to date and to enter confidential data within a timely manner into both local and national data systems in line with CQC and Ofsted requirements.</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 /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<p><strong>Our support… </strong></p>\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 13th June 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>Nicole Hoskins, Team Leader</p>\n<p>Tel.: 01344 352382</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>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":"£30,762 - £35,983 inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance","publishDate":"2025-05-14T08:44:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-04T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1249b8ad-0cad-41c5-8654-5b8d3f213def.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c7a6a0de-6a9f-4915-8d03-60d8974deb37","title":"Public Health Practitioner Apprentice (FTC 39 months)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell , Slough, RBWM","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are currently seeking three motivated individuals to join our Public Health Practitioner Apprenticeship programme. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in public health while working towards a fully funded degree in the field.</p>\n<p>Do you care about people living long and happy lives?</p>\n<p>Do you want everyone to have the same opportunity to be healthy?</p>\n<p>Are you interested in understanding how our environment and communities influence health outcomes?</p>\n<p>If you are interested in a career in public health, we look forward to receiving your application.</p>\n<p>This apprenticeship offers a blend of academic study and on-the-job learning, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to make a meaningful impact in your community.</p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>The Public Health Practitioner Apprenticeship lasts for 3 years.</p>\n<p>You will combine work-based learning and study for a public health degree that is funded as part of your apprenticeship in addition to a salary. Upon completion you will also have met the requirements to qualify for the professional UK Public Health Registration (UKPHR) as a Public Health Practitioner.</p>\n<p>So that you can study we will make sure that you have protected time for learning within your working week. </p>\n<p>These posts are offered on a full-time basis (37 hours) but for those not able to work full time, we would ask for a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week. Flexible working hours are available.</p>\n<p>To be eligible to apply you must <strong>not</strong>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>have any Degree or Masters</li>\n<li>have or be in the process of completing a professional registration such as UKPHR practitioner, nutrition, etc</li>\n<li>be employed by Bracknell Forest Council, Slough Borough Council or Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council in public health</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>As this post is an apprenticeship, the appointed candidate will need to apply to UWE by end of June 2025 and be available to enrol during the summer, ready to start the programme the first week of September</strong>. For full details of the programme please visit: <a href=\"https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/ST0631/public-health-practitioner\">Public Health Practitioner - BSc(Hons) Public Health - UWE Bristol: Courses</a>.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>Public Health Practitioner Apprentices will gain experience working across three council public health teams (Slough Borough Council, Bracknell Forest Council and Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Council). Each area has its own public health challenges and opportunities.</p>\n<p>We will provide you with a mentor to support you in developing your public health career, progressing on your degree course and completing the portfolio to qualify as a Public Health Practitioner. You will also have support from the current apprentices within each of the teams. </p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<p>This is a three-year full-time degree apprenticeship training programme. Apprentices will be given practical support to work under the direction of senior colleagues to develop and support a range of projects and programmes, work collaboratively with internal and external partners.</p>\n<p>The Public Health Practitioner Apprentice will apply their developing knowledge and skills to support the implementation and delivery of health improvement programmes, including those commissioned through external providers. They will engage with diverse settings and population groups within the local community, contributing to targeted public health initiatives. Working collaboratively across teams, the apprentice will assist in project management and play an active role in delivering key elements of priority public health workstreams.</p>\n<p>Apprentices will contribute to a range of teamwork programmes by providing public health support, including the development and delivery of evidence-based projects, service commissioning, needs assessments, reviews, evaluations, and performance monitoring.</p>\n<p>Please refer to the attached job description for full details regarding this role.</p>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.</li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.</li>\n<li>Supermarket discount.</li>\n</ul>\n<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<p><strong>Our support… </strong></p>\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 12th and 13th June 2025.</p>\n<p>Interview venue:<strong> </strong>Bracknell Forest Council, Time Square, Market Place, Bracknell, RG12 1JD.</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<p><strong>Candidates will be required to bring relevant certificates with them to interview</strong>.</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>Louise Duffy, Public Health Principal</p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:louisem.duffy@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">louisem.duffy@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>or</p>\n<p>Karen Cawley, Resourcing Officer</p>\n<p>Email: karen.cawley@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><strong>To qualify for apprenticeship funding, you must have been a UK resident for 3 years or more (not wholly for the purposes of education).</strong></p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates who have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years due to funding regulations.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,975 - £29,330 inclusive of London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-05-09T08:47:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a10f1c05-59e0-42d6-baee-b90799564f69.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2c2b8646-57a7-45a5-ac3a-a7c82f56e9b3","title":"Social Worker - Hospital Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<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 currently have vacancies for experienced and motivated Social Workers within the Adult Social Care Hospital Team who can respond to general enquiries and crisis situations. </p>\n<p>We are seeking candidates that are able to provide seven day service coverage, including weekends, based at acute hospitals on an adhoc basis as required.</p>\n<h3>About you…</h3>\n<p>You will be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with at least two years of experience working in statutory social services, typically within a local authority setting.</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>You will be committed to working in a strength-based, person-centred way to support people in achieving better outcomes and greater independence.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>Our Adult Social Care Hospital Team plays a vital role in supporting some of our most vulnerable residents to get their lives firmly back on track. We use a strength-based approach, placing the person at the heart of everything we do.</p>\n<p>Our social workers are given the time to build meaningful relationships and understand the individual needs of those they support—because we believe in working with people to change lives for the better.</p>\n<p>We are proud of the care we provide and the positive difference we make in our community. Integrated working is at the core of our practice. We work closely with health and community partners to ensure that people only go into hospital when absolutely necessary—and when they do, we help them return home as quickly and safely as possible. Our intermediate care and discharge-to-assess services are designed to keep people in their own homes, where they feel most comfortable and supported.</p>\n<p>Through regular multidisciplinary forums, our residents benefit from coordinated, holistic care that is responsive and seamless. We understand the pressures that can come with working in Adult Social Care, which is why we are deeply committed to supporting our staff. You will receive regular supervision, access to training and opportunities to grow and develop in your role. We actively listen to our team, encourage feedback, and value suggestions that help us improve the way we deliver services together.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage a caseload, organising and prioritising the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.</li>\n<li>Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, connecting people and their families to their community and social networks enabling them to live within their own communities, and to ensure people have the right care, at the right time in the right place.</li>\n<li>Take a strengths-based approach to support people to live the best life they can and reduce dependence on long term care.</li>\n<li>Support in delivering and maintaining high standards of performance across the service</li>\n<li>Work within allocated resources as set out in our scheme of delegation.</li>\n<li>Take an evidence-based approach to practice.</li>\n<li>Take an active part in your own supervision and appraisal in accordance with the departmental supervision policy and council's appraisal policy.</li>\n<li>Take responsibility for your own learning, including mandatory and recommended training,</li>\n<li>Lead on specific areas of work as required.</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>Flexible 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<h4>Our support...</h4>\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 class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\" 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 2 and Thursday 3 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>Naveen Pulluru, Assistant Community Services Manager - Hospital Team: 01344 351860</p>\n<p>Or</p>\n<p>Leena Chand, Community Services Manager - Hospital Team: 01344 354468</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>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. 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":"£42,145 - £47,387FTE inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User allowance","publishDate":"2025-05-09T08:43:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d394f29e-fe5e-472b-9203-bef7b0ee2879.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"91c43c91-23f1-4a7b-9167-58b487a75b5f","title":"Principal Building Control Surveyor","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. 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Social Worker / Senior Practitioner - Duty & Assessment Team

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Social Worker £45,362 - £47,387 - Senior Practitioner £48,400 - £51,433. Both roles are inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowances plus annual 4% retention payment after 1 year

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Posted 9 days ago

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Public Protection Community Officer (FTC 23 months)

Bracknell Forest Council

£29,093 - £35,235

West Berkshire Council (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Family Safeguarding Recovery Facilitator

Bracknell Forest Council

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

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 10 days ago

Public Health Practitioner Apprentice (FTC 39 months)

Bracknell Forest Council

£27,975 - £29,330 inclusive of London Weighting

Time Square, Bracknell , Slough, RBWM (Hybrid)

Posted 15 days ago

Social Worker - Hospital Team

Bracknell Forest Council

£42,145 - £47,387FTE inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User allowance

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Principal Building Control Surveyor

Bracknell Forest Council

£57,746 - £63,831 FTE (inclusive of 20% Market Premia; £706 LW and £963 ECU)

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

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Head of Building Control

Bracknell Forest Council

£80,477 - £87,009 FTE (inclusive of 20% Market Premia, £706 London Weighting and £963 Essential Car User Allowance)

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

Posted 15 days ago

Head of Building Control role in Bracknell Forest Council overseeing services, team management, compliance with legislation, and promoting work-life balance.

Principal Educational Psychologist

Bracknell Forest Council

Soulbury B 10-13 £69,025 - £73,034 inclusive of London Weighting

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Posted 17 days ago

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Waking Nights Children's Residential Care and Support Worker (part time 1 night p/w, plus 2 p/m)

Finance Officer (FTC 12 months)

Social Worker - Adult Community Team

Team Manager - Children's Specialist Support Team

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Public Protection Community Officer (FTC 23 months)

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Principal Educational Psychologist

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