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Our team keep the town’s pavements, roads and other public areas clean and safe, and we’re looking for new team members to join us!\n \nWe seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.\n About the Role: Shift work - starting at 5.30am and will include working some weekends and bank holidays. \nA full UK driving licence is essential part of this role and forms part of the shortlisting criteria; therefore you must state this on your CV or application form if it is not mentioned you will not be shortlisted. As a Driver/Sweeper, you'll operate a range of vehicles and street cleansing equipment to maintain high standards of cleanliness across the borough. This includes sweeping streets, emptying litter bins, removing debris, and responding to environmental emergencies.\n \nThis job is working within the Reading Town Centre and includes driving and manual cleansing duties, so this would suit someone who enjoys varied outdoor work. \n Duties will include:\n<ul>\n<li>Driving the electric vehicle and pedestrian mechanical sweeping machines</li>\n<li>Carrying out street cleansing duties using a range of equipment.</li>\n<li>Maintaining equipment in accordance with checklists</li>\n<li>Ensure assigned areas are cleaned to a high standard</li>\n<li>Follow all health and safety regulations</li>\n<li>Complete daily logs and reports as required</li>\n<li>Supporting the wider street cleansing team as needed</li>\n<li>Manually sweeping and clearing litter from public areas</li>\n</ul>\n \nIdeally the successful candidates will have a proven track record of outside working in a demanding environment, driving tippers and other mechanical sweeping machinery along with an understanding of general vehicle maintenance.\n \nYou’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:\n \nWork Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do.\nDrive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.\nBe Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.\nMake a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed\n \nOur offer:\nWe offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.\n \nA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>\n<li>Modern working environment at the 19 Bennet Road depot</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. 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You’ll play a key role in improving the quality and safety of our housing stock for local residents. This role is based locally in Reading and includes the use of a company van, a monthly tool allowance, and the potential to earn up to £5,000 in overtime and call-out payments (OTE) Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is the key to our success.\n \nAbout the role: This position is full-time Monday - Friday on site by 8:00am and leaving site at 16:00pm. \nThe role will primarily be working within a team of operatives in our planned team, installing new bathrooms and level access showers into a a variety of Council-owned homes including houses, flats and marionettes. This role will suit someone with experience of completing full installations of Bathrooms with the necessary skills in Carpentry/Plumbing/Tiling/ Vinyl floor laying and basic plastering. Duties include:\n<ul>\n<li>Full bathroom installations in both void and occupied properties</li>\n<li>Strip out works</li>\n<li>Bathroom fitting to NHF schedule of rates</li>\n<li>PDA usage, paperwork (limited)</li>\n<li>Possibly providing out of hours support on a rota based system. Additional remuneration will be incorporated for this. 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Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. \n \nA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: \n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n<li>In addition, a tool allowance is paid monthly.</li>\n<li>A suitably sized Vehicle and fuel will be provided for travelling to and from work and for work use only. 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Do you take pride in maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces? If so, we want you to join our team as a Grounds Person.\n \nWe seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.\n \nAbout the role: The working pattern is Saturday to Wednesday (Thursday and Friday off) with a 7.30am start.\n \nThis is a varied role where you will be working as part of a supportive team making a difference in keeping our parks and open spaces clean, so if you enjoy primarily working outside, this is the job for you! Duties include:\n<ul>\n<li>Undertake cleansing duties using established work schedules to maintain high standards of cleanliness in accordance with industry standards.</li>\n<li>Visual inspection of children’s playground equipment and safety surfacing to ensure high standards of safety are maintained. Report defects to Playground Technician.</li>\n<li>Working with other operational teams at times of peak work e.g. inspection of children’s playground equipment</li>\n<li>Ensuring the general safety of the public and enforcement of byelaws and regulations with tact and diplomacy.</li>\n<li>Drive vehicles as required to transport materials, equipment and personnel to site and for removal of arisings and waste for disposal.</li>\n<li>Carry out routine maintenance of equipment in his/her control in accordance with established checklists or schedules.</li>\n</ul>\n About you:\nYou’ll be someone who enjoys physical outdoor work in all weather conditions and takes real pride in keeping public spaces clean and welcoming. You’ll be dependable, safety conscious, and able to work well both independently and as part of a team. A basic understanding of manual handling or grounds maintenance is helpful, but full training will be provided. Ideally, you’ll also hold a full UK driving licence (Cat: C1 + E) and be comfortable driving small vans or tippers, although this is not essential.\n \nIdeally you would already have experience in basic children’s playground inspections such as ILAM or ROSPA although training will be provided for the right candidate.\n \nA high degree of physical effort is required as part of this role along with the ability to carry out visual inspections of children’s playground equipment and safety surfacing.\n You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: \nWork Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do.\nDrive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.\nBe Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.\nMake a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed\n \nOur offer:\nWe offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.\n \nA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n</ul>\n To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Chris Camfield – Streetscene Manager - <a href=\"mailto:chris.camfield@reading.gov.uk\">chris.camfield@reading.gov.uk</a> \nInterview Date: Wednesday 25th June 2025\nInterview Process: To be confirmed\n \nPlease note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. 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Over the next three years, we will be expanding into a multi-site provision, broadening our age range, and forming new partnerships with mainstream providers. \nWe are seeking an exceptional and visionary Headteacher to lead us through this transformative period and shape the future of our growing community and inclusive practice and partnerships in Reading. \nOur expansion is a key driver in the Local Authorities SEND strategy and includes Site redevelopment across two locations. \nHoly Brook School is a nurturing and inclusive environment dedicated to supporting pupils with a range of needs. Our commitment to high-quality education and holistic development is at the heart of everything we do. Developing best pedagogical practice and exceptional quality of education are our current priorities at Holy Brook school. \nAs we expand, we aim to build on our strong foundations and create new, innovative provisions that meet the evolving needs of Reading children and other Local Authorities that we work with. \nThis is a unique opportunity for a dynamic leader to: • Oversee the strategic development and operational management of a multi-site school • Lead the expansion of our age range and the creation of new specialist provisions • Foster strong and collaborative partnerships with mainstream schools • Inspire and empower staff, pupils, and the wider community to achieve excellence • Embrace system leadership in Reading to champion inclusive practice\n\nAbout You: We are looking for a leader who is: • Passionate about inclusive education, with the energy and drive to deliver improved outcomes for all learners • A champion and advocate for children with SEND • Experienced in school leadership, with a proven track record of driving improvement and innovation in specialist settings \nTo find out more about The Holy Brook School please visit: <a href=\"https://www.holybrook.reading.sch.uk/\">https://www.holybrook.reading.sch.uk/</a> or call 0118 937 5489 or email: <a href=\"mailto:sbm@holybrook.reading.sch.uk\">sbm@holybrook.reading.sch.uk</a> \nClosing date: Sunday 6th July 2025 Shortlisting: Monday 7th July 2025 Interviews: 15th & 16th July 2025 \nVisits: Via appointment only on 2nd July 2025 by appointment only please\nHoly Brook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide satisfactory background checks; references and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought. \nPlease do not send a C.V. 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This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Early Years Practioner who is passionate about high-quality education and inclusivity for all children. You will join a well-established, supportive community with strong staff teams, enthusiastic pupils, and a dedicated Governing Board. The Right Candidate Will: • Hold NNEB or NVQ 3 qualification • Have experience of working with children, preferably in Early Years • Fully support the ethos of Alfred Sutton Primary School and wider Federation • Have knowledge of basic health and safety procedures; ability to deal with accidents or emergencies in a calm manner • Have knowledge and understanding of different social, cultural and physical needs of Children. • Be able to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills. • Ability to communicate effectively with adults, including other professionals, parents and carers and with pupils with different cultural, physical and social needs. • Hold a valid first aid qualification, preferably in paediatric first aid or be willing to attend such training • Demonstrate a willingness and desire to embrace continued professional development opportunities • Be caring, friendly, approachable and inclusive • Demonstrate dedication, patience, humour and enthusiasm • Maintain confidentiality on all school matters We Offer: • A welcoming, diverse and ambitious Federation community. • A committed and experienced staff team • Ongoing CPD • Access to RBC Employee Assistance Programme. To Apply: Visits to the school prior to application are welcomed. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:bursar@alfredsutton.reading.sch.uk\">bursar@alfredsutton.reading.sch.uk</a> to arrange. Please apply via the link on our website,and send completed applications Alice de Croos at <a href=\"mailto:bursar@alfredsutton.reading.sch.uk\">bursar@alfredsutton.reading.sch.uk</a>. • Closing Date: Sunday 29th June 2025 • Shortlisting: week commencing 30th June • Interviews: To be arranged for week commencing 7th July 2025. East Reading Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. 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Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. \n \nWe support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and you’ll have the option to work on a largely remote basis within this role, however occasional travel to the Civic Offices and Schools will be required. \n \nAbout the role:\nAs a key team within the Council’s corporate HR service, we provide a comprehensive HR consultancy service to 30+ schools in the borough. We’ll need you to work closely with your job share, headteachers, senior Leaders, governors and other key stakeholders, who will rely on you to provide expert ER knowledge and support. \n \nYou’ll join us on our change journey, we’re always looking to improve and provide an HR service that goes beyond the norm, making a genuine difference to all employees and schools. We love ideas – you’ll have plenty of opportunity to get involved in projects and initiatives and put your stamp on our practice. \n \nYou’ll be part of a team that relies on everyone to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. \n \nOur vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: \n \nWork Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do \nDrive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential \nBe Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way \nMake a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed \n \nAbout you \nPrevious HR experience is a must, ideally with schools, but we’re open to other relevant experience. Good customer focus is important and the ability to build great working relationships within the team and the wider diverse stakeholder group.  \n \nTeamwork and great communication skills with your job share partner are essential to ensure a seamless service to our schools and management of ER cases. \n \nSpecific requirements \n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\nEmployee Relations casework experience \n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\nExperience in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues and client users \n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\nExperience of working with customers to identify needs and resolve issues without service disruption \n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\nGood knowledge of legislation and best practice affecting employment including the Employment Rights Act, the Equality Act, Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations, Trade Union and Labour Relations Act, ACAS Codes of Practice etc. \n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\nExperience of working with schools would be desirable \n</li>\n</ul>\n \nWe are pleased to offer the following working pattern options for this role:\n \n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\nOption 1: 2 days per week (14.8 hours – Wednesday and Thursday), all year round (52 weeks). 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Wherever you are in your own career journey, we’re committed to offering the support and development you need. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Working as an Occupational Therapist for Reading Borough Council you will be part of a friendly and supportive team. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate great communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, services users, and health care providers. We support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle. If you’re an Occupational Therapist interested in working in a friendly and dynamic team then we’d love to hear from you... About the Team: The PDOP Team works closely with other teams here at RBC who are involved with the delivery of Adult Social Care. The PDOP team forms part of the Living Well Service of ASC where the Mental Health and Learning Disability and Autism (LDA) team are also members. A Head of Service oversees all work and responsibilities of the Living Well Service.\n \nPDOP is a multi-disciplinary team comprised of Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Social Care Co-ordinators we provide the next step in assessment and support planning to people who are 18 years and over and have a long-term physical disability or are over 65 years old. \nTeam Vision:\n‘To maximise the quality of life of Reading residents who have a long-term physical disability or are over 65 years of age and have care act eligible needs using a strength based and problem solving approach.’ \n About the Role: The team is focused on supporting people who require unplanned reviews of their existing care and support, or who have been identified by the Advice and Well Being Hub in need of ongoing care and support. \n We operate and adhere to the legal framework for adults; Care Act 2014, MCA 2005, DoLS, 2008 (and where appropriate Mental Health Act 1983 (2007), and work alongside Moving and Handling guidance; and BAOT’s code of ethics. We pride ourselves in working with people in a strengths-based way to; promote wellbeing, rights and independence, prevent the need for care and bring about timely interventions with positive outcomes.\n \nOur aim is to be a high performing, efficient, multidisciplinary team focusing on TEAM Reading values that supports and values staff and the skills and diversity they bring to the team.\n You will hold a varied caseload and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents of Reading. Using a strengths-based approach and your unique OT skill set you will support individuals with long term physical disabilities and the elderly population of Reading, to find solutions, promote wellbeing and healthy occupations through a variety of interventions including provision of equipment, adaptations, moving and handling, goal planning, risk assessments. You will work closely with care providers, Housing Services and Health colleagues. You will work within legal frameworks and Reading Borough Council’s guidance, policies, and procedures. You will need to:\n<ul>\n<li>Have a degree in Occupational Therapy</li>\n<li>Be Registered with HCPC</li>\n<li>Community experience is helpful but not essential</li>\n</ul>\n We offer excellent support, supervision, and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new professional skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio and supporting you to grow as an Occupational Therapist.\n \nWe work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support.\n You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do\nDrive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential\nBe Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way\nMake a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed\n \nOur offer A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities </li>\n<li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing, and road tax</li>\n<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement</li>\n</ul>\n \nClosing date: Applications reviewed upon submission Interview date: To be confirmed \nIf you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Pip Durant (PDOP Team Manager) on 07815 701 876 or <a href=\"mailto:pippa.durant@reading.gov.uk\">pippa.durant@reading.gov.uk</a> Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Visit: <a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,314 to £42,708 Per year (£2,000 Market Supplement available for Experienced Occupational Therapist)","publishDate":"2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-06T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6f0048aa-8f4c-4061-85ee-8f100dc2a118.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f51f5596-2cb8-4713-9f5d-899ebc1fb736","title":"Social Worker - Physical Disability and Older Peoples Team","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"We are looking for a qualified Social Worker to come and join the Physical Disability and Older People (PDOP) Social Care team here at Reading Borough Council (RBC). Wherever you are in your own career journey, we’re committed to offering the support and development you need. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities \nAbout the Team:\nThe PDOP Team works closely with other teams here at RBC who are involved with the delivery of Adult Social Care. The PDOP team forms part of the Living Well Service of ASC where the Mental Health and Learning Disability and Autism (LDA) team are also members. A Head of Service oversees all work and responsibilities of the Living Well Service.\n \nPDOP is a multi-disciplinary team comprised of Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Social Care Co-ordinators we provide the next step in assessment and support planning to people who are 18 years and over and have a long-term physical disability or are over 65 years old.\n \nTeam Vision\n‘To maximise the quality of life of Reading residents who have a long-term physical disability or are over 65 years of age and have care act eligible needs using a strength based and problem solving approach.’ \n\nAbout the Role:\nThe team is focused on supporting people who require unplanned reviews of their existing care and support or have been identified by the Advice and Well Being Hub in need of ongoing care and support. We also undertake S.42 safeguarding enquiries and BIA assessments and carry out various legal undertakings in partnership with the Joint Legal Team.\n \nWe operate and adhere to the legal framework for adults; Care Act 2014, MCA 2005, DoLS, 2008 (and where appropriate Mental Health Act 1983 (2007), to work with people in a strengths-based way to; promote wellbeing, rights and independence, prevent the need for care and bring about timely interventions with positive outcomes.\n \nOur aim is to be a high performing, efficient, multidisciplinary team focusing on TEAM Reading values that supports and values staff and the skills and diversity they bring to the team.\n \nWorking as a Social Worker in PDOP you will be part of a friendly and supportive team, where development and training are encouraged. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate great communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, services users and health care providers.\n \nDuties include:\n<ul>\n<li>To complete timely Care Act assessments with a strength-based focus, delivering positive outcomes for the individuals of Reading</li>\n<li>To promote the use of direct payments to give individuals the flexibility in how they meet their needs.</li>\n<li>To work with all families and carers ensuring that carers assessments are completed to promote support to individuals with a caring role.</li>\n<li>To develop close and effective relationships with providers, community voluntary services, and health professionals.</li>\n<li>To complete Mental Capacity Act Assessments to a high standard. Undertake community DOLs and prepare records for Court of Protection.</li>\n<li>To be a high performing, efficient, supportive and outcome focused team member who together embed the principles of TEAM Reading.</li>\n<li>To work with the whole team including OT’s and Social Care Co-ordinators to ensure a holistic assessment of need using a strengths-based approach.</li>\n<li>To support on duty when required.</li>\n<li>To hold a varied caseload and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents. \n</li>\n</ul>\nThis post offers opportunities to improve your skills and experience in Adult Social Care with high quality, client-led, interventions to service users in their own homes, in a friendly and supportive team. You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures. \nYou will need to have:\n<ul>\n<li>A degree or equivalent in Social Work</li>\n<li>Registration with Social Work England</li>\n<li>Understanding of the Care Act 2014</li>\n<li>Understanding of The Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007)</li>\n<li>Other legislation linked Mental Health</li>\n</ul>\n We offer excellent support, supervision and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker. RBC’s vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this - TEAM: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do\nDrive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential\nBe Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way\nMake a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed\n \nOur offer A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities </li>\n<li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement. \n</li>\n</ul>\nClosing date: Applications reviewed upon submission Interview date: To be confirmed \nIf you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Pip Durant (PDOP Team Manager) on 07815 701 876 or <a href=\"mailto:pippa.durant@reading.gov.uk\">pippa.durant@reading.gov.uk</a>\n Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Visit: <a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,314 to £42,708 Per year (£2,000 Market Supplement available for Experienced Social Worker)","publishDate":"2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-06T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4c48b033-1e44-497c-a29d-13756a6ba56f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"aad4b098-40ff-48d9-8506-b1b98837a608","title":"Housing Damp, Mould and Disrepair Surveyor - Housing Property Services","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"We are looking for a knowledgeable and proactive Housing Damp, Mould and Disrepair Surveyor to join our Housing Property Services Surveying Team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that our homes are safe, healthy, and well-maintained for residents, by leading on damp, mould, and disrepair cases across our housing stock. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.\n \nWe are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working located off Junction 11 of the M4 and homeworking, according to the needs of the Service.\n About the Role:\nWe are part of a multi-disciplinary team, consisting of 5 teams – Building Surveying, Housing New Build, Compliance, Mechanical and Electrical and Quality Assurance. Our role is to deliver a varied programme of repairs, maintenance, refurbishment, and redevelopment to our portfolio of housing stock alongside our Direct Services Organisation.\n \nOur housing stock lies totally within the Borough of Reading and our vision is for everyone to have the opportunity to live in a good quality sustainable home, within in a lively and thriving neighbourhood. We’re working hard to improve disadvantaged areas and enhance people’s lives across the Borough, including a carbon neutral strategy.\n \nThe role will require a good understanding of building pathology to identify structural and other related defects to manage packages of works to eradicate and or reduce the build-up of air borne moisture which in turn is affecting the property by presenting a surface mould and other disrepair characteristics.\n \nThrough partnership working, with both the tenant and contractor, you will arrange and manage works from inception to completion to ensure a seamless approach is delivered.\n You will ensure that all disrepair and housing conditions claims are dealt with in a consistent, timely manner through to resolution.\n \nAbout you:\n<ul>\n<li>A good communicator with a proven background in building maintenance and construction</li>\n<li>Good understanding of building pathology</li>\n<li>Experience of working as a Disrepair Surveyor</li>\n<li>An understanding of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)</li>\n<li>Understanding of and working with a Schedule of Rates</li>\n<li>Degree in Building Surveying, HNC or similar in a building discipline</li>\n<li>Competent use of Word, Excel and Outlook.</li>\n<li>Full driving licence and vehicle.</li>\n</ul>\n \nYou’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:\n \nWork Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do\nDrive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.\nBe Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.\nMake a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.\n \nOur offer:\nWe offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.\n \nA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\n<ul>\n<li>Full surveying kit and PPE</li>\n<li>Payment of professional fees</li>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities. </li>\n<li>Modern working environment at the Bennet Road Offices located off Junction 11 of the M4.</li>\n<li>\nLocal Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).</li>\n<li>The use of Kennet Day nursery rated outstanding by Ofsted located at The Civic Offices in Reading town centre.</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work.</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.</li>\n<li>Access to an online employee benefits portal with new offers every month.</li>\n</ul>\n \nFor more information on this position please contact Jo Fuller, Principal Building Surveyor on 0118 937 3811 or <a href=\"mailto:joanna.fuller@reading.gov.uk\">joanna.fuller@reading.gov.uk</a> \n Closing Date: Tuesday 24th June 2025\nInterview Date: TBC\n \nPlease note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 to £45,718 plus £6,456 market supplement = £44,394 to £52,174 Per year","publishDate":"2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4a6cd86a-f15b-44c2-92a1-bd2dc1c5bfa3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b9f467b7-7207-4d9e-a829-a7436b8515ea","title":"Machine Driver - Street Cleansing Team","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"We’re looking for a dedicated Machine Driver to join our Street Cleansing Team. You’ll be the person behind the wheel of our compact sweepers - making sure our streets and public areas stay spotless and welcoming for everyone. Do you enjoy being out and about, working with machinery, and helping your community stay clean and safe? If so, this could be the role for you!\n \nWe seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.\n About the role:\nA C1 or C1E UK driving licence is essential part of this role and forms part of the shortlisting criteria; therefore you must state you have this on your CV or application form if it is not mentioned you will not be shortlisted.\n \nOur team keep the town’s pavements, roads and other public areas clean and safe, and we’re looking for new team members to join us!\n \nThis job is mainly driving our cleansing machines but you will also be carrying out a range of other cleansing duties, so this would suit someone who enjoys varied outdoor work. Checking and maintaining your equipment and vehicle in line with daily checklists.\n About you:\nIf you enjoy driving, manual work and take real pride in a job well done then we want to hear from you!\n \n<ul>\n<li>You will need to hold a full UK driving licence</li>\n<li>An understanding of general vehicle maintenance.</li>\n<li>Experience of outdoor manual working</li>\n<li>You will need to feel comfortable maintaining mechanical equipment.</li>\n</ul>\n \nYou’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:\n \nWork Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do\nDrive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential\nBe Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way\nMake a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed\n \nOur offer:\nWe offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.\n \nA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n</ul>\nTo arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Chris Camfield – Streetscene Services Manager - <a href=\"mailto:chris.camfield@reading.gov.uk\">chris.camfield@reading.gov.uk</a> \nClosing date: Tuesday 24th June 2025\nInterview Date: To be confirmed\n \nPlease note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,269 to £30,060 Per year","publishDate":"2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5caa74dd-c3ab-4fb7-a107-c122eeb6561a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"83f5b2aa-05f0-4dbf-b320-73a4c664467e","title":"HROD Support Officer","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"Reading Borough Council is seeking a HR & OD Support Officer to support HR and OD functions with efficiency, accuracy, and a commitment to excellent service. This role plays a key part in maintaining HR operations by managing employee records, processing workforce changes, assisting in recruitment and onboarding, and ensuring smooth system support.\n \nWe seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.\n \nWe support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.\n \nAbout the role \n \nIn this vital position, you will contribute to ensuring smooth HR operations by maintaining accurate employee records, processing workforce changes, and assisting in recruitment and onboarding.\n\nYou’ll provide first-line support for HR system queries, contribute to employee engagement activities, and facilitate learning events. Your role will be central to keeping our HR processes running efficiently while providing high-quality support to employees.\n \n<ul>\n<li>Maintain accurate employee records and process workforce changes.</li>\n<li>Support candidate onboarding, including pre-employment checks and payroll setup.</li>\n<li>Provide first-line HR system support and troubleshooting.</li>\n<li>Assist with employee engagement initiatives and corporate induction events.</li>\n<li>Facilitate learning events, ensuring smooth course setup and information transfer.</li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.</li>\n</ul>\n \nYou’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:\n \nWork Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do\nDrive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential\nBe Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way\nMake a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed\n About you\n \nPrevious HR experience is beneficial but not essential. We encourage applicants from a variety of backgrounds who bring transferable skills. Most importantly, a strong customer focus and a proactive, positive mindset are key to delivering a consistently excellent experience to our customers.\n \nSpecific requirements\n \n<ul>\n<li>Strong administrative skills, with experience using databases and client systems.</li>\n<li>Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.</li>\n<li>Exceptional customer service and communication skills.</li>\n<li>A proactive, resilient, and adaptable approach to work.</li>\n<li>Basic understanding of HR functions with a willingness to learn.</li>\n</ul>\nOur Offer\n\nWe offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.\n \nA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>\n<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n</ul>\n To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Louise Farrelly, Onboarding and HROD Support Hub Team Leader at: <a href=\"mailto:Louise.Farrelly@reading.gov.uk\">Louise.Farrelly@reading.gov.uk</a>\n \nClosing Date: Sunday 22nd June 2025 \nInterview Date: 5th and 7th July 2025\n \nPlease note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,269 - £32,654","publishDate":"2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a848da68-f8bb-4660-bbb3-314b4c978dec.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"385f3835-b139-4033-8317-eba7a249cca6","title":"Homelessness Prevention Officer","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"1 x FTC Maternity Cover\n1 x Permanent - Full Time – 37 Hours per week\n\nAre you passionate about preventing homelessness and supporting people in finding sustainable housing solutions? Reading Borough Council is looking for a motivated, empathetic, and proactive individual to join our Housing Needs Team as a Homelessness Prevention Officer.\n\nWe seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as a diverse and inclusive team will be key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.\n\nAbout the role: • Leading on your own caseload and work collaboratively with other partner agencies. • You will work with members of the public to prevent them from losing their current home or to support them to secure a new one. • The focus of the role is to prevent households from being homeless whilst working within the legal framework. • The successful candidate will have the ability to negotiate through a variety of environments • Will require you to have difficult conversations and deliver on realistic expectations.\n\nMain Duties and responsibilities: In this vital role, you’ll be working directly with residents at risk of homelessness to identify the root causes of their housing issues and support them to find lasting solutions. You’ll create and manage personalised housing plans, tailoring your approach to meet the unique needs of each customer. Whether it's negotiating with landlords, mediating family breakdowns, or identifying benefit entitlements, you’ll be there every step of the way to support people in maintaining or securing accommodation.\n\nYou’ll carry out interviews, home visits, and outreach work in a range of settings including homes, prisons, hostels, and hospitals. Using your knowledge of housing law, welfare benefits, and tenancy rights, you’ll provide timely, accurate advice and support to help people navigate complex and often urgent situations. Where homelessness cannot be prevented, you’ll be responsible for making statutory decisions in line with Part VII of the Housing Act 1996, managing casework to ensure compliance with legislation and best practice.\n\nCollaboration is key in this role. You’ll work closely with internal departments, health services, social care, and local charities to safeguard vulnerable individuals and secure positive outcomes. You’ll also contribute to service development, support new team members, and play a key role in driving continuous improvement within our homelessness prevention service.\n\nAbout you: We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person with excellent communication skills and experience in problem solving and partnership working, with the ability to work with local residents to ensure their community feels safe. You will need to be able to complete case records, collate evidence and write witness statements, all underpinned with excellent organisational & IT skills and the ability to manage your own workload.\n\nYou’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.\n\nOur vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success.\n\nOur values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading\nDrive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively\nBe Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential\nMake a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity\n\nOur offer We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.\n\nA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: • Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave • A wide range of flexible working opportunities • Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) • Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS) • On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted • Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work • Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax\n\nFor more information on this position please contact Anna Layzell – Homelessness Prevention Team Leader – <a href=\"mailto:anna.layzell@reading.gov.uk\">anna.layzell@reading.gov.uk</a>\n\nClosing Date: Tuesday 24th June 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed\n\nPlease note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 to £40,476 Per year","publishDate":"2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/04fe7a50-aa12-487e-9e90-331bbc873a7f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f252f53c-1c59-455c-9cf5-e32bad97f838","title":"Progress Leader (non-teaching Head of Year) - The Wren School","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"37 hours per week, term time only, plus 5 Inset days To start September 2025 \nWe are seeking to appoint a Progress Leader who will work with, support and champion the needs of students across a year group to ensure their successful progress. They will: • liaise with students, families, external agencies and teachers to ensure that students work, attitude to learning and contribution to the school is at the highest level; • ensure that each student is known individually, recognising their needs, potential and ambitions; • understand barriers to learning and work to overcome these; • be a visible presence, acting as a role model, actively demonstrating the values of The Wren. \nFurther information is available on the vacancy page of our website, please click here - <a href=\"https://wren.excalibur.org.uk/join-our-community/join-us-staff/vacancies\">https://wren.excalibur.org.uk/join-our-community/join-us-staff/vacancies</a> The closing date is Tuesday 24th June 2025; applicants should apply through My New Term - <a href=\"https://mynewterm.com/jobs/142121/EDV-2025-WS-10182\">https://mynewterm.com/jobs/142121/EDV-2025-WS-10182</a> Interviews will be held on Tuesday 1st July 2025. If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact the HR Lead, Lynn Smith, at the school on 0118 2143888. Please submit your application early as suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. \nThe Wren is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity, promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, students and the community we work with. The Wren School values everyone’s contribution and ensures all have the opportunity to realise their potential in line with our #BetterNeverStops ethos. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that all students, regardless of background, deserve a world-class education.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,314 FTE actual starting salary £29,514","publishDate":"2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/bbac615b-0a4d-4318-827e-3d3004bc8b89.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b14cd94f-6f10-45ee-84f6-21ca74fb3e4f","title":"Principal Building Surveyor - Housing Property Services","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"Are you an experienced building surveyor ready to take the lead on major housing projects? We’re looking for a highly motivated and strategic Principal Building Surveyor to play a key leadership role in shaping the quality, safety, and sustainability of our housing portfolio. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.\n We are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working in central Reading and homeworking according to the needs of the Service.\n \nAbout the Role: \nAs Principal Building Surveyor, you will lead a team of surveyors and oversee complex, high-value works programmes across our housing stock. You will be responsible for ensuring all projects meet regulatory standards, are value for money, and support our long-term asset management strategy. This is a pivotal role that combines technical expertise with team leadership and client-focused service delivery. We are part of a multi-disciplinary team, consisting of 5 teams – Building Surveying, Housing New Build, Compliance, Mechanical and Electrical and Quality Assurance. Our role is to deliver a varied programme of repairs, maintenance, refurbishment, and redevelopment to our portfolio of housing stock alongside our Direct Services Organisation. \nOur housing stock lies totally within the Borough of Reading and our vision is for everyone to have the opportunity to live in a good quality sustainable home, within in a lively and thriving neighbourhood. We’re working hard to improve disadvantaged areas and enhance people’s lives across the Borough, including a carbon neutral strategy. This is a key role within Housing Property Services, managing a team of building surveyors and a portfolio of your own projects as part of delivering our annual planned works programme. The role offers real variety and involvement in a wide range of exciting projects. We manage circa 6000 stock of residential property, from Victorian terrace houses, through to high rise flats and modern care facilities.\n \nThrough partnership working, with both the tenant and contractor, you will arrange and manage works from inception to completion to ensure a seamless approach is delivered. \nOur planned works programme has an annual budget of circa £14 million, with additional multi-million pound refurbishment projects. The projects variety include house extensions for less able tenants, whole house refurbishment, kitchen & bathroom replacement, elemental renewal, external decorations, and repairs and zero net carbon installs.\n \nYour work will include feasibility, design, planning, procurement and full contract and project management of a portfolio of projects.\n \nAbout you:\nWe need you to be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and to have had prior experience of team management. You will need a proven background in the field of building surveying, building construction and project management and administration. Specific requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>A good communicator with a proven background in building maintenance and construction</li>\n<li>Good understanding of building pathology</li>\n<li>Working knowledge of procurement legislation and procurement methodology.</li>\n<li>Understanding of Standard forms of contract, how they are applied and used from a client perspective on construction projects.</li>\n<li>Structured and logical approach to fiscal contract management.</li>\n<li>Recognised Building Construction Qualification with member status of the RICS or CIOB.</li>\n<li>Competent use of Word, Excel and Outlook.</li>\n<li>Full driving licence and vehicle.</li>\n</ul>\n You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:\n \nWork Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do\nDrive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.\nBe Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.\nMake a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.\n \nOur offer\nWe offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.\n \nA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\n<ul>\n<li>Full surveying kit and PPE.</li>\n<li>Payment of professional fees</li>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities. </li>\n<li>Modern working environment at the Bennet Road Offices located off Junction 11 of the M4.</li>\n<li>\nLocal Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).</li>\n<li>The use of Kennet Day nursery rated outstanding by Ofsted located at The Civic Offices in Reading town centre.</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work.</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.</li>\n<li>Access to an online employee benefits portal with new offers every month.</li>\n</ul>\n \nFor more information on this position please contact Tony Payne, Housing Surveying Team Manager at <a href=\"mailto:Anthony.Payne@Reading.gov.uk\">Anthony.Payne@Reading.gov.uk</a>\n Closing Date: Tuesday 24th June 2025\nInterview Date: TBC\n \nPlease note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£54,971 to £58,788 plus £8,592 market supplement = £63,563 to £67,380 Per year","publishDate":"2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/055cf1ae-6849-485b-a39a-0bb44291482a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6c6c388c-094a-4110-b85f-1686b64af30e","title":"Housing Planned Works Surveyor - Housing Property Services","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"Are you a skilled surveyor with a passion for improving homes and communities? We’re looking for a dedicated Planned Works Surveyor to join our Housing Property Services Team and help us deliver high-quality, sustainable housing improvements that make a lasting impact. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.\n We are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working located off Junction 11 of the M4 and homeworking, according to the needs of the Service. \nAbout the Role:\nAs a Planned Works Surveyor, you’ll take the lead in managing a portfolio of planned maintenance and capital investment projects across our housing stock. From kitchen and bathroom upgrades to energy efficiency and external works, you’ll oversee every stage—ensuring projects are delivered on time, to budget, and to the highest standards. We are part of a multi-disciplinary team, consisting of 5 teams – Building Surveying, Housing New Build, Compliance, Mechanical and Electrical and Quality Assurance. Our role is to deliver a varied programme of repairs, maintenance, refurbishment, and redevelopment to our portfolio of housing stock alongside our Direct Services Organisation. Our housing stock lies totally within the Borough of Reading and our vision is for everyone to have the opportunity to live in a good quality sustainable home, within in a lively and thriving neighbourhood. We’re working hard to improve disadvantaged areas and enhance people’s lives across the Borough, including a carbon neutral strategy. The role offers real variety and involvement in a wide range of exciting projects. We manage a circa 6000 stock of residential property, from Victorian terrace houses, through to high rise flats and modern care facilities.\nThrough partnership working, with both the tenant and contractor, you will arrange and manage works from inception to completion to ensure a seamless approach is delivered. \nOur planned works programme has an annual budget of circa £14 million, with additional multi-million pound refurbishment projects. The projects variety includes house extensions for less able tenants, whole house refurbishment, kitchen & bathroom replacement, elemental renewal, external decorations and repairs and zero net carbon installs.\nYour work will include feasibility, design, planning, procurement and full contract and project management of a portfolio of projects. \nAbout you:\n<ul>\n<li>A good communicator with a proven background in building maintenance, construction and project management.</li>\n<li>A good understanding of building pathology.</li>\n<li>A working knowledge of category management, procurement legislation and procurement methodology.</li>\n<li>An understanding of Standard forms of contract, how they are applied and used from a client perspective, on construction projects.</li>\n<li>A structured and logical approach to contract fiscal management.</li>\n<li>Degree in Building Surveying, HNC or similar in a building discipline</li>\n<li>Competent use of Word, Excel and Outlook.</li>\n<li>Full driving licence and vehicle.</li>\n</ul>\nYou’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:\n \nWork Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do\nDrive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.\nBe Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.\nMake a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed. \nOur offer:\nWe offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.\n \nA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\n<ul>\n<li>Full surveying kit and PPE.</li>\n<li>Payment of professional fees</li>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities. </li>\n<li>Modern working environment at the Bennet Road Offices located off Junction 11 of the M4.</li>\n<li>\nLocal Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).</li>\n<li>The use of Kennet Day nursery rated outstanding by Ofsted located at The Civic Offices in Reading town centre.</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work.</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.</li>\n<li>Access to an online employee benefits portal with new offers every month.</li>\n</ul>\n \nFor more information on this position please contact Jo Fuller, Principal Building Surveyor on 0118 937 3811 or <a href=\"mailto:joanna.fuller@reading.gov.uk\">joanna.fuller@reading.gov.uk</a> \n \nClosing Date: Tuesday 24th June 2025\nInterview Date: TBC \nPlease note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 to £45,718 plus £6,456 market supplement = £44,394 to £52,174 Per year","publishDate":"2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ff612a3d-a910-472d-a2ee-33db798e3af9.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cd17d433-3acb-4d63-8e28-f685c251c87d","title":"Teaching Assistants - The Avenue School","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"5 days per week - 34.5 hours per week, 8.30am to 4.30pm - Monday and Thursday, 8.30am to 3.30pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday We are looking for full time Teaching Assistants to join us. All roles will be Permanent and working Term Time Only. Unfortunate there is no flexibility with hours. The Avenue Special Needs School is a vibrant and friendly school which supports more than 250 pupils, aged between 3 - 19, with a range of severe or profound learning difficulties, some physical disabilities and autism. \nWe have small well-resourced classes and a real passion for supporting young people to have active and healthy lives through an exciting education both in and out of the classroom. \nIt is a great place to work with friendly colleagues, an excellent work life balance and good terms and conditions of employment. Working at The Avenue School provides you with the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with special educational needs. \nAbout the role:\nTeaching Assistants work as part of a team providing care and learning experiences for our pupils encouraging them to develop to the best of their potential. Additionally, you will work closely with the Class Lead and deputise for them when they are not in class. \nYou will be required to plan for, and deliver, lessons for up to 1 day per week. You may also be required to attend parent’s evening, attend professional meetings, contribute to pupils’ Annual Review Reports and liaise with parents and professionals. \nWhat we’re looking for: • Previous experience of working as a Teaching Assistant is essential and ideally you will also have had experience of working with SEN children • Adaptability, resilience and being able to think on your feet are essential in this varied role • An ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people • A good command of English and Mathematics are essential (at GCSE level) • Strong ICT skills • You should be patient and calm, with a consistent and positive approach to managing student behaviour, and understand how students learn • Successful candidates need to be physically fit. \nTo apply, please visit the vacancy page of our website - <a href=\"https://www.avenue.reading.sch.uk/\">https://www.avenue.reading.sch.uk/</a> - and fill in the forms that you’ll find in the Support Assistant recruitment section. \nAll completed forms must be returned to <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@avenue.reading.sch.uk\">recruitment@avenue.reading.sch.uk</a> by the closing date. For more information, please call Vanessa Carrick on 0118 214 5257. \nClosing Date: 9.00am on Monday 30h June 2025 \nSuccessful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks including online searches.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,777 per year","publishDate":"2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/011b8e14-8f78-4e52-b90d-98b58dfbc0f6.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ae176991-6157-4796-b519-4cc2422fae30","title":"Lunchtime Controller - Caversham Primary School","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"Monday to Friday 11.55am to 1.10pm - 1 Hours and 15 minutes per day – 6.25 Hours per week - Term time only - Required from September 2025 \nAre you friendly, reliable and enjoy working with children? Caversham Primary School is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Lunchtime Controller to join our supportive team and help ensure a safe, happy and positive lunchtime experience for all our pupils. \nThe hours and days worked can be flexible – please discuss with the school. \nAbout the Role: As a Lunchtime Controller, you’ll play a vital part in the school day – supervising pupils in the dining hall and playground, encouraging good behaviour, and promoting healthy play. You’ll help children feel safe, engaged and ready to learn when they return to the classroom. \nKey Responsibilities: • Supervise pupils during lunch in the dining hall and outside in the playground • Encourage healthy eating and support good table manners • Organise and support safe and inclusive play activities • Help manage behaviour in line with the school’s values and policies • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children during lunchtime \nWe’re Looking For Someone Who: • Enjoys working with children and has a calm, positive manner • Is approachable, caring and confident • Can work well as part of a team • Is reliable, punctual and committed to safeguarding • Previous experience is welcome but not essential – full training will be provided \nMore information is available on the school website <a href=\"http://www.cavershamprimary.org\">www.cavershamprimary.org</a> or by emailing <a href=\"mailto:admin@cavershamprimary.reading.sch.uk\">admin@cavershamprimary.reading.sch.uk</a> or call 0118 937 5454 \nCaversham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The position requires an enhanced DBS disclosure","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£3,426 to £3,439 Per year","publishDate":"2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/50843d34-40d9-40c4-9f7d-61c886d9573d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2b51d17c-6cb1-4415-895b-1e9f0443ce3c","title":"Teachers (Fixed Term) - Caversham Primary School","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"Full time – 1.0 FTE – Fixed term roles \nCaversham Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive school at the heart of the community, where children love to learn and staff are proud to work. We are currently seeking three energetic, enthusiastic and committed teachers to join our dedicated team on a fixed-term basis from September 2025. \nWe have the following exciting opportunities available: • Reception Teacher – Maternity cover • KS2 Class Teacher – Fixed term until December 2025 • KS1/KS2 Class Teacher – Fixed term until August 2026 \nWhether you're early in your teaching career or bring years of experience, we’re looking for teachers who can inspire, engage and make a real difference to our pupils’ learning and wellbeing. ECT’s welcome to apply. \nWhat We’re Looking For: • A passionate, reflective teacher with high expectations for all learners • Someone who brings creativity, positivity and a sense of humour to the classroom • A team player who values collaboration and professional growth • A strong communicator who builds great relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues • Experience across key stages is welcome – flexibility and adaptability are key \nWe Offer: • A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team • Friendly, well-behaved children who are eager to learn • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring • A welcoming and inclusive school community • A well-resourced learning environment \nMore information is available on the school website <a href=\"http://www.cavershamprimary.org\">www.cavershamprimary.org</a> or by emailing <a href=\"mailto:admin@cavershamprimary.reading.sch.uk\">admin@cavershamprimary.reading.sch.uk</a> or call 0118 937 5454 \nClosing date: Sunday 29th June 2025 Interview date: Week beginning 7th July 2025 \nCaversham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The position requires an enhanced DBS disclosure","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,650 to £49,084 Per year","publishDate":"2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-29T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f258467a-c584-45c5-88fa-ec90ba0541b9.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"97f57549-b0d7-438d-8869-bc0d5bcf7e02","title":"Facilities Management Officer - Security","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"Are you looking for a rewarding new role that offers flexible and family-friendly working options? You’ve found it – and plenty more. We are looking for a Facilities Management Officer to work in the Facilities Management (FM) Team providing facility services and compliance checks in a wide variety of Corporate Council buildings such as Community Centres, Theatre and College etc. \n \nWe seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success.\n \nAbout the role \nYou will be mobile working across the borough of Reading and will be working in the council’s Facilities Management Team. This role would be ideally suited to someone with experience of carrying out a security role in a corporate environment which fast-paced environment and has an excellent customer care attributes and an eye for detail or someone who would like to broaden their skill base. \n \nThis is an exciting and varied role in a fast-paced environment. Your main duties will include:\n<ul>\n<li>To be responsible for and respond to incidents relating to the safety and security of staff, customers and buildings</li>\n<li>To utilise security systems such as CCTV, access control and other systems</li>\n<li>Undertake compliance related checks in corporate buildings with training provided such as alarms and fire checks</li>\n<li>To sign in and induct visitors and contractors to site.</li>\n<li>To carry out minor repairs in corporate properties</li>\n<li>To provide First aid to all users of the site – both RBC staff and public.</li>\n<li>To provide excellent customer care at all times</li>\n</ul>\n \nYou’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:\n \nWork Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do.\nDrive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.\nBe Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.\nMake a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.\n \nAbout you\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working with the public</li>\n<li>Excellent customer care</li>\n<li>Experience of security</li>\n<li>You will have basic DIY knowledge and skills.</li>\n<li>An appreciation of the importance of Security and Health & Safety and experience of carrying out carrying out related tasks in corporate buildings</li>\n<li>Experience of undertaking basic repairs and maintenance work.</li>\n<li>Ability to be flexible and work from different sites and have a clean driving licence.</li>\n<li>Able to work some evenings and weekends both within contracted shift and as overtime.</li>\n<li>Ability to undertake security SIA related duties and manual work.</li>\n<li>Commitment to further training as required. </li>\n</ul>\n Our offer\nWe offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.\n \nA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>\n<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>A nursery in our Civic Offices (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work.</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. 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