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Residential Children’s Homes Manager – Permanent, Full Time
We have an opportunity for a Residential Children’s Homes Manager to lead and manage our brand-new, multi-building children’s home(s) within the borough.
As the Residential Children’s Homes Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management of the residential homes, and the provision of a professional children and young people centred service, in line with the relevant regulations, legislation, codes of practice, and policy and procedures.
This role will provide the successful Residential Children’s Homes Manager with the unique opportunity to further establish the recently opened Children’s Home (&amp; soon to be 2nd registered Children’s Home). They will be able to use their leadership and coaching skills to further develop existing and new members of staff.
The successful candidate for this role, will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the overall shaping and embedding of the Residential Homes in Wokingham. Residential Children’s Homes in Wokingham is a new venture. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their experience of being professionally creative, safe and ‘solution focussed’ in a challenging and fast paced environment. The candidate will also be a strong and steady mentor for not only the growing team, but also for our Children.
Wokingham Children’s Services are relentlessly focussed on the full rounded picture that Corporate Parenting provides, we are looking for individuals who will advocate for our children, and have them at the heart of every decision made.&nbsp;
Wokingham Borough Council’saim is to enable our most vulnerable children and young people in care to live close to the things they hold dear – close to family, friends, community, and those who care for them most. This service comprises a multi-building children’s home including a 4-bedroom Emotional Behaviour Disorder/Difficulties (EBD) home and one smaller (2 bedroom) home.
Candidate requirements:
<ul>
<li>Professional qualification in (recognised and current) Level 5 Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare, or equivalent</li>
<li>Significant experience as a manager in a children’s residential setting</li>
<li>The ability to lead and manage a team to achieve best outcomes for Children in our Care at our Residential Care Home.</li>
<li>Confidence in managing competing demands in tight timescales.</li>
<li>Ability to work seamlessly with our multi agency network, and our Wokingham Childrens Services team.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;A full job description outlining key responsibilities is attached for reference to this vacancy. 
What we can offer you:
<ul>
<li>Salary of £57,179 - £62,667 p.a/plus benefit</li>
<li>Supportive management with regular supervision</li>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance, with additional 5 days with 5yrs continuous service.</li>
<li>Local and national discount schemes</li>
<li>Car salary sacrifice benefit available</li>
</ul>
For an informal discussion, please contact Alix Williams at <a href="mailto:Alix.Williams@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Alix.Williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: 11pm, 31st August 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Please note: Interviews will be held in person, by a panel with a presentation required (details to be confirmed upon invitation). We will also be following up the Professional panel interview with a Young Person’s panel interview. 
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp;All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.&nbsp;

Wokingham Borough Council

Children’s Residential Homes Manager

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Please apply online (see link below) or contact the school for further details, please DO NOT forward your CV.
Employment is with Corvus Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council. The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is therefore not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within two weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.Equal Opportunities
The Corvus Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children&nbsp;and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp;An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.




This is a new and pivotal Trust-wide role&nbsp;specifically designed to address the impact of family mobility, deployment, and separation on Service pupils' education. The&nbsp;Service Pupils Support Champion&nbsp;will be instrumental in ensuring that Service children across all seven schools within the Corvus Learning Trust feel understood, supported, and achieve their full potential.
You will be responsible for building robust processes and understanding within each school, providing direct pastoral support, and improving the transition experiences for Service pupils. This will involve close collaboration with students, parents, school staff, and external military organisations.
If you have the skills, drive and experience to develop this role, we would love to hear from you.
In January 2025 Ofsted reported that:
&nbsp;“The school is well led. Staff feel supported and are on board with the leaders’ drive to improve the school further.”
"Pupils live up to the school’s values, showing respect for other and contributing to a positive school environment"
"Pupils are happy and safe thanks to the warm relationships with staff and strong pastoral care."
"The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. The school and the Trust have markedly improved the curriculum and how it is delivered."
"The school has introduced clear expectations for high-quality teaching. This helps pupils to remember what they have been taught and produce high-quality work ".
Should you have any questions regarding this role, please email Miss Read, PA to Headteacher:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cread@sandhurstschool.org.uk" target="_blank">cread@sandhurstschool.org.uk</a>
Please note: applicants may be invited to interview before the closing date, therefore please take the opportunity to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the advert early should the right candidate apply.

Service Pupils Support Champion

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker, on full-time, permanent basis, to join our Community team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD), within Adult Social Care.&nbsp;
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and bring your skills and passion to a values-driven team, we would love to hear from you.
<h3>About you...</h3>
We are looking for a Social Worker who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism.
You will be a dedicated and compassionate professional who is organised, creative and an excellent communicator. You will be committed to empowering individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives and focused on delivering high-quality, person-centred support.
To be successful in this role, you will hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. You will have a strong understanding of, and commitment to, safeguarding vulnerable adults and promoting their welfare.
Your role will involve working collaboratively with individuals, families and professionals to develop effective care plans, while upholding the highest standards of social work practice.&nbsp;
You will be provided with a laptop and a mobile phone to enable remote working when required.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
The Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) and Autism is a vibrant and collaborative team with a shared ethos of compassion, inclusion and excellence. We pride ourselves on our positive team dynamic and a culture of mutual support. Working closely with colleagues across the wider service, we draw on a wealth of specialist knowledge to provide the best possible support to the individuals we serve.
Based in the Southeast, Bracknell Forest is a welcoming and well-connected unitary authority in Berkshire, just 28 miles west of London, near Reading and conveniently located between the M3 and M4 corridors. The area offers the perfect blend of urban convenience and scenic countryside.
At Bracknell Forest, our staff are our greatest asset. You will benefit from regular supervision, access to high-quality training and opportunities to grow your professional skills and pursue your areas of interest.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
You will hold a case load of people with Learning Disabilities and Autism and will be required to fulfil statutory duties on behalf of the service. The post involves assessment, support planning and review, direct work with people who have a Learning Disability and or Autism as well as general case management duties.
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
<ul>
<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>
<li>Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<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>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
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" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date...</h3>
Interviews will be held week commencing the 11th August&nbsp;2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
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.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Claire Curd - Assistant Community Services Manager
Tel: 01344 354466
Nakita Baptiste - Assistant Community Services Manager
Tel: 01344 354466
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
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 &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.&nbsp;
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
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.
No agencies please

Bracknell Forest Council

Social Worker - CTPLD Adult Social Care

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/9341/Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025</a></li>
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We have exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist, within our Adult Social Care Hub in Bracknell, on a full-time, permanent basis.&nbsp;
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.
<h3>About you...</h3>
You will be part of a well-established, multi-professional statutory team, carrying out comprehensive assessments for adults with disabilities. Your work will involve supporting individuals with a wide range of needs, including those with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, dementia and older adults. A key aspect of your role will be enabling people to maintain their independence and quality of life within their communities, working closely with partners in the voluntary and community sector.
You will gain an invaluable breadth of experience across Adult Social Care and will be supported to develop your knowledge and confidence. Rotational posts across the teams will be considered.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and reliable person who is passionate about strength based practice, supporting residents of Bracknell Forest and applicants who have had experience of manual handling situations as a qualified Occupational Therapist.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
In Bracknell we are passionate about promoting independence and wellbeing through new ways of working and forward thinking interventions. We want to reduce dependence, prevent deterioration and delay reliance on traditional services.
Although we work in three distinct teams, we are one service and we work together closely which leads to good relationships and opportunities for learning from each other. Our offices are in Market Street, Bracknell and we work flexibly from home and around the borough. You will receive regular supervision and attend MDT meetings and you will hold a varied caseload.
<h3>Key responsibilites...</h3>
<ul>
<li>To work with people to coordinate the identification of their needs and undertake comprehensive assessments of adults with disabilities. To work with those with diverse or complex presentations, in a way that maximises independence, choice and control, that are Care Act compliant and cost effective.</li>
<li>Responsible for own caseload, working collaboratively with those in the People Directorate.</li>
<li>To be an autonomous practitioner and accountable for all aspects of your work, including management of individuals in your care and your own supervision and appraisal.</li>
<li>To assess for, plan and provide interventions around manual handling, seating and small aids/ adaptations.</li>
<li>Participate in safeguarding assessments and planning when required.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
<ul>
<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<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>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
*(pro rata for part time)
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
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" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date...</h3>
The interview date will be confirmed.&nbsp;
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
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.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question...</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: .
Name: Mel Fleming
Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Mel.fleming@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Mel.fleming@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
Phone number:&nbsp;01344 351485
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
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 &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
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.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care Hub

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</ul>

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Full time - Fixed term for 23 months&nbsp; Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.&nbsp; 
We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children&amp;©s social care, early help &amp; prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools. 
Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.
 About Team/Role
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Early Years SEND Team as an Early Years SEND Advisor. &nbsp;

As an Early Years SEND Advisor, you will be supporting Early Years Settings with training, advice &amp; guidance in providing a strong ordinarily available provision for children with SEND; as well ensuring an effective graduated approach is in place for individual children with SEND and that they have their needs met in an effective, timely and sustainable manner. You will support Early Years SENCOs with understanding the SEND Code of Practice &amp; support practitioners with strategies through modelling during EY SEND advisory visits. You will complete individual children observations &amp; provide recommendations to the setting to complete through a written report.
Our Offer
<ul>
<li>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution</li>
<li>Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years&amp;© service)</li>
<li>Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme.</li>
<li>Season train ticket loans</li>
<li>Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme</li>
<li>A range of local shopping discounts</li>
<li>Remote/Agile working</li>
</ul>
Closing date: 20th July 2025 Interview date: Monday 28th &amp; Tuesday 29th July 2025

Inclusion and Diversity
We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
 Asking for Adjustments
Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.
If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let us know. 
We look forward to hearing from you!

Brighter Futures for Children

Early Years SEND Advisor

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</ul>

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Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.&nbsp; 
We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of childrens social care, early help &amp; prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools. 
Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.
 About Team/Role
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Portage Team as a Portage Visitor on a 1 year fixed term basis. 1 x Full time - 37 hours per week, 1 year fixed term post (£32,654 to £37,938 Per year)
1 x Part time - 29.6 (4 days a week), 1 year fixed term post (£26,123 to £30,350 Per year)
 Please indicate in your supporting statement which role you are applying for.
As a Portage Visitor you will provide a home-visiting service for pre-school children with developmental or learning difficulties, physical disabilities and/or other special needs. You will help parents to encourage their children's development by suggesting activities and daily routines to make learning fun. You will also support the running of Portage groups held in our local children centres. 
Training on the model recommended by the National Portage Association will be provided if needed.
 Our Offer:
<ul>
<li>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution</li>
<li>Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years service)</li>
<li>Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme.</li>
<li>Season train ticket loans</li>
<li>Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme</li>
<li>A range of local shopping discounts</li>
<li>Remote/Agile working</li>
</ul>
Closing date: Sunday 20th July 2025 Interview date: Tuesday 5th August 2025 
Inclusion and Diversity
We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. 
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
 Asking for Adjustments
Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. 
If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let us know.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Portage Home Visitor

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We have an excellent opportunity available for a Public Health Intelligence Manager, to join our proactive Public Health Team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time and permanent basis.
As a senior member of the public health team, you will lead on a varied and exciting programme of work aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of residents. The key purpose of the role is to lead on the development and improvement of public health intelligence work.
You will manage complex programmes of work that generate insight and knowledge to inform evidence-based decision making across health and care systems; this will underpin our work to improve public health outcomes and reduce inequalities in accordance with the council’s ambition of becoming a ‘Marmot Borough’.
This pivotal role will give you the opportunity to work within an innovative public health team, whilst collaborating with colleagues across the council and external partners.
Benefits:
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐ And much more
Key responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>To lead and manage complex programmes of work that generate insight and knowledge, through the analysis and interpretation of data and intelligence, to inform evidence-based decision making across health and care systems.</li>
<li>To provide strategic and technical expertise to colleagues across the council, and to partners, on a wide range of public health intelligence topics.</li>
<li>To be accountable for the appropriate access, storage and use of large public health datasets, ensuring that information governance and data access agreements are in place and adhered to.</li>
<li>To support the maintenance of the Berkshire Observatory working with colleagues across Berkshire.</li>
</ul>
Candidate requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills, ideally in public health, epidemiology, data analysis, or a related field.</li>
<li>Master’s degree or other evidence of advanced knowledge relating to public health, data analysis or health related field e.g. UKPHR Registration</li>
<li>Demonstrates specialist expertise in data management, quality, security, and information governance within local government and health settings, with a proven track record in a senior data or intelligence role.</li>
<li>Competent in use of IT and of data and statistical packages eg. Miquest, SQL, SPSS, R, or others, relevant to the analysis of large health data.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.</li>
</ul>
Our Area
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
To request further information or to have an informal discussion about this role, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:anna.richards@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">anna.richards@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: 3rd August 2025, 11pm
Interview Date: TBC
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
&nbsp;If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.&nbsp;

Public Health Intelligence Manager

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Head of Service – Help and Protection
We have a fantastic opportunity available for an inspirational and innovative practice leader to join as our Head of Service for Help and protection within our supportive Children’s Services Team here at Wokingham Borough Council on a full time, permanent basis.
In Wokingham, we are ambitious for children and are transforming the way we deliver services for children and their families.
As the Head of Service, you will be responsible for the leadership and oversight of operational delivery and strategic development in the Family Help and Safeguarding service. You will provide leadership for the teams that deliver timely, effective help that reduces the likelihood of harm and promotes long term stability for children.
As part of our leadership team you will work collaboratively with partners to co design and deliver strategies that strengthen the family help and safeguarding culture, driving a culture of continuous improvement, participation and inclusion, through evidence based, relational and systemic approaches to practice.
You will offer creative, skilled and professionally competent leadership across the continuum of need in Family help and Safeguarding Services, by working in partnership with children and their families, our partners, voluntary and community sector and the wider council.
Benefits: 
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐&nbsp;A generous annual leave entitlement of days 31 (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐&nbsp;A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!&nbsp;
Key responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Accountable for the delivery of timely high quality and effective assessment, planning, intervention, and reviews.</li>
<li>Lead teams that respond promptly to concerns raised by internal and external stakeholders about individual children and collaborate to create the most effective service provision for children and their families.</li>
<li>Work with partners, in particular statutory partners such a health providers, Police and schools, to ensure there is a joined-up approach across the borough to working with families, children and young people, including those with additional needs</li>
<li>Lead the service through inspection and review from OFTSED. Draft and present quarterly and annual reports for each of the service areas, ensuring key themes are identified and actions taken forward. Attend council meetings as and when required.</li>
<li>Embed approaches to gaining user feedback across the service utilising different models as appropriate for the settings to underpin our accountability to children, young people and families and our commitment to improve the service. Ensuring that child participation and engagement along with family feedback contributes to decision making and helps shape and influence services for children, young people, and their families.</li>
</ul>
Candidate requirements:
<ul>
<li>Registered with Social Work England.</li>
<li>Comprehensive understanding of Children Act 1989 and other relevant regulations and guidance.</li>
<li>Experience of leading teams within a statutory setting as a social work manager/leader.</li>
<li>Experience of change management and leadership.</li>
<li>Experience of Relational, Partnership working, stakeholder management, internal and external.</li>
</ul>
Our Area&nbsp;
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.&nbsp;
We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.&nbsp;
Click the link below and apply today. Alternatively, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please e-mail <a href="mailto:estelle.kelleway@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">estelle.kelleway@wokingham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Closing date: 27th July 2025, 11pm Interviews: W/C 4th August 2025 (Subject to change)
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. &nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.&nbsp;
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. &nbsp;  &nbsp;
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.&nbsp;

Head of Service - Help and protection (Children's Services)

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Make a real difference to public safety,
 fairness and community standards in Reading. We're looking for a
 confident and experienced enforcement professional to join our
 Licensing Team as a Senior Licensing Enforcement Officer. This is
 a key frontline role in safeguarding our community, ensuring
 compliance across a wide range of licensing functions -&nbsp;from taxi
 and private hire vehicles, to premises, gambling, events, and
 street trading.
 
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. 
 
About the
 role: 
Licensing in Reading is a huge and varied area of work. We have a
 booming daytime and evening economy and all the associated
 challenges which that presents. 
 
As a Senior Licensing Enforcement Officer,
 you'll take a lead role in ensuring compliance with licensing
 laws and protecting the public across a wide range of areas -
 including taxis and private hire vehicles, licensed premises,
 gambling, events, and street trading. 
 
You'll conduct complex investigations,
 carry out inspections, respond to complaints, and take
 enforcement action where necessary, including preparing and
 presenting cases for committee hearings or legal proceedings.
 You'll also lead covert operations and collaborate with other
 enforcement agencies to tackle unlicensed or unlawful
 activity. 
 
In addition to enforcement work, you'll
 play a key role in mentoring junior officers, shaping policies,
 and deputising for the Principal Licensing Enforcement Officer
 when needed. You'll work closely with councillors, licensees,
 residents and external stakeholders to provide expert advice,
 manage sensitive issues, and ensure that licensing conditions are
 upheld. 
 
Your work will directly contribute to public safety, fair
 trading, and community well-being across Reading. 
 
You would need to be
 able to demonstrate:
<ul>
<li>good communication and inter-personal
 skills</li>
<li>flexibility and willingness to work
 unsocial hours where needed 
willingness to work largely outdoors inspecting licences and
 enforcing on illegal activities</li>
<li>comprehensive understanding and
 experience of taxi and private hire licensing legislation and
 practice including the preparation of legal proceedings</li>
<li>comprehensive understanding and
 experience of alcohol and gambling legislation and practice
 including the preparation of legal proceedings</li>
<li>ability to organise own workload and
 that of junior staff 
 
</li>
</ul>
Ideally you will be a practicing
 practitioner, holding PLPQ qualification and have some legal
 knowledge and experience and/or the ability to interpret
 legislation and statutory guidance would be an
 advantage. 
 
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 - champion
 and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the
 organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for
 Reading 
Drive Efficiency - create an
 environment in which resources are used efficiently and
 employees&amp;© skills are developed and used
 effectively 
Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver
 excellence and inspire and support others to reach their
 potential 
Make a Difference to Reading - inspire
 a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is
 welcomed as an opportunity 
 
Our
 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. 
 
A competitive salary alongside a range of
 benefits including:
<ul>
<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>
<li>A wide range of flexible working
 opportunities 
Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of
 Reading</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme
 (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual
 salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with
 the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<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>
</ul>
To arrange a
 confidential discussion on this position please contact Clyde
 Masson - Principal Licensing Enforcement Officer - <a href="mailto:clyde.masson@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">clyde.masson@reading.gov.uk</a> 
 
Closing Date: Sunday 27th July
 2025 
Interview Date: 14th and 15th August 2025 
 
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

Reading Borough Council

Senior Licensing Enforcement Officer

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Wokingham Borough Council is committed to preventing and relieving homelessness in our community by securing suitable accommodation for those in need. Our team plays a critical role in ensuring that homeless households have access to safe and secure housing. We are currently seeking an experienced and proactive candidate to join our team as an Accommodation Procurement Officer. This role is essential in helping us expand our network of accommodation providers and support households in transitioning from temporary or insecure housing to more permanent solutions.


The Role
As an Accommodation Procurement Officer, you will work closely with our Homelessness Prevention Officers to secure private rented sector accommodation for households at risk of homelessness.
Please note this is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Your main responsibilities will include:
<ul>
<li>Establishing a network of new accommodation providers. Engage with existing and prospective landlords and letting agents to expand our pool of available properties.</li>
<li>Conducting thorough property inspections.</li>
<li>Adhering to procurement processes and compliance checks.</li>
<li>Promoting the uptake of our Rent Guarantee Scheme.</li>
<li>Coordinating property viewings.</li>
<li>Managing properties under the Rent Guarantee Scheme, including conducting regular inspections and taking enforcement action when necessary.</li>
<li>Inspecting and procuring properties to meet business requirements.</li>
<li>Conducting regular visits to households.</li>
</ul>
About You
We are looking for an organised and motivated individual with a strong background in housing procurement or property management. The ideal candidate will have:
<ul>
<li>Experience working with landlords and letting agents, with a proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships.</li>
<li>A thorough understanding of property standards and regulations.</li>
<li>Strong organisational skills and excellent communication and negotiation skills.</li>
<li>A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.</li>
<li>Experience in housing management is highly desirable.</li>
</ul>
The successful candidate must hold a full clean UK driving licence and have their access to their own vehicle, as the role involves regular travel within and outside the Wokingham borough.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join an excellent and dynamic team.
Please note, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible, as this advert may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
For an Informal discussion, please email Paul Morgan, Temporary Accommodation and Resettlement Team Lead - <a href="mailto:paul.morgan@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">paul.morgan@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date of applications: 11.00pm on 27/07/2025
Interview date: 29th, 30th and 31st July 2025
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful.&nbsp; Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

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