field_remote_option

field_job_employment_type

job_industry

field_job_occupational_field_parents_all

job_organization_name

<ul></ul>





Are you a skilled theatre technician with a passion for lighting, sound and AV, and ready to lead a dynamic team across some of Reading’s most exciting performance venues? 
We’re looking for a Chief Electrician to join our Arts &amp; Venues team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong technical theatre experience and supervisory skills to help deliver outstanding performances, events and conferences at the Hexagon, Concert Hall, and South Street Arts Centre.
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:
As Chief Electrician, you’ll be responsible for overseeing all lighting, sound, and AV operations across our venues. Working closely with the Technical Manager, you’ll lead a team of technicians to ensure all events run smoothly, safely and to the highest technical standards. To find out more about the arts and theatre venues within Reading visit: <a href="https://whatsonreading.com" target="_blank">https://whatsonreading.com</a> Your main duties will include:
<ul>
<li>Managing the technical delivery of performances and events (lighting, sound, AV)</li>
<li>Liaising with visiting companies and clients to meet their technical needs</li>
<li>Supervising and rota’ing technical staff and casuals</li>
<li>Maintaining all technical equipment and ensuring safe working practices</li>
<li>Deputising for the Technical Manager when required</li>
</ul>
About you:
You’ll bring extensive experience in a busy technical theatre environment, including at least two years in a supervisory role. You’ll be confident in all aspects of lighting design and rigging (including intelligent fixtures), live sound mixing, and the set-up and operation of AV systems. A strong understanding of health and safety practices, including risk assessments and working at height, is essential. You’ll also have a good working knowledge of current electrical regulations as they apply to the theatre industry. 
In addition, you’ll be an effective team leader and communicator, capable of supervising staff, liaising with visiting companies, and ensuring smooth technical operations across multiple venues. You’ll be IT literate and able to use systems like MS Office, Artifax and Oracle. A full, clean driving licence is required, and you’ll need to be comfortable with working unsocial hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
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.
Drive 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.
Be 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.
Make 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.
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</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>A nursery in our Civic Offices (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</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 Rick Bull (Technical Manager) - <a href="mailto:rick.bull@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">rick.bull@reading.gov.uk</a> 
Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Interview Date: TBC
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.

Reading Borough Council

Chief Electrician - Reading Arts

<ul></ul>





To start as soon as possible Permanent Full-Time At The Wren, we challenge ourselves to become better day by day; driving our school community forward so that we can offer our students an exceptional education. We share an ambitious and inspirational vision that; ‘Each child, regardless of background, will receive a world-class education and be nurtured, challenged and inspired to aim high.’ We believe that every young person must receive an exceptional education; one that nurtures a love of learning and empowers students to achieve their best, one that challenges, inspires and develops them as individuals and one that ensures all students have the tools to be fully equipped for their future. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional teacher to lead the provision in our Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) for students with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). Our new MLD ARP is opening in September 2025, to support the increasing needs for young people within our local community.
Further information, including details of how to apply, is available on the vacancy page of our website <a href="http://www.wren.excalibur.org.uk" target="_blank">www.wren.excalibur.org.uk</a> The closing date is Tuesday 15th July 2025. If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact the HR Lead, Lynn Smith, at the school on 0118 214 3888 or email <a href="mailto:lsmith@wren.excalibur.org.uk" target="_blank">lsmith@wren.excalibur.org.uk</a>. Do not delay in applying early as suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date.
The Wren is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Click here to read our Safeguarding Policy. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant pre-employment checks. The Wren is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, students and the community we work with. The Wren 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.

Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) Lead Teacher - The Wren School

<ul></ul>





We are looking for social workers who strive for excellence, you will have a passion for safeguarding and supporting lives that matter to residents. We are an innovative driven authority which delivers excellent safeguarding practice. The authority is well led by a committed experienced leadership team. We are looking for a motivated, talented and Social Worker in Adult Social Care with experience in Safeguarding.
Working as a Social Worker for Reading Borough Council you will be part of a friendly and supporting service.&nbsp; We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate great communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, young adults and health care providers.
&nbsp; 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. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK - Sponsorship not available.

About the Role: Safeguarding is pivotal in Adult Social Care and Reading Borough Council are committed to ensuring that people can live safely, free from abuse or harm.
This role is varied and fast paced but also provides the opportunity for personal development and growth.
It is essential that applicants have experience of working with safeguarding high standards of practice and can demonstrate understanding of the relevant legislation and how this is applied to keep people safe. Involving the person in any safeguarding activity is key and we would like to see evidence of how this has been achieved. As part of this role you will be screening safeguarding concerns as well undertaking section 42 enquiries. 
As a Social Worker you will be able to also demonstrate a robust understanding of risk and of the various kinds of harm and abuse which a person might be at risk of experiencing.
Working for Reading you will have the opportunity to develop your own Continued Professional Development either through formal training (such as Practice Educator, BIA or AMHP) and through vocational activities/informal training.
We offer a flexible working environment with a mixture of home working and access to an office based in the centre of Reading. 
You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures. 
You will need to have:
<ul>
<li>A degree or equivalent in Social Work</li>
<li>Registration with Social Work England</li>
<li>Understanding of the Care Act 2014 and all other legislation related to safeguarding adults practice is required.</li>
</ul>
 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. 
The social care teams consists of Social Workers, Social Care Coordinators and Occupational Therapists. &nbsp; We 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.
 This role offers Agile/Hybrid Working – you have the opportunity to work from home and the Civic Offices in Reading but also you will need to attend face to face visits within the Reading Borough. &nbsp; 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
Drive 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
Be 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
Make 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
 Our offer 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>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, and a salary sacrifice scheme to help lower the cost of your nursery fees</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.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement</li>
</ul>
If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Karen Glaister (Safeguarding Strategic Lead) or <a href="mailto:Karen.Glaister@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Karen.Glaister@reading.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; Closing date: Applications to be reviewed upon submission Interview date: To be confirmed 
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="http://www.moretoreading.co.uk" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a>&nbsp;to find out more about Reading’s Community &amp; 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.

Social Worker - Safeguarding Team

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/8424/Senior_Social_Worker__Children_Services__-_JD_PS_-_July_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Senior_Social_Worker__Children_Services__-_JD_PS_-_July_2025</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/8425/Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



<h3>About you…</h3>
You are a highly skilled and experienced Senior Social Worker with at least two years’ experience at a senior level, ideally within referral and assessment or child protection teams. You have a solid understanding of the Children’s legal framework, government legislation, and relevant directives. You are confident handling complex Section 47 enquiries, managing high-risk cases and working with children experiencing mental health or behavioural challenges.
Your deep knowledge of social care legislation, combined with a broad range of frontline social work experience, sets you apart. You bring a strong commitment to the core values of social care and are known for your clear, compassionate communication, both written and verbal. Your strong assessment and negotiation skills enable you to act decisively and sensitively in difficult situations.
<h3>About the team…</h3>
The Berkshire Emergency Duty Service (EDS), hosted by Bracknell Forest Council, is a unique out-of-hours emergency social care service covering all six Berkshire local authorities. We are a close-knit, supportive team of dedicated professionals working collaboratively to provide high-quality, urgent care when it is needed most.
Our strength lies in our people. We foster an environment where everyone has the time, support, and space to think critically, share ideas, and grow in their role. Our strong management relationships and expert guidance mean you are never working alone. EDS is a place where your voice matters, your expertise is valued, and your development is a priority.
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
<ul>
<li>Respond to out-of-hours social care emergencies, including Child Protection, Child in Need, Children Looked After, and Children’s Mental Health cases, in accordance with the Children’s legal framework and relevant guidance.</li>
<li>Undertake complex Section 47 enquiries and assess risk in high-pressure situations.</li>
<li>Manage a range of complex cases involving safeguarding, mental health, behavioural issues, and multi-agency interventions.</li>
<li>Apply your knowledge across children’s and adult social care, as EDS is a generic emergency service (training will be provided).</li>
<li>Provide professional, high-quality written and verbal communication to ensure accurate case recording and handover.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with health, housing, and emergency services to deliver safe, coordinated responses.</li>
<li>Uphold the values of social care and champion best practices that put children, families, and vulnerable adults at the centre of your work.</li>
</ul>
<h3>
Our benefits…</h3>
<ul>
<li>An attractive and competitive salary with 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>Regular individual supervision and reflective peer group support led by a qualified practitioner</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>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;&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 29 July 2025&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:
Shelli Read, Emergency Duty Service Business Manager, Phone number: 01344 353465
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&nbsp;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.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Senior Social Worker (Children's Services)

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/8587/Autism_Transition_Outreach_Worker_-_JD_PS_July_25.pdf" target="_blank">Autism_Transition_Outreach_Worker_-_JD_PS_July_25</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/8591/Candidate_Pack_TTO_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate_Pack_TTO_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.



<h3>Fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity for internal staff until August 2026</h3>
We have an exciting opportunity for an Autism Transition Outreach Worker, on a full-time, term-time only basis.&nbsp;
<h3>About you...</h3>
You will support autistic children transitioning from mainstream primary to secondary schools within Bracknell Forest. Working with a select cohort, you will build strong, trusting relationships with children, their parents/carers and schools to ensure a smooth and successful transition. You will hold a case load of pupils, across KS2 and KS3, working in partnership with primary and secondary educators throughout.
We are seeking someone with a HLTA Level 4 qualification or relevant qualification in the field of autism. You will be a confident communicator, able to engage with neurodiverse children and work effectively with families and professionals to meet individual needs.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
You will be working closely with the Autism service who are committed to supporting neurodiverse children within mainstream settings across Bracknell Forest. The role is varied and stimulating with opportunities to work in partnership with our schools whilst identifying and delivering the transitional support our students require. &nbsp;Whilst we collaborate effectively within a close supportive team, we also maintain the initiative and discipline to manage our roles independently.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
<ul>
<li>To meet the transitionary needs of autistic children as they move from primary to secondary through the delivery of a seamless transitionary programme, aiming for children to be confident and thriving in their secondary setting</li>
<li>To hold a caseload of children transitioning between primary and secondary settings, ensuring needs are appropriately captured and understood - reporting on the same to schools, parent/carers and the local authority</li>
<li>To form positive working relationships with primary and secondary educators, to support autistic pupils' transition</li>
<li>To promote inclusion and establish constructive and trusting relationships with pupils and parents/carers, providing advocacy for the children following their transition to their secondary setting</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
<ul>
<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>
<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&nbsp;</h3>
Interviews will be held on 17th July 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:&nbsp;
Name: Jane Yeo
Job title: Senior Autism Transition Outreach Worker
Phone number: 01344353418
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.
Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.
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;

Autism Transition Outreach Worker (Term time only)

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/8592/_Financial_Assessment_Review_Officer_Apprentice.pdf" target="_blank">_Financial_Assessment_Review_Officer_Apprentice</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Financial Assessments Review Officer Apprentice
We have an excellent opportunity available for a Financial Assessments Review Officer Apprentice to join our Adult Social Care Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, 18-month Fixed Term Contract.
As the Financial Assessment Review Officer Apprentice, you will play a key role in providing high quality support to the Financial Assessment and Payments team. This role will include reviewing customer contributions towards the cost of their care and ensuring any entitlement to welfare benefits and allowances are maximised.
You will check information is correct and that customer charges are based on up-to-date information – in line with the Council’s policy and the Care Act.
Apprenticeship
The successful candidate will undertake the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship delivered by Impact Futures.
The postholder will need to be confident with the use of Microsoft Office and be willing to learn new systems. You will be an excellent communicator, self-motivated with a positive outlook, and have excellent attention to detail.
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 25 days, 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>Carry out financial assessments reviews and annual reviews under the Council’s Charging Policies and other legal frameworks, through desk-based work, in accordance with defined legislation, procedures and timescales so the Council may correctly charge for social services care packages, respite and residential care.</li>
<li>Following process and procedure as per the Care Act 2014</li>
<li>Being able to communicate with colleagues and customers in an easy-to-understand language</li>
<li>To proactively identify service improvements, making recommendations to improve overall service delivery and customer service or working practices with knowledge of legislative requirements, quality assurance objectives and good practice. This may include contributing to development of IT systems to support improvements</li>
<li>Ensure the review of the assessments are dealt with correctly and in a timely manner, giving advice and guidance as required.</li>
<li>Liaise with legal services in order to seek advice on complex legal issues relating to financial assessment reviews, where appropriate</li>
</ul>
Candidate requirements:
<ul>
<li>Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.</li>
<li>Good IT skills including Office software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Teams.</li>
<li>Ability to actively listen to extract and assess important information.</li>
<li>Experience within a customer focused service providing excellent customer service.</li>
<li>Experience of working with vulnerable customers</li>
<li>Experience of administering processes to tight timescales and with a high level of accuracy.</li>
<li>Previous experience of working in an office environment.</li>
<li>Able to work with budget holders on a high-level basis</li>
<li>Full Driving License &amp; access to own car</li>
</ul>
Apprenticeship requirements: 
You must have been a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake this training programme.
If you do not have a level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English, you will be required to work towards achieving these qualifications as part of your apprenticeship.
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 think this role would suit you and you would like further information, please contact: Francisco De Sousa via email <a href="mailto:francisco.desousa@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">francisco.desousa@wokingham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Closing Date for Applications:&nbsp; 3rd August 2025, 11pm
Interview Date: W/C 11th August 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.
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.
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.&nbsp;
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

Financial Assessments Review Officer Apprentice

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/8507/Social_Care_Practitioner_JD.pdf" target="_blank">Social_Care_Practitioner_JD</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



We have an excellent opportunity available for a Social Care Practitioner to join our dynamic Adult Social Care team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-Time, 12-month fixed term contract.
As a Social Care Practitioner, you will work under the supervision of a registered practitioner to undertake direct work with individuals and their carers. You will use a strength-based approach to maximise individual’s abilities to live independently as possible and remain safe in their community.
We are dedicated to providing exceptional care and supporting individuals in need, ensuring they lead fulfilling and independent lives. Part of this role will include supporting carers to continue in their caring role for as long as they are willing and able to do so.
We are currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated and proactive Social Care Practitioner to join us.
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 27 days (rising to 32 days after 5 years continued local government service, plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme 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>To work with customers and their carer’s using a strength-based approach to provide tailored advice information and signposting to help them remain as independent as possible and live safely in the community.</li>
<li>To identify and implement appropriate prevention plans that will avoid, reduce, or delay the need for formal long-term care.</li>
<li>To accept referrals for adult social care, complete assessments, create and implement support plans in line with legislation, statutory guidance, local policy and procedure and as necessary.</li>
<li>To identify and raise safeguarding concerns as required and contribute to development and implementation of protection plans which maintain the individual’s safety within the multi-agency safeguarding adults’ procedures.</li>
<li>To work in a person-centred way, ensuring that individual dignity is maintained, cultural and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are acknowledged. To provide or arrange advocacy as required ensuring that the voices of service users are heard, and application of positive risk-taking framework as required.</li>
</ul>
Candidate requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Competent level of IT skills and ability to learn and use adult social care recording system</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills – including ability to engage with individuals with a diverse range of communication needs</li>
<li>Ability to work under pressure and maintain professional composure</li>
<li>Ability to relate to individuals from a diverse range of social, economic, and cultural backgrounds</li>
<li>Awareness of the impact of ill health, disability, social disadvantage, and poverty has on and individuals’ wellbeing</li>
<li>Awareness of the impact of caring has on carers and their choice and control and wellbeing</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!
Or for an informal discussion, please contact&nbsp;Laura Gordon, Team Manager - <a href="mailto:laura.gordon@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">laura.gordon@wokingham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Closing Date: 10th 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.
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.
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. 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.

Social Care Practitioner - First Contact Team

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/8504/Senior_Social_Worker_job_description-_PCN.pdf" target="_blank">Senior_Social_Worker_job_description-_PCN</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Senior Social Worker to join our award-winning adult social care team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.
As Senior Social Worker youwill act as a key link between Primary Care Networks, General Practitioners and Health and Social Care. An integral part of the role will be to offer greater availability to support the PCN’s, creating increased access to guidance, joint-working and problem resolution.
Part of this role will focus on the ways we can develop the integration through Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings, joint training and responsive social work input. Also developing and enhancing relationships with key stakeholders, including, voluntary and community services and seek to improve practices and interworking relationships.
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 30 days (rising to 35 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)
⭐ Cycle to work schemes
⭐ Monthly Supervision
⭐ Social Work Registration Paid
⭐ And much more!&nbsp;
Key responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>To be a named representative and key link between Adult Social Care and Health. To liaise directly with GP surgeries about case work.</li>
<li>To have active contact with PCN’s, local GP surgeries, Community Mental Health Workers, Social Prescribers and voluntary services. To be physically present, building relationships and networking to promote better communication and joint working relationships.</li>
<li>To contribute towards the development of Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings within WBC, with a view to increased frequency and urgent responses. The role will also require chairing MDT meetings and acting as the Adult Social Care representative.</li>
<li>To be allocated cases referred from the MDT meetings and the PCN’s, for people with social care needs, to ensure work is started immediately a using a Strength Based Approach. To work with a short term case load and support with the general duty functions of the team on a rota basis.</li>
<li>To work in accordance with Care Act (2014) to provide preventative support or to assess the needs of customers and their carers, offering access to services in line with their eligible needs, with an emphasis on health, safety and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals and those that care for them.</li>
<li>To adopt a Strength Based Approach to care and maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with individual customers and carers. To work in a person-centred way, ensuring that individual dignity is maintained, cultural and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are acknowledged and heard.</li>
</ul>
Candidate requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Social Work (degree or diploma) qualification</li>
<li>Full EU driving licence (and access to the daily use of a car)</li>
<li>Ability to use standard Microsoft programs and to learn specialist client record systems etc</li>
<li>Ability to communicate well and work collaboratively with team members/customers/families</li>
<li>Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience.</li>
<li>Good working knowledge of the statutory framework for the relevant care group and of an appropriate range of professional interventions.</li>
<li>Experience in a Social Care or health care environment.</li>
<li>Experience of managing risk in a social care or health setting.</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, 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;
For an informal chat about the role please contact&nbsp;Laura Gordon –<a href="mailto:laura.gordon@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank"> laura.gordon@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: 10th 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.
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.&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;

55 Full time Jobs in Berkshire, UK