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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/1733/Notes_to_applicants.doc" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/1733/Notes_to…</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/5533/Support_Staff__current_.docx" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/5533/Support_…</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/5534/Recruitment_Monitoring_Form_-_11.23.docx" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/5534/Recruitm…</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/5535/Rehabilitation_of_Offenders_Act_1974_-_Disclosure_Form__2_.docx" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/5535/Rehabili…</a></li></ul>

Please complete the attached application form and return it to the school, only CES Application forms will be accepted, DO NOT submit a CV.
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is a small friendly one-form entry primary school situated just north of Bracknell Town Centre. We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced School Business Manager to join our team and play a vital strategic leadership role in the continued growth and success of our school from September 2025.
About this role:
As School Business Manager, you will oversee and lead the strategic direction and day-to-day management of finance and operations across the school. Working closely with the headteacher and as a member of the senior leadership team, you will be a key driver in ensuring that our school runs smoothly and sustainably, supporting the best outcomes for our pupils and staff.
We are seeking a person who is:
<ul>
<li>An experienced School Business Manager with a proven track record of excellent financial management.</li>
<li>A strategic thinker who can drive improvement and manage change</li>
<li>An enthusiastic, organised and flexible person.</li>
<li>A collaborative team player and good communicator</li>
<li>Competent with overall financial management of the school</li>
<li>Able to manage operational functions including premises, health &amp; safety, HR and IT services</li>
<li>Competent in using online portals such as FMS and SIMs</li>
<li>Able to support the governing body with financial monitoring and reporting</li>
<li>Able to attend governors meetings, when required to do so</li>
<li>Able to lead a team – including caretaker, cleaners, school secretaries, lunchtime staff and extended schools staff</li>
</ul>
We can offer:
<ul>
<li>A positive, caring and supporting ethos</li>
<li>Flexibility with working hours and potential to work at home when appropriate</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional development and training</li>
<li>Commitment to work-life balance and well-being</li>
<li>3 day a week support from a Finance Assistant and an HR/Premises Assistant.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
25 hours per week - open to discussion as to when these hours are timetabled across the week and can include some remote working.&nbsp; Term time only + two weeks.
Closing date for application is Thursday 3rd July 2025 noon with interviews to be held during the morning of Thursday 10th July 2025.
To find our more about our school visit <a href="http://www.stjosephsbracknell.co.uk&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">www.stjosephsbracknell.co.uk&amp;nbsp</a>; or contact Liz Cotten, School Business Manager <a href="mailto:l.cotten@stjosephsbracknell.co.uk" target="_blank">l.cotten@stjosephsbracknell.co.uk</a> or 01344 425246. &nbsp;
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please telephone the school to arrange (01344 425246) or email the school secretary (<a href="mailto:secretary@stjosephsbracknell.co.uk" target="_blank">secretary@stjosephsbracknell.co.uk</a>)
How to Apply 
Please email your completed application forms to our School Business Manager at <a href="mailto:l.cotten@stjosephsbracknell.co.uk" target="_blank">l.cotten@stjosephsbracknell.co.uk</a>
Safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children/young people/adults at risk.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.&nbsp; If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration form, when you will need to tell us about any spent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings which may later appear on your DBS Certificate. To find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit&nbsp; <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk" target="_blank">https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk</a>
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) has responsibility for working together to oversee the safety and well-being of children and adults in Bracknell Forest. Find out more about the BFSB at&nbsp; <a href="https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/</a>
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration. We aim to ensure that individuals are recruited, selected, trained and promoted on the basis of ability, job requirements, skills, aptitudes and other objective criteria. In this respect we will ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, marital status or disability, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which are not covered by legislation or existing codes of practice.
Disability
We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification. To help us with our commitment to this guarantee, please indicate if you have a disability on your application form.
Pre–employment medical check
You may be asked about your physical ability to perform the job during interview. As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire from which our Occupational Health Advisor will assess your medical suitability to do the job. You may be required to attend a medical examination.
References
On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority.&nbsp; If you have previously worked with children at least one must be from this employer. &nbsp;References will not be accepted from relatives or people writing solely in the capacity of friends.
Employment: Please note that for those planning to come to work in the UK on a work visa, this role is not eligible for sponsorship

School Business Manager

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How to Apply &nbsp;- Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.
Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.&nbsp; If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration formTo find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit&nbsp; <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk" target="_blank">https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk</a>
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest - <a href="https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/</a>
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.
Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.
References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.



Class Teacher 
Required for September 2025
Full-time
ECTs are welcome to apply
Pay range MPS 1-5
(for YR, KS1 or Lower KS2 depending on the applicant)
Binfield C of E Primary School is a lovely, welcoming school with a strong community spirit who are committed to providing high-quality training and development for their staff.&nbsp; We are looking to appoint a Class Teacher from September 2025.
This exciting opportunity will suit a passionate, enthusiastic, hardworking teacher, possibly in the early stages of their career, who is looking to grow as a teacher and take an active part in the life of our school.
What you will gain from this role at Binfield:
<ul>
<li>Support from a partner teacher and a mentor</li>
<li>Curious, enthusiastic children who are well-behaved and keen to learn</li>
<li>A hardworking and supportive staff team</li>
<li>A well-resourced school that is focused on children becoming effective and empowered learners</li>
<li>Opportunities to grow and develop through high-quality CPD</li>
</ul>
This role is available for a September 2025 start date.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact <a href="mailto:PA@binfieldschool.com" target="_blank">PA@binfieldschool.com</a>
Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered. Further information on this vacancy and application form can be found here.
<a href="https://ats-bracknellschooljobs.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/285187" target="_blank">https://ats-bracknellschooljobs.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/285187</a>
Closing Date: We will interview upon receipt of applications and will offer the post if the candidate is suitable.

Class Teacher

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About the Borough : In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family. Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23. About the Service and Team : The Leaving Care and Children Looked After Service is dedicated to providing exceptional support and care for children in the local authority's guardianship. Our focus is on ensuring the safety, well-being, and developmental needs of each child are met through personalised care plans and stable placements. We are committed to creating nurturing environments that address each child's unique needs and ensure their voices are heard in all decisions affecting their lives We are growing a diverse and inclusive environment for staff to learn, develop and grow their career. We provide specialist support on challenging cases, regular structured supervision, and an environment that encourages all those to take part and ensure their voices are heard. We understand the value that our staff bring to our service, and the needs of the residents in our community. In addition:<ul>
<li> Sutton works with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP) to provide staff with a wide range of pre- and post-qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development. </li>
<li> Staff are given the opportunity to attend conferences, and workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development. </li>
<li> We encourage staff to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). </li>
</ul>Sutton Council also has a number of staff network groups such as the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic +A Network, LGBTQ +A Network and Women's +A Network to ensure staff have a voice to drive positive change in the organisation About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : Join Children Social Care as a Social Worker on a starting salary of £40,833 and receive a Golden Hello and a Recruitment and Retention Bonus as follows:<ul>
<li> £1000 paid in your first month's salary </li>
<li> £1000 paid for your first completed year in service </li>
<li> £2000 paid for your second completed year in service </li>
<li> £3000 paid for your third completed year in service and every year thereafter </li>
</ul>We've got an exciting opportunity for you to work as a Social Worker within our Leaving Care and Children Looked After Service within Children's Social Care. Our mission is to empower children to live independently as possible and provide the necessary support in safeguarding their well-being. We need your expertise to make it happen. In this role, your responsibility will include:<ul>
<li> Assess the needs and situations of children in care to develop specialised individual care plans that address their well-being and development. </li>
<li> Advocate for children and young people in care, making sure their voices are heard and their rights are protected in meetings, court hearings, and other discussions. </li>
<li> Collaborate with professionals like teachers, healthcare providers, and community groups to provide coordinated support and review the well-being of children in care </li>
</ul>As a Social Worker, your role is vital to promoting stability, supporting transitions to independence, and working towards long-term, positive outcomes for each child. Your knowledge and expertise will help to provide a stable and safe environment, advocating for children's voices to be heard and ensuring their rights are upheld in all aspects of their care. You will collaborate with foster carers, families, and a range of professionals to provide consistent and effective support. If you are an experienced social worker, empowered by making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people, we would like to hear from you. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety, well-being, and development of children in care. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in childcare and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities. In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul>
<li> To be registered with Social Work England and hold a degree in Social Care or similar. </li>
<li> Have experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting. </li>
<li> Have sound knowledge and ability to deliver social work support to service users and their families. </li>
<li> Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals. </li>
<li> Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge. </li>
</ul>Our Offer to You : As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>
<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>
<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>
<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>
<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>
<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>
<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Car parking scheme</li>
<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Zip car scheme</li>
<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>
<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>
<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>
</ul>Application Process : Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile. 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 submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Additional Information : We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.

London Borough of Sutton

Social Worker - Leaving Care and Children Looked After

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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Rates Inspector to join our busy Revenues team on an initial 18-month fixed term contract.
Woking Borough Council offer hybrid working for this role, the successful candidate would be expected to spend some time in the office. A large part of the role involves external site inspections, you will require a vehicle and driving licence.
Training will be provided to the successful candidate. Previous experience is not essential, the salary will be reflective of experience in a similar role.
The main duties of the role include:
<ul>
<li>Carry out external site visits to non-domestic properties and new buildings under construction</li>
<li>Issue Business Rates completion notices for new build properties</li>
<li>Refer non-domestic property alterations to the Valuation Office Agency</li>
<li>Processing alterations to the local rating list.</li>
<li>Liaise with external bodies such as the Valuation Office Agency, as required.</li>
<li>Communicate effectively with internal services, including Property Services and Finance.</li>
<li>Set up new Business Rates accounts</li>
<li>Award relief Business Rates relief in line with legislation and guidance</li>
<li>Ensure Business Rates liability is correct on accounts before commencing recovery</li>
<li>Support the Revenues, Recovery and Customer Service teams with Business Rates queries.</li>
<li>Deal promptly and courteously with all forms of communication with the public, in accordance with the Council’s Customer Care Code and other agreed guidelines.</li>
<li>Any other duties at a level appropriate to the post, as requested by the Revenues Manager.</li>
</ul>
The successful candidate should meet the above criteria whilst being flexible and adaptable.
The salary offered will be reflective of qualifications and experience.
The Council offers in return 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (which increases with continuous service), a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days per month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact either Terry Stocks (Revenues Manager) 01483 743231 or Alicea Van Der Ryst (Recovery Team Leader) on 01483 743224.
Closing date:&nbsp;13 July 2025 - 23:00pm
Interviews will be held the week commencing 21 July 2025 or 28 July 2025.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Business Rates Inspector

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Permanent, Term time only plus two weeks - 27 hours per week
Are you searching for an exciting new challenge? Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School may be exactly what you are looking for!
We are looking for a well-qualified, capable, enthusiastic and organised School Business Manager who will support us at an exciting point in the development of the school, as we continue on our improvement journey.
As the School Business Manager, you will be a valued member of the school’s Senior Leadership Team. You will lead and manage the school’s finances and annual budgeting process, HR and external contracts, including IT and data protection. Importantly, this includes the opportunity to help shape significant developments to special needs provision at our school, as part of an anticipated federation process.
 This is an exciting prospect to help shape and grow the future success of the school, as part of an experienced leadership team, on a mission to make Whitley Park Primary and Nursery an outstanding, inclusive school for the local community.
We are looking for somebody who can take on the following roles: • Strategic Role: Play a key role in strategic planning, oversee financial aspects, and provide advice to the Headteacher and Governors. • Finance: Prepare detailed budgets, manage accounting procedures. • Human Resources: Manage personnel records, oversee recruitment processes, resolve salary and contract issues, and advise on complex personnel issues. • Line Management: Lead and manage finance and admin teams, create and implement recruitment/induction/appraisal/training systems. • IT: Improve the school's integrated network and ICT facilities, liaise with IT providers, and assist in decision-making.
If you are interested in joining a school that: • has an enthusiastic team of dedicated people who will support you • values and lives by our school motto of Aspire, Believe and Achieve • will give you opportunities to grow professionally • makes a difference to a fantastic community Then we would love to hear from you.
 Want to know more? Please visit our website to appreciate what we have to offer - <a href="https://www.whitleyparkprimaryschool.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.whitleyparkprimaryschool.co.uk/</a>
If you would like to visit and see for yourself what our school is like, or would like to request an application pack please contact Wendy Owen on 0118 937 5566 or by email <a href="mailto:adminasst@whitleypark.reading.sch.uk" target="_blank">adminasst@whitleypark.reading.sch.uk</a>
Closing date: Friday 27th June 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed
 Start date: Preferably July 2025 but will also consider September 2025
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.

Reading Borough Council

School Business Manager - Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

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About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamAdult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.For more information on our new operating model and teams <a href="https://careers.sutton.gov.uk/categories/adult-social-care" target="_blank">click here</a>.There are four Locality teams currently in place, aligned to the four Primary Care Network (PCN) footprint - Wallington, Carshalton, Sutton &amp; Cheam. These services are for older people, people with physical and sensory disabilities and people with mental health related needs. Locality teams bring Social Workers together with NHS colleagues, supporting holistic, integrated working. About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Adult Social Care as a Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus* of £1000 paid in your first month's salary and a Retention Bonus* of £1000 paid for every complete year in service (* subject to payscale). With a total package up to £51,083 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care.We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join our Locality Team in Adult Social Care. Our mission is to empower adults to live independently as possible, and we need your expertise to make it happen. As a Social Worker working within the Localities team, your responsibilities will include::<ul>
<li>Undertaking Care Act 2014 Assessments - identify individuals’ care and support needs, ensuring a personalised approach that emphasises the best outcomes</li>
<li>Completing Care Act 2014 Reviews - evaluating the strength and suitability of an individual's care and support plan, ensuring that it continues to meet their needs and preferences</li>
<li>Managing Safeguarding enquiries - investigating concerns about potential abuse or neglect, ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals.</li>
<li>Mental Capacity assessments - determine an individual's ability to make specific decisions regarding their care and treatment.</li>
<li>Undertaking duty on rota basis</li>
<li>Undertaking DSTS and CHC&nbsp;</li>
<li>Court related work</li>
</ul>Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.&nbsp;&nbsp;Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Suttons Adult Social Care. Apply now and join us as we navigate this journey toward excellence.This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in adult care and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul>
<li>To be registered with Social Work England and hold a degree in Social Care or similar.</li>
<li>2 years post ASYE working experience as a Uk registered social worker</li>
<li>Have experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.</li>
<li>Experience in undertaking complex Mental health and Physical health cases.</li>
<li>Have sound knowledge and ability to deliver social work support to service users and their families.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals.</li>
<li>Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge.</li>
</ul>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>
<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>
<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year&nbsp;</li>
<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>
<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>
<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>
<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Car parking scheme</li>
<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Zip car scheme</li>
<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>
<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>
<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>
</ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.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 submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.#LI-SR1

Social Worker (Adults)

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About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamThe Leaving Care and Children Looked After Service is dedicated to providing exceptional support and care for children in the local authority's guardianship. Our focus is on ensuring the safety, well-being, and developmental needs of each child are met through personalised care plans and stable placements. We are committed to creating nurturing environments that address each child’s unique needs and ensure their voices are heard in all decisions affecting their livesWe are growing a diverse and inclusive environment for staff to learn, develop and grow their career. We provide specialist support on challenging cases, regular structured supervision, and an environment that encourages all those to take part and ensure their voices are heard. We understand the value that our staff bring to our service, and the needs of the residents in our community.&nbsp;In addition:<ul>
<li>Sutton works with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP) to provide staff with a wide range of pre- and post-qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development.</li>
<li>Staff are given the opportunity to attend conferences, and workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.</li>
<li>We encourage staff to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Sutton Council also has a number of staff network groups such as the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic +A Network, LGBTQ +A Network and Women’s +A Network to ensure staff have a voice to drive positive change in the organisationAbout the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Children Social Care as a Social Worker on a starting salary of £40,833 and receive a Golden Hello and a Recruitment and Retention Bonus as follows:<ul>
<li>£1000 paid in your first month's salary</li>
<li>£1000 paid for your first completed year in service&nbsp;</li>
<li>£2000 paid for your second completed year in service&nbsp;</li>
<li>£3000 paid for your third completed year in service and every year thereafter</li>
</ul>We've got an exciting opportunity for you to work as a Social Worker within our Leaving Care and Children Looked After Service within Children’s Social Care. Our mission is to empower children to live independently as possible and provide the necessary support in safeguarding their well-being. We need your expertise to make it happen.&nbsp;In this role, your responsibility will include:<ul>
<li>Assess the needs and situations of children in care to develop specialised individual care plans that address their well-being and development.</li>
<li>Advocate for children and young people in care, making sure their voices are heard and their rights are protected in meetings, court hearings, and other discussions.</li>
<li>Collaborate with professionals like teachers, healthcare providers, and community groups to provide coordinated support and review the well-being of children in care</li>
</ul>As a Social Worker,&nbsp; your role is vital to promoting stability, supporting transitions to independence, and working towards long-term, positive outcomes for each child. Your knowledge and expertise will help to provide a stable and safe environment, advocating for children’s voices to be heard and ensuring their rights are upheld in all aspects of their care. You will collaborate with foster carers, families, and a range of professionals to provide consistent and effective support. If you are an experienced social worker, empowered by making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people, we would like to hear from you. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety, well-being, and development of children in care.This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in childcare and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul>
<li>To be registered with Social Work England and hold a degree in Social Care or similar.</li>
<li>Have experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.</li>
<li>Have sound knowledge and ability to deliver social work support to service users and their families.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals.</li>
<li>Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge.</li>
</ul>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>
<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>
<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year&nbsp;</li>
<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>
<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>
<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>
<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Car parking scheme</li>
<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Zip car scheme</li>
<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>
<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>
<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>
</ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.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 submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.

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About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamSutton’s Children’s First Contact Service &nbsp;is a single point of contact for all early help and children’s social care services, support for children through to identifying children in need and Child protection matters. The lines is open to all practitioners and the general public.Sutton’s Children’s First Contact Service aims to ensure a consistent and efficient response to referrals to the Children’s Service’s. The Children’s First contact Service co-ordinates incoming referrals and seeks to ensure that they follow the appropriate pathway for the child's needs according to Pan London threshold matrix.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateChildren's Social Worker - Children's First Contact ServiceWelcome and Retention Bonus:£1000 paid in your first month salary and £1000 paid at the end of your 1st completed year in service£2000 paid after your 2nd completed year in service£3000 paid in your 3rd completed year in service and every completed year thereafter.Whole package totals up to £47,857 (including Retention Bonus)We are looking for confident and skilled Social Workers to work in our Children's First Contact Service. Our objective is to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people.Reporting to the Team Manager, you will work within the frameworks of Early Help, Section 17 and Section 47 - processing contacts received into the team on a daily basis, concluding relevant outcomes as to any onward plan.&nbsp; Your role will include liaising with multi agencies and engage at times in multi agency forums.Compliance is key to our statutory requirements and as a Social worker you will deliver all aspects of work in accordance with safeguarding policy, procedure, and standards, ensuring that the children are at the heart of your decision making.Our ideal candidateThe successful candidates will be enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a caring and calm approach who have a thorough understanding of the frameworks that underpin social work practice. You will bring insight and experience to the team and the lives of children and show initiative which will help develop our services to an outstanding standard. You must also enjoy working in a high pace team, being able to deliver consistency, energy, and passion to make a difference in children's and young people's lives. You will demonstrate empathy when dealing with sensitive situations and strong interpersonal skills using different ways of communicating. Showcasing the ability to assess and record a child's needs, applied through evidence based practice to justify decision making.&nbsp;We welcome applications from experienced CFCS/MASH practitioners or those with sustained child protection experience and with a clear ability to write comprehensively, speak with clarity and are able to deliver analysis based on evidence and research.&nbsp;Our culture of strong, accessible and supportive management will provide you with good regular supervision and the opportunity to take part in case discussions.In addition, We would expect the successful candidate to demonstrate the following competences (not limited to):you are a Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work degree or recognised qualification and registered with the relevant regulatory body Social Work Englandhave completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)At least 2 years post ASYE work experience as a UK Registered Social Worker hold the relevant skills, knowledge and aptitude to ensure that all vulnerable people are safeguarded from abuse and that all statutory functions, local policy, procedures are adhered to in a timely manner and documented accordingly.If you have experience in a similar Children's services team, are competent in undertaking assessments, and are looking for the next challenging step in your career with a supportive management team, then apply today!Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rota if part-time working hours apply)</li>
<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>
<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year&nbsp;</li>
<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>
<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>
<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>
<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Car parking scheme</li>
<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Zip car scheme</li>
<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>
<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>
<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>
</ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.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 submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.

Social Worker - Children's First Contact Service

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Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.&nbsp;



<h3>12-month fixed-term contract or 12-month secondment opportunity for internal candidates</h3>
We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader for the role of Regional Strategic Lead supporting Local Authority Fostering South East (LAFSE) - a newly created fostering recruitment hub, which is fully funded by the Department for Education.
Join our exciting Local Authority Fostering South East (LAFSE) &nbsp;<a href="https://www.lafosteringse.org.uk/" target="_blank">Fostering South East</a>&nbsp;partnership hub and make a real difference in children's lives.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependant on the needs of the service.
<h3>About you...</h3>
As Regional Strategic Lead you will have the unique opportunity to shape and drive innovative programmes that improve outcomes for children and foster carers across the South East.
You will provide strategic oversight and leadership, ensuring the delivery of a combined approach to fostering recruitment and retention in line with regional priorities and statutory requirements.
The role of Regional Strategic Lead involves collaboration with national and local government bodies, inspection agencies, local fostering services, and foster carers. You will monitor, evaluate, and report on the impact of recruitment efforts and identify opportunities for innovative and regional collaboration.
The Regional Strategic Lead will work in partnership with 17 local authorities across the South East. You will provide leadership and direction, ensuring our initiatives align with both regional priorities and statutory requirements.
The Regional Strategic Lead role is&nbsp; a unique opportunity for you to build strong professional relationships across the region, influence positive change, and contribute to achieving the best possible outcomes for children. You will be supported by a passionate and experienced team committed to working together, sharing best practice, and delivering real impact through regional collaboration.
Whilst largely homebased, there is an expectation that you will work from the Bracknell Forest Council Time Square offices 2-5 days a month and visit the 17 LA partner offices in the South East on occasion.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
We are a collaborative and supportive team, committed to driving innovation in fostering recruitment. Our approach is centered on working together to create solutions that make a difference. We spearhead strategic, high-profile marketing campaigns that not only raise awareness but also drive meaningful and lasting change across the South East. Through our efforts, we aim to reshape recruitment practices, ensuring that they are effective, inclusive and impactful in addressing the needs of the region.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
<ul>
<li>Providing visionary leadership and aligning recruitment and retention strategies with regional priorities and statutory obligations.</li>
<li>Responsible for designing and delivering innovative programmes that support consistent practice, workforce development, and continuous improvement across 17 local authorities.</li>
<li>Full compliance with fostering regulations, safeguarding protocols, and equality standards.</li>
<li>Leading a multidisciplinary regional team, they foster a culture of high performance and accountability.</li>
<li>Evaluating programme impact, representing the region in strategic forums, and championing fostering initiatives to enhance outcomes for children and carers.</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 / Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme 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.</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.</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.</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.</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 3rd 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?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Anne-Marie Ali, Senior Project Delivery Manager
Email :&nbsp; <a href="mailto:Anne-Marie.Ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Anne-Marie.Ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
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. 
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

Regional Strategic Lead - LAFSE (FTC 12 months)

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



We have an exciting opportunity available for Instructors to join us as key members of the Dinton Activity Centre team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a casual basis.
Dinton Activity Centre is a thriving local authority centre based with Dinton Pastures Country Park. The centre handles a footfall of around 20,000 people per year, so the place is very much alive during peak season. We have a fleet of 30 sailing boats and 90 canoes, kayaks and paddle boards. On land we have a low ropes course, bush craft area, a rock climbing and high ropes facility, two orienteering courses and a mobile climbing tower.&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities:
As an Instructor, you will:
<ul>
<li>Support the delivery of activities such as taster sessions, school/youth group events, corporate days, school holiday activities and BC/RYA courses</li>
<li>Assist with boat hire, offsite events, centre maintenance, and general administration / reception cover duties where necessary</li>
</ul>
Candidate Requirements:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Minimum age of 16 years old</li>
<li>
Must hold one of the following qualifications: BCAB (Paddle UK) Paddlesports/SUP Instructor Award (or equivalent), RYA Dinghy Instructor, Climbing Wall Instructor (previously CWA), Archery GB Instructor or British Fencing Core Coach award</li>
</ul>
Benefits include: Flexible hours, holiday pay, training opportunities and use of equipment.
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 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.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Richard Ashwell, Centre Manager at <a href="mailto:richard.ashwell@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">richard.ashwell@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or alternatively Mike Bennett, Activities Manager at <a href="mailto:dintonactivitycentre@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">dintonactivitycentre@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: October 2025
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.&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.&nbsp;
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

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