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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.\nAbout this role:\nAs 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.\nWe are seeking a person who is:\n<ul>\n<li>An experienced School Business Manager with a proven track record of excellent financial management.</li>\n<li>A strategic thinker who can drive improvement and manage change</li>\n<li>An enthusiastic, organised and flexible person.</li>\n<li>A collaborative team player and good communicator</li>\n<li>Competent with overall financial management of the school</li>\n<li>Able to manage operational functions including premises, health & safety, HR and IT services</li>\n<li>Competent in using online portals such as FMS and SIMs</li>\n<li>Able to support the governing body with financial monitoring and reporting</li>\n<li>Able to attend governors meetings, when required to do so</li>\n<li>Able to lead a team – including caretaker, cleaners, school secretaries, lunchtime staff and extended schools staff</li>\n</ul>\nWe can offer:\n<ul>\n<li>A positive, caring and supporting ethos</li>\n<li>Flexibility with working hours and potential to work at home when appropriate</li>\n<li>Opportunities for professional development and training</li>\n<li>Commitment to work-life balance and well-being</li>\n<li>3 day a week support from a Finance Assistant and an HR/Premises Assistant. </li>\n</ul>\n25 hours per week - open to discussion as to when these hours are timetabled across the week and can include some remote working. Term time only + two weeks.\nClosing date for application is Tuesday 10th June 2025 noon with interview to be held on receipt of applications.\nTo find our more about our school visit www.stjosephsbracknell.co.uk or contact Liz Cotten, School Business Manager l.cotten@stjosephsbracknell.co.uk or 01344 425246. \nVisits 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\">secretary@stjosephsbracknell.co.uk</a>)\nHow to Apply \nPlease email your completed application forms to our School Business Manager at <a href=\"mailto:l.cotten@stjosephsbracknell.co.uk\">l.cotten@stjosephsbracknell.co.uk</a>\nApplications will be reviewed on receipt. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.\n \nSafeguarding\nOur 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.\nThis post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. 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 <a href=\"https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk\">https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk</a>\nThe 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 <a href=\"https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/\">https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/</a>\nEqual Opportunities\nWe 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.\nDisability\nWe 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.\nPre–employment medical check\nYou 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.\nReferences\nOn 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. If you have previously worked with children at least one must be from this employer. References will not be accepted from relatives or people writing solely in the capacity of friends.\nEmployment: Please note that for those planning to come to work in the UK on a work visa, this role is not eligible for sponsorship","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"BG:F 31 - BG:E 42 FTE £41,182 - £52,508 incl. london weighting (actual salary part time pro rata) dependent upon experience","publishDate":"2025-05-21T10:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-11T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0c5e0c7b-4e00-4e77-b42f-a12a36960857.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3fa3a7b0-20d3-47d1-881b-07e33ff8e18e","title":"Finance Officer (FTC 12 months)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell , Forestcare, Waterside Park","locationType":2,"description":"At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join us with experience in finance tasks who is eager to learn and grow.\n<h3>About you…</h3>\nWe are looking for someone who can keep calm under pressure whilst providing impeccable customer service. A polite, caring and empathetic nature is essential. We are looking for someone who will go the extra mile to ensure that we have satisfied service users. \nAn understanding of IT systems and the Microsoft Office suite is essential as Forestcare utilises assistive technology to meet the needs of our clients.\nYou will require the following skills to be considered for this role:\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in a credit control role.</li>\n<li>Experience of communicating clearly with people of all levels, including external customers, using telephone, written and face to face contact.</li>\n<li>Good ICT skills including the use of spreadsheets and word processing.</li>\n<li>Experience of a multi-system finance department environment.</li>\n<li>Ability to achieve objectives through planning, monitoring and re-appraisal.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\nThis role is based at Waterside Park and Time Square and provides variety as we strive to provide emergency assistance to Bracknell Forest residents and the wider communities.\nYou will be working in a team that has recently won ‘Team of the Year’ at the Pride of Bracknell awards with long standing staff members of all ages and experiences.\nThe control centre operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.\nThe team consists of several different roles but everybody works together to provide a very effective and professional service.\nBeing an assistive technology control centre, the work environment can be variable. One moment it can be quiet and relaxed, the next, noisy and busy! This ensures that every day is rewarding but very rarely the same!\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintenance of the accounts receivable database in relation to Adult Social Care.</li>\n<li>Assist with debt management procedures, including the resolution of customer queries, using your initiative to diarise and chase payments, liaising with the council’s legal department on arrears cases and supporting debt management group activities.</li>\n<li>Raise invoices, credit notes and reminders to the council's customers in a timely manner.</li>\n<li>Ensuring Adult Social Care charges and terminations are completed promptly, liaising with the Adult Social Care Finance team to enable this.</li>\n<li>Ensure repayments relating to refunds or overpayments are processed in good time.</li>\n<li>Ensure all the council’s direct debit payments are properly collected and reconciled to Agresso with BACs notifications and amendments noted as received.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our Values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \n<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>\nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.\n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\nInterviews will be held on 12th June 2025.\nInterviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices.\nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: \nMarney Ahmed - Commercial Manager\nTel: 01344 786500\nAt 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.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nAny 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.\n We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates 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.\nNo agencies please. \n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,799 - £35,020 inclusive of £706 London Weighting Allowance","publishDate":"2025-05-21T09:20:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-03T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3e071bb9-45ac-4d45-887a-265616f6a0df.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e36b1c80-05a5-41c8-abb7-109bdad7a509","title":"Learning Support Assistant","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"King's Academy Easthampstead Park","location":"King's Academy Easthampstead Park","locationType":3,"description":"The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, hard-working, with energy, drive, and passion. You will work under the guidance of teaching staff and the SENCo to provide support to address the needs of individuals or small groups of students who may require specific help to overcome barriers to learning. This role may also suit a graduate who is looking at a future career in teaching.\nThe Learning Support Department plays an important role in the work of the school and you would join a friendly and supportive staff.\nKing’s Academy Easthampstead Park is a co-educational, community comprehensive serving Bracknell South. As a school we strive to give our students every opportunity to be happy, healthy and successful. We aim to deliver the best quality teaching and learning in a school where staff and students have respect and pride in themselves, their school and their community.\nWe work with our students to develop their aspirations and talents to achieve their full potential in a safe, caring and supportive environment. We have a friendly and supportive staff who enjoy working with a student body that fully reflects our community. King’s Academy Easthampstead Park, values diversity and promotes equality.\nOur vision is to deliver a school judged as outstanding, that lives up to its values and beliefs. Our sense of community is built around the quality of relationships between staff, students and parents with the emphasis on respect and pride.\nTo apply, please complete the application form which you can download from the advert on <a href=\"https://www.kgaeasthampstead.uk/staff-vacancies/\">https://www.kgaeasthampstead.uk/staff-vacancies/</a> or contact our Personnel Officer, at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@kgaeasthampstead.uk\">recruitment@kgaeasthampstead.uk</a>. or 01344 390826.\nInterviews to take place: week commencing 13 January 2025\nWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. 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We have a friendly and supportive staff who enjoy working with a student body that fully reflects our community. King’s Academy Easthampstead Park, values diversity and promotes equality.\nOur vision is to deliver a school judged as outstanding, that lives up to its values and beliefs. Our sense of community is built around the quality of relationships between staff, students and parents with the emphasis on respect and pride.\nTo apply, please complete the application form which you can download from the advert on <a href=\"https://www.kgaeasthampstead.uk/staff-vacancies/\">https://www.kgaeasthampstead.uk/staff-vacancies/</a> or contact our Personnel Officer, at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@kgaeasthampstead.uk\">recruitment@kgaeasthampstead.uk</a>. or 01344 390826.\nWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. 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If the answer is “yes” then we would love hear from you.\n What is in it for you?\nThis role attracts a salary of £31,724 per annum and an annual leave entitlement of 24 days plus bank holidays. You would be based at Guildford Crematorium in Godalming. The hours of work are 8.30- 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30 – 4.30 on Friday’s.\nThe post is onsite with no flexible working.\nAs part of your duties you will be expected to travel to any of the bereavement sites across the borough including two cemeteries and a number of closed churchyards.\n</div>\n<h2 class=\"item0\">Job Profile</h2>\nWhat you’ll do on a typical day:\n<ul>\n<li>Provide general support to the bereavement services team including input of legal and medical papers, filing, record keeping, scanning, booking appointments and funeral services.</li>\n<li>Communicate with coroners, doctors, and funeral directors to resolve issues with medical and legal papers.</li>\n<li>Receive and document payments and produce monthly accounts and weekly banking documentation.</li>\n<li>Raise and approve orders.</li>\n<li>Process requests for webcasts and tributes and allocate finance.</li>\n<li>Carry out witnessed laying to rest of ashes with bereaved families.</li>\n<li>Provide advice and support/sign posting to funeral directors, officiants and the bereaved.</li>\n<li>Giving out ashes to funeral directors and families.</li>\n<li>Provide lunch and annual leave cover in the chapel</li>\n<li>Mark out grave plots and oversee burials</li>\n</ul>\n \nWhat you need to succeed in this role:\nAt a minimum, you will be able to demonstrate:\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to multitask and prioritise.</li>\n<li>Ability to work as part of a team and under your own direction</li>\n<li>Good experience in client- facing customer service roles.</li>\n<li>A proactive approach, with strong administrative and processing skills.</li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in difficult situations. </li>\n<li>Conscientious attitude and attention to detail.</li>\n<li>A good standard of numeracy and literacy</li>\n<li>Good IT skills</li>\n<li>Strong administrative and customer service background</li>\n<li>Flexible approach to work tasks</li>\n</ul>\n \nIt would be great if you also have:\n<ul>\n<li>Good organisational skills with the ability to take the initiative.</li>\n</ul>\n \nPlease note: Previous applicants need not apply.\nPlease do not apply if you do not meet the essential criteria on the JDPS.\nIf you have any queries please contact Natasha Precious Bereavement Services Manager <a href=\"mailto:natasha.precious@guildford.gov.uk\">natasha.precious@guildford.gov.uk</a>\n \nAbout Guildford\nGuildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.\nWe are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. 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We are a small team who are dedicated in supporting our Councillors and officers with the Council’s decision-making processes and ensuring they are open and accessible to the people of Guildford. Working closely with elected Members and senior officers, you will provide administrative support and professional advice on democratic, governance and constitutional issues to Committees. The primary role of this post is to provide support to our Planning and Licensing Committee meetings, including licensing hearings, but the role also involves arranging, attending, advising, and minuting a wide range of formal and informal meetings.\nWe are looking for someone who not only has local government experience, but is an excellent communicator, flexible, hardworking, politically aware, and works well as part of a team. You will be passionate about good governance, with first class organisational skills, and love working in a fast-paced environment with lots of variety. Ideally you will have experience of Modern.Gov/Issue Manager, and remote meeting technology (Microsoft Teams). \nWe’re offering hybrid home/office based working options along with a host of other local government benefits. If you require further information or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact:\nJohn Armstrong\nTelephone Number: 07970 516859\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:john.armstrong@guildford.gov.uk\">john.armstrong@guildford.gov.uk</a>\nOr\nCarrie Anderson\nTelephone Number: 01483 444078\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:carrie.anderson@guildford.gov.uk\">carrie.anderson@guildford.gov.uk</a>\nDeadline for applications: Friday 6 June 2025\n \nAbout Guildford\nGuildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.\nWe are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. 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Having adopted two Local Plans in the last seven years you will benefit from working with, and learning from, an experienced and high performing team.\nThe successful applicant will obtain excellent experience of the plan making process and the opportunity to work within an organisation committed to delivering a plan that meets the identified needs in relation to housing and employment whilst preserving the character and beauty of the borough of Guilford. The post holder will provide technical and administrative support to the Planning Policy team and play a lead role in monitoring the effectiveness of Local Plan policies.\nGSCE qualifications in English and Maths are essential. Excellent communication skills, an attention to detail, organisation skills, a commitment to customer care, computer literacy and the ability to stay calm under pressure are essential. An interest in planning and experience in using GIS would also be useful. This post could suit someone who is looking to start their planning career.\nThe Council is located at attractive riverside offices close to Guildford Town Centre, a short walk from the station. We offer the benefits of hybrid working although presence in the office will be required for part of the week or as required for operational reasons. As a Council, we offer many employee benefits including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave and flexible working scheme and a good work life balance. For further information please visit: <a href=\"https://guildford.gov.uk/article/21403/Staff-benefits-and-pension\">Staff benefits and pension - Guildford Borough Council</a>.\nIf you require further information on the role please contact Laura Howard or Riaan van Eeden, Joint Interim Planning Policy Leads on <a href=\"mailto:Laura.Howard@guildford.gov.uk\">Laura.Howard@guildford.gov.uk</a> or <a href=\"mailto:Riaan.VanEeden@guildford.gov.uk\">Riaan.VanEeden@guildford.gov.uk</a>.\nPlease note: The Council may choose to undertake interviews and fill the position during the advertisement period. Should this be the case, the Council will close the advertisement prior to the advertised closing date. Applicants are encouraged to make submissions as early as possible. \nClosing Date: Wednesday 11 June 2025 or an earlier date if the Council secures a candidate prior to the closing date.\n \n</div>\nAbout Guildford\nGuildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.\nWe are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,724 to £31,724","publishDate":"2025-05-20T14:32:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-11T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e765ce93-c14e-4603-8407-76d4112837f1.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0f875cfc-fd72-4caf-8cff-7166816badf4","title":"KS1 EARLY CAREER TEACHER - ECT","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Harmans Water Primary School","location":"Harmans Water Primary School, Wellington Drive, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"Harmans Water Primary School is seeking to appoint a determined and enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join our KS1 team in September 2025 - someone who can inspire and engage the minds of our children each day and to work with a talented, caring, dynamic and highly motivated staff team. We are a school that is at an exciting time in its development, continually moving forward whilst securing high standards and excellent rates of progress for all our children.\n We are looking for someone who is:\n<ul>\n<li>inspirational and passionate about teaching and learning</li>\n<li>enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated</li>\n<li>an excellent classroom practitioner with a real interest in and knowledge of how children learn</li>\n<li>able to provide exciting and inspiring learning experiences for every child in their care</li>\n<li>a team player, able to inspire and work in partnership with staff, parents and pupils</li>\n<li>committed to raising standards in learning and teaching and have high expectations of themselves and the children</li>\n<li>committed to personal and professional development</li>\n</ul>\nAs an ECT you will working with a supportive and experienced staff team, who are working together to achieve the best possible learning experience for our community.\nWe can offer you:\n<ul>\n<li>support, training and guidance during your ECT induction period</li>\n<li>happy and motivated children who are keen to learn</li>\n<li>a caring, friendly environment where there is a genuine commitment to developing the whole child</li>\n<li>an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of all our learners</li>\n<li>supportive parents and Governors</li>\n</ul>\nIf the sound of this role excites you then we would love for you to meet our amazing children and show you around our school. To arrange a visit please contact our office manager, Michelle Jones on 01344 422196 or <a href=\"mailto:michelle.jones@harmanswater.co.uk\">michelle.jones@harmanswater.co.uk</a>\nApplications may be shortlisted on receipt of application. The post may close earlier than the specified date.\nClosing date Thursday, 12th June at noon. The post may close earlier than the specified date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MPS","publishDate":"2025-05-20T11:26:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-12T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c302ace2-5ff4-40b9-956f-1805cd2e3840.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ea229113-0265-4b00-a7b6-692da747a2da","title":"Teacher of Science ( Chemistry and/ or Biology)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Ranelagh School","location":"Ranelagh School, Ranelagh Drive, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"Required from September 2025, an enthusiastic and effective teacher of Science, able to teach Science in Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. KS4 Chemistry is essential for the role, KS5 Biology or Chemistry specialisms are preferred.\nRanelagh is an 11-18 coeducational, Anglican Academy (converter) which is oversubscribed and has an excellent reputation for academic achievement and positive school ethos. The school has had five ‘outstanding’ OFSTED reports, with Grade 1 across all areas, but we are not complacent and as such the provision for professional learning and development is something to which we are all very committed.\nThis post may be suitable for an experienced or newly qualified teacher. Potential candidates may also wish to know that our admissions policy enables the school to prioritise the admission of children of staff recruited to posts in which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.\nIf you have a very good knowledge and understanding of the subject and you are an excellent teacher looking to develop your career in a supportive and progressive environment, we would welcome an application from you. Opportunities for professional growth and development are excellent.\nThis school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed in the school must be aware that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken.\nIf you are interested in learning more about the position, please contact the Headteacher via the school office, on 01344 421233 or by email, recruitment@bonitas.org.uk. Details of the post are also available on the school website: <a href=\"http://www.ranelagh.bonitas.org.uk\">www.ranelagh.bonitas.org.uk</a> . Please note that CV’s will not be accepted. No agencies.\nClosing date: Monday, 9th June 2025 at 12:00\nThe school reserves the right to close this advert early in the event that sufficient applications have been received.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MPS","publishDate":"2025-05-20T10:46:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-09T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/11130650-e9a8-458b-aa35-c3615cd8ffd5.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"04308fe5-a49f-4f25-b088-d7a09bd8b49e","title":"Safeguarding Practitioner - Adult Safeguarding Hub","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham","locationType":2,"description":"We have an excellent opportunity available for a Safeguarding Practitioner to join our Adult Safeguarding Team here at Wokingham Borough Council on a full-time, permanent basis.\nAs a Safeguarding Practitioner, you will play a key role in providing responsive and proactive safeguarding work to support the consistent achievement of good outcomes of people supported under an Adult Safeguarding framework within the borough.\nThis is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults by applying your professional skills, knowledge of safeguarding legislation, and person-centred practice.\nBenefits\nNot 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:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays (Pro-Rata for Part Time)\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ And much more!\nKey responsibilities: \n<ul>\n<li>Responsive and proactive safeguarding work to support the consistent achievement of good outcomes of people supported under an Adult Safeguarding framework.</li>\n<li>Responding to Adult Safeguarding concerns</li>\n<li>Undertaking Safeguarding enquiries under Sec 42 Care Act</li>\n<li>Contributing to quality assurance work in a safeguarding context with Provider organisations</li>\n<li>Participating in organisational abuse enquiries</li>\n<li>Working with the partnership around the preventative agenda including undertaking specific project work in line with local and West of Berkshire strategy</li>\n<li>Contribute to delivery of Safeguarding training and workshops at an appropriate level to your knowledge and experience</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements: \n<ul>\n<li>Social Work, Nursing or Occupational Therapy qualification or other profession/statutory agency role providing significant experience of working with vulnerable adults in a safeguarding context </li>\n<li>HCPC or NMC registration (or appropriate to qualification/experience)</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively engage all stakeholders   </li>\n<li>Evidenced experience of direct work with Adult Safeguarding issues    </li>\n<li>Ability to handle highly sensitive information with a sound understanding of confidentiality and information sharing protocols</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham 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. \nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. \nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!\nAlternatively, for an informal discussion about the role please contact our team via email <a href=\"mailto:Rebecca.bullock@wokingham.gov.uk\">Rebecca.bullock@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nClosing date: 27th May 2025, 11pm\nInterview date: TBC\nPlease 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.\nIf 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.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. \nWokingham 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 & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 - £47, 754 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2025-05-20T09:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-27T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ee4d97d1-0fb2-459d-907b-9769ae417ff8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dc39be94-8c88-46da-ac10-26718727bff7","title":"Curriculum Leader- Drama (maternity cover)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Ranelagh School","location":"Ranelagh School, Ranelagh Drive, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"Required for September 2025 on a maternity contract, an inspirational and talented Curriculum Leader and Drama Teacher to be able to teach up to A level. This maternity cover is for our current Curriculum Leader and it is our preference to appoint someone keen to take on these responsibilities; however, applications are also welcomed from colleagues interested in covering the teaching responsibilities without the leadership aspects.\nThe Drama Department holds high academic standards and results are excellent. Colleagues use a range of teaching methods with an emphasis on developing students as individuals, contributors to society and to the economy. Throughout the key stages, students investigate theatre, rehearse and perform drama and evaluate and analyse their own work and live theatre. There is a range of teaching material available within department, including playscripts, props, costumes and a variety of stimuli for devising.\nDrama is taught as discrete subject and taught to all key stages. At GCSE, students follow the AQA Drama specification and there are typically two classes in each year group. Sixth Form students follow the Edexcel Drama and Theatre specification and typically there is one class per year group. Most students follow the performer pathway, however each year students do choose to follow the design route, and students have completed their qualifications in lighting, costume and sound at GCSE level.\nIf you have a very good knowledge and understanding of the subject and you are an excellent teacher looking to develop your career in a supportive and progressive environment, we would welcome an application from you. Opportunities for personal development are excellent.\nRanelagh is an 11-18 coeducational, Anglican Academy (converter) which is oversubscribed and has an excellent reputation for academic achievement and positive school ethos. The school has had five ‘outstanding’ OFSTED reports, with Grade 1 across all areas, but we are not complacent and as such the provision for professional learning and development is something of which we are all very proud.\nThe school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed in the school must be aware that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken.\nIf you are interested in learning more about the position, please contact the Headteacher via the School Office on 01344 421233 or by email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bonitas.org.uk\">recruitment@bonitas.org.uk</a>\nClosing date: Monday, 9th June 2025 at 12:00.\nAll applications must be submitted via our online application form – no CVs or emailed applications will be considered. NO AGENCIES PLEASE.\nThe school reserves the right to close this advert early once sufficient applications have been received.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Teachers Pay Scales","publishDate":"2025-05-20T08:51:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-09T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/fdd4b624-0b8e-4971-9814-3398e040fab7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4c0690ac-0c83-42ea-848c-6d20f40c52af","title":"Team Manager - Children's Specialist Support Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"We are seeking an experienced manager with a minimum of four years' supervisory experience in children’s social care, including working with and managing services for children with disabilities, to join our Children’s Specialist Support Team and help make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.\n<h3>About you…</h3>\nYou will need to be a registered Social Worker with Social Work England and have significant post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector.\nYou will deputise when required for the Head of Service and work closely alongside them to deliver our vision and strategic values.\nYou will have direct line management responsibility for Assistant Team Managers, Social Workers, including newly qualified Social Workers, students and support staff. You will provide strong leadership by fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment, promoting high professional standards, and guiding and motivating team members to achieve their goals.\nWorking alongside your Assistant Team Managers, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, offering supervision and support to Social Workers in managing their caseloads. You will step in where necessary to ensure appropriate plans are in place and that needs-led services and interventions are provided to children and families.\nYou will be able to build effective relationships, demonstrating strong assessment and analytical skills, planning and intervention, and work effectively as part of a management team.\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\nThe Children’s Specialist Support Team (CSST) is a highly skilled team working with children who have disabilities and/or complex health needs. We are an experienced, friendly and supportive team who focus on ensuring that children are at the centre of all we do. We provide a range of services for children with additional needs and those who are assessed to have additional vulnerabilities. This includes the council’s statutory responsibilities for disabled Children in Need in the community (including care packages and short breaks).\nThe team is comprised of different disciplines and service areas covering a wide breadth of work with children with disabilities, occupational therapy, short breaks (including Larchwood, our short break respite unit), taking a child first and social model approach to disability. Partnership and collaborative working is the key to our success.\nWe are a small, welcoming and friendly local authority. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which provides our workforce with a strong sense of belonging.\nOur leadership team is visible, available and approachable. \nEverything we do in Children’s Social Care is about improving the life chances of Bracknell’s children, put simply, we change lives for the better\nYou can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Fmeet-our-staff&data=05%7C02%7CLouise.Fallows%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cd63e4a84e7434a5c727108dd781679b9%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638798760103730569%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kF3dYW57Boq5OBHnfB91eVWFRguAfqBqYKfHSRpv7l0%3D&reserved=0\">Meet children's social care staff | Bracknell Forest Council</a>. \n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To manage the delivery and performance of the Children’s Specialist Support Team, including retention and recruitment; workload allocation and management; induction; supervision and development of staff; disciplinary and capability performance management and succession planning.</li>\n<li>To lead within a secure base model and to support and encourage a culture where good social work practice can flourish. Providing a secure physical and psychological base from which to work safely and effectively thus reducing the risk of harm to children and increase and improve their long-term outcomes.</li>\n<li>To ensure the provision of statutory functions are discharged effectively with the specific aim of reducing immediate and emerging risk and escalating the needs of the children to provide the best possible opportunities for all ages and stages of life.</li>\n<li>To promote and support the council’s policies and procedures for safeguarding, ensuring children are at the centre of all decisions, and the social model of disability is respected in all work.</li>\n<li>To ensure arrangements for regular engagement andparticipation with children and young people and parents and carers, by all staff within the service, and to lead on investigations and response to complaints from service users, relatives and carers.</li>\n<li>To lead on strategy discussions, Child in Need meetings, professional meetings and other forums, working together with partner agencies to conclude with safe and proportionate threshold decision and planning.</li>\n<li>To undertake regular reviews of, and track, performance data completing audits and contributing to audit programmes and frameworks.</li>\n<li>To develop and maintain effective internal and external working relationships, ensuring a positive working culture within the team, and working collaboratively with multi-agency partners, including chairing reviews, planning meetings, strategy discussions and other professional and network meetings.</li>\n<li>Providing high quality, reflective supervision (in line with the supervision policy) including providing feedback and analysis of performance.</li>\n<li>To develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the department's policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \n<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>\nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.\n<h3> Interview date...</h3>\nInterviews will be held on Thursday 12th June 2025.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: \nLou Richer - Head of Service, Specialist Family Safeguarding\n<a href=\"mailto:Lou.Richer@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Lou.Richer@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>\nHelen Gore - Principal Social Worker\n<a href=\"mailto:Helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>\nAt 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.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nCandidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.\nSocial Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. \nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates 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.\nNo agencies please. 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You will play a key role in providing high-quality care and education while creating a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for the children in your care. \nAt Fox Hill Primary School, we believe in an education that starts with values and character, and ends with every child succeeding. Our school values are at the core of everything we do and underpin our curriculum and approach. We are an inclusive and welcoming one-form entry school in Easthampstead. We encourage the children to develop their curiosity and self-belief, to enjoy their learning and feel proud of their achievements. \nThe successful candidate will be committed to ensuring that all children succeed, delivering innovative and exciting opportunities that enable the children to thrive. We are looking for staff who are positive and caring, as well as those who are driven to make a real difference to the lives of the children they work with. \nWe can offer: • A fantastic team of hard-working, dedicated and supportive staff, leadership and Governors • Enthusiastic children who are kind, curious and keen to learn • An ethos of valuing and caring for all members of our school community • A school that is committed to high-quality CPD (Continued Professional Development) • A commitment to positive work/life balance • Excellent indoor and outdoor space and facilities for all learners.\nDo you:\n<ul>\n<li>Have previous experience as a Nursery Room Leader, with strong leadership and organisational skills?</li>\n<li>Have a solid understanding of the EYFS framework and a genuine vision and passion for supporting children’s development?</li>\n<li>Have a kind and nurturing approach?</li>\n<li>Aim to be a reflective practitioner who is keen to grow and develop their pedagogy?</li>\n<li>Have a level 3 qualification in Early Years Education, or equivalent?</li>\n<li>Have high expectations for both yourself and the children, with an understanding of educating the whole child through a creative and play-based curriculum?</li>\n<li>Possess the organisational and leadership qualities to lead the running of the Nursery?</li>\n<li>Have high levels of empathy, a knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and how to support all children's individual needs?</li>\n<li>Have a desire to inspire, motivate and make a real difference?</li>\n<li>Hold the belief that all children can achieve their full potential?</li>\n</ul>\nWe warmly welcome you for a tour of the school, as we pride ourselves on our friendly, nurturing school environment. Come and meet our committed team and wonderful children! \nAlternatively, please visit our school website www.foxhill.bracknell-forest.sch.uk/ and social media pages. \nClosing date: Monday 2nd June 2025 at noon. Interviews: Applications will be considered upon receipt. \nPlease contact secretary@foxhillschool.co.uk or telephone 01344 421809 to arrange a visit to the school, or a discussion with the Headteacher and Early Years Leader.\nFox Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 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Our school values are at the core of everything we do and underpin our curriculum and approach. We are an inclusive and welcoming one-form entry school in Easthampstead. We encourage the children to develop their curiosity and self-belief, to enjoy their learning and feel proud of their achievements.\nThe successful candidate will be committed to ensuring that all children succeed, delivering innovative and exciting opportunities that enable the children to thrive. We are looking for staff who are positive and caring and are driven to make a real difference to the lives of the children they work with.\nWe can offer:\n<ul>\n<li>A fantastic team of hard-working, dedicated and supportive staff, leadership and Governors</li>\n<li>Enthusiastic children who are kind, curious and keen to learn</li>\n<li>An ethos of valuing and caring for all members of our school community</li>\n<li>A school that is committed to high-quality CPD (Continued Professional Development)</li>\n<li>A commitment to positive work/life balance</li>\n<li>Excellent indoor and outdoor space and facilities for all learners.</li>\n</ul>\nDo you:\n<ul>\n<li>Have previous experience working with three-year-olds.</li>\n<li>Have a solid understanding of the EYFS framework and child development, and a genuine passion for supporting children’s development?</li>\n<li>Have a kind and nurturing approach?</li>\n<li>Aim to be a reflective practitioner who is keen to grow and develop their pedagogy?</li>\n<li>Have a level 3 qualification in Early Years Education, or equivalent?</li>\n<li>Have high expectations for both yourself and the children, with an understanding of educating the whole child through a creative and play-based curriculum, with quality interactions at the heart of everything you do?</li>\n<li>Have high levels of empathy, a knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and how to support all children's individual needs?</li>\n<li>Have a desire to inspire, motivate and make a real difference?</li>\n<li>Hold the belief that all children can achieve their full potential?</li>\n</ul>\nWe warmly welcome you for a tour of the school, as we pride ourselves on our friendly, nurturing school environment. Come and meet our committed team and wonderful children!\nClosing date: Monday 2nd June 2025 at 12 noon. Interviews: To be held in the week commencing 2nd June 2025.\nPlease contact secretary@foxhillschool.co.uk or telephone 01344 421809 to arrange a visit to the school, or a discussion with the Headteacher and Early Years Leader.\nFox Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"BG-I Scale 6","publishDate":"2025-05-19T16:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-02T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f9b3d87c-1035-4122-b10f-aa6ea345e5f3.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"448d1cb6-024f-4c99-b565-0c2af1643c29","title":"Funding and Project Officer","employer":"Waverley Borough Council","department":"","location":"Surrey - with hybrid working","locationType":2,"description":"Do you want to be part of an experienced and enthusiastic team working to deliver community focused projects for the Council?\nAre you looking for a role with variety and wide contact with teams across the council, where you can lead on all elements of funding bids from research of opportunities to the final submissions?\nDo your skills currently include excellent written and verbal communication skills and Project Management?\nYou will have experience of applying for funding from government and other sources, and even better if you have been able to see the funding through and manage reporting back to the funder to completion.\nYou should have some experience of drafting Business Cases and have worked in a project or programme team, understanding risks, issues and impact.\nThis post is a full time role. However, all applications will be considered.\nThe role is Fixed Term until 31st March 2027.\nFor an informal discussion about the post, please contact Debbie Smith, Development Programme Manager on 01483 523443\nWe do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please.\nClosing date for applications: 9:00am on Monday 9th June 2025.\nInterview date: Tuesday 17th June 2025.\nIn return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting - <a href=\"https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-at-Waverley/Working-at-Waverley\">Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council</a>\nThe district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility <a href=\"https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-at-Waverley/Working-at-Waverley\">here</a>\nWe are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility <a href=\"https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-at-Waverley/Working-at-Waverley\">here</a>\nPlease note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary range £37,039 - £39,794 per annum (Pay award pending)","publishDate":"2025-05-19T14:52:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-09T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5aa68b7f-8aaa-4ff6-a2ad-81b22fc3c0f7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1dd6895b-deaa-4157-83b9-b032a0d1fd61","title":"Casual Catering Assistant","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"The Look Out Discovery Centre is a very popular visitor attraction with a hands-on science and discovery exhibition, gift shop, coffee shop and play area, set in 1,000 hectares of Crown Estate woodlands. \nHelp us deliver a great experience to our customers, and you will experience a great place to work.\n<h3>About you</h3>\nYou will be an enthusiastic and reliable person, with the ability and willingness to work flexibly to ensure the consistent provision of services in our cafe. A strong commitment to customer service is essential, along with the confidence to engage with visitors of all ages and backgrounds, helping to create a welcoming and positive experience for everyone.\n<h3>About the team</h3>\nThe Woodlarks cafe team plays a key role in helping ensure our customers enjoy their day out at The Look Out Discovery Centre. We take pride in offering friendly, high-quality service while keeping our environment clean, safe, and enjoyable for all.\nOpen seven days a week, The Look Out Discovery Centre is dedicated to providing a fun and relaxing experience. As part of our team, you will play an important role in making each visit a memorable one.\n<h3>Key responsibilities </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To assist with the preparation and service of food and drinks including the operation of the point of sale system.</li>\n<li>To provide a service to the customers, in a polite and efficient manner.</li>\n<li>To work safely within Health, Safety and Hygiene policies and instructions.</li>\n<li>To assist with special catering functions e.g. children’s parties, as and when required.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses.</li>\n<li>To work on the doorstep of the picturesque Swinley forest. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to engage with a variety of customers and deliver great customer care.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our values</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \n<h4>Our support</h4>\nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h3>Interview date</h3>\nInterviews will be held the week commencing 2nd June 2025.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:\nMike Carne, Catering Manager: 01344 354077\n \nAt 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.\nBracknell 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.\nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.\nCandidates 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.\nNo agencies please.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£12.21 per hour","publishDate":"2025-05-19T13:13:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/83ea36b5-92f8-475f-939f-4e388d061071.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2429e7f0-d3ed-49f7-8c2b-5e83f3fbd5c6","title":"SEND Officer","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"We have an exciting opportunity for a SEND Officer to join our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team here at Bracknell Forest Council.\nAt 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. \n<h3>About you...</h3>\nAs a SEND Officer you will build effective and enabling relationships with families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and professionals, while supporting the statutory duties of the Bracknell Forest SEND Team.\nAs a SEND Officer your reflective nature and passionate approach will see you driving forward improvements which will be delivered through high quality written work. You will be a clear and comprehensive communicator and through effective organisational skills you will ensure that we meet and look to push beyond our obligations.\nYou will be a confident and dependable person who is enthusiastic about special educational needs. \nYour strong communication skills are key, as well as experience of SEND services for children, young people, and families. You will promote listening to children at every opportunity; ensuring their views are heard, recorded, and acted upon in an appropriate and timely manner.\nSkills in mediating and a solution focussed approach are essential for a SEND Officer.\nIdeally, you will already have experience in a similar role. However, if you have related knowledge, experience, and skills such as a SENCO, teacher, social worker, SEND casework assistant or therapist/assistant and can demonstrate your strong potential, we are ready to invest in your training and development.\nIf you can prioritise work independently and complete work within tight timescales, to meet statutory deadlines and to a good quality then we want to hear from you.\nThis is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. We will help you to be at your best, so we can be at ours.\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\nIt is an exciting time to join Bracknell Forest! We continue to invest in our SEND and Specialist Support Service, reflecting the growing number of children and young people identified with additional needs.\nBracknell Forest believe that every child and young person should have access to high quality education, with the right support at the right time, so that they can achieve the best outcomes possible as adults. Our purpose is to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities to achieve their outcomes so that they can live their best lives. \nWe are committed to working with our partners to develop processes around co-production and ensure this is embedded in everything that we do. We produce strategies that lead to co-delivery of services, making the best use of resources available for children and young people with SEND.\nWe are a small but growing team who work closely together to ensure we deliver the best support to families of children and young people with SEND. Sometimes the work is challenging, but our creative, solution-focused, and collegiate approach means the work is highly rewarding. Many team members have worked in the SEND Service for several years while others are new to the service.\nYou will be joining a friendly and supportive team who share a passion for enabling vulnerable children and young people the best opportunities to achieve great outcomes and secure futures.\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\nOn a day-to-day basis you will be corresponding with the families of children with special educational needs and disabilities to ensure bespoke, holistic delivery plans are in place that best assist the child and their family to meet their needs. \nThis is a diverse post which involves comprehensive knowledge of the SEND statutory framework. Whether working in the office, side by side with colleagues, or some days from home, you will be fully inducted and supported.\nSome of your role and responsibilities will be to:\n<ul>\n<li>Manage and oversee the EHC Needs Assessment and placement process for young people.</li>\n<li>Ensure that each assessment is managed efficiently and within Statutory deadlines.</li>\n<li>Ensure that children's assessed needs are accurately described in their EHCPs.</li>\n<li>Negotiate and secure educational provision and placements for children and young people across Berkshire.</li>\n<li>Ensure that all children with EHCPs have their needs reviewed annually and that any agreed amendments to the EHCP and/ or change in provision and placement are made in consultation with parents and all other parties.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n(*pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \n<h4>Our support...</h4>\nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h3>Interview date</h3>\nInterviews will be held on Monday 9 June 2025.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:\nAyanda Larkin, Senior SEND Officer\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:ayanda.larkin-harrison@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">ayanda.larkin-harrison@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>\nTel.: 01344 355496\nor\nSuzi Austin-Brookes, SEND Service Lead\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:suzi.austin-brookes@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">suzi.austin-brookes@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>\nTel.: 01344 351758\nAt 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.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates 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.\nNo agencies please","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,941 - £40,219 inclusive of London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-05-16T14:24:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4db2101e-f97a-45e3-b0ec-50b546f738d4.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a2eddaa5-9fab-4a99-89b9-73ba8c131de8","title":"Adaptations Support Officer","employer":"Guildford Borough Council","department":"","location":"Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB","locationType":3,"description":"<div class=\"job_summary\">\nAbout the role\nGuildford Borough Council is seeking an Adaptation Support Officer to work within the Community Services team to deliver a client led professional service to customers that need additional support to maintain independence within their own home.\nYou will be the first point of contact for clients accessing the adaptations service. You will take new referrals, provide advice, guidance and information to clients, colleagues and partner agencies. You will be assisting in triaging and allocating cases appropriately and visiting clients in their own homes to check works. Training will be made available so you are then able to assess for minor adaptations.\nYou will be working closely with our in-house Occupational Therapists, Adaptation Surveyor and other professionals in our adaptations team, to assist with administration duties for the service and allowing the team to focus on their professional roles.\nAbout you\nIf you can work to a high standard, along with being self-motivated to delivery high quality services across a variety of tasks and duties and have an ambitious outlook in consistently improving and driving service offering to our tenants, then you have found the right role. \nFor a discussion about the role contact Nigel McDonald, Interim Joint Grants & Adaptation Manager 01483 444317 or Nigel.McDonald@guildford.gov.uk\n</div>\nAbout Guildford\nGuildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.\nWe are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,724 - £35,593","publishDate":"2025-05-16T10:55:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-06T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d6063371-a1a8-437f-9b2c-5f27060caa21.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9ae1ee28-79ee-4914-8c6c-de87ba49882a","title":"Procurement & Contracts Senior Specialist","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham","locationType":2,"description":"We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement and Contracts Senior Specialist to join our motivated procurement and contracts team at here Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.\nAs the Procurement and Contracts Senior Specialist, you will play an integral role in providing specialist procurement advice, guidance and contract management support, across a variety of different Council areas including Property Services, Housing capital schemes, Governance and Legal.\nIt is an exciting time to join the procurement and contracts team with the implementation of the new Procurement Act 2023 legislation in February 2025.\nThis role will support the Council corporate strategy and priorities, ensuring these are based on evidence and align with the Council’s aims and objectives outlined in the Council Plan. This will include ensuring services, programmes, projects, and employees are working towards a common set of outcomes\nBenefits:\nNot 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:\n<ul>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</li>\n<li>A range of local & lifestyle discounts</li>\n<li>Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</li>\n<li>Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes</li>\n<li>And much more!</li>\n</ul>\nKey responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>Line management of 1 FTE Procurement Specialist providing line management support, advice and guidance.</li>\n<li>Work alongside Council colleagues developing procurement and contract management strategies for a variety of category areas</li>\n<li>Work with the Procurement and Contracts manager to ensure that procurement risks are identified and opportunities realised.</li>\n<li>Develop contract management approaches with Council staff, ensuring all procurement and contract management obligations are met in line with the requirements under the Procurement Act 2023</li>\n<li>Providing a high level of advice, guidance and support to other team members and wider Council colleagues.</li>\n<li>Explore innovative ways to deliver the Council’s Plan aims, objectives and outcomes.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Good knowledge and experience of public sector procurement regulations, across a variety of category areas</li>\n<li>Experience and excellent understanding of the Public Contracts regulations 2015 and the understanding the requirements of the new Procurement Act 2023 legislation</li>\n<li>Experience in preparing procurement tender documentation, building tender timelines, evaluation approaches and methodologies and following due governance processes</li>\n<li>Relevant professional qualifications such as Chartered Institute of Procurement and supply or a recognised business qualification or substantial previous experience in a procurement and contracts role</li>\n<li>Strong IT skills utilising a variety of Microsoft packages</li>\n<li>Experience of using e-procurement software</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham 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.\nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.\nIf you are interested and would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Clare Priest, Head of Procurement and Contracts via email clare.priest@wokingham.gov.uk\nClosing date: 11pm, 15th June 2025\nIf 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.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nPlease 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.\nWokingham 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.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,788 - £56,075 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2025-05-15T11:53:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ba38b5f7-91b7-4f6f-bf36-db1dc089272c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"18450e19-d231-45a2-9f23-f4afdfb3f9ec","title":"Social Worker / Senior Practitioner - Duty & Assessment Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"Bracknell Forest have welcomed a number of Afghan families who have fled their homeland, as part of a national resettlement scheme to provide safe and secure futures for people who have helped our military and government overseas.\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker or Senior Practitioner to join our Duty and Assessment Team, where your expertise will help improve the lives of children, young people and families. The work is rich, varied and immensely rewarding.\nAs we expand our social work capacity, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality support and assessments to those who need it most. This role will be based within the Assessment Team, providing specialist support to families as part of the resettlement scheme, as well as to those with no recourse to public funds and separated migrant children.\n<h3>About you…</h3>\nYou must have current registration with Social Work England with at least two years of experience working in statutory social services, typically within a local authority setting. You will have experience of working within the legal frameworks that support our work and committed to facilitating better outcomes for children and skilled in effective engagement of families.\nYou will bring excellent knowledge of best practice and legislation, and approach your work with professionalism, motivation, and a “can do” attitude.\nIf applying for the Senior Practitioner position, you will have a highly developed specialist knowledge of social work practice and be able to evidence appropriate continued professional development. Your skills and expertise will enable you to take the lead in complex situations and be able to support others. \n<h3>About the team…</h3>\nThe Duty and Assessment team acts as the front door for Children’s Social Care and carries out short term work, working alongside and directly with children, young people and their families. If you are passionate about supporting families to make positive changes and share our commitment to helping to keep more children safely at home with their families, then this could be the role for you.\nWe are a small, welcoming and friendly local authority. Our leadership team knows that it is essential for Social Workers to have a secure physical and psychological base from which to be the best practitioners they can be. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which will provide you with a strong sense of belonging.\nWe are Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding,’ with Ofsted recognising that at Bracknell Forest Council, “Children who need help and protection in Bracknell Forest receive a consistently high quality service”.\nInspectors concluded that Social Workers and other frontline practitioners benefit from manageable caseloads, good training and powerful and highly reflective supervision that ensures children are at the heart of decision making.\nIn November 2023 our Ofsted monitoring visit highlighted:\n<ul>\n<li>Social Workers receive regular supervision from their managers.</li>\n<li>Caseloads are manageable and allow workers to have time to spend with children.</li>\n<li>Social Workers are very positive about working in Bracknell Forest.</li>\n<li>Staff feel valued and that they can progress in their social work career. They feel well supported by managers and leaders.</li>\n</ul>\nEverything we do in Children’s Social Care is about improving the life chances of Bracknell’s children, put simply, we change lives for the better.\nTo further support you to provide high quality consistent social work, we have a comprehensive learning and development offer, driven by our Principal Social Worker, to learn and develop your practice.\nYou can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Fmeet-our-staff&data=05%7C02%7CKaren.Cawley%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cd63e4a84e7434a5c727108dd781679b9%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638798760103977415%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LmRlWn5V30S0v3OOCmw3zhA%2B0VbxsmOaRSAO5a1PzO8%3D&reserved=0\">Meet children's social care staff | Bracknell Forest Council</a>. \n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To carry out needs led child focused assessments which include outcome focused plans.</li>\n<li>To work alongside other professionals and partner agencies in assessing children in need and undertaking child protection enquiries.</li>\n<li>To be the allocated Social Worker for the duty caseload of single assessments under S17 and S47 investigations, with a specialism in working with migrant families and individuals.</li>\n<li>To take part in the duty system responding to child protection concerns.</li>\n<li>To develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the department's policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR.</li>\n<li>To participate in regular reflective supervision and be able to set clear goals and intervention strategies.</li>\n</ul>\nWe use the Family Safeguarding Model in our approach to collaborate with families to keep them together, where it is safe to do so, supported by Motivational Interviewing (MI). This approach empowers families, children and young people, enabling parents to make positive changes that lead to improved outcomes for their children and enhance their own wellbeing.\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information).</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our Values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \n<h4>Our Support...</h4>\nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\nInterviews will be held on Tuesday 10th June 2025.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: \nYvonne Robinson - Team Manager or Hannah Morris - Head of Service\nTel: 01344 352000\nAt 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.\nBracknell 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. 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School Business Manager

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

BG:F 31 - BG:E 42 FTE £41,182 - £52,508 incl. london weighting (actual salary part time pro rata) dependent upon experience

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gipsy Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire (On-Site)

Posted 50 minutes ago

Finance Officer (FTC 12 months)

Bracknell Forest Council

£29,799 - £35,020 inclusive of £706 London Weighting Allowance

Time Square, Bracknell , Forestcare, Waterside Park (Hybrid)

Posted 2 hours ago

Learning Support Assistant

King's Academy Easthampstead Park

KGA-02-3, FTE £24,392 (£12.63 Per hour), Actual salary is £15,902 inclusive of London Weighting and Holiday entitlement.

King's Academy Easthampstead Park (On-Site)

Posted 3 hours ago

Learning Support Assistant, specialising in Emotional Literacy

King's Academy Easthampstead Park

KGA-02-3, FTE £24,392 (£12.63 per hour), actual salary is £15,902 inclusive of London Weighting and Holiday Entitlement.

King's Academy Easthampstead Park (On-Site)

Posted 3 hours ago

Bereavement Services Client Officer

Guildford Borough Council

£31,724

Guildford Crematorium, New Pond Road, Godalming GU7 3DB (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Democratic Services Officer

Guildford Borough Council

£41,110 - £48,519

Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Planning Policy Technician

Guildford Borough Council

£28,724 to £31,724

Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

KS1 EARLY CAREER TEACHER - ECT

Harmans Water Primary School

MPS

Harmans Water Primary School, Wellington Drive, Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Teacher of Science ( Chemistry and/ or Biology)

Ranelagh School

MPS

Ranelagh School, Ranelagh Drive, Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

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Safeguarding Practitioner - Adult Safeguarding Hub

Wokingham Borough Council

£41,511 - £47, 754 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Curriculum Leader- Drama (maternity cover)

Ranelagh School

Teachers Pay Scales

Ranelagh School, Ranelagh Drive, Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Team Manager - Children's Specialist Support Team

Bracknell Forest Council

£60,866 - £63,003 FTE inclusive of £706 London Weighting and £963 Essential Car User Allowance plus annual 4% retention payment after 1 year

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Nursery Lead

Fox Hill Primary School

BG-H Scale 15-24

Fox Hill Primary School, Pondmoor Road, Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Nursery Teaching Assistant

Fox Hill Primary School

BG-I Scale 6

Fox Hill Primary School, Pondmoor Road, Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Funding and Project Officer

Waverley Borough Council

Salary range £37,039 - £39,794 per annum (Pay award pending)

Surrey - with hybrid working (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Casual Catering Assistant

Bracknell Forest Council

£12.21 per hour

Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

SEND Officer

Bracknell Forest Council

£35,941 - £40,219 inclusive of London Weighting

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

Adaptations Support Officer

Guildford Borough Council

£31,724 - £35,593

Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Procurement & Contracts Senior Specialist

Wokingham Borough Council

£50,788 - £56,075 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Social Worker / Senior Practitioner - Duty & Assessment Team

Bracknell Forest Council

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

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

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School Business Manager

Finance Officer (FTC 12 months)

Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant, specialising in Emotional Literacy

Bereavement Services Client Officer

Democratic Services Officer

Planning Policy Technician

KS1 EARLY CAREER TEACHER - ECT

Teacher of Science ( Chemistry and/ or Biology)

Safeguarding Practitioner - Adult Safeguarding Hub

Curriculum Leader- Drama (maternity cover)

Team Manager - Children's Specialist Support Team

Nursery Lead

Nursery Teaching Assistant

Funding and Project Officer

Casual Catering Assistant

SEND Officer

Adaptations Support Officer

Procurement & Contracts Senior Specialist

Social Worker / Senior Practitioner - Duty & Assessment Team

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