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Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?</p>\n<p><span>We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough</span></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. 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If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at <a href=\"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/users/new.js?original_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobsgopublic.com%2Fvacancies%2F209969%2Fexternal_links%3Findex%3D2\">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a> or on 01932 425527 who will be able to assist you.</p>\n<p>For an informal chat about this role please contact Daniel Lloyd, Head of Tenancy Services by emailing daniel.lloyd@runnymede.gov.uk.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Wednesday 4 June 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date(s): TBC</strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.</p>\n<p><em>Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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We will support your development and you will develop a solid knowledge of the constitutional and legislative framework for local authority decision making and an ability to provide detailed advice to elected members and senior officers.</p>\n<p>This role will be based in the Council offices in Staines-upon-Thames, however we provide working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance including home working, dependent on service need. The permanent position role requires attendance at evening meetings on a rota basis. This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.</p>\n<p>The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts.  These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers.  The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.</p>\n<p>In return we can offer you excellent conditions of service with a benefits package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme, free parking and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year.<strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network.  Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this post, please call Christeen Abee, Senior Democratic Services Officer, on 01784 444229 or email c.abee@spelthorne.gov.uk.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: 15 June 2025 (Midnight)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: Week commencing 23 June 2025</strong></p>\n<p>To apply please use the ‘apply online’ button below.</p>\n<p>CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.<strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.  If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.</p>\n<p>All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><em>Working towards equal opportunities</em></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Strictly No Agencies</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,683 - £37,298, 202 per annum Plus 15% market supplement until 31 December 2025","publishDate":"2025-05-21T14:34:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3e329ee1-7404-4ce3-ae57-c4cc1d771206.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a3df3b0c-41d2-4c1c-a1ef-8fc926384ba2","title":"Deputy Service Manager","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"58 Bowmans Close","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Deputy Service Manager</p>\n<p><strong>Location:</strong> West Ealing </p>\n<p><strong>Salary: </strong>£30,000</p>\n<p><strong>Shift Pattern: </strong>37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday on a rota working 09:00 - 17:00, you may also be required to work weekends, evenings, and bank holidays. You will also take part in our out of hours on call rota for managers.</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>This is a great opportunity for a Deputy Service Manager to join our team based in Ealing. You will support the Service Manager in leading a service which provides a recovery focused service to adults with long term mental health challenges. You will support the team to deliver person centred support to improve the lives of our residents, for them to gain greater independence to move onto lower support accommodation. You will do this through providing direct leadership and line management to the team so they feel empowered to perform within their roles. </p>\n<p>You will ensure a quality service is delivered in line with our contractual requirements, and will encourage the creation of a psychologically informed environment, which provides person centred support. Some of what the role includes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Line Management and Leadership, supporting your team providing advice, guidance and support throughout their employment lifecycle</li>\n<li>Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service</li>\n<li>Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed</li>\n<li>Property and Housing Management, ensuring the accommodation meets our requirements, and repairs and maintenance are regularly reported and completed</li>\n<li>Financial Management, including petty cash and budget management</li>\n<li>Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to help lead our service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. Someone who is knowledgeable in the needs of our residents, particularly around mental health and can support the team in delivering their daily duties. You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence!</p>\n<p>You will have some knowledge and background in mental health, understanding the different complexities which can arise, and able to support others to support the residents to achieve their goals. You will be adaptable and flexible in your approach, and respect equity, diversity, and inclusion, able to create a compassionate, supportive and empowering environment within the service and in communication with others externally and throughout the organisation. </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Direct experience working in a Health and Social care environment or similar, ideally within mental health</li>\n<li>Understanding of the<strong> </strong>needs that people who suffer with their mental health have</li>\n<li>Ability to lead a team to achieve service KPI's</li>\n<li>Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team on all aspects of the service such as resident related enquiries which can include housing, mental health support, signposting</li>\n<li>Ability to promote the service externally to enhance reputation in the area and with partner organisations</li>\n<li>IT proficiency, with the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of software</li>\n<li>Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands and needs of the service. For example, Provide an emergency on call service as and when required in case of emergency</li>\n<li>Passion for what we do as an organisation and alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>\n<li>Understanding <strong>and/or</strong> practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system</li>\n<li>Budget Management Experience <strong>and/or</strong> willingness to learn financial management</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>\n<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. </p>\n<p><strong>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</strong></p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a> Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.</p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. </p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. </p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. </strong></p>\n</blockquote>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,000","publishDate":"2025-05-21T14:15:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T14:20:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ca6efc28-76a6-408f-b70e-299a1b6fdd27.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a15698fd-e4ab-4489-95f2-90a996efeb16","title":"Libraries and Heritage Lead (Future Culture)","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong></p><p>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.</p><p>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.</p><p>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London – with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.</p><p>Kingston’s people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.</p><p>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston’s key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.</p><p>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.</p><p><strong>About the Service and Team</strong></p><p>We have 7 Libraries and a Community Library across the Borough and Kingston Museum and Kingston History Centre (in Kingston Guildhall), with approximately 54 staff in Libraries and 11 staff in the Heritage Service. </p><p>We are a passionate multi-disciplinary team who are ambitious to deliver high quality and transformational services to our communities, We believe that working collaboratively across our cultural and heritage services and building stronger internal and external partnerships will help us to provide better and more inclusive culture and heritage for our whole community. You will be part of a highly collaborative and supportive Culture and Heritage senior management team, who are working closely together to deliver high quality, joined up and community-focused services.</p><p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>This role is responsible for the strategic development and operational delivery of Kingston’s Library and Heritage Services (the ‘Future Culture Hub’), as part of the wider Culture and Heritage Service, ensuring an excellent, innovative and community focused offer to residents.<strong><br></strong><strong></strong></p><p>The successful candidate will:</p><ul>\n<li>Lead the future strategic development of the Libraries and Heritage Services</li>\n<li>Be responsible for the operational delivery of 7 libraries, Community Library, Museum and Heritage Centre, liaising with cross-council colleagues to manage the finances, buildings and systems </li>\n<li>Collaborate with cross-departmental, voluntary, community, Faith and Non-Faith sector colleagues to develop modern library and heritage services at the centre of the community that respond to the changing needs of residents  </li>\n<li>Work as part of a close-knit Culture and Heritage senior team to deliver a coherent, joined up outreach and engagement offer to residents and lead relevant cross-departmental projects</li>\n<li>Drive a mutual supportive and community focused culture in your teams whilst providing development and pastoral support to them</li>\n<li>Model and support a culture of continuous improvement; identifying areas for service improvement and efficiency and leading change </li>\n<li>Developing strong relationships with wider sector colleagues, developmental bodies and funders that will support the delivery of services for Kingston residents </li>\n</ul><p>We are looking for candidates who have significant experience in:</p><ul>\n<li>Managing and delivering strategic services in a libraries, museums or heritage environment </li>\n<li>Demonstrating strong, empathetic, leadership skills, modelling a performance culture and constructively building achievement, confidence, and skills in others</li>\n<li>Leading and managing change </li>\n<li>Delivering excellent customer service in front-line services </li>\n<li>Working successfully with key stakeholders and audiences including Members, residents, businesses, communities, partner organisations and other public services  </li>\n</ul><br><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.</p><p>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. </p><p>We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.</p><p>Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.</p><p>As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.</p><p>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.</p><p>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.</p><p>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£57,663 - £63,159","publishDate":"2025-05-21T14:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-09T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4c291077-f857-435d-bde7-a1827cb9d83a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cb889a5b-37fb-4d14-8125-0c44055bb44e","title":"Teacher of Mathematics","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Ranelagh School","location":"Ranelagh School, Ranelagh Drive, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<h1>Teacher of Mathematics (Full or Part Time)</h1>\n<p>If you would like to work in our ambitious mathematics department and are an enthusiastic and effective Teacher of Mathematics, preferably able to teach to Advanced level (KS5) then this is the post for you.  Required for <strong>September 2025.</strong></p>\n<p>Ranelagh is an 11-18 coeducational, Church of England School 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 committed.</p>\n<p>If you have a passion for mathematics and a drive to engage students in their study of the subject, we would welcome an application from you. The successful candidate will join a committed team who strive to ensure that all students enjoy learning and become the best they can be. Opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and progressive environment are excellent.</p>\n<p>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. This role is suitable for experienced teachers and ECTs.</p>\n<p>This 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.</p>\n<p>If 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@ranelagh.bonitas.org.uk\">recruitment@ranelagh.bonitas.org.uk</a> .  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> .</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date for applications:  Monday, 9<sup>th</sup> June 2025 at 12:00</strong></p>\n<p>The school reserves the right to close this advert once sufficient applications have been received. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MPS","publishDate":"2025-05-21T13:45:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-09T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9cd8f35a-f8fe-44d5-b05c-ecb75496472f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ae7ce7a8-fd06-46ec-b7d0-9c21652a4cc6","title":"Early Years Team Leader","employer":"Brighter Futures for Children","department":"","location":"The Lodge Day Nursery","locationType":3,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Full Time, 37 hours per week. 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Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.  </span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health, and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Justice Service, and traded services with schools. </span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> <br class=\"customHTML\"></span><span class=\"customHTML\">Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy, and successful lives.</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">About the team</span></strong><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">The Lodge is a well established nursery providing high quality, affordable and free childcare to local families in Reading. </span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">The nursery is set out over two bright rooms which connect to a private garden space. Our local community is diverse with children attending our setting from a range of different backgrounds and with many different languages represented. Our educators are completely focused on ensuring that all children achieve and have an equal chance of success in an environment which is inclusive, inspiring, and nurturing. </span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">The children are very important and so is our team. We work closely with our educators to ensure that they continue to learn, develop, and share good practices. </span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">We are currently looking for an early year’s team leader who can work collaboratively with our team, families, and wider professionals in the best interests of the children. </span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Skills and experience</span></strong><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\n<span class=\"customHTML\">Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare. </span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\n<span class=\"customHTML\">Post qualified experience.</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\n<span class=\"customHTML\">Experience of working with children aged 0-5 years in an early years’ setting.</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\n<span class=\"customHTML\">Excellent understanding of child development.</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\n<span class=\"customHTML\">Excellent communication skills.</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Desirable</span></strong><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\n<span class=\"customHTML\">Team leader experience. </span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> <br class=\"customHTML\"></span><strong class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Offer</span></strong><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></span><span class=\"customHTML\">You will be part of a supportive, hardworking, and passionate team. We offer a supportive framework to develop your career. You’ll work in a friendly and collaborative environment where we are committed to delivering positive outcomes. </span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">We offer a competitive salary, and you will be paid above the average market rates for this area. </span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\n<span class=\"customHTML\">Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\n<span class=\"customHTML\">Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\n<span class=\"customHTML\">Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\n<span class=\"customHTML\">Cycle to work scheme.</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\n<span class=\"customHTML\">Season train ticket loans</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\n<span class=\"customHTML\">Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\n<span class=\"customHTML\">A range of local shopping discounts</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\n<span class=\"customHTML\">Remote/Agile working</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Inclusion and Diversity</span></strong><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. </span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Asking for Adjustments</span></strong><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></span><span class=\"customHTML\">If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let us know.</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">For an informal discussion about the role please contact:   </span></strong><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Sara Bays (Nursery manager) on 01189373849 or email </span><a href=\"mailto:sara.bays@brighterfuturesforchildren.org\"><span class=\"customHTML\">sara.bays@brighterfuturesforchildren.org</span></a><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">We look forward to hearing from you!</span></strong><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,654 - £37,938","publishDate":"2025-05-21T13:12:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f8fec737-f0ab-41a7-9371-718cbd445e76.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"55f3cea2-5f3b-4770-869c-21e3403de14d","title":"Contracts and Accreditation Officer","employer":"London Borough of Ealing","department":"","location":"Ealing","locationType":2,"description":"<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a <strong>Contracts & Accreditation Officer, </strong>and you will be a part of the Contracts & Market Engagement Team and have a key role in ensuring that adult care services are contract managed effectively and provides quality assurance.</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>We are committed to providing good quality services for vulnerable adults in receipt of social care in Ealing. You will work closely with external support provider market, to ensure contracts and effective contract monitoring are in place. Some of your key tasks will be:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>To visit and Contract Monitor providers we commission with good knowledge base of contractual arrangements in place and regulatory bodies regulations to ensure providers are compliant.</li>\n<li>To complete telephone monitoring to ensure the voice of our customers is heard.</li>\n<li>Navigate confidently on different platforms to export intelligence and information quickly.</li>\n<li>Compile reports and present at high level meetings.</li>\n<li>Respond quickly to non-compliance contractual issues raised.</li>\n<li>Engage regularly with different teams such as social work, safeguarding, finance, and accountancy.</li>\n<li>Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, resilient, organised and will be able to demonstrate that they have knowledge of contracts management and monitoring experience of social care contracts.</p>\n<p>This is a demanding role, offering variety and an opportunity to learn new skills and develop your knowledge. The successful postholder will be someone who can communicate and negotiate effectively both verbally and in writing to achieve the best outcomes for borough residents and secure best value for the Council.</p>\n<p>You will be offered regular supervision and support, access to training opportunities, and experience the benefits of working with friendly and supportive colleagues.  Ealing is a diverse community with excellent amenities, which helps to make it a great place to live and work.</p>\n<p><strong>Some of the key skills you can offer:</strong></p>\n<p>The ability to work accurately and under time pressure is paramount. Ideally you will have previous customer service experience in the Adult Social Care or Health fields. Good organisational skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of diverse people are also important.</p>\n<p>This role is deemed customer facing and as such you must have a command of spoken English which is sufficient to enable you to effectively perform the role.</p>\n<p>Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing council follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. This role will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and Ealing council’s enhanced vetting process.</p>\n<p>You must have the right to work in the UK.  Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.</p>\n<p>It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.</p>\n<p>We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.</p>\n<p>Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.</p>\n<p>We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.</p>\n<p>Please note all applications will be determined on merit.</p>\n<p>If you are shortlisted and invited to interview, you will be required to present a presentation on a specific topic.</p>\n<p>Full details of the job requirements, including essential requirements, can be found in the job profile (attached below).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/20623/role_profile.pdf\">Role profile</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/18483/ex-offenders_policy.pdf\">Ex-Offenders Policy</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,299.00 - £46,512.00 pa inclusive (Grade 10)","publishDate":"2025-05-21T13:08:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-09T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/44b6ed88-434d-4d8a-a614-4058398c3860.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4d414bb5-8c94-44fe-936b-96c7e4943402","title":"Commissioning and Projects Engineer","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong></p><p>Joining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.</p><p>Kingston and Sutton councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies. </p><p>We work flexibly in both Kingston and Sutton offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.</p><p>There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.</p><p>You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.</p><p>Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.</p><p>Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.</p><p><strong>About the Service and Team</strong></p><p><strong>About the service and Team  </strong></p><p>The Engagement and Commissioning team sits within the shared Highways and Transport service for Kingston and Sutton. The Engagement and Commissioning team is made up of a Principal Engineer, a Senior Engineer, two Engineers and an Assistant Engineer covering the commissioning function.  </p><p>We are a friendly team and we like to provide opportunities to get you involved in projects from start to finish, to widen your knowledge & experience.</p><p>Both the Royal Borough of Kingston (RBK) and the London Borough of Sutton (LBS) teams cover different functions, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>Commissioning and new Highway schemes</li>\n<li>Parking schemes</li>\n<li>Road Safety</li>\n<li>Individual functions for Flood Management</li>\n<li>Public Rights of Way</li>\n<li>Highways Development Control</li>\n<li>Sustainable Transport</li>\n</ul><p></p><p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>The Engagement and Commissioning team are the project leads on commissioning new Highways schemes that support the delivery of the Mayor of London’s Transport Strategy, including ambitions to increase walking and cycling and make it safer, as well as make public transport more accessible.  There will be direct liaison with Ward Councillors and an opportunity to manage projects from feasibility to implementation and lead on effective resident engagement strategies.</p><p>This role will sit within the Kingston-focussed team and has some really exciting projects in the pipeline for you to contribute to, with Kingston dealing with major growth around the Town Centre along with a large Estate Regeneration project at the Cambridge Road estate, which will need significant input from our team. The team has contributed extensively to the borough's climate action ambitions!</p><p><strong>Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>Do you have a background in highways and transport, project management or transport planning?</p><p>Can you see the bigger picture, make connections and see interdependencies that others might miss? </p><p>We are looking for a candidate who will support a learning environment where innovation, best practice and creativity are celebrated and risks are managed with a ‘Can do’ attitude. You will be accountable and responsible for the resources to undertake your role and champion change and improvements while supporting others on the journey. </p><p>We need a confident and highly effective project manager to join our Highways and Transport, Engagement and Commissioning Team at the Royal Borough of Kingston. it is essential that you can juggle different projects, manage priorities and deliver projects on time and to budget. </p><p>We also need someone who has the right people and collaborative skills to manage engagement with key internal and external stakeholders, alongside the analytical skills you need to use, interpret and present data related to your projects. You must be a team player. Your focus will be on project feasibility, so you will need to work very closely with colleagues in the Highways team, including Design and Delivery Engineers. </p><p>You will also need to have the right political awareness to work with elected members and write and present reports at committee meetings. </p><p><strong></strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.</p><p>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston or Sutton</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. </p><p>We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.</p><p>Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.</p><p>As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.</p><p>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.</p><p>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.</p><p>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,068 - £45,510","publishDate":"2025-05-21T13:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-11T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f5860ab7-a393-4fa7-b770-b58575001cc7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"46fc7ab0-a993-4d75-98db-20c152b87819","title":"Clerk to the Governing Body","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"St Joseph's Catholic Primary School","location":"St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gipsy Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>St Joseph’s school is a small friendly one-form entry primary school situated just north of Bracknell Town Centre - just a short walk away from the town centre. We are seeking to recruit an efficient and proactive Clerk, reporting to the Chair of Governors. </strong></p>\n<p>This is a key role providing invaluable and vital contribution to the efficiency, effectiveness, productivity and procedural compliance of the governing body – being primarily responsible for ensuring the smooth running of meetings, preparing agendas and papers and taking accurate <br>minutes and distribute documentation and other information to the governing body. The Clerk will need to become familiar with the DfE Governance Handbook and provide accurate advice to Governors, as necessary.</p>\n<p>The successful applicant will need to be highly organised and self-motivated to be able to provide full support to our school governors.</p>\n<p>You will need:<br>• A professional manner with good literacy and numeracy skills<br>• Effective communication skills<br>• Experience of effective record keeping<br>• Good IT skills<br>• A flexible attitude<br>• The ability to work well both on your own, using your own initiative, and as part of a team.</p>\n<p>This role offers good flexibility with working hours during the school day and the ability to work from home.</p>\n<p>The contract is for term time with additional hours for evening meetings.</p>\n<p>Closing date for application is <em><strong>Tuesday 3rd June 2025 noon </strong></em>with interview to be held on receipt of applications.</p>\n<p>To find our more about our school visit www.stjosephsbracknell.co.uk  or contact Stef Baumgart, Clerk to Governors  s.baumgart@stjosephsbracknell.co.uk or 01344 425246.  </p>\n<p>Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. 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>)</p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Please email your completed application forms to our School Business Manager at </strong><a href=\"mailto:l.cotten@stjosephsbracknell.co.uk\">l.cotten@stjosephsbracknell.co.uk</a></p>\n<p>Applications will be reviewed on receipt. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£13.42 - £15.20 p.h. 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In Gawcott, near Buckingham, Milton Keynes, we provide high-quality care and support to five vulnerable adults with learning and physical disabilities.</p><p>We are looking for some new Care Assistants to join our team who have the right values, behaviours and attitudes to be the difference.</p><p>We have part time (22.5 & 30 hours) and full time (37.5) roles available.</p><p><strong>Who we are looking for</strong></p><p>We are keen to recruit individuals who care regardless of qualifications or experience. We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which are:</p><ul>\n<li>Putting our residents and service users first</li>\n<li>Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice</li>\n<li>Developing passionate and committed teams</li>\n<li>Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety</li>\n</ul><p>We will give you all the training and support you need to do the role including a fully funded qualification in health and social care and we will support you with your career aspirations.</p><p><strong>If you share our values, we would love you to work for us.</strong></p><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>You will be working as part of a dedicated team to empower our service users to lead the life they want. You will assist individuals with:</p><ul>\n<li>Mealtimes and social activities including music and art therapy</li>\n<li>Attending appointments and maintaining their health and wellbeing</li>\n<li>Promoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking can cleaning</li>\n<li>Personal care needs</li>\n</ul><p>Sleep ins will be required.</p><p>If this sounds like the right opportunity for you or you want to have an informal chat, please contact us on 01442 292291 or</p><p><strong><span>Benefits</span></strong></p><p>In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>\n<li>£12.24 per hour</li>\n<li>Regular support from your line manager and colleagues</li>\n<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>\n<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>\n<li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li>\n<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li>\n<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>\n<li>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</li>\n<li>Access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use at work</li>\n<li>Access to COVID-19 vaccinations</li>\n<li>Friendly and supportive team environment</li>\n<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>\n<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>\n<li>Fully paid DBS</li>\n</ul><p>If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below.</p><p><strong><em>Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered. </em></strong></p><p>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.</p><p>To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit SAFERjobs, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the SAFERjobs website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.</p><p>We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.</p><p>We are a Disability Confident Employer.</p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support.<br><br>We currently manage over 9,000 homes and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £120 million and a development programme that will deliver over 400 new affordable homes each year.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£12.24 Per Hour","publishDate":"2025-05-21T11:13:56.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2147fe2c-585f-4efe-8fe4-ff8c7d392358.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b6e74b69-715d-43d2-ae48-1e4b600b88e3","title":"Nursery Teaching Assistant","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Wildridings Primary School and Nursery","location":"Wildridings Primary School and Nursery, Netherton, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Part time Nursery Teaching Assistant (Afternoons) term time only</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"K2 - 3","publishDate":"2025-05-21T11:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-06T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4a301d66-beee-4bd0-b55c-5d8ef6470000.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"394bd996-46d4-47f0-85c7-08812c6e5d09","title":"Class Teacher","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Wildridings Primary School and Nursery","location":"Wildridings Primary School and Nursery, Netherton, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Part-time Class Teacher, 0.4 </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Main pay scale 0.4","publishDate":"2025-05-21T11:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-06T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/54358aab-6332-455c-ae72-095797baeb91.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e2b963b3-d514-4777-b208-9c50f44b966a","title":"Waking Nights Children's Residential Care and Support Worker (part time 1 night p/w, plus 2 p/m)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Larchwood","locationType":3,"description":"<p>At Larchwood we provide short break overnight respite care for children and young people with severe and complex needs. </p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated person to join our team as a Waking Night Children's Residential Care and Support Worker. You will be enthusiastic about providing the highest quality of care and support to our children and young people.  </p>\n<p>This is a waking night role: one night per week plus 2 additional nights per month.  The hours are 21:00 to 09:00.  There will be an opportunity to pick up extra shifts, covering annual leave and sickness.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>Working at Larchwood is both fun and challenging. You will be surrounded by a team who care passionately about the work we do and who equally recognise the importance of being supportive to each other.</p>\n<p>The children and young people are all unique and require individualised care. Staff strive for excellence and ensure that the care provided is responsive to the children/young people’s views, wishes, and feelings.</p>\n<p>Our team offer high levels of support through monthly supervisions and fortnightly team meetings.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To participate in the delivery of a range of short break opportunities including tea visits, overnight stays and weekend play sessions.</li>\n<li>To meet the night time needs of the children and young people, including but not limited to manual handling and medical requirements consistent with training received.</li>\n<li>To ensure the safety and welfare of the children/young people are maintained throughout the night. Ensuring that children and young people are safeguarded from abuse.</li>\n<li>To promote children and young people’s independence and communication needs.</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>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>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<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At 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. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 27th June 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discusson or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Clare Turner, Larchwood Manager</p>\n<p>Tel.: 01344 452315</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"FTE £34,072 - £35,020 inclusive of London Weighting (pro rata for hours worked)","publishDate":"2025-05-21T10:54:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-20T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/564e2749-4095-4427-b091-8dbba20bb95b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"df4c42bd-4b56-464c-8816-dc5169753101","title":"School Business Manager","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"St Joseph's Catholic Primary School","location":"St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gipsy Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is a small friendly one-form entry primary school situated just north of Bracknell Town Centre. We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced School Business Manager to join our team and play a vital strategic leadership role in the continued growth and success of our school from September 2025.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>About this role:</strong></p>\n<p>As School Business Manager, you will oversee and lead the strategic direction and day-to-day management of finance and operations across the school. Working closely with the headteacher and as a member of the senior leadership team, you will be a key driver in ensuring that our school runs smoothly and sustainably, supporting the best outcomes for our pupils and staff.</p>\n<p><strong>We are seeking a person who is:</strong></p>\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>\n<p>We can offer:</p>\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>\n<p><em><strong>25 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.</strong></em></p>\n<p>Closing date for application is <em><strong>Tuesday 10th June 2025 noon </strong></em>with interview to be held on receipt of applications.</p>\n<p>To 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.  </p>\n<p>Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please telephone the school to arrange (01344 425246) or email the school secretary (<a href=\"mailto:secretary@stjosephsbracknell.co.uk\">secretary@stjosephsbracknell.co.uk</a>)</p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Please email your completed application forms to our School Business Manager at </strong><a href=\"mailto:l.cotten@stjosephsbracknell.co.uk\">l.cotten@stjosephsbracknell.co.uk</a></p>\n<p>Applications will be reviewed on receipt. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Safeguarding</strong></p>\n<p>Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children/young people/adults at risk.</p>\n<p>This 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></p>\n<p>The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) has responsibility for working together to oversee the safety and well-being of children and adults in Bracknell Forest. Find out more about the BFSB at  <a href=\"https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/\">https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/</a></p>\n<p><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong></p>\n<p>We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration. We aim to ensure that individuals are recruited, selected, trained and promoted on the basis of ability, job requirements, skills, aptitudes and other objective criteria. In this respect we will ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, marital status or disability, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which are not covered by legislation or existing codes of practice.</p>\n<p><strong>Disability</strong></p>\n<p>We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification. To help us with our commitment to this guarantee, please indicate if you have a disability on your application form.</p>\n<p><strong>Pre–employment medical check</strong></p>\n<p>You may be asked about your physical ability to perform the job during interview. As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire from which our Occupational Health Advisor will assess your medical suitability to do the job. You may be required to attend a medical examination.</p>\n<p><strong>References</strong></p>\n<p>On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority.  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.</p>\n<p><strong>Employment: Please note that for those planning to come to work in the UK on a work visa, this role is not eligible for sponsorship</strong></p>","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":"<p>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.</p>\n<p>We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join us with experience in finance tasks who is eager to learn and grow.</p>\n<h3>About you…</h3>\n<p>We 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. </p>\n<p>An understanding of IT systems and the Microsoft Office suite is essential as Forestcare utilises assistive technology to meet the needs of our clients.</p>\n<p>You will require the following skills to be considered for this role:</p>\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>\n<p>This 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.</p>\n<p>You 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.</p>\n<p>The control centre operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.</p>\n<p>The team consists of several different roles but everybody works together to provide a very effective and professional service.</p>\n<p>Being 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!</p>\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<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our Values...</h3>\n<p>At 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. </p>\n<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.</p>\n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 12th June 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Marney Ahmed - Commercial Manager</p>\n<p>Tel: 01344 786500</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p><strong>Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>\n<p> </p>","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":"ba63af82-dc24-4310-ba00-3535810d1843","title":"Service Manager - Housing First","employer":"Hightown Housing Association","department":"","location":"Hemel Hempstead","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Service Manager - Housing First</strong></p><p>Hightown offer a trauma-informed, safe environment that is person-centred and supports homeless individuals to access the help they need. This could include support to find accommodation, claim benefits, counselling or signposting to specialist agencies for support with things like drug and alcohol addictions.</p><p>We are currently recruiting for a Service Manager who will be responsible for the effective day to day management of our services and ensuring personalised, flexible and good quality services are delivered. <strong>The role is currently covering 5 adult homelessness services across St Albans, Hemel Hempstead and Aylesbury.</strong></p><p>What We're Looking For:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Leadership Excellence:</strong>First-class leadership skills with the ability to mentor and inspire your team.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Experience:</strong> Previous experience of providing advice, guidance and support to homeless individuals.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Communication:</strong> Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with a wide group of individuals.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>As a Service Manager, you will:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Lead and manage a dedicated team, providing support and advice.</li>\n<li>Oversee the service rota, ensuring full and consistent cover of all shifts, including weekends when necessary.</li>\n<li>Handle recruitment and induction of new staff, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Previous experience in a similar role</li>\n<li>A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Be part of a supportive and dynamic team.</li>\n<li>Make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for professional growth and development.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>The Benefits</strong></p><p>In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>\n<li>£37,929 pa for a 37.5 hour week contract</li>\n<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>\n<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>\n<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li>\n<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>\n<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>\n</ul><p>If you are a compassionate leader with a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you!</p><p><strong>We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.</strong></p><p><strong><em>Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. 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You will have at least two years' experience in statutory social services, usually in a local authority setting.  You will also need to demonstrate excellent knowledge of best practice and legislation. </p>\n<p class=\"\">We are looking for someone who can confidently respond to both general enquiries and crisis situations within our Adult Social Care Hub. You will support some of our most vulnerable residents, helping them get their lives firmly back on track. Using a strength-based approach, you will keep the people we support at the centre of everything you do by building meaningful relationships  and helping them to improve their lives and promote independence. You will also work closely with our partners to deliver integrated, holistic support, ensuring individuals receive seamless care when they need it most.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>Our Adult Social Care service is composed of highly professional and supportive multidisciplinary teams.  We have a “can do” and “no wrong door” ethos.  Our social care teams work together as one service and go the extra mile to ensure our residents have the right support. </p>\n<p>Working closely with health and other partners allows us to ensure people avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and when a hospital stay is needed, we support them to return home as safely and swiftly as possible. We therefore have a range of early intervention and rehabilitation services that focus on keeping people in their own homes. </p>\n<p>We also hold regular multidisciplinary forums, ensuring our residents have easy access to health and social care services that work together to provide coordinated, holistic support when it is needed most.</p>\n<p>We understand the demands of working in Adult Social Care, therefore we are committed to ensuring our staff feel supported.  You will receive regular supervision and access to training.  We have a strong focus on supporting our staff to learn, grow and develop to achieve their potential. We listen to our social care staff about the best way to deliver our services and encourage feedback and suggestions on how we can do things better together.  </p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You will manage a small caseload, organising and prioritising the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.</li>\n<li>You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, connecting people and their families to their community and social networks enabling them to live within their own communities.</li>\n<li>You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure people have the right care, at the right time, in the right place.</li>\n<li>You will take a strengths-based approach to support people to live the best life they can and reduce dependence on long term care.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* annual leave 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<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At 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.</p>\n<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\n<p>Shortlisting will be done on a weekly basis and interviews will be arranged a minimum of 7 days after this for suitable applicants.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question...</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Name: Gavin Austin </p>\n<p>Job title: Assistant Community Services Manager </p>\n<p>Phone number: 01344 351481</p>\n<p>Email: Gavin.Austin@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. 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South Oxfordshire District Council / Vale of White Horse District Council

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