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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>Join our team as a Carers Lead Practitioner and play a vital role in supporting those who care for others. This is a rewarding opportunity to lead initiatives, provide expert guidance, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of carers and their families.</p>\n<h3>About you…</h3>\n<p>You will be passionate about supporting carers, ensuring their rights are upheld and their needs are met, both within and beyond the service. You are always looking for smarter, more effective ways to offer support, and you enjoy working creatively to make a real impact.</p>\n<p>You will take ownership of your work and have the freedom to make a lasting difference, whether that means developing meaningful groups that carers truly want to be part of, or making sure they are aware of the local support available, you will shape how we work and how we improve lives.</p>\n<p>You will also value building genuine connections within the community and understand the importance of laying the groundwork for sustainable, long-term change.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>We are based at the offices of the Bracknell Community Mental Health Team and work as part of a joint team funded by both Health and Social Care. Our team is committed to supporting carers, and your role will involve undertaking carers assessments and providing tailored support to meet their needs.</p>\n<p>We work collaboratively and value every team member's input. 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(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>Interview date to be confirmed.</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>Portia Khasipo, Assistant Community Services Manager, Phone Number: 0118 904 6800</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</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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You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.</p>\n<p>You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>\n<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Generous life cover</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Who are we?</strong></p>\n<p>Hawley Woods School provides a specialist environment and support primarily for autistic children and those needing a similarly adapted approach with small classes of 6-8 pupils within our calm, nurturing setting. 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At Reading Borough Council, we believe in providing equal opportunities, and we offer comprehensive training to all our employees to ensure they have the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their roles.<br><br>If you have the following qualities and a genuine desire to make a positive impact in your community, we encourage you to reach out to us:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Compassion:</strong> A heartfelt commitment to improving the lives of those in need.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Empathy:</strong> The ability to understand and connect with the emotions and experiences of others.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Excellent Communication Skills:</strong> The capacity to communicate effectively, both verbally and non-verbally.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Patience and Understanding:</strong> A willingness to provide care and support with patience and empathy.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Team Player:</strong> The capability to work harmoniously within a team and follow instructions.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Responsibility and Dependability:</strong> A strong sense of duty and the ability to be relied upon.<br><br>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>At Reading Borough Council, your qualities and dedication to your community are what truly matter. If you possess these attributes and are eager to contribute positively to the well-being of our residents, we welcome your application. Your desire to help others is a valuable asset, and we look forward to hearing from you.</p>\n<p><br><strong>Company Culture:<br></strong>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.<br><br>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:<br><br><strong>Work Together as one team - </strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential</p>\n<p><strong>Be Ambitious - </strong>be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way</p>\n<p><strong>Make a Difference to Reading - </strong>maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed</p>\n<p><br><strong>Our Offer:<br></strong>At Reading Borough Council, we are dedicated to not only providing top-tier care services but also ensuring that our Care Assistants are well taken care of. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:</p>\n<p><br>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement – starting from 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave <em>(pro rata for part time staff)</em>\n</li>\n<li>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li>\n<li>Ongoing training opportunities</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>'Your Reading Passport' scheme - competitive rates for local gyms</li>\n<li>Free Care Assistant Uniform – including PPE, Masks, Gloves, Aprons, etc…</li>\n<li>Opportunity to study for Diploma in Health and Social Care</li>\n<li>Exceptional support from our office staff and existing care staff</li>\n<li>We pay for your DBS application</li>\n<li>Parking permit for Reading is provided</li>\n<li>Mileage paid at 45p per mile (<strong>driving licence is essential as you will required to travel across the Borough</strong>)</li>\n</ul>\n<p> <strong><br>For more information about the role please contact Jennie Hughes (Staff Resource Officer) – </strong><b><a href=\"mailto:jennie.hughes@reading.gov.uk\">jennie.hughes@reading.gov.uk</a></b><strong> or 0118 937 3302</strong><br><br>Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on submission</p>\n<p>Interview date: To be confirmed<strong><br></strong><br>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br><strong>Visit: </strong><a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\"><strong>www.moretoreading.co.uk</strong></a><strong> to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. 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This is a key role in supporting the Council’s commitment to ensuring residents, businesses, and visitors feel safe and confident in our public realm.<br><br></p>\n<p>We have a great track record in building strategic <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>partnerships, successfully bidding for Government funding, major project delivery and being the best landlord in the town. Our work is rewarding, we change lives for the better by tackling homelessness, building new homes and strengthening communities.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as a diverse and inclusive team will be key to our success. 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You will need to be able to complete case records, collate evidence and write witness statements, all underpinned with excellent organisational & IT skills and the ability to manage your own workload.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. <br><br>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:</p>\n<p><strong>Work Together as one team</strong> - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency</strong> - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively</p>\n<p><strong>Be Ambitious -</strong> aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential</p>\n<p><strong>Make a Difference to Reading</strong> - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Our offer</strong></p>\n<p>We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>This post will be a hybrid working post. </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities </li>\n<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/\">Local Government Pension Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.  The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>For more information on this position please contact Martin Lee – Safer Public Realm Team Leader - </strong><a href=\"mailto:Martin.Lee@reading.gov.uk\"><strong>Martin.Lee@reading.gov.uk</strong></a></p>\n<p><br>Closing Date: Thursday 26<sup>th</sup> June 2025</p>\n<p>Interview Date: To be confirmed</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. 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Join our Advice and Wellbeing Hub and play a vital role in supporting individuals to access the right care and support at the right time.<br><br>We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>As a Social Worker in the Advice and Wellbeing Hub, you will be the first point of contact for adults, carers, and professionals seeking advice and support. You’ll provide strengths-based assessments, offer guidance on available services, and ensure people receive the right interventions to promote independence and wellbeing.<br> </p>\n<p>The Advice and Wellbeing Hub is a busy, supportive and friendly team, working with people of all ages and backgrounds and their families and carers. We use a Conversations Count strengths-based model to promote choice and control and achieve excellent outcomes.<br><br>You will work with individuals who have been referred for support for up to 6 weeks, to maximise their independence in their own homes. Promoting choice and control and using a strength-based approach.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p>\n<p>The role involves you undertaking work using the Conversation Counts model, working on prevention and early support. Using your social work expertise, you will conduct Care Act assessments, safeguarding investigations, and Mental Capacity assessments, as well as facilitate best interest meetings. You will also manage a varied caseload, ensuring individuals receive the right support to maintain their independence.<br><br></p>\n<p>This role involves working with adults with diverse needs, including individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older adults, and those affected by substance or alcohol misuse. Additionally, you will provide information, advice, and support to carers, helping them navigate available resources and services.<br><br>This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience in Adult Social Care, delivering high-quality, person-centred interventions to individuals in their own homes. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team committed to making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.<br><br></p>\n<p>We offer a flexible working environment with a mixture of home working and access to an office based in the centre of Reading.<br><br></p>\n<p>You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures. We offer excellent support, supervision and induction.<br><br></p>\n<p>You will need to have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A degree or equivalent in Social Work</li>\n<li>Registration with Social work England</li>\n<li>Understanding of the Care Act 2014</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker.<br><br></p>\n<p>We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. <br><br>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:<br><br><strong>Work Together as one team - </strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential</p>\n<p><strong>Be Ambitious - </strong>be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way</p>\n<p><strong>Make a Difference to Reading - </strong>maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed<br><br></p>\n<p><strong>Our offer</strong><strong><br></strong>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities </li>\n<li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.  The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>If you would like to find out more about this role please contact Caroline Marsh - Team Manager on 0118 937 3672, </strong><a href=\"mailto:caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk\"><strong>caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk</strong></a></p>\n<p><br>Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon submission<br>Interview date: TBA<br><br>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br></p>\n<p><strong>Visit: </strong><a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\"><strong>www.moretoreading.co.uk</strong></a><strong> to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,314 to £42,708 Per year (£2,000 Market Supplement available for Experienced Social Worker)","publishDate":"2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-07T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0b5ef77f-d64f-403b-af77-aa7c1ade5c78.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9ee11625-0362-46ec-ba0b-048b92f8a208","title":"Sustainable Communities Officer - Community Partnerships Service","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Sustainable Communities Officer to join our Community Partnerships Service Team. Our Housing and Communities Team are passionate about the people who live in our town; our vision is for everyone to have the opportunity to live in a good quality sustainable home within a lively and thriving neighbourhood.  <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>We have bags of energy and enthusiasm and channel this by seeking to innovate and create opportunities that have a lasting effect on the communities in Reading and keeps them at the heart of all we do.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as a diverse and inclusive team will be key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About the role:</strong></p>\n<p>The Community Partnerships Service, which sits within Housing & Communities to ensure the service is better placed to support, enable, and protect individuals and communities and is now looking for an enthusiastic Sustainable Communities Officer to join the team.</p>\n<p><strong><br></strong>We have a great track record in building strategic partnerships, successfully bidding for Government funding, major project delivery and being the best landlord in the town. Our work is rewarding, we change lives for the better by tackling homelessness, building new homes and strengthening communities.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>This is an exciting community focussed role which will require you to support the development of asset-based community development plans through connecting services with residents to jointly shape positive activity and outcomes to achieve sustainable resolutions to improve the lives of local residents. <br><br>You will have the opportunity to work in partnership with our amazing stakeholders to enable effective connections across the areas to achieve these positive outcomes and support the delivery of local projects as well as supporting the shaping and delivery of services and activities from our 4 housing owned community centres.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Main Duties and responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support the development and monitor/refresh collaborative asset-based community development plans, which will drive locality delivery to improve outcomes for people living in those identified neighbourhoods and ensure those neighbourhoods feel clean, green and safe.</li>\n<li>Act as a broker between neighbourhoods, internal RBC teams and partners to identify and progress activity to support neighbourhood change aimed at delivering improved outcomes and service priorities.</li>\n<li>Work alongside the Community Development Officers to build knowledge of community priorities and ensure feedback from community consultations/conversations help shape neighbourhood plans and inform service development.</li>\n<li>Build relationships with the local Voluntary and Community Sector organisations, including faith based and equalities led organisations, to identify opportunities to work together for the benefit of residents, including offering spaces or organisations to deliver activities more locally.</li>\n<li>Support the promotion of neighbourhood related events and activities across services and partners to ensure maximum participation.</li>\n<li>Work with the Community Centre Co-ordinator to ensure that activities delivered at the centres are shaped by residents.</li>\n<li>Provide updates relating to Asset Based Community Development Plans and activity happening in local areas to improve outcomes for neighbourhoods and resident wellbeing at a range of forums and through written reports.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About you:</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person with excellent communication skills and experience in working with communities to shape local services and partnership working. <br><br>You will have experience of working within culturally diverse and/or disadvantaged communities, experience of building networks and working with partners to deliver new initiatives in local communities. <br><br>You will need the ability to confidently communicate with a range of audiences and understand the views of others. Multitasking and working both individually and as part of a team are key attributes too!</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. <br><br>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:</p>\n<p><strong>Work Together as one team</strong> - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency</strong> - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently, and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively</p>\n<p><strong>Be Ambitious -</strong> aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential</p>\n<p><strong>Make a Difference to Reading</strong> - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Our offer:</strong></p>\n<p>We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>This post will be a hybrid working post. </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities </li>\n<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/\">Local Government Pension Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.  The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>For more information on this position please contact Pennylope Kapere, Sustainable Communities Manager at: </strong><a href=\"mailto:pennylope.kapere@reading.gov.uk\"><strong>pennylope.kapere@reading.gov.uk</strong></a></p>\n<p><br>Closing Date:<strong>  Sunday 22<sup>nd</sup> June 2025</strong></p>\n<p>Interview Date: <b>To be confirmed</b></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,654 to £37,938 Per year","publishDate":"2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c139a9a6-4250-4d11-a640-7fd97692c4e2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f501bb6f-cd36-4b26-a1f1-4fccd7a16d50","title":"Senior Social Worker - Discharge to Assess Hospital Team","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Do you have a passion for social care? Do you strive for excellence and want to support lives that matter to people? We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Senior Social Worker to join our Discharge to Assess Hospital Team within our Adult Social Care team here at Reading Borough Council.  Wherever you are in your own career journey, we’re committed <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>to offering the support and development you need.<br><br></p>\n<p>It is an exciting time to be working as a registered Senior Social Worker for Reading Borough Council. With a creative experienced leadership team who values its workforce, promoting innovation, you will be part of an excellent well led friendly and supportive team.  We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate great communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, people who draw on care and support and health care providers.</p>\n<p><br>We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.<br><br><strong>The Discharge to Assess Hospital Team</strong> promote home first and aims to actively promote wellbeing and independence, supporting people to retain or regain their skills and confidence by using existing and new support networks, Technology Enabled Care (TEC), equipment and short-term interventions.</p>\n<p>  </p>\n<p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p>\n<p>This is a role for a Senior Social Worker who is interested in working with vulnerable adults to facilitate safe timely discharges from hospital promoting the home first agenda.<br><br></p>\n<p><strong>Team Objectives:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>To complete timely Care Act assessments for our higher intense case management with a strength-based focus, delivering positive outcomes for the individuals of Reading</li>\n<li>To complete post discharge reviews ensuring that care plans are accurate, and individuals eligible needs are being met</li>\n<li>To promote the use of direct payments to give individuals the flexibility in how they meet their needs.</li>\n<li>To promote a reablement focus for all individuals that are referred to adult social care</li>\n<li>To work with all families and carers ensuring that carers assessments are completed to promote support to individuals with a caring role.</li>\n<li>To develop close and effective relationships with providers, community voluntary services, and health professionals.</li>\n<li>To supervise staff to promote professional development and offer appropriate support</li>\n<li>To contribute to the efficiency of the team as a whole and deputise for senior workers when appropriate.</li>\n<li>To be a high performing, efficient, supportive and outcome focused team who together embed the principles of TEAM Reading.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br>The Discharge to Assess Hospital Team works closely with other teams in Adult Services who are involved with the delivery of Adult Social Care.  <br><br>We work closely with individuals that have been admitted to hospital to promote the home first principle with a strength base ethos to get the best outcomes for the individuals that we work with.</p>\n<p>Our aim is to be a high performing, efficient, multidisciplinary team with a clear Team purpose and values that supports staff and values the skills and diversity within and around the team.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will provide professional supervision and promote development to members of the team to ensure the team are continually improving to deliver the best and most efficient customer experience. <br><br></p>\n<p>This post offers opportunities to improve your skills and experience within Adult Social Care working with vulnerable individuals to facilitate safe and timely discharges from hospital and ensuring that we support individuals to remain within their own homes.<br><br>You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures.<br><br></p>\n<p>You will need to have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A degree or equivalent in Social Work</li>\n<li>Registration with Social Work England</li>\n<li>Understanding of the Care Act 2014 and its application</li>\n<li>Understanding the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its application</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br>We offer excellent support, supervision and induction.  You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker.<br><br>We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support.<br><br>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.<br><br>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:<br><br><strong>Work Together as one team - </strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential</p>\n<p><strong>Be Ambitious - </strong>be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way</p>\n<p><strong>Make a Difference to Reading - </strong>maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our offer</strong><strong><br></strong>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>\n<li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.  The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Closing date: Application to be reviewed upon submission<br>Interview date: To be confirmed<br><br></p>\n<p><strong>If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact: Shaun Rogers (Discharge to assess Team Manager) on 07870 483 310 or </strong><a href=\"mailto:Shaun.Rogers@reading.gov.uk\"><strong>Shaun.Rogers@reading.gov.uk</strong></a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br></p>\n<p><strong>Visit: </strong><a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\"><strong>www.moretoreading.co.uk</strong></a><strong> to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,708 to £48,710 Per Year + £2,000 Market Supplement = £44,708 to £50,710 Per year","publishDate":"2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-06T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7311c51f-60f9-4424-868e-851df0e70b6e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"940dc2aa-1446-493a-8803-8e1a2751905d","title":"Building Control Inspectors","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>As a Building Control Inspector, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safety, sustainability, and compliance of new developments across the Reading Borough.  Reading is a vibrant, growing town with a rich architectural mix and a forward-thinking vision for development. We are committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable growth that meets <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>the needs of our communities. <br><br>We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About the role:<br></strong></p>\n<p><i>Building Inspector:</i> £32,654 to £40,476 + £8,000 Market Supplement = £40,654 to £48,476 Per year</p>\n<p><i>Senior Building Inspector:</i> £37,938 to £45,718 + £8,000 Market Supplement = £45,938 to £53,718 Per year</p>\n<p><br>As a key member of our Building Control Team, you’ll carry out inspections on a variety of building projects - ranging from domestic extensions to major commercial developments - to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations and associated legislation.<br><br>You will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct site inspections and advise developers, builders, and homeowners on meeting Building Regulation requirements.</li>\n<li>Assess plans and specifications for compliance with regulations.</li>\n<li>Investigate reports of dangerous structures and contribute to enforcement actions when necessary.</li>\n<li>Provide technical advice and excellent customer service to clients, colleagues, and external partners.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br>The Building Control Team at Reading comprises a Team Leader Building Inspector, a Principal Building Inspector, a Plans Checker, an Assistant and two Trainee Building Inspectors with a Business Support Team.</p>\n<p><br><strong>About you:</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for someone with substantial experience in Building Control, gained through working across a diverse range of projects including residential, commercial, and complex developments. We can offer Inspectors the opportunity to work on HRB’s and work towards registration at Level 3 & 4.<br><br>As a Building Control Inspector you will have a thorough understanding of the Building Regulations and associated legislation, with demonstrated competence at Level 2.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At this level, you will also be expected to support the development of junior staff by providing supervision, mentoring, and technical guidance, and may be called upon to represent the team in meetings with developers, contractors, and other stakeholders.<br><br>Reading offers the opportunity for Inspectors to be able to work towards Registration Level 3 for RBIs, with several large-scale developments underway, including projects where we are supporting the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).<br><br></p>\n<p><strong>About Reading:</strong></p>\n<p>Reading is a vibrant town subject to considerable development growth and that brings with it a large and varied case load for the building control team. Ranging from major commercial and community development to more routine domestic and business construction projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at a time of significant changes in the Building Control profession.     <br><br>You will be based in our Civic Offices (although working from home is not discouraged) in an open office working alongside others in the Planning, Transport and Public Protection Service. This enables co-working to happen naturally and provides a friendly and collaborative working environment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The success of the team relies on every individual playing their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you will work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. <br><br>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Work Together as one team - </strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do.</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.</p>\n<p><strong>Be Ambitious - </strong>be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.</p>\n<p><strong>Make a Difference to Reading - </strong>maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our offer:</strong></p>\n<p>We offer support to grow and develop your career with in-house training and the opportunity to attend continuing professional development events.  Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged and your ideas for business improvement listened to. <br><br></p>\n<p>A competitive salary is offered alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 after 5 years service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>\n<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><br>To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact the Building Control Team Leader – Paul Boland <span>via email: </span></strong><a href=\"mailto:paul.boland@reading.gov.uk\"><strong>paul.boland@reading.gov.uk</strong></a><span><strong> or via phone: 07977</strong></span><strong> 632 962 <br><br></strong></p>\n<p>Closing Date: Sunday 22<sup>nd</sup> June 2025</p>\n<p>Interview Date: To be confirmed</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,654 to £53,718 Per year","publishDate":"2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/dba7a2a8-7f4d-4453-aa75-c62176ea0fd1.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"083a9984-26c6-45c0-8489-df47d6616c4a","title":"Social Worker - Mental Health Social Care Team","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Are you a qualified Social Worker with a passion for improving mental health outcomes? Join Reading Borough Council’s Mental Health Social Care Team and help shape positive, person-centred care in a welcoming, forward-thinking environment.  We’re proud to offer a workplace where development, diversity, and wellbeing are central. Whether <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll be supported to thrive and grow.</p>\n<p> <br>We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p>\n<p>As a Social Worker in the Mental Health Social Care Team, you will carry out Care Act assessments using a strength-based approach, aiming to achieve positive, person-centred outcomes for the people of Reading. You’ll also be responsible for completing post-discharge reviews, ensuring that care plans are accurate and that individuals' eligible needs are being met. A key aspect of the role includes promoting direct payments, enabling individuals to have greater choice and control over how their care needs are met.<br><br></p>\n<p>You’ll work collaboratively with individuals, their families and carers, making sure that Carers' Assessments are carried out to support those with a caring role. Emphasising a reablement-focused approach, you’ll help people regain independence wherever possible. You’ll also build effective working relationships with a range of community organisations, service providers, and health professionals to ensure coordinated and holistic support.<br><br></p>\n<p>The role involves undertaking Mental Capacity Act assessments to a high standard, along with Community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) work and preparing documentation for the Court of Protection. As part of the wider team, you’ll contribute to a high-performing, outcome-focused service, working in line with the values and principles of TEAM Reading.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Team Objectives:</strong></p>\n<p>The Mental Health Social Care Team works collaboratively with other teams across Adult Services to deliver high-quality, person-centred adult social care. We support individuals through key life transitions—from adolescence into adulthood and into older age—ensuring continuity of care and positive outcomes at every stage.<br><br></p>\n<p>We are a strengths-based, multidisciplinary team committed to promoting independence, wellbeing, and inclusion. Our shared aim is to deliver a high-performing, efficient service grounded in clear team values, while also recognising and nurturing the diverse skills of our staff and partners.<br><br></p>\n<p>In this role, you will manage a varied caseload and play an active part in achieving positive outcomes for Reading’s residents. This is a great opportunity to develop your professional skills through high-quality, client-led interventions delivered in a supportive and friendly environment. You will work within the legal framework provided by relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and organisational policies and procedures.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will need to have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A degree or equivalent in Social Work</li>\n<li>Registration with Social Work England</li>\n<li>Understanding of the Care Act 2014</li>\n<li>Understanding of The Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007)</li>\n<li>Other legislation linked Mental Health</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We offer excellent support, supervision and induction.  You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker.<br><br>We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support.<br><br>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.<br><br>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:<br><br><strong>Work Together as one team - </strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential</p>\n<p><strong>Be Ambitious - </strong>be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way</p>\n<p><strong>Make a Difference to Reading - </strong>maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our offer</strong><br>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>\n<li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon submission<br>Interview date: To be confirmed<br><br><strong>If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Penny Conroy - Mental Health Team Manager on 07580 539 875 or email </strong><a href=\"mailto:Penelope.conroy@reading.gov.uk\"><strong>Penelope.conroy@reading.gov.uk</strong></a><span><strong><br><br></strong></span></p>\n<p>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br><strong>Visit: </strong><a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\"><strong>www.moretoreading.co.uk</strong></a><strong> to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,314 to £42,708 Per year (£2,000 Market Supplement available for Experienced Social Worker)","publishDate":"2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-06T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9d3ac82e-7352-4b13-96c3-99623acd2e96.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4b638b44-f22e-41a3-9208-745cdfcff95d","title":"Social Worker - Children & Young People Disability Team (CYPD)","employer":"Brighter Futures for Children","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading","locationType":2,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children<br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">About us <br class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br 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 Offending Service and traded services with schools.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br 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.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">About the Team/role <br class=\"customHTML\">We currently have a vacancy for a qualified social worker in our Children and Young People Disability Team within our Childrens Social Care Service. <br class=\"customHTML\">The CYPD Team looks after the children and young people of Reading with a disability 0 to 18. We are looking for a Social Worker who is passionate and who will be committed to this role and the team. If you feel you have the right qualities for our children and young people and want to make things better, then please come and join us.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">We aim to ensure that our professionals have all the tools they need to do an exceptional job. We have recently introduced Consultant Practitioners into our establishment who are on hand to coach, mentor and support our staff through complex and high-risk case work.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">We have also secured excellent training for all our staff through Research in Practice and established a sound partnership with the NSPCC. We value our staff and want to support them in their progression with us.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p>Essential Qualification/Experience:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social Work qualification</li>\n<li> Current professional social work registration with Social Work England</li>\n<li>Understand and apply the knowledge of the legal, social, economic, and ecological context of social work practice.</li>\n<li>Understanding of assessment, child protection and children looked after processes</li>\n<li>2+ years’ experience in a front line social work team</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">  <br class=\"customHTML\">Our offer <br class=\"customHTML\">We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to be creative and focus on innovative and ambitious interventions that leads to sustainable change for families.  We are kind, friendly, collaborative and value driven. </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We have high expectations for our children and young people and work in a relational, child-centred manner to achieve the greatest impact in children’s lives.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We offer a competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:<br class=\"customHTML\">• Local Government Pension Scheme<br class=\"customHTML\">• Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)<br class=\"customHTML\">• Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)<br class=\"customHTML\">• Salary Sacrifice Car Lease scheme.<br class=\"customHTML\">• Cycle to work scheme.<br class=\"customHTML\">• Season ticket loans<br class=\"customHTML\">• A range of local discounts<br class=\"customHTML\">• Remote/Agile working</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Inclusion and Diversity<br 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.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br 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.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Asking for Adjustments<br 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.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br 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.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">Closing date: 6 July 2024<br class=\"customHTML\">Interview date: To be confirmed</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">We look forward to hearing from you!</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,938 - £50,708 pa (includes £8,000 Annual Market Supplement)","publishDate":"2025-06-04T15:35:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-06T15:35:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/83e00918-df06-45f2-b170-4b2583fa70a1.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1b741759-bae6-4eb5-beed-8e1f68f64d1e","title":"1:1 TA/LTC","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Winkfield St Mary's CE Primary School","location":"Winkfield St Mary's CE Primary School, Winkfield Row, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<div>1:1 Teaching Assistant/LTC for 21 ¼ hours per week.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>We are looking to recruit a teaching assistant to join our team as soon as possible. The successful applicant must be independent, adaptable, willing to learn and have a positive attitude. The job demands a good team ethos with excellent communication skills. And NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) or higher is desirable, but not essential. A good standard of grammar, spelling and maths is required.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>We are looking for someone who is:</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Passionate about learning and teaching</div>\n<div>Committed to the success of our children</div>\n<div>Excited about contributing to the future direction of our school alongside our Headteacher.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>We can offer:</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Happy and positive children, supportive colleagues.</div>\n<div>A strong partnership with parents, Governors and the local community</div>\n<div>Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Closing date: Thursday 12th June</div>\n<div>Interview date: TBC</div>\n<div>Start date: September 2025</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div> </div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"BG-J Grade – Basic term time only. 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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.  </p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p>Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. 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We work closely with our educators to ensure that they continue to learn, develop, and share good practices. </p>\n<p>We are currently looking for casual educators (qualified or unqualified) who can work collaboratively with our team, families, and wider professionals in the best interests of the children. </p>\n<p>Skills and experience:<br>•    Experience of working with children aged 0-5 years in an early years’ setting.<br>•    Excellent understanding of child development.<br>•    Excellent communication skills. </p>\n<p>Desirable: <br>•    Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare. Unqualified candidates will be considered. </p>\n<p>Offer: <br>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. <br>We offer a competitive salary, and you will be paid above the average market rates for this area. <br>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:<br>•    Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution<br>•    Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)<br>•    Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)<br>•    Cycle to work scheme.<br>•    Season train ticket loans<br>•    Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme<br>•    A range of local shopping discounts<br>•    Remote/Agile working</p>\n<p>Inclusion and Diversity<br>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. <br>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.</p>\n<p>Asking for Adjustments<br>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.<br>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.</p>\n<p><br>Closing date: Wednesday 25 June 2025<br>Interview date: Wednesday 9 July 2025 </p>\n<p>We look forward to hearing from you!</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£0 - £14,999","publishDate":"2025-06-04T15:19:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-25T15:19:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6da1749d-ecb5-4201-9daf-c9ad78e86633.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b17442b5-3396-4ba7-b9dc-a7bf005cf541","title":"Level 3 early years educator","employer":"Brighter Futures for Children","department":"","location":"Sure Start Whitley Day Nursery","locationType":3,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Sure Start Whitley Nursery</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">X4 Level 3 Early Years Educators</p>\n<p>Salary: £25,992 - £30,060 per annum</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">About us<br class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. 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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.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We are very excited to be expanding our nursery in September 2025, opening an additional two rooms. We are looking for four level 3 educators to join us on this exciting journey.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">The children are very important and so is our team. 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This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br 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.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Closing date: Wednesday 25 June 2025<br class=\"customHTML\">Interview date: Wednesday 9 July 2025</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We look forward to hearing from you!</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,000 - £34,999","publishDate":"2025-06-04T14:55:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-25T14:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c5e241e4-c2b1-4cf5-bc97-c8d3fcf52513.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"987cad99-aa29-43c0-a643-8c2c4ee9d2e1","title":"Early Years Team Leader","employer":"Brighter Futures for Children","department":"","location":"Sure Start Whitley Day Nursery","locationType":3,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Sure Start Whitley Nursery</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">X2 Early years Team Leaders</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">About us<br class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. 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We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy, and successful lives.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">About the team<br class=\"customHTML\">Sure Start Whitley Nursery is a busy, popular and well-established nursery providing high quality, affordable and free childcare to local families in the South of Reading.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">The nursery is set out over three 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.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We are very excited to be expanding our nursery in September 2025, opening an additional two rooms. We are looking for two early years team leaders to join us on this exciting journey, joining the nursery senior leadership team and shaping the way for excellence.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p 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.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Skills and experience<br class=\"customHTML\">• Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare. <br class=\"customHTML\">• Experience of working with children aged 0-5 years in an early years’ setting.<br class=\"customHTML\">• Excellent understanding of child development.<br class=\"customHTML\">• Excellent communication skills. <br class=\"customHTML\">• Post qualified experience.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Desirable<br class=\"customHTML\">• Experience managing a team.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Offer<br 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.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">We offer a competitive salary, and you will be paid above the average market rates for this area. <br class=\"customHTML\">A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:<br class=\"customHTML\">• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution<br class=\"customHTML\">• Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)<br class=\"customHTML\">• Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)<br class=\"customHTML\">• Cycle to work scheme.<br class=\"customHTML\">• Season train ticket loans<br class=\"customHTML\">• Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme<br class=\"customHTML\">• A range of local shopping discounts<br class=\"customHTML\">• Remote/Agile working</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Inclusion and Diversity<br 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.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br 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.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Asking for Adjustments<br class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. 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Key Stage responsibility and other roles to be determined at interview. 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 with some leadership experience or those who are keen to take on their first middle leadership role within the department.</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, 16<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 CVs will not be accepted. 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The club runs on a Wednesday evening at Addington School, Woodley, term time. You will take direction from the club coordinator to help plan and supervise indoor and outdoor activities, set up the room and to help tidy away at the end of the session, attend meetings and training as required. </p>\n<p>We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated people to join our team.  Experience of working in similar positions is desirable, but training will be given for the successful applicant.  Our office base is now in Wokingham.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date:</strong> 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>References, an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and a Right to Work check will be carried out on the successful candidates.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£8.50 - £10.00 per hour","publishDate":"2025-06-04T10:10:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-16T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ab0dcb15-5fa5-4309-99a6-922838e53e85.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"04411ab0-cbc3-4120-894a-a6fedeb022c6","title":"Learning Support Assistants","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Kennel Lane School","location":"Kennel Lane School, Kennel Lane, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are looking for engaging and caring individuals to join our school, full time, as Learning Support Assistants (LSA). Please note post holders are required to work flexibly across the school as required. </p>\n<p> <br>A typical day for LSAs is varied and applicants can expect to support with a range of activities such as, but not limited to; sensory, circuits, class-based support, cleaning spaces, supervising breaks, engaging learners in PE and supporting with off-site activities and trips. </p>\n<p>Refer to the job specification and job description for further information, using these as guidance for your application. Ensure that you complete a full employment and education history in the relevant fields. Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted, nor CVs in lieu of an application form. </p>\n<p><strong>Please note </strong>that school will be closed for Easter holidays between 7th and 21st April 2025 and therefore any application around this time may not be processed until our return to school. </p>\n<p>Kennel Lane School is a modern, vibrant and inclusive special school catering for the needs of learners who have a wide range of learning difficulties, aged from 3-19.  We offer an exciting learning community where every individual is valued and nurtured.</p>\n<p>Our stimulating learning environment showcases our learners’ love of learning.  Our innovative teaching and learning approach ensures the best outcomes for our learners through a wide and varied curriculum.</p>\n<p>We are strongly committed to providing high quality professional development for all our staff.  We strongly support and facilitate collaborative work across the school and in partnership with other schools.</p>\n<p>The wellbeing of our staff is an important priority therefore we provide opportunities to ensure that we value their hard work and dedication.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Employee Assistance programme offering a range of services some of which include:</li>\n<ul>\n<li>In the moment support and counselling for work and home-life issues</li>\n<li>Financial and Legal</li>\n<li>Specialist information e.g. childcare </li>\n<li>24 hours a day access </li>\n</ul>\n</ul>\n<p>Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt, therefore an early reply is recommended. We reserve the right to close the advert early should the right candidate be appointed.</p>\n<p>Employment is with Corvus Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council. The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is thus not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within three weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.</p>\n<p>Please visit our website to learn more about Kennel Lane School: <a href=\"http://www.kennellaneschool.com/\">http://www.kennellaneschool.com</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Actual: £17,375, £518 fringe and £1095 SEN allowance","publishDate":"2025-06-04T08:55:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-20T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6dbaf340-7264-46b8-925f-e0c00076b39c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"541dcd27-ceb7-4188-9e4d-8e43682a8e20","title":"Early Help Worker - 6 month FTC","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Starlings (Colleton) Childrens Centre, The Colleton School, Colleton Drive, Finchampstead Childrens Centre, Gorse Ride North, Finchampstead, Ambleside Children's Centre","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Early Help Worker - 6 month Fixed Term Contract </strong></p>\n<p>We have an exciting opportunity available for a motivated and experienced Early Help Worker to join us as key member of the Integrated Early Help Service here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, 6 month fixed term contract. </p>\n<p>As an Early Help Worker, you will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children aged 0 to 18 years. You will manage a defined caseload and work with children, young people and their families to reduce risks associated with poor outcomes for children, including pre-birth.  As a lead professional you will complete 'whole family' Early Help Assessments to gain an understanding of the children and family’s needs and develop a time-limited action plan to help the family achieve identified outcomes. This includes ensuring that the voices of children and young people are heard and modelling positive parenting and co-parenting.</p>\n<p>You will work closely with other support services including Children's Social Care, Schools, Early Years, Health and Domestic Abuse services to coordinate wrap around, strength-based support for families. 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Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.</p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.</p>\n<p>If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!</p>\n<p>Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Beccy Franklin, Assistant Team Manager at beccy.franklin@wokingham.gov.uk or Jo Hewitt, Assistant Team Manager at jo.hewitt@wokingham.gov.uk</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 18th June 2025, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview dates: Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th June 2025</strong></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.<strong>     </strong></em></p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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