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Assistant Support Worker - Ashley Drive (£24,570pa)About the RoleWe currently have an opportunity for a full time (37.5 hours per week) Assistant Support Worker to work within our registered care home, Ashley Drive (Tylers Green, High Wycombe), where we provide support for six individuals with learning disabilities, some of whom are non-verbal and have physical disabilities.Working as part of a dedicated team, you’ll support service users with their day to day needs to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives. This will involve assisting individuals with:<ul>
<li>mealtimes and social activities</li>
<li>attending appointments and maintaining their health and well-being</li>
<li>promoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning</li>
<li>support in any other areas of their daily living.</li>
</ul>As an Assistant Support Worker, you’ll follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a highly effective service that meets each individual’s needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence.About YouYou`ll be a caring and enthusiastic individual with a `can-do` attitude, who is driven by the desire to make a difference and have the ability to recognise and understanding the needs of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities. Desired qualities will include:<ul>
<li>Effective communicator using different methods according to the complex needs of those in your care.</li>
<li>Ability to work shifts as part of a rota system, including some weekend and bank holiday working</li>
<li>Teamwork and flexibility are key to the success of the services we provide, as is a clear commitment to equality and diversity</li>
</ul><ul><li>It is essential that you are happy to do sleep-ins. (an allowance for £52.78 per sleep in is paid)</li></ul>You do not need sector experience as we provide a structured introduction and comprehensive training to support you with your role, and you will have the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.BenefitsIn return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£24,570pa for a 37.5 hour contract</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>
<li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
</ul>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. Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Hightown Housing Association

Assistant Support Worker

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Care Assistant - Old Barn This is an exciting opportunity to join our team atOld Barn, a registered care home in Gawcott, near Buckingham. As a Care Assistant, you'll make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents, helping them achieve independence and live with dignity.We offer round-the-clock care and support for four adults with moderate to severe learning disabilities, autism, and some physical disabilities. Our mission is to empower our residents to live their best lives by assisting them with every aspect of daily living. This includes organising and supporting outings, managing finances, attending appointments, administering medication, and ensuring a healthy and safe environment.About the roleYou 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:<ul>
<li>Mealtimes and social activities including music and art therapy</li>
<li>Attending appointments and maintaining their health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Promoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking can cleaning</li>
<li>Personal care needs</li>
</ul>Sleep ins will be required.About YouYou`ll be a caring and enthusiastic individual with a `can-do` attitude, who is driven by the desire to make a difference and have the ability to recognise and understanding the needs of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities. Desired qualities will include:<ul>
<li>Effective communicator using different methods according to the complex needs of those in your care.</li>
<li>Previous experience as a care assistant is desirable but not essential.</li>
<li>Ability to work shifts as part of a rota system, including some weekend and bank holiday working</li>
<li>Teamwork and flexibility are key to the success of the services we provide, as is a clear commitment to equality and diversity</li>
<li>
Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work</li>
</ul>We will support your development with a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£12.60 per hour</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>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 consideredAppointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Care Assistant

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28 hours per week
Monday to Thursday, 8.00am-3.30pm TERM TIME ONLY
Actual Salary £15,814pa (full time equivalent £24,404pa)&nbsp;pay award pending
JOB SHARE CONSIDERED– MORNINGS/AFTERNOONS OR 2 DAYS/2 DAYS
Kendrick School is a successful 11-18 girls’ grammar school in the centre of Reading. Graded ‘Outstanding’ in its last OFSTED inspection (November 2022), Kendrick School is a centre of academic excellence with a track record of high performance and achievement. &nbsp;
Required for September/October 2025,&nbsp;an experienced and professional Administrator who has excellent verbal, written and IT skills.&nbsp; Applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both adults and children and a desire to see every child reach their highest possible outcome. This is a busy role, and the successful candidate must be able to work calmly under pressure, have a flexible approach, use their own initiative and work well as part of a team. Being versatile, proactive and well organised are essential skills required for this role. &nbsp;The successful candidate must be willing to deal with student first aid and become a trained first aider.
Your role would involve:
<ul>
<li>Providing efficient and accurate administrative support across the whole school, including communicating with parents/carers both in writing and verbally, administrative support for educational visits, setting up and managing remote parent evenings, providing support for school and outreach events and managing the main school email account.</li>
<li>Being a member of the General Office Team ensuring the smooth and effective running of the school office and student reception including supporting the Lead First Aider with the provision of first aid and maintaining student medical records and first aid supplies.</li>
<li>Being part of the Student Welfare Team, who provide support to students across all year groups with issues such as social, emotional, behaviour and attendance.</li>
<li>Covering main Reception as required.</li>
</ul>
Kendrick School is a welcoming, inclusive and happy community. We can offer you:
<ul>
<li>Friendly, welcoming and supportive colleagues.</li>
<li>Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.</li>
<li>A student body that is motivated and engaged.</li>
<li>Training and development.</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme membership.</li>
<li>Free onsite parking.</li>
<li>Access to our swimming pool and other fitness/wellbeing initiatives.</li>
<li>Term time only contract.</li>
</ul>
The Ofsted report in November 2022 stated:&nbsp;“The Kendrick Pledge emphasises friendship, kindness, respect, equality, tolerance and justice, and these values underpin all that the school achieves. Pupils flourish in this exceptionally caring and inclusive learning environment. Secure, trusting relationships between staff and pupils ensure pupils feel very well supported and safe here. In turn, pupils’ excellent behaviour and impeccable manners make Kendrick a very special place to be”.
An application form and a job description can be downloaded below.&nbsp; In your covering email, please state whether you are looking for a job share or the full four days. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. &nbsp;
<a href="https://www.kendrick.reading.sch.uk/_site/data/files/users/vacancies/F2170D2F66BFFD0A9B057CC85D1762FD.pdf" target="_blank">APPLICATION PACK</a>
<a href="https://www.kendrick.reading.sch.uk/_site/data/files/users/vacancies/6A65B51AFBB761709557F393C1A47005.docx" target="_blank">APPLICATION FORM</a>
Please send your completed application form to <a href="mailto:aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk" target="_blank">aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk</a>
Closing date:&nbsp; 9 am Monday 8th&nbsp;September 2025
Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed
Kendrick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure &amp; Barring Service. Kendrick School is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Reading Borough Council

School Administrator and Student Welfare Assistant - Kendrick School

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Brighter Futures for Children
Elective Home Education Officer
 Term Time (+10 days), Permanent

About us
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.
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 &amp; prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.
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.
 About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Education Access Team.

This role will provide operational management of the Elective Home Education (EHE) and responsibilities in liaison with the Education Access Team Manager, and Head of Education Access and Support
 Key responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Implement robust safeguarding procedures and apply local threshold of need to cases of pupil welfare concerns, making appropriate safeguarding referrals as necessary</li>
<li>Triage and provide advisory support to EHE queries from members of the public, colleagues and key partners</li>
<li>Collate and analyse information on EHE through interactions with schools and other stakeholders, tracking provision, escalating issues of a strategic nature to the Education Access Team Manager, maintaining a central register of all children known to Reading who are in receipt of EHE</li>
<li>Conduct welfare checks and home visits with families to ensure sighting and delivery of children where there are EHE and/or safeguarding concerns for children out of school (including lone working)</li>
<li>Maintain records for children not receiving a suitable education and support timely reintegration, escalating those of concern to the Education Access Team Manager</li>
<li>Contribute to meetings with schools, families and partners regarding potential Elective Home Education</li>
<li>To visit families engaged in EHE and offer advice when requested and as set out in government guidance in policy, including statutory annual contact for each child on the register carrying out an assessment of suitability of education provided as defined by law</li>
<li>To work in partnership with schools and partner organisations (e.g. Attendance Support Team, Special Education Needs and Disabilities Team, Elevate, Health) in relation to EHE pupils</li>
<li>To contribute to the development of the Reading policy, procedures and practice through review, monitoring and self-evaluation</li>
</ul>
 Experience/skills required.
<ul>
<li>Educated to an A-Level standard or equivalent</li>
<li>Good GCSE or equivalent passes, especially in English and Maths</li>
<li>Knowledge of current Education legislation including School Attendance, Safeguarding and Elective Home Education</li>
<li>Good working knowledge of child protection and safeguarding processes, procedures and thresholds</li>
<li>Relevant professional qualification (e.g. Qualified teacher status, social work) with membership of appropriate professional body where relevant (e.g. GTC, HCPC) or NVQ level 4 in relevant field (e.g. Education Welfare, Learning Mentor or substantial experience as an Learning Support Assistant desirable</li>
</ul>

Our offer
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.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution</li>
<li>Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)</li>
<li>Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme.</li>
<li>Season train ticket loans</li>
<li>Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme</li>
<li>A range of local shopping discounts</li>
</ul>
Inclusion and Diversity
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.
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.
Asking for Adjustments
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.
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.
 Closing date: 17th August 2025
Interview date: 27th August 2025
We look forward to hearing from you!

Brighter Futures for Children

Elective Home Education Officer

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Assistant Support Worker - Seabrook Court We currently have a part time (30 hours) and full time (37.5 hours) Assistant Support Worker position at our supported housing scheme, Seabrook Court, in Aylesbury.Seabrook Court is a supported living service for adults with learning disabilities, offering 20 individual flats with a lounge, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom for comfortable and private living. We provide 24-hour care, working various shifts to ensure continuous support.What You will Do:As an Assistant Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping individuals live as independently as possible. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Supporting with personal care in a dignified and respectful way</li>
<li>Aid with the daily administration of medication</li>
<li>Encouraging life skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting</li>
<li>Organise trips to local amenities</li>
<li>Promoting independence and helping residents achieve their personal goals</li>
<li>Following tailored support plans and risk assessments to ensure safety and wellbeing</li>
</ul>As an Assistant Support Worker you will;<ul>
<li>Provide appropriate support to service users who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to support their aspirations and maximise their independence.</li>
<li>Provide personal care but your role will also involve promoting life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and supporting with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning.</li>
<li>Build long lasting support relationships with people who will benefit from you "being the difference"..</li>
</ul>No Experience? No Problem - We’ll Support You Every Step of the WayYou don’t need previous experience in the care sector to thrive with us. We offer astructured induction, comprehensive training, and ongoing on-the-job support to help you succeed and grow in your role. You’ll also have the chance to gain an accredited vocational qualification, opening doors to further opportunities within Hightown’s wider care and support network.We’re looking for compassionate, proactive individuals who genuinely care about others and bring a common-sense, can-do attitude to everything they do. If you're driven by the desire to make a real difference in people’s lives, we want to hear from you. You’ll need to be able to understand and respond to the needs and wishes of vulnerable adults, using a variety of communication methods tailored to everyone.Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year (pro rata), including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£19,656 pa for a 30 hour week contract/£24,570 pa for a 37.5 hour week contract - (£12.60 per hour)</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below.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 consideredAppointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Full time - Fixed term for 23 months&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 
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&amp;©s social care, early help &amp; prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools. 
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.
 About Team/Role
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Early Years SEND Team as an Early Years SEND Advisor. &nbsp;

As an Early Years SEND Advisor, you will be supporting Early Years Settings with training, advice &amp; guidance in providing a strong ordinarily available provision for children with SEND; as well ensuring an effective graduated approach is in place for individual children with SEND and that they have their needs met in an effective, timely and sustainable manner. You will support Early Years SENCOs with understanding the SEND Code of Practice &amp; support practitioners with strategies through modelling during EY SEND advisory visits. You will complete individual children observations &amp; provide recommendations to the setting to complete through a written report.
Our Offer
<ul>
<li>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution</li>
<li>Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years&amp;© service)</li>
<li>Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme.</li>
<li>Season train ticket loans</li>
<li>Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme</li>
<li>A range of local shopping discounts</li>
<li>Remote/Agile working</li>
</ul>
Closing date: 20th July 2025 Interview date: Monday 28th &amp; Tuesday 29th July 2025

Inclusion and Diversity
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.
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.
 Asking for Adjustments
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.
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. 
We look forward to hearing from you!

Early Years SEND Advisor

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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.&nbsp; 
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 childrens social care, early help &amp; prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools. 
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.
 About Team/Role
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Portage Team as a Portage Visitor on a 1 year fixed term basis. 1 x Full time - 37 hours per week, 1 year fixed term post (£32,654 to £37,938 Per year)
1 x Part time - 29.6 (4 days a week), 1 year fixed term post (£26,123 to £30,350 Per year)
 Please indicate in your supporting statement which role you are applying for.
As a Portage Visitor you will provide a home-visiting service for pre-school children with developmental or learning difficulties, physical disabilities and/or other special needs. You will help parents to encourage their children's development by suggesting activities and daily routines to make learning fun. You will also support the running of Portage groups held in our local children centres. 
Training on the model recommended by the National Portage Association will be provided if needed.
 Our Offer:
<ul>
<li>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution</li>
<li>Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years service)</li>
<li>Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme.</li>
<li>Season train ticket loans</li>
<li>Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme</li>
<li>A range of local shopping discounts</li>
<li>Remote/Agile working</li>
</ul>
Closing date: Sunday 20th July 2025 Interview date: Tuesday 5th August 2025 
Inclusion and Diversity
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. 
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.
 Asking for Adjustments
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. 
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.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Portage Home Visitor

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Make a real difference to public safety,
 fairness and community standards in Reading. We're looking for a
 confident and experienced enforcement professional to join our
 Licensing Team as a Senior Licensing Enforcement Officer. This is
 a key frontline role in safeguarding our community, ensuring
 compliance across a wide range of licensing functions -&nbsp;from taxi
 and private hire vehicles, to premises, gambling, events, and
 street trading.
 
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as
 diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading
 Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is
 committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people
 with disabilities. 
 
About the
 role: 
Licensing in Reading is a huge and varied area of work. We have a
 booming daytime and evening economy and all the associated
 challenges which that presents. 
 
As a Senior Licensing Enforcement Officer,
 you'll take a lead role in ensuring compliance with licensing
 laws and protecting the public across a wide range of areas -
 including taxis and private hire vehicles, licensed premises,
 gambling, events, and street trading. 
 
You'll conduct complex investigations,
 carry out inspections, respond to complaints, and take
 enforcement action where necessary, including preparing and
 presenting cases for committee hearings or legal proceedings.
 You'll also lead covert operations and collaborate with other
 enforcement agencies to tackle unlicensed or unlawful
 activity. 
 
In addition to enforcement work, you'll
 play a key role in mentoring junior officers, shaping policies,
 and deputising for the Principal Licensing Enforcement Officer
 when needed. You'll work closely with councillors, licensees,
 residents and external stakeholders to provide expert advice,
 manage sensitive issues, and ensure that licensing conditions are
 upheld. 
 
Your work will directly contribute to public safety, fair
 trading, and community well-being across Reading. 
 
You would need to be
 able to demonstrate:
<ul>
<li>good communication and inter-personal
 skills</li>
<li>flexibility and willingness to work
 unsocial hours where needed 
willingness to work largely outdoors inspecting licences and
 enforcing on illegal activities</li>
<li>comprehensive understanding and
 experience of taxi and private hire licensing legislation and
 practice including the preparation of legal proceedings</li>
<li>comprehensive understanding and
 experience of alcohol and gambling legislation and practice
 including the preparation of legal proceedings</li>
<li>ability to organise own workload and
 that of junior staff 
 
</li>
</ul>
Ideally you will be a practicing
 practitioner, holding PLPQ qualification and have some legal
 knowledge and experience and/or the ability to interpret
 legislation and statutory guidance would be an
 advantage. 
 
You'll be part of a team that relies on
 each individual to play their part to the best of their ability.
 As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day,
 you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part
 in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. 
 
Our vision is to ensure that Reading
 realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play,
 and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values
 and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: 
 
Work Together as one team - champion
 and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the
 organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for
 Reading 
Drive Efficiency - create an
 environment in which resources are used efficiently and
 employees&amp;© skills are developed and used
 effectively 
Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver
 excellence and inspire and support others to reach their
 potential 
Make a Difference to Reading - inspire
 a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is
 welcomed as an opportunity 
 
Our
 offer 
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career
 with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and
 ambition is strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for
 that working in our friendly and collaborative
 environment. 
 
A competitive salary alongside a range of
 benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days
 holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after
 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working
 opportunities 
Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of
 Reading</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme
 (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual
 salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with
 the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme
 allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.
 The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road
 tax 
 
</li>
</ul>
To arrange a
 confidential discussion on this position please contact Clyde
 Masson - Principal Licensing Enforcement Officer - <a href="mailto:clyde.masson@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">clyde.masson@reading.gov.uk</a> 
 
Closing Date: Sunday 27th July
 2025 
Interview Date: 14th and 15th August 2025 
 
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

Senior Licensing Enforcement Officer

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3.00pm - 6.00pm -&nbsp; Fridays Only - Term Time only - Start Date: 3rd September 2025 Supportive arrangements for staff children may be organized We are looking for an After School Club Assistant who will supervise children in our after-school provision ensuring their safety at all times. The individual will engage with pupils in activities, conversation and play, prepare and serve simple foodstuffs, will meet and greet parents and will provide them with feedback on their child’s time at the club. The successful candidate will… - Have a friendly, lively and engaging manner - Demonstrate great communication skills - Show initiative and the ability to work both independently and in a team
To discuss the position at St Anne’s, please contact Adriana Valencia on <a href="mailto:bursar@st-annes.reading.sch.uk" target="_blank">bursar@st-annes.reading.sch.uk</a>&nbsp; For an application pack, please download the forms from our website under Vacancies at <a href="http://www.st-annes.reading.sch.uk" target="_blank">www.st-annes.reading.sch.uk</a>&nbsp; Completed applications should be returned to the school via email to <a href="mailto:bursar@st-annes.reading.sch.uk" target="_blank">bursar@st-annes.reading.sch.uk</a>&nbsp;
Recruitment will take place on a rolling basis as applications are received. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by employer.

After School Club Assistant - St Annes Catholic Primary School

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Assistant Support Worker - Grove Gardens Flats/StudiosWe currently have opportunities for part time (22.5 hours) and full time (37.5 hours) Assistant Support Workers at our scheme Grove Garden Flats in High Wycombe providing supported living for individuals with learning disabilities.This property is adjoined to Grove Gardens Studios and comprises of six one-bedroom flats and 8 studio flats. They are home to 14 male and female residents between the ages of 24 and 55, and the individuals living within the service attend a range of day services and community opportunities.What You will Do:As an Assistant Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping individuals live as independently as possible. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Aid with the daily administration of medication</li>
<li>Supporting with personal care in a dignified and respectful way</li>
<li>Encouraging life skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting</li>
<li>Organise trips to local amenities</li>
<li>Promoting independence and helping residents achieve their personal goals</li>
<li>Following tailored support plans and risk assessments to ensure safety and wellbeing</li>
</ul>As an Assistant Support Worker you will;<ul>
<li>Provide appropriate support to service users who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to support their aspirations and maximise their independence.</li>
<li>Provide personal care but your role will also involve promoting life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and supporting with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning.</li>
<li>Build long lasting support relationships with people who will benefit from you "being the difference".</li>
<li>Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual’s needs.</li>
</ul>No Experience? No Problem - We’ll Support You Every Step of the WayYou don’t need previous experience in the care sector to thrive with us. We offer a structured induction, comprehensive training, and ongoing on-the-job support to help you succeed and grow in your role. You’ll also have the chance to gain an accredited vocational qualification, opening doors to further opportunities within Hightown’s wider care and support network.We’re looking for compassionate, proactive individuals who genuinely care about others and bring a common-sense, can-do attitude to everything they do. If you're driven by the desire to make a real difference in people’s lives, we want to hear from you. You’ll need to be able to understand and respond to the needs and wishes of vulnerable adults, using a variety of communication methods tailored to everyone.Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year (pro rata), including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£12.60 per hour</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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