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You thrive in interactive environments and have a genuine passion for helping children explore and enjoy science, whether this is working independently, or as a valued member of a supportive team.\nYou will take pride in providing an excellent visitor experience and assist children with hands-on science activities, ensuring their visit is not only fun and educational but also safe and well-organised.\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\nLocated on the doorstep of the picturesque Swinley Forest, The Look Out Discovery Centre is a hands-on science centre dedicated to inspiring children to enjoy science through approximately 100 interactive science exhibits and discovery shows.\nOur team is passionate about science and we work together to make every visit engaging and memorable. We support each other’s growth by sharing knowledge, refining our science show delivery, and lending a hand when challenges arise. As an Explainer, you will be part of a team that goes the extra mile to ensure every visitor enjoys a hands-on, exciting, and safe science experience.\n<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Present our science shows to booked groups and the public.</li>\n<li>Host birthday parties in the science exhibition.</li>\n<li>Welcome customers at the door, being sensitive and taking the initiative in assisting and caring for the needs of the visitors.</li>\n<li>Maintain high standards within the exhibition, undertaking cleaning duties to ensure exhibits and facilities are clean and look their best.</li>\n<li>Facilitate the experience of visitors in the exhibition, assisting in the operation of exhibits and helping visitors to gain a better understanding and advising of their educational content in an informal and non-threatening way.</li>\n<li>Develop new skills through a programme of training and development.</li>\n<li>Run children’s birthday parties and present shows or other activities that are on offer to the visitors.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses.</li>\n<li>To work on the doorstep of the picturesque Swinley forest. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to engage with a variety of customers and deliver great customer care.</li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our values</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.\n<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>\nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h3>Interview date</h3>\nInterviews will be held week commencing the 30th of June.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: \nJulia Inglis-Taylor, Exhibition Manager, Phone number: 01344 354436\n \nAt 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.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.\nCandidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.\nNo agencies please. 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The mobile estate warden will work alongside the team who are based at Surrey Towers in Addlestone. You will be responsible for visiting the Council’s different sites, across Runnymede to ensure we continue to provide a first-class cleaning service for our residents. Previous experience of domestic/commercial cleaning is essential.\n About you\nThe role requires someone who has previous experience within the cleaning industry and is able to engage positively with our residents and other team members within the council is very important. An understanding of current health and safety and COSHH would be an advantage.\nThis role will require travel across the borough using a company vehicle, so a driving licence is essential. The role will require you to work both alone and as part of a team depending on the needs of the job. You will be required to provide occasional out of hours, on call cover, with emergency assistance. Some previous experience using various Microsoft applications to log site visits and fly tipping issues would be an advantage although training will be provided. The job description covers the requirements of the role in more detail. \nAbout Runnymede\nRunnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. \nAs a team of wardens, we thrive in giving our residents a first-class cleaning service, to enhance the overall appearance of our communities and encouraging residents to take pride in where they live.\nBenefits \n<ul>\n<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Additional Voluntary Contributions</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>\n<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan</li>\n<li>UK Healthcare plan after 1 years’ service</li>\n<li>Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service</li>\n<li>Access to a company vehicle</li>\n</ul>\nHow to apply\nTo apply please use the apply link below. \nFull information, including the Job Description, Person Specification and other details about Runnymede Borough Council, is available in the Extra Information section.\nWe are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at <a href=\"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/users/new.js?original_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobsgopublic.com%2Fvacancies%2F209969%2Fexternal_links%3Findex%3D2\">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a> or on 01932 425527 who will be able to assist you.\nFor an informal chat about this role please contact Robert Burge, Estate Services Team Leader by email robert.burge@runnymede.gov.uk\nClosing Date: 18 June 2025 \nInterview Date(s): 26 June 2025\nIf you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.\nRunnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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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.\n \nWe 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.\n \nOur 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.\n \nAbout the role We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Family Help Targeted Youth Support team.\n \nPart of the role will be to manage a team of targeted youth support workers, providing a high-quality targeted youth support offer to young people and their families. This includes, but is not limited to the following: - • Providing leadership to a team of targeted youth workers that ensures effective management of staff. • Provide robust and regular case supervision and monitoring, with a focus on maximising the impact of the targeted youth worker service with young people and their families. • Ensure that targeted youth group provision is delivered to a high standard and outcomes are recorded and reported on. • Providing multi-agency support to wider service as well as the Family Help management team and working/leading on developmental issues.\nFor more information about the role, please read the job description and person specification.\n \nOur 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.\n \nA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution • Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service) • Discounted Child Care (on site nursery) • Cycle to work scheme. • Season train ticket loans • Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme • A range of local shopping discounts\nInclusion 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.\n 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.\n \nAsking 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.\n 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.\n \nClosing date: Sunday, 15 June 2025 Interview dates: Tuesday 17 & Wednesday 18 June 2025\n We look forward to hearing from you!","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,000 - £49,999","publishDate":"2025-06-06T11:56:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T11:56:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b803fbe6-3d07-453c-82d6-a692fd83b77e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0757200a-58f2-40cf-a69a-d6ebd93b3dcd","title":"Science Explainer - Sundays 8 hrs","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"The Look Out Discovery Centre is a very popular visitor attraction with a hands-on science and discovery exhibition, gift shop, coffee shop and play area, set in 1,000 hectares of Crown Estate woodlands. \nHelp us deliver a great experience to our customers, and you will experience a great place to work.\n<h3>About you…</h3>\nYou are enthusiastic, confident and reliable, someone who enjoys engaging with people of all ages and backgrounds. You thrive in interactive environments and have a genuine passion for helping children explore and enjoy science, whether this is working independently, or as a valued member of a supportive team.\nYou will take pride in providing an excellent visitor experience and assist children with hands-on science activities, ensuring their visit is not only fun and educational but also safe and well-organised.\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\nLocated on the doorstep of the picturesque Swinley Forest, The Look Out Discovery Centre is a hands-on science centre dedicated to inspiring children to enjoy science through approximately 100 interactive science exhibits and discovery shows.\nOur team is passionate about science and we work together to make every visit engaging and memorable. We support each other’s growth by sharing knowledge, refining our science show delivery, and lending a hand when challenges arise. As an Explainer, you will be part of a team that goes the extra mile to ensure every visitor enjoys a hands-on, exciting, and safe science experience.\n<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Present our science shows to booked groups and the public.</li>\n<li>Host birthday parties in the science exhibition.</li>\n<li>Welcome customers at the door, being sensitive and taking the initiative in assisting and caring for the needs of the visitors.</li>\n<li>Maintain high standards within the exhibition, undertaking cleaning duties to ensure exhibits and facilities are clean and look their best.</li>\n<li>Facilitate the experience of visitors in the exhibition, assisting in the operation of exhibits and helping visitors to gain a better understanding and advising of their educational content in an informal and non-threatening way.</li>\n<li>Develop new skills through a programme of training and development.</li>\n<li>Run children’s birthday parties and present shows or other activities that are on offer to the visitors.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses.</li>\n<li>To work on the doorstep of the picturesque Swinley forest. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to engage with a variety of customers and deliver great customer care.</li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our values</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.\n<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>\nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h3>Interview date</h3>\nInterviews will be held week commencing the 30th of June.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: \nJulia Inglis-Taylor, Exhibition Manager, Phone number: 01344 354436\n \nAt 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.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process. \nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.\nCandidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.\nNo agencies please. \n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,733 - £25,889 FTE inclusive of London Weighting (£5,347 - £5,596 pro rata for 8 hours per week)","publishDate":"2025-06-06T08:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9ed4701a-4750-4011-a6a1-219d90f2fa82.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e47dd772-cca8-462f-bea0-fca74196fc7d","title":"Head of School - St. Martin's Catholic Primary School","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"Full time 1.0 FTE - Start Date: January 2026 (or earlier) \nSt Martin’s Catholic Primary School is looking for an experienced, dedicated, and inspiring individual to join our team as Head of School. This is a full-time role that includes a 0.4 FTE classroom teaching commitment, which involves providing day-to-day leadership of the school and play a central role in shaping its strategic direction, spiritual life, and academic success. \nWe are a welcoming and inclusive Catholic school where children are at the heart of everything we do. As part of a Federation, we benefit from shared expertise while maintaining our individual identity and strong community spirit. \nThe Role: As Head of School, you will be responsible for the daily running of the school. You will work closely with the Executive Headteacher to lead and support staff, ensure high standards in teaching and learning, and maintain the Catholic life and mission of the school. \nMain Responsibilities: • Support the Catholic ethos and values of the school in all aspects of school life. • Lead the day-to-day operations of the school, ensuring a safe, supportive, and high-quality learning environment. • Work with the Executive Headteacher on school improvement planning and whole-school strategy. • Monitor the quality of teaching and learning and support staff through coaching, mentoring, and professional development. • Manage staff performance and lead by example as an excellent classroom practitioner. • Develop strong relationships with pupils, parents, staff, governors, and the wider community. • Oversee behaviour, pastoral support, and the personal development of pupils. \nThe Ideal Candidate: • Is a practising Catholic with a strong commitment to the values of Catholic education. • Has proven leadership experience in a primary school setting. • Is an excellent teacher with a track record of improving outcomes for pupils. • Can lead, inspire, and support staff to achieve the highest standards. • Has strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills. • Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. \nWhat We Offer: • A friendly and supportive school community with a strong Catholic ethos. • Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning. • A committed staff team and supportive Governing Body. • Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression. • A chance to make a lasting difference in a leadership role. \nWe welcome and encourage visits to the school. To arrange a visit or request an application pack, please contact <a href=\"mailto:Bursar@st-annes,reading.sch.uk\">Bursar@st-annes,reading.sch.uk</a> or visit: <a href=\"http://www.st-annes.reading.sch.uk\">http://www.st-annes.reading.sch.uk</a> or call 0118 937 5537 \nClosing Date: Tuesday 24th June 2025 Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 25th June 2025 Interview: Monday 30th June 2025 \nSt Martin’s is committed to safeguarding children. 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We are seeking an exceptional Director of Family Help and Safeguarding to lead integrated and responsive services that deliver the best possible outcomes for children and families in Reading.\n\nAbout Us\nBrighter Futures for Children has provided children’s services in Reading since 2018 as an independent, not-for-profit company. In the autumn of 2025, these services will transition back to the Council, this move strengthens our commitment to delivering high-quality, inclusive, and child-centred services that support children and families at every stage.\n\nWe are focused on early prevention and timely interventions, ensuring children receive the right support at the right time. Our relationship-based and trauma-informed practice model underpins our approach, promoting stability, safeguarding, and strong outcomes for families.\n\nAnd we are proud of our achievements—including positive inspection results for our children’s homes, fostering services, and support for children in care and care leavers. At the same time, we recognize the need to accelerate improvements for children who require protection and for those at risk of offending. That’s why we are focused on driving change with rigor and pace to deliver high-quality, inclusive, and child-centred services.\n\nThe Role\nAs our Director of Family Help and Safeguarding, you will:\n<ul>\n<li>Lead high-quality services, including early help, safeguarding, youth justice, and children in care & leaving care.</li>\n<li>Ensure services meet statutory requirements and align with national strategic priorities.</li>\n<li>Drive sustained improvements in practice, responding effectively to inspection findings.</li>\n<li>Develop a learning culture, where staff are empowered to innovate and refine practice models.</li>\n<li>Promote performance management, ensuring teams use meaningful data to evaluate impact.</li>\n<li>Provide strategic leadership, influencing policy direction, service planning, and resource allocation.</li>\n<li>Develop strong partnerships across education, health, police, and community organisations to deliver collaborative solutions.</li>\n<li>Lead our response to Government reforms and local implementation of the Families First programme.</li>\n</ul>\n\nWhy Join Us?\nThis is a unique opportunity to shape the future of children's services in Reading. We are committed to investing in our workforce, fostering a culture of inclusivity, learning, and high practice standards. You will be at the heart of transformation, working alongside a dynamic leadership team that is passionate about delivering meaningful change.\nIf you are inspired by our vision and excited by the opportunity to contribute to meaningful change, we would love to hear from you.\n\nHow to Apply\nFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact <a href=\"mailto:ben.morgan@reading.gov.uk\">ben.morgan@reading.gov.uk</a>\n\nTo apply, please email your CV and a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role to <a href=\"mailto:resourcing@reading.gov.uk\">resourcing@reading.gov.uk</a>\n\nJoin us in shaping a brighter future for Reading’s children and families.\n \nRecruitment Timetable\nAdvert close: 30/06/25\nAssessment Centre (in person at Reading): 18/07/25\nFinal Panel (in person at Reading): 25/07/25","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£105,836 - £121,235","publishDate":"2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1c3692ec-953a-4ecb-b937-e095e51f9798.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5835fe41-8912-45d5-acb8-50e691da8e41","title":"Specialist Teaching Assistants - Kennet Valley Primary School","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"We are looking to appoint Specialist Teaching Assistants to work in our new Resource Base. \n8.30am to 3.35pm with 30 mins for lunch, 5 days a week. This post is term-time only to start September 2025. \nOur school is a positive place for both children and adults - where enjoyment of learning underpins all we do. \nIf you are someone who: • is keen to help children succeed with learning • is prepared to work 1:1 with pupils with Special Educational Needs • is able to use their own initiative with tasks when required • has a good level of competency with reading, writing and maths, as well as use a computer for a range of tasks • wants to extend their own skills • has a friendly open nature, who considers the needs of others within the team and is always willing to help • has some experience of working in a school environment …then we would very much like to hear from you! \nOur Resource Base caters for small classes of children with Autism/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will work closely with teachers and the Unit Lead whilst still being part of the Kennet Valley Team. \nVisits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the office to make an appointment or request an application pack. Visit the school website - <a href=\"https://www.kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk\">https://www.kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk</a>/ or email <a href=\"mailto:office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk\">office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk</a> or call for more details: 0118 941 4410 \nApplications considered on receipt. \nKennet Valley Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. \nWe will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and is in line with the guidance in KCSIE. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form.\nSuccessful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks including online searches. We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£19,295 to £20,099 Per year","publishDate":"2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a590741e-a07a-4357-904a-f4d663f05659.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"64cb3e6c-c719-4bfd-84eb-3ce6707f8d66","title":"Class Teacher (KS1 or KS2) - Kennet Valley Primary School","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"Permanent post – full time / part time considered \nWe are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and outstanding class teacher to teach full time or part time from September 2025. \nThe successful candidate will: • Be able to build a warm, respectful ethos with pupils, where every child’s efforts and achievements are valued, and take pride in these. • Be a good teacher who is reflective and always striving to improve and move forward. • Be enthusiastic, approachable and have an open and positive attitude. • Be both able and willing to share their own good practice and be open to developing this through implementing the advice of colleagues. \nWe are offering you: • The opportunity to work in a ‘good’ school • An experienced, friendly and supportive staff team. • A positive and caring ethos with children at the heart of all we do. • Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning. \nKennet Valley Primary School is an effective and inclusive school, with high expectations of all its children. We have a strong staff team, good relationships with parents and the local community, extremely supportive governors and positive links with our Local Authority. \nThere are good facilities as well as extensive grounds that provide a wide range of outdoor learning opportunities. This is a great opportunity for a hard working individual, who is committed to the progress of every child. \nVisits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the office to make an appointment or request an application pack. Visit the school website - <a href=\"https://www.kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk/\">https://www.kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk/</a> or email <a href=\"mailto:office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk\">office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk</a> or call for more details: 0118 941 4410 \nApplications considered on receipt \nKennet Valley Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. \nWe will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and is in line with the guidance in KCSIE. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form.\nSuccessful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks including online searches. We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,650 - £49,084 Per year","publishDate":"2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/eb654021-14e3-442b-8ffe-eaa26876c36c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5b0e67d7-2c04-4660-985f-fbe0e4ea27b6","title":"Teaching Assistant - Churchend Primary School","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"Monday to Friday, 8.40am to 3.15pm - Term time only, Permanent If you are inspired to create positive outcomes for children and have a lasting impact on their life then this is why Churchend Primary Academy is for you. At Churchend Academy, Tilehurst, that impact will be greater than you could have imagined and our fantastic young people are eager and ready to learn.\n Our vibrant school in the heart of our local community is a great please to learn, grow and further your professional skills. We provide fantastic educational provision for nursery and primary aged children to enable them to become the best possible versions of themselves. \nThis is an exciting opportunity to join us and take on this highly desired role. \n• Training or experience in working with children in a school environment would be advantageous and recent classroom teaching assistant experience would offer a significant advantage. • NVQ2 or above would be an advantage, but not essential. • Grade C or above at GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths would be desirable. For a job description and application form please contact Miss Lizzie Smee, PA to the Headteacher <a href=\"mailto:l.smee@churchendacademy.com\">l.smee@churchendacademy.com</a> or see the school website <a href=\"http://www.churchendacademy.com\">www.churchendacademy.com</a> vacancies tab. \nPlease note that applications must be made on the school support staff application form. Applications will be considered as received and interviews arranged accordingly. Come and join our supportive and friendly team! A warm welcome is waiting for you. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to undergo an enhanced DBS check and online background check.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£16,946 per year","publishDate":"2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a37e0d45-7427-4c95-a780-b334673e08d5.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1a41cad5-48c8-4c94-a9d3-13fb0745c6b5","title":"Carers Lead Practitioner","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Church Hill House, Crowthorne Road, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":2,"description":"At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.\nJoin 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.\n<h3>About you…</h3>\nYou 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.\nYou 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.\nYou will also value building genuine connections within the community and understand the importance of laying the groundwork for sustainable, long-term change.\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\nWe 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.\nWe work collaboratively and value every team member's input. You will be supported through regular supervision, team meetings and multidisciplinary team (MDT) sessions, with your active participation expected.\nThis is a role where your contribution is genuinely valued and where you can make a meaningful difference every day.\n<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You will be supported to carry a caseload of carers assessments as required by the service.</li>\n<li>We will support you to work within and to the requirements of the legislative framework appropriate to a Community Mental Health Team, including Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Care Act 2014.</li>\n<li>You will work with the carers and their families to develop a person-centred assessment of carers’ needs and risks and from that, to develop care plans that focus on the carer.</li>\n<li>You will be encouraged to work in partnership with all internal and external professionals through effective communication.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits…</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our values</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \n<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>\nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h3>Interview date</h3>\nInterview date to be confirmed.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. \nWe will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:\nPortia Khasipo, Assistant Community Services Manager, Phone Number: 0118 904 6800\n \nAt 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.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.\nCandidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.\nNo agencies please. 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You’ll be the first point of contact for visitors, manage communications, and provide essential admin support to staff and leadership.\nWhat you’ll be doing:\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain accurate records and manage pupil attendance.</li>\n<li>Handle emails, letters, newsletters, and social media updates.</li>\n<li>Support school events, training bookings, and resource ordering.</li>\n<li>Welcome visitors and manage reception duties.</li>\n<li>Assist with safeguarding procedures and pupil welfare.</li>\n<li>Provide general admin support including filing, printing, and financial tasks.</li>\n</ul>\nWhat we’re looking for:\nEssential\n<ul>\n<li>GCSEs in English and Maths.</li>\n<li>Strong ICT and communication skills.</li>\n<li>Organised, reliable, and a team player.</li>\n<li>Committed to safeguarding and confidentiality.</li>\n</ul>\nDesirable\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in a school or admin role.</li>\n<li>Familiarity with Arbor MIS and safeguarding procedures.</li>\n</ul>\nWhy join us?\n<ul>\n<li>Supportive and friendly school community</li>\n<li>Ongoing training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!</li>\n</ul>\nWe value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.\n\nWhen you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.\nYou will have access to an attractive benefits package including;\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>\nWho are we?\nHawley 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. Our school caters for children from the age of 7 up to 16 years (Key Stages 2, 3 and 4). \nWe help children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who may be struggling to keep up with the pace of work, may be losing confidence, or struggling with the overwhelming sensory environment of their mainstream school. We also help children who have been out of education for a period of time, to positively re-engage in an education which takes into account any negative experiences they may have had in schools so far.\n\nHawley Woods School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).\nWe are committed to safeguarding and only recruit individuals suitable to work with children, subject to thorough vetting. 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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: By working in partnership with Community Assessors, District Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and NHS you will support service users with personal care (washing, toileting, dressing etc), medication administration, stair practice, reablement walks. Your work will directly impact the well-being and quality of life of those you care for.\n You will use an electronic recording system and access other IT to enhance your role and how you deliver best practice. Our Care Assistants are directly employed by Reading Borough Council giving you access to holiday entitlement and a local government pension scheme. Our available shift offers include: 7.30m to 1.30pm (21 hours per week) = £17,024 - £18,767 Per year \n5.00pm to 10.00pm (17.5 hours per week) = £14,186 - £15,638 Per year \n Our hourly salary rates are £15.54 to £17.13 per hour\n \nYou will be required to work a 7-day fortnight set shift pattern including working weekends and bank holidays - however we require flexibility at times to meet service needs. Staff must be physically fit to undertake the role. A driving licence and access to your own car is mandatory due to the travelling around the Borough. We will require evidence you have the right to work in the UK – unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.\n \nAbout you\nAs a Care Assistant at Reading Borough Council, you will have a significant impact on the lives of individuals who need assistance with their daily activities, making a positive difference in our community. Our dedicated office staff and experienced care team will provide you with the guidance and assistance you need. While prior experience is advantageous, we understand that everyone starts somewhere. 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. 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:\n<ul>\n<li>\nCompassion: A heartfelt commitment to improving the lives of those in need.</li>\n<li>\nEmpathy: The ability to understand and connect with the emotions and experiences of others.</li>\n<li>\nExcellent Communication Skills: The capacity to communicate effectively, both verbally and non-verbally.</li>\n<li>\nPatience and Understanding: A willingness to provide care and support with patience and empathy.</li>\n<li>\nTeam Player: The capability to work harmoniously within a team and follow instructions.</li>\n<li>\nResponsibility and Dependability: A strong sense of duty and the ability to be relied upon. \n</li>\n</ul>\nAt 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.\n Company Culture: 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 - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do\nDrive Efficiency - 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\nBe Ambitious - 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\nMake a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed\n Our Offer: 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:\n A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\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 (pro rata for part time staff)\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 (driving licence is essential as you will required to travel across the Borough)</li>\n</ul>\n For more information about the role please contact Jennie Hughes (Staff Resource Officer) – <a href=\"mailto:jennie.hughes@reading.gov.uk\">jennie.hughes@reading.gov.uk</a> or 0118 937 3302 Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on submission\nInterview date: To be confirmed 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. Visit: <a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> 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. \nWe 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.\n \nWe 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 have the opportunity to work with a range of services and agencies and support the wider objectives of the Community Partnerships Service to reduce area based anti-social behaviour and unauthorised encampments and support our communities to feel safer and inclusive.\n \nMain Duties and responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>Provide a victim-centred approach to tackling area based anti-social behaviour, ensuring timely action is taken and prevention, intervention and enforcement measures are appropriated used to secure a positive outcome, following required case management processes.</li>\n<li>Work in collaboration with key partner agencies to problem solve area based anti-social behaviour to effectively utilise all tools and powers available.</li>\n<li>Ensure all unauthorised encampments on Reading Borough Council owned land are removed as swiftly as possible and that residents, businesses and partners are kept updated.</li>\n<li>When required, attend court and give evidence as a witness in area based anti-social behaviour cases and unauthorised encampment cases.</li>\n</ul>\n About you:\nWe are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person with excellent communication skills and experience in problem solving and partnership working, with the ability to work with local residents to ensure their community feels safe. 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.\n \nYou’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.\n \nOur values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:\nWork 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\nDrive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively\nBe Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential\nMake a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity\n \nOur offer\nWe 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.\n \nThis post will be a hybrid working post. \n \nA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\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 \nFor more information on this position please contact Martin Lee – Safer Public Realm Team Leader - <a href=\"mailto:Martin.Lee@reading.gov.uk\">Martin.Lee@reading.gov.uk</a>\n Closing Date: Thursday 26th June 2025\nInterview Date: To be confirmed\n \nPlease 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. 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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. 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.\n \nWe 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.\n \nAbout the role:\nThe 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.\n 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.\n \nThis 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. 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.\n \nMain Duties and responsibilities:\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 \nAbout you:\nWe 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. 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. 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!\n \nYou’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.\n \nOur values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:\nWork 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\nDrive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently, and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively\nBe Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential\nMake a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity\n \nOur offer:\nWe 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.\n \nThis post will be a hybrid working post. \n \nA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\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 \nFor more information on this position please contact Pennylope Kapere, Sustainable Communities Manager at: <a href=\"mailto:pennylope.kapere@reading.gov.uk\">pennylope.kapere@reading.gov.uk</a>\n Closing Date: Sunday 22nd June 2025\nInterview Date: To be confirmed\n \nPlease 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.","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":"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 to offering the support and development you need. \nIt 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.\n 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.\n \nWe 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. The Discharge to Assess Hospital Team 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.\n \nAbout the Role:\nThis 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. \nTeam Objectives:\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 The Discharge to Assess Hospital Team works closely with other teams in Adult Services who are involved with the delivery of Adult Social Care. 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.\nOur 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.\n \nYou 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. \nThis 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. You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures. \nYou will need to have:\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 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. 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. 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 - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do\nDrive Efficiency - 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\nBe Ambitious - 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\nMake a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed\n \nOur offer A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\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 \nClosing date: Application to be reviewed upon submission Interview date: To be confirmed \nIf 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 <a href=\"mailto:Shaun.Rogers@reading.gov.uk\">Shaun.Rogers@reading.gov.uk</a>\n \nPlease 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. \nVisit: <a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> 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.","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":"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 the needs of our communities. 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.\n \nAbout the role: \nBuilding Inspector: £32,654 to £40,476 + £8,000 Market Supplement = £40,654 to £48,476 Per year\nSenior Building Inspector: £37,938 to £45,718 + £8,000 Market Supplement = £45,938 to £53,718 Per year\n 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. You will:\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 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.\n About you:\nWe 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. As a Building Control Inspector you will have a thorough understanding of the Building Regulations and associated legislation, with demonstrated competence at Level 2.\n \nAt 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. 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). \nAbout Reading:\nReading 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. 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.\n \nThe 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. 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:\n \nWork Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do.\nDrive Efficiency - 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.\nBe Ambitious - 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.\nMake a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.\n \nOur offer:\nWe 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. \nA competitive salary is offered alongside a range of benefits including:\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 To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact the Building Control Team Leader – Paul Boland via email: <a href=\"mailto:paul.boland@reading.gov.uk\">paul.boland@reading.gov.uk</a> or via phone: 07977 632 962 \nClosing Date: Sunday 22nd June 2025\nInterview Date: To be confirmed\n \nPlease 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.","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":"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 you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll be supported to thrive and grow.\n 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.\n \nAbout the Role:\nAs 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. \nYou’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. \nThe 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.\n \nTeam Objectives:\nThe 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. \nWe 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. \nIn 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.\n \nYou will need to have:\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 \nWe 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. 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. 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 - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do\nDrive Efficiency - 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\nBe Ambitious - 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\nMake a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed\n \nOur offer A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\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 \nClosing date: Applications will be reviewed upon submission Interview date: To be confirmed 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 <a href=\"mailto:Penelope.conroy@reading.gov.uk\">Penelope.conroy@reading.gov.uk</a> \nPlease 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. Visit: <a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. 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Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.\n 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.\n 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.\n About the Team/role We currently have a vacancy for a qualified social worker in our Children and Young People Disability Team within our Childrens Social Care Service. 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.\n 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.\n 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.\n \nEssential Qualification/Experience:\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   Our offer 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. \n \nWe 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.\n \nWe offer a competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: • Local Government Pension Scheme • Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service) • Discounted Child Care (on site nursery) • Salary Sacrifice Car Lease scheme. • Cycle to work scheme. • Season ticket loans • A range of local discounts • Remote/Agile working\nInclusion 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.\n 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.\n \nAsking for Adjustments Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. 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