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Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy many of the same benefits as 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 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 \nAbout the Team/role \nWe currently have vacancies for case-holding, qualified social workers. We believe that relationship-based social work makes a difference in children, young people and families’ lives and our generic teams focus on direct work with children, young people and families. Our Together for Families (TfF) service is an exciting development for Brighter Futures for Children and has been introduced to allow children and families to benefit from the continuity of only one social worker. The benefit for social workers is lower caseloads and an environment that makes relationship-based social work flourish. \n \nOur Together for Families teams work with children during S.17 (Children Act, 1989) single assessments, S.47 child protection investigations, as well as working with children subject to Child In Need Plans, Child Protection Plans, pre-proceedings, proceedings and those becoming looked after.\n \nSupport to families is also provided through our evidence-informed and timely programme of support delivered via family support workers and specialist adult practitioners in mental health and substance use. The aim is to ensure an effective trauma-informed ‘whole family’ response to needs and risk for children. There are numerous opportunities for training and development at BFfC. We have 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 \nFor a limited time (until 31 March 2024) we are offering an additional welcome payment to eligible social workers joining one of our TfF teams and, from 1 April 2023, we are also offering loyalty payments at 12 and 24 months.\n \nWe are doing this to strengthen our teams and ensure children and young people get the continuity and stability they deserve. It’s testament to us, the way that we work and the supportive environment we encourage that our permanent social workers stay with us and some agency staff are converting, but we want more of our social workers to join us on a permanent basis.\n Essential Qualification/Experience: \n \n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Registered with Social Work England</li>\n</ul>\n \nOur offer \nWe offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to be creative and focus on innovative and ambitious interventions that lead to sustainable change for families. We are kind, friendly, collaborative and value driven. We have high expectations for our children and young people and work in a relationship-based, child-centred manner to achieve the greatest impact in children’s lives.\n \nA competitive salary, plus our loyalty scheme (until 31 March 2024), alongside a range of benefits including:\n \n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Relocation Scheme</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">26 days’ holiday plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Discounted Childcare (on site nursery)</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Cycle to work scheme.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Season ticket loans.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A range of local discounts</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Free parking</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>\n</ul>\n \nInclusion and Diversity\nWe 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. 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This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.\n \nIf 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 We look forward to hearing from you!","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"includes £8,000 Annual Market Supplement","publishDate":"2025-05-01T13:21:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-31T13:21:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/afb422b6-a0d5-4447-aa8a-f56001f9710b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d41b6147-7688-4cd2-baf1-c2eaac0c08fc","title":"Recovery Officer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham","locationType":2,"description":"Wokingham Borough Council has an exciting position available for a Recovery Officer to join our proactive recovery team on a Full time, Permanent basis.\nAs a Recovery Officer, you will handle customer accounts and ensure the timely collection of current and previous years arrears for Council Tax Business Rates, Adult Social Care Debt and Sundry Debt\nYou will be responsible for collating evidence and preparing cases for court hearings ensuring that they have been selected in accordance with the law and good practice guidelines. Our team has consistently achieved very high percentage collection rates, and you will help us to maintain our exceptional performance.\nBenefits: \nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of days 28 (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ And much more! \nKey responsibilities\n<ul>\n<li>To proactively pursue outstanding debt due to the Council including Council Tax, Business Rates, Adult Social Care Debt or Sundry Debt</li>\n<li>Process Council Tax and Business Rates (NNDR) debt from the issue of summons taking action to contact debtors and make payment arrangements</li>\n<li>Handling customer queries by telephone, email and by other means of contact</li>\n<li>Attend the Magistrates’/County Court as required</li>\n<li>Negotiating payment plans to ensure invoices are paid on time and that Council Tax/Business Rates arrears are brought up to date as quickly possible, allowing for the customer’s circumstances</li>\n<li>Monitoring customer accounts to ensure payments are being received and take action to progress recovery as appropriate</li>\n<li>Deciding on the most effective means of collection on an individual case basis</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements\n<ul>\n<li>Good written and verbal communication skills able to vary style to meet the needs of the audience</li>\n<li>Ability to take ownership and manage own workload to meet the demands of the service</li>\n<li>Willingness to learn with the motivation to succeed</li>\n<li>Ability to establish positive and effective relationships and work with partners, residents, businesses and other stakeholders</li>\n<li>Experience of having worked in Local Taxation, Adult Social Care and/or a Sundry Debts environment</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area \nWokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. \nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. \nIf you think this role would suit you and you would like further information, please contact Gary Clarke (Recovery Manager) on 0118 237 8767, Frances Neaves (Senior Recovery Officer) on 0118 237 8040\nClosing date for applications: 1st June 2025, 11pm\nInterview date: TBC\nIf your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.  \nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. \nPlease be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.      \nWokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.\nAll successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer. 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We’re looking for a dedicated, energetic, and caring Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team from September 2025!\nWhat you’ll be doing:\n<ul>\n<li>Identify strategies to help overcome individual pupils’ barriers to learning</li>\n<li>Be prepared to use humour and restorative practice to ensure a child-centred approach</li>\n<li>Support the transition of new pupils arriving or existing pupils returning to school, putting the necessary support in place to overcome any barriers to learning</li>\n<li>Provide in class support as necessary to meet the needs of the school.</li>\n<li>Liaise with other staff to monitoring pupils’ behaviour and well being</li>\n<li>Build positive relations with parents/carers to encourage family involvement in their child’s progress</li>\n<li>Communicate with parents/carers about specific support in place for their child.</li>\n</ul>\nWhat we’re looking for:\n<ul>\n<li>A team player who will uphold the mission, values and goals of Hawley Woods School</li>\n<li>A can-do attitude</li>\n<li>Great communication and interpersonal skills</li>\n<li>Experience working with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs including autism in an educational setting.</li>\n<li>A passion for education and helping students thrive.</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 protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. 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Hosted by Reading Borough Council, the body removal team is a service within the wider coroners’ team. Based at Reading Cemetery and Crematorium in hours and at 19 Bennet Road/home out of hours, the team will be responsible for undertaking the collection, care, removal and transport of deceased patients following a community death. The service operates 24/7, 365 days per year.\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 Senior Body Collection Operative, you will be responsible for leading the team of Body Collection Operatives and for ensuring exceptional standards in maintaining the dignity and safe care of the deceased.\n \nMain duties include:\n- Ensuring adequate staffing on a rota to cover 24-hour, 365 day a year period\n- Provide professional advice, support and training to colleagues in sometimes challenging situations.\n- Maintain supplies, equipment and vehicles\n- Liaising and working in partnership with stakeholders of the service to ensure systems and processes are followed\n \nAbout you:\nThe successful applicant will have significant experience of carrying out coronial removal work, or the transportation of the deceased for an organisation or funeral director. They will also have experience of leading and supervising a team as well as experience of commercial driving.\n \nThe ability to deal with the bereaved in a sensitive and tactful manner is essential as well as having the emotional resilience to cope with distressing and unpleasant scenes and situations. The successful applicants will also have the ability to carry out the physical aspect of the role, such as heavy lifting, pushing and pulling.\n \nThese posts will be based in Reading, however you may be required to travel to various locations within Berkshire. Flexibility over working hours and willingness to provide backfill in a rota which operates 24/7, 365 days per year is required. An enhanced DBS check will be required as part of the onboarding process.\n \nYou will be part of a team that relies on everyone to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you will also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place to live and work. 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 \nWhat we 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 \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>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 \nFor more information on this position please contact Rhiannon Charnock – Principal Coroners Officer - <a href=\"mailto:rhiannon.charnock@reading.gov.uk\">rhiannon.charnock@reading.gov.uk</a> \n Closing Date: Wednesday 14th May 2025\nInterview Date: To be confirmed\n \nPlease note that these dates are indicative at this stage and may be subject to change\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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We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic School Finance Administrator to join our team and contribute to the smooth running of our administrative services.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The school office is a very busy environment and the role includes a wide range of office and finance duties coupled with interaction with pupils and parents. Knowledge of SIMS and FMS would be an advantage however training would be provided. </div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Key Responsibilities:</div>\n<div>• Manage general office administration tasks including typing, email management, photocopying, data entry, and message delivery.</div>\n<div>• Keep the school website up-to-date and encourage community engagement.</div>\n<div>• Maintain accurate records of pupil attendance and manage parental visits.</div>\n<div>• Maintain and update pupil and staff records using SIMs and other systems.</div>\n<div>• Assist with financial tasks such as processing purchase orders, invoices, and handling school finances.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Manor Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. 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Due to an increase in work for both internal and external clients Property Services are looking to recruit a Repairs and Maintenance Inspectors to join the Team.\n \nWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Repairs and Maintenance Inspectors to be responsible for the inspection, specification, ordering and supervision of works of the maintenance and repair operations for our properties. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of building systems and construction techniques, as well as excellent communication and problem-solving skills.\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 The role will be based at our Bennet Road depot – 19 Bennet Road, Reading, RG2 0QX. \nTo provide a comprehensive professional building repairs inspection service in respect of day-to-day maintenance of properties, within the housing portfolio including Temporary Accommodation and Short Term Lets.\n \nDuties will include:\n<ul>\n<li>To post inspect day to day repairs undertaken by the directly employed labour force and Council’s contractors.</li>\n<li>Carry out pre-inspections as required.</li>\n<li>Undertake inspections within the Voids and Planned Team as work levels demand.</li>\n<li>Assist in the delivery of a sensitive and high-profile service where conflicting priorities will need to be managed.</li>\n<li>Liaison with Housing Officers and contractors on day-to-day basis regarding works in Progress.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Consultation with tenants/residents in conjunction with other housing Client and Contractor staff on pre and post work repair.</li>\n</ul>\n \nAbout you:\n<ul>\n<li>Building construction qualification to minimum ONC/OND with relevant experience or City & Guilds or equivalent in a recognised trade or several years proven site experience.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge of statutory legislation and building contracts.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with tenants, colleagues, and contractors.</li>\n<li>Experience of budgetary monitoring and control</li>\n<li>Solid organisational and time-management abilities, with a keen attention to detail.</li>\n<li>Experience of fault diagnoses</li>\n<li>Full UK Driving licence</li>\n</ul>\n \nYou will be part of a team that relies on everyone to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you will also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place to live and work. 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 \nStaff Value Statement \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 \nWhat we 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 \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>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. 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If so, Coley Primary might be just what you're looking for!</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>We’re a warm, welcoming, multicultural one-form entry school in the heart of Reading, and we’re on the lookout for a passionate Class Teacher to join our team from September 2025.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>This role is open to teachers* with experience in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 and ECTs.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>(*Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship. Applicants must hold UK Qualified Teacher Status and a valid right to work in the UK.)</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>What we’re looking for:</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>We’re after someone who:</div>\n<div>• Delivers inspiring, engaging lessons and knows how to bring learning to life.</div>\n<div>• Has high expectations and a child-centred approach that makes a real difference.</div>\n<div>• Works well as part of a team and enjoys collaborating with others.</div>\n<div>• Is adaptable and inclusive, meeting the diverse needs of our wonderful children.</div>\n<div>• Is keen to continue developing professionally and is ready to help shape the school’s future.</div>\n<div>• Communicates clearly with pupils, families and colleagues – and brings warmth and positivity to the role.</div>\n<div>• Is well-organised, hardworking, and truly committed to helping pupils thrive.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Why you’ll love working at Coley:</div>\n<div>• Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn and grow.</div>\n<div>• A friendly, supportive team who pull together and look out for one another.</div>\n<div>• Supportive parents who are proud of their school community.</div>\n<div>• Regular CPD and development opportunities – we invest in our people!</div>\n<div>• The chance to make a real impact every day in a school that values kindness, diversity, and inclusion.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>We’d love to meet you!</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>If you think this sounds like the right fit for you, visit our website to download the application pack and apply today - <a href=\"https://www.coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk/job-opportunities\">https://www.coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk/job-opportunities</a> </div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Please contact Miss Goldring, our Business Manager, via email at <a href=\"mailto:bursar@coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk\">bursar@coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk</a> to find out more information.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>(Psst… No CVs please. For Equal Opportunities purposes, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.)</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Important Dates:</div>\n<div>• Shortlisting: Ongoing – we’ll review applications as they come in.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>At Coley Primary, we’re committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of children and young people. All staff and volunteers share this responsibility, and an Enhanced DBS check will be required for all successful candidates.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Ready to take the next step in your teaching journey? 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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. \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. \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.\nAbout the role We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Commissioning, Contracts and Procurement. \nThe Strategic Commissioner for social care will work with the Head of Commissioning, Contracts and Procurement to champion, promote and deliver transformational change. The Strategic Commissioner for social care is responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of commissioning programmes, plans and strategies across a wide-ranging portfolio which includes children on the edge of care (early help); Children in need; children in care; children with disabilities and care leavers. This role will ensure effective commissioning of services, promoting a joint approach working with the Strategic Commissioner for Education and SEND. The Strategic Commissioner for social care will ensure there is high quality, responsive and efficient services are in place within Children’s Services ensuring the highest standard of provision is available to children, young people and their families within allocated and reducing resources. Increase sufficiency of placements; undertake procurements which achieve savings and service quality objectives; lead service reviews and contract management of providers and markets. \nThrough effective commissioning and contract management this postholder will play a vital part in enabling the company to achieve better outcomes for children and savings the company needs to achieve. \nThis post will sit alongside the Strategic Commissioner for Education and SEND, and line manage the Placements and Commissioning Managers for social care function with the team. The post holder will be directly line managed by the Head of Commissioning, Contracts and Procurement.\nYou are required to: • To be the strategic lead for social care commissioning within the company, taking responsibility for this remit internally and with external partners. • To lead the development and implementation of long-term strategic plans including sufficiency. • To work with colleagues in health (where appropriate) to support development of jointly commissioned services and processes, through development of joint funding, targets and monitoring. • To maintain effective working relationships with operational managers in social care providing advice and expertise on commissioning and contracts. • To build positive relationships with relevant colleagues across Berkshire and other neighbouring authorities in order to identify opportunities to collaborate, share best practice and learn lessons. • To collaborate on ensuring effective co-production with service user (and carer) takes place and the voice of children, young people and their families routinely informs the team’s work. • To develop business cases; service reviews; option papers and regular reports for senior leaders and Board members as required • To deputise for the Head of Commissioning, Contracts and Procurement when required. • To contribute to company or external initiatives in relation to commissioning and contracts. • To be up to date with the latest demographic data and statistics on the relevant client groups, with an informed view on the future implications of this. • To be up to date with the latest developments in the care and support market in Reading and Berkshire, including benchmarking of costs, quality and performance. • To lead on the social care commissioning team’s contribution to the JSNA and any similar local analyses and data collection in Reading or beyond. • Responsible for researching models of best practice to shape innovative models of care, evolving specification and service design, analysis of demand and throughput, resource analysis in terms of staff and assets, to improve efficiency. • Lead and undertake work to analyse needs, gaps in provision, market trends and make recommendations to implement strategic change to improve the availability, range, quality and value for money of services. • Lead the development of service specifications, tender documents, contract performance management frameworks and other relevant documentation. • To ensure the development of appropriate methods of participation, consultation and co-production with children, young people and their families and that this work underpins and informs commissioning of services. • Analysis of complex information and data in relation to current service provision and mapping against future intentions. Liaising with internal and external stakeholders in the analysis, planning design and delivery phases. • Working alongside the RBC Procurement Team who will manage tenders via a SLA with the company. \nFor more information about the role, please read the job description and person specification. \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.\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. 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.\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. 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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 We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Justice Service and traded services with schools.\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.\nAbout the role This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our Children with Single Point of Access (CSPOA) team within Brighter Futures for Children. This role is situated within the front door for early help and safeguarding children, and you will represent the service for those seeking advice and support for children not already open to the service. You will work as part of a team to gather, review and evaluate information in regard to children’s needs, including children in need of support, intervention and protection. This is not a case holding role; instead you will explore, triage and make recommendations on the needs of children and young people, alongside the family and professional network ensuring they receive the help they need at the time they need it.\n We are seeking a social worker who is committed to intervening and supporting a family from the point of contact. You will be expected to support, provide advice, guidance and intervention to families on the phone – alongside produce workable safety plans for those children at the highest risk.\n We are looking for an experienced social worker with a strong social work value base that will be committed to this role and the team and that will practice using the practice approach of Brighter Futures for Children including trauma informed, systemic and restorative practice.\n Please see job description for further requirements of the role.\n Our Offer A 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 Childcare (on site nursery) • Cycle to work scheme. • Season train ticket loans. • Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme • A range of local shopping 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 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.\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 Closing date: 6 May 2025 Interview date: To be confirmed\n We look forward to hearing from you!\n \n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2025-04-30T07:46:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-06T07:46:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c84019b7-ff19-48a0-a83e-296e845f3b4b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f7ab704e-c2a3-463c-84ec-4b2bc04ee07e","title":"Building Surveyor - Corporate Property Services Team","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"Are you an architect, building surveyor, or any other construction professional looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills? We are seeking talented individuals to join our innovative team and contribute to ground breaking projects. If you are ready to take your career to the next level with a dynamic and supportive team then join our Corporate Property Services Team where we provide in-house design, surveying, MEP consultancy, and project management services. We manage building construction, refurbishment, and repairs contracts, delivering both capital projects and planned and reactive maintenance to our Corporate, Community, and School buildings. 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. \nAbout the role \nAs a Building Surveyor, you will lead the delivery of fabric improvement and maintenance works for Corporate, Community, and School projects from initiation to handover. Your construction industry knowledge and expertise will be crucial in providing professional and technical advice within Reading Borough Council. You will engage and liaise with stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes. Key areas of responsibility include:\n<ul>\n<li>\nProcurement: Manage services and works contracts as required.</li>\n<li>\nSurveys: Conduct measured and structural surveys of properties.</li>\n<li>\nTechnical Documentation: Prepare technical specifications, schedules of work, and tender documents.</li>\n<li>\nDesign: Create architectural designs using AutoCAD software.</li>\n<li>\nCompliance: Ensure projects comply with Health and Safety and CDM Regulations.</li>\n<li>\nRefurbishment: Deliver stock condition surveys and building refurbishment works, including Health & Safety improvements.</li>\n</ul>\n \nAbout you\nWe are looking for someone with the expertise to provide comprehensive professional and technical services for maintenance, refurbishment, improvement, and new build schemes. The ideal candidate will have:\n<ul>\n<li>\nQualifications: Degree in a construction industry qualification or HNC in Construction with post-qualification experience.</li>\n<li>\nCommunication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>\n<li>\nKnowledge: Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of construction and best practices.</li>\n<li>\nProject Management: Experience in project management and understanding of project/programme management methodologies.</li>\n</ul>\n You’ll be part of a team that relies on everyone 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:\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 Our 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 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>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 Yvonne Mubanga - Strategic Property Services Manager: <a href=\"mailto:Yvonne.mubanga@reading.gov.uk\">Yvonne.mubanga@reading.gov.uk</a> \n Closing Date: Tuesday 13th May 2025\nInterview Date: TBC \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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Wherever you are in your own career journey, we’re committed to offering the support and development you need. \nWorking as a Social Worker for Reading Borough Council you will be part of a friendly and supporting team. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate great communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, services users 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. We are seeking applications from newly qualified (ASYE) and experienced Social Workers. (£2,000 Market Supplement available for Experienced Social Worker)\n \nAbout the Role:\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 complete Mental Capacity Act Assessments to a high standard</li>\n<li>Undertake community DOLs and prepare records for Court of Protection</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 \nTeam Objectives:\nThe Learning Disability and Autism (LDA) Team works closely with other teams in Adult Services who are involved with the delivery of Adult Social Care. We work closely within individuals from transitions to adulthood and older age. We promote a strength base ethos to other the best outcomes for the individuals that we work with.\n \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 hold a varied caseload and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents. \nThis post offers opportunities to improve your skills and experience in Adult Social Care with high quality, client-led, interventions to service users in their own homes, in a friendly and supportive team. 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</li>\n<li>Understanding of The Autism Act 2009</li>\n<li>Understanding of Better care for people with a learning disability and people with autism.</li>\n<li>Other legislation linked to Autism and Learning Disability</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: Applications reviewed upon submission Interview date: To be confirmed \nIf you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Louise Mole (LDA Team Manager) on 0118 937 3747 or email <a href=\"mailto:louise.mole@reading.gov.uk\">louise.mole@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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,314 to £42,708 Per year (£2,000 Market Supplement available for Experienced Social Worker)","publishDate":"2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-25T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f5a23f1c-fd65-4fac-8c08-f462a7c97ee3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d5b6b0db-e9da-4299-aaf0-f95c0b4f4e17","title":"Social Care Coordinator - Learning Disability and Autism (LDA) Team","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"We are currently seeking a dynamic Social Care Coordinator to join our Learning Disability and Autism Team. We represent a Local Authority dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our community and residents. We are seeking an individual with outstanding communication abilities, adept at building and fostering relationships with colleagues, service users, healthcare providers, and community networks. In the role of Social Care Coordinator at Reading Borough Council, you will play a crucial role within a friendly and cooperative team. 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.\n The Learning Disability and Autism Team (LD&A) is an Adult Social Care Service made up of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Social Care Coordinators. We work with service users who have a diagnosed learning disability and/or an autistic spectrum condition who have social care needs. \n \nAbout the Role: In the role of a Social Care Coordinator, your responsibilities will involve making home visits to individuals. You will undertake non-complex assessments of people’s needs and develop and monitor plans in collaboration with service users themselves. The objective is to enhance their independence through a strengths-based methodology and a person centred approach. \nYou will hold a varied caseload and will be expected to work independently and to interpret and analyse varied information or situations and to produce solutions.\n You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies, and procedures. Role requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Experience working with people</li>\n<li>Experience working within the Health, Adult Social Care or voluntary sector – (not essential)</li>\n</ul>\n We offer excellent support, training, 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 skills. When applying for this post, please ensure that your application explains, with examples, how you meet the person specification in the Job Description as this is the shortlisting criteria.\n 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. 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 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\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 \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>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 \nIf you would like any more information, please contact Louise Mole (Team Manager Learning Disability and Autism Team) 0118 937 3747 or email <a href=\"mailto:Louise.Mole@reading.gov.uk\">Louise.Mole@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing Date: Sunday 11th May 2035 Interview 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,269 - £32,654 Per year","publishDate":"2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1620ec05-c700-4079-827e-e399f6ed284d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8596ca70-c397-4336-8569-c7a2e7f01020","title":"Valuation Surveyor - Assets Management Team","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"Part time – 32 hours per week (4.5 days per week) – (Working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – flexible with remaining hours) - Permanent \nWe are building a more sustainable, efficient, and resident-focused Reading – and our Asset Management Team plays a vital role in that journey. We're looking for a Valuation Surveyor with strong technical skills and a collaborative mindset to help shape the future of our corporate property portfolio. We manage a diverse property portfolio, maximizing the use and value of all property assets. 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 We’re fully committed to flexible working hours and within this role you will also have the opportunity to work largely from home, subject to service needs. \n About the role:\nAs a Valuation Surveyor, you’ll deliver high-quality property valuations and estates management services across a varied portfolio including commercial, residential and operational property. You’ll support disposals and acquisitions, lead landlord and tenant negotiations, and advise on development, viability, and regeneration schemes. It’s an opportunity to help maximise value from public assets while supporting key local priorities. A pool car will be available when required to go out and complete site inspections around the Reading Borough. Key areas of responsibility include:\nAs a Valuation Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in managing the Council’s property portfolio. Your responsibilities will include:\n<ul>\n<li>Conducting valuations for various purposes, including asset valuations, insurance valuations, and planning viability appraisals.</li>\n<li>Negotiating terms and managing the disposal and acquisition of land/buildings.</li>\n<li>Managing income-generating assets for investment purposes.</li>\n<li>Undertaking Landlord & Tenant work, including lettings, reviews, and renewals.</li>\n<li>Providing property advice and preparing reports for Councillors and Officers. \n</li>\n</ul>\nAbout you:\nWe’re looking for someone with experience of dealing with a broad spectrum of different property types, including commercial, residential and rural property valuations. A good understanding of current thinking/best practice in relation to Valuation and Estates issues and the ability to analyse and interpret complex written and financial information and make professional recommendations on the best use of property assets.\n Experience: \n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge and understanding of large and complex public service organisations</li>\n<li>Awareness and understanding of local government operations and how Council services interface with key public service partners e.g. police, health</li>\n<li>Excellent judgement and analysis with the ability to broker solutions to complex problems. Commercial awareness and approach, recognising the importance of value for money in all Council activity</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and negotiating skills with the ability to present complex issues in a simple and easy to understand way for internal and external audiences</li>\n</ul>\n \nQualifications\n<ul>\n<li>Chartered surveyor or equivalent</li>\n<li>Registered Valuer</li>\n<li>Significant post qualification experience</li>\n<li>Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)</li>\n</ul>\n 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: \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 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 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. Annual leave will be pro-rata due to role being part time.\n</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities include working from home with some office attendance when required to meet the requirement of the position. Meeting the core hours requirement and completing the required contractual hours within a flexible agreement with the Strategic Assets Portfolio Manager (School Pick up time or similar can be accommodated)\n</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 Dee Maddox-Hinton - Strategic Assets Portfolio Manager - <a href=\"mailto:Dee.Maddox-Hinton@reading.gov.uk\">Dee.Maddox-Hinton@reading.gov.uk</a>\n \nClosing Date: Sunday 18th May 2025\nInterview Date: to be arranged.\nInterview Process: Interviews will be carried out preferable on TEAMS or Face to Face if required. An opportunity to view the workplace can be arranged. \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":"£36,936 - £42,127 Per year","publishDate":"2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0597cc2c-c0bf-49bb-b731-fbeb5ce163e7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fed003cd-aec2-46fc-81ae-642acaf1064a","title":"Cleaning Operative - Building Cleaning Team","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"Part Time - 10 Hours per week - Permanent We are looking for a part time - 10 hours per week Cleaning Operative. It’s an exciting time for our Building Cleaning Team, we are looking for a responsible, reliable person to undertake the duties of a Cleaning Operative. \nWe 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: You will be required to work at our Bennet Road Depot - 19 Bennet Road, Reading, RG2 0QX. The hours will be 2 hours a day to be completed between 3.00pm and 6.00pm - Monday – Friday.\n As the Cleaning Operative you will be required to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within Reading Borough Council properties in accordance with service and/or client specifications, to ensure and provide a clean, safe, and hygienic environment, to help ensure an effective and efficient operation of cleaning services.\n \nDuties will include:\n<ul>\n<li>To provide the highest level of cleaning service as instructed by Cleaning Operative Supervisor in line with the service and/or client specifications and maintain the standards.</li>\n<li>To provide a range of general cleaning services to a wide range of facilities, including toilets, offices, meeting rooms and housing stocks etc by washing, mopping, dusting, polishing, vacuum cleaning and sweeping, as appropriate.</li>\n<li>To follow all relevant Health & Safety rules and guidelines, e.g. wearing protective clothing in accordance with COSHH.</li>\n<li>To report maintenance issues promptly to Cleaning Operative Supervisor.</li>\n<li>To maintain an adequate stock of consumables in washrooms and breakout areas.</li>\n<li>To participate in staff meetings.</li>\n<li>To participate in training activities essential and appropriate to the role.</li>\n<li>Any other duties appropriate to the post as required.</li>\n</ul>\n \nAbout you:\nWe’re looking for someone who is highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and timekeeping. You’ll need to be confident working on your own initiative, able to prioritise your workload, and flexible in supporting other functions when needed. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English. You should also be able to build positive working relationships and bring a team-focused attitude. If you take ownership of your work, follow tasks through to completion, and value a collaborative, respectful working environment, we’d love to hear from you. 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:\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 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 \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>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<li>Onsite parking</li>\n</ul>\n \nTo arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Carolyn Leakey – Cleaning Manager – <a href=\"mailto:carolyn.leakey@reading.gov.uk\">carolyn.leakey@reading.gov.uk</a> \nClosing Date: 11th May 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":"Actual Pro Rata Salary -£6,570 - £6,700","publishDate":"2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/729ea3eb-0b63-4ef4-a4ba-775890d4d30f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1af9585d-c070-43af-a7fc-fc4c48dc8581","title":"Corporate Facilities Manager","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End, Wokingham, Wokingham Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"We have an excellent opportunity available for a Corporate Facilities Manager to join our proactive Property Management Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-time, Permanent basis.\nAs the Corporate Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of a range of facilities management services, ensuring the safe and effective operation of properties across the council’s estate, for customers, visitors, staff and politicians.\nThis pivotal role will ensure our property portfolio is fit for purpose, meets the council’s strategic objectives and customer needs, and delivers value for money.\nWe are looking for an experienced and proactive individual who will lead a dedicated team and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure a high standard of service delivery in all areas.\nPlease note this is a politically restricted post requiring full-time attendance at the Council Headquarters or other corporate sites within the borough. \nBenefits:\nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ And much more\nKey responsibilities: \n<ul>\n<li>Manage the soft facilities management services to ensure the safe and effective operation of the Council’s headquarters building and satellite offices within the Borough, including Health & Safety compliance</li>\n<li>Manage the Facilities team, ensuring a high-quality service is delivered with excellent customer service</li>\n<li>Manage budgets and small capital projects within the corporate estate</li>\n<li>Utilising best practice and experience, contribute to plans for the Council’s future headquarters project</li>\n<li>Develop and manage the Buildings Managers network, creating a supportive and informative environment and network where Building Managers can be supported, learn and develop skills</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements: \n<ul>\n<li>Qualification, and/or significant knowledge and experience of delivering a facilities management function, or within a related property area of work</li>\n<li>Knowledge of facilities management and health and safety issues, legislation and best practice</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a front-facing, customer service environment and best practice in customer management</li>\n<li>Well-developed written and verbal communication skills</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area:\nWokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.\nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.\nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!\nAlternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion about this role, please email Sarah Morgan, Service Director - Commercial Property at <a href=\"mailto:sarah.moregan@wokingham.gov.uk\">sarah.morgan@wokingham.gov.uk</a>.\nClosing Date: Sunday 1st June 2025\nInterview Date: W/C Monday 9th June 2025\nPlease be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.\nIf your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nWokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. \nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,788 - £56,075 per annum, plus benefits","publishDate":"2025-04-29T14:54:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5fc77859-ea25-4a16-acb0-8ffa49b8e72a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"21bdde3b-e063-4a53-bd52-847f78d050e8","title":"Head of Property Management","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End, Wokingham, Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Property Management to join our proactive Property Management Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-time, Permanent basis.\nAs the Head of Property Management, you are responsible for ensuring the council’s corporate sites are maintained and operated to meet legal and statutory requirements, in particular, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.\nYour role will include the management and coordination of minor capital design, management and construction contracts, minor works contracts, planned, reactive and service contracts. As our Head of Property Management, you will also lead the safe and efficient management of the council’s offices, which includes the council’s Headquarters.\nThis is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the corporate leadership of the service and organisation, to deliver the council’s outcomes for its residents, customers and clients.\nBenefits:\nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ And much more\nKey responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>Responsible for ensuring that the Council’s corporate sites, including the Council’s headquarters building, are maintained and operated to meet legal and statutory requirements, in particular the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974</li>\n<li>To act as the Council’s key advisor for the statutory and compliance management of the Council’s property portfolio</li>\n<li>Management of a team which manages and coordinates planned investment and maintenance programme on the Council's property portfolio, and also reactive and service contracts</li>\n<li>To oversee the effective management of the Council’s Utilities Portfolio (Electricity Gas, Water and Oil), in relation to Council-owned properties, in line with all relevant energy and environmental regulations</li>\n<li>To contribute to the longer-term investment plans for corporate buildings, including in the context of rationalization and consolidation of the Council’s property portfolio</li>\n<li>To play an active role in the senior management team of the Commercial Property Service, representing the Service in wider corporate discussions and initiatives \n</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Degree-level or equivalent relevant professional qualifications or expertise</li>\n<li>Significant and demonstrable management experience in a property-related discipline gained with a public or large private organisation, with some experience at a senior level</li>\n<li>Able to operate effectively in large, complex and political organisations</li>\n<li>Strong project management background, either in the private or public sector</li>\n<li>Well-developed written and verbal communication skills</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area:\nWokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.\nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.\nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!\nAlternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion about this role, please email Sarah Morgan, Service Director - Commercial Property at <a href=\"mailto:sarah.moregan@wokingham.gov.uk\">sarah.morgan@wokingham.gov.uk</a>.\nClosing Date: Sunday 1st June 2025\nInterview Date: W/C Monday 9th June 2025\nPlease be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.\nIf your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nWokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. \nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer. 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We support a work life balance with options for flexible and hybrid working. \nAbout the Role \nWe are seeking to appoint a Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX to join the Legal Services team at Surrey Heath Borough Council. As Principal Litigation Lawyer you will manage a varied and interesting caseload of both criminal and civil and regulatory matters.  You will also represent the Council in the Magistrates’ Court and County Court and give advice to elected members in Licensing Subcommittee.  \nThis is a politically restricted post in accordance with Section 2 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.  \nAbout You \nYou will have experience of working in a legal team in a Local Government environment and will have advocacy experience in the Magistrates’ and County Court. You will have excellent communication skills. You will have the ability to draft legal proceedings and statutory notices. You can manage a range of complex and competing priorities and deadlines. You are an effective member of the team but can work without supervision and you can manage a diverse workload.  \n Additional Information \nBenefits \n We offer a generous benefits package including a minimum of 23 days’ annual leave rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, free parking for all employees and payment of a professional membership fee. As well as subsidised gym membership at our local Places Leisure Centre and great savings from supermarkets, shopping, cycle to work schemes and holidays via the My Staff Shop scheme. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided for your role if applicable. \nOffers are usually made at the lower end of the salary band allowing for progression. \nClosing date: 13th May 2025 \nInterview date: 22nd May 2025 \n Contact details \nFor an informal discussion, please contact Nathalie Boateng, Head of Legal and Democratic Services \n on 01276 707310, nathalie.boateng@surreyheath.gov.uk on 01276 707310.\nOur Commitment \nSurrey Heath Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. 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Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.\n About the Role: The Maintenance Engineer is a key role within our Operational Services Team, requiring a practical mindset, a high standard of technical ability and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. You will also manage the stock of tools and equipment spare parts, maintain the tools and equipment database, and oversee work undertaken by contractors. The role will be based at our depot at 19 Bennet Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0QX Key Responsibilities:\nService, maintain, and repair the Council’s stock of powered maintenance equipment (strimmers, mowers, chainsaws, breakers, ride-on machinery) in line with manufacturer guidelines. Duties will include:\n<ul>\n<li>Provide timely and effective responses to enquiries and complaints from managers, supervisors, and operatives.</li>\n<li>Manage and maintain an accurate tools and equipment database and associated service records.</li>\n<li>Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to equipment faults and breakdowns efficiently to minimise downtime.</li>\n<li>Ensure all plant and equipment is maintained to high safety and performance standards.</li>\n<li>Monitor and maintain equipment vibration levels in compliance with Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) regulations.</li>\n<li>Uphold strong health and safety practices, maintaining clean and secure workspaces.</li>\n</ul>\n About You:\nYou will be a qualified maintenance or mechanical engineer with experience working on a range of powered tools and machinery. You’ll possess strong diagnostic and repair skills, a good knowledge of health and safety procedures, and the ability to manage your own workload and stock levels. Experience with data recording, contractor management, and light welding/mechanical fabrication will be advantageous. \nEssential Skills and Experience:\n<ul>\n<li>Recognised qualification in mechanical or electrical maintenance (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds)</li>\n<li>Proven track record in maintaining and repairing a wide range of powered tools and machinery</li>\n<li>Strong organisational and IT skills, particularly for database and stock management</li>\n<li>Full UK driving licence</li>\n</ul>\n Desirable:\n<ul>\n<li>Certification in PAT Testing and/or HAVS monitoring</li>\n<li>Welding or fabrication skills</li>\n</ul>\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. 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 Our 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 \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>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 Andrew Dean – Commercial Officer - Streetscene - <a href=\"mailto:andrew.dean@reading.gov.uk\">andrew.dean@reading.gov.uk</a> \nClosing Date: Sunday 18th May 2025 Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd June 2025\nInterview Process: Formal interview, basic written and practical test\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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