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We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children at risk.  You will need to tell us about any spent convictions or cautions, which may later appear on your DBS Certificate.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>\n<strong>Should you have any queries please contact Mrs S Barnes at the College on </strong><a href=\"mailto:s-barnes@garthhillcollege.com\">s-barnes@garthhillcollege.com</a> <strong>or 01344 421122</strong>. </div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS AT 09H00 ON 19 MAY 2025</strong></div>\n<div><strong>INTERVIEWS ARE SCHEDULED FOR 21 MAY 2025.</strong></div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Please note only applications submitted on the official application form will be considered.  </div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"TEACHER PAY SCALE PLUS TLR 1C (£14,289)","publishDate":"2025-05-08T08:58:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-19T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/01d0dfe4-0da5-42f7-b9b6-36d727c17447.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d14992fd-e931-40c1-8473-5ef5f1b09055","title":"SEND Team Manager","employer":"Brighter Futures for Children","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading","locationType":2,"description":"<p> </p>\n<p>SEND (Special Education Needs Department) Team Manager </p>\n<p>Brighter Futures for Children</p>\n<p>Full time, permanent post<br>Salary: £54,971 - £58,788 per annum</p>\n<p><br>About us<br>Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service. </p>\n<p>We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools. </p>\n<p>Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.</p>\n<p>About the role<br>We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our SEND team. This role is a key post which will be responsible for overseeing and driving forward the performance within SEND Team. Delivering on Brighter Futures for Children’s Key Performance Indicators to provide outcomes for children through effective decision making and management of managers. Ensuring children and young people with SEND are provided with an initial assessment process that identifies needs, outcomes and provision according to legislation and statutory guidelines, and robustly monitor and review Annual Reviews to ensure EHCP’s remain relevant and accurate. To provide oversight of specialist school placements, Alternative Provision and Enhanced Resource Provisions. To provide management across the SEND system sharing knowledge and experience to deliver timely permanence for all children and young people.<br>•    To provide direction and performance management, assisting the Head of Service, across all designated services. Delivering on the strategic values and vision for Brighter Futures for Children’s. Strategic responsibility for developing and implementing evidenced based practice taken from research that reflects current good practice and achieves best outcomes for children, young people and families. Promote the continuing professional development of all staff in the service and create a sustainable and effective workforce. Authority to implement decisions for service delivery in line with statutory and legal regulations to ensure good outcomes for children and families.<br>•    Providing confident and evidence-based leadership. To lead, supervise, appraisal, develop and manage direct reports responsible for the delivery of services to children and young people provided by the Local Authority. Decision making in relation to meeting the Council’s and Service areas strategic aims and objectives in accordance with legislative, statutory and procedural requirements. To problem solve and effectively prioritise need and ensure that the most vulnerable children and young people are provided with a consistent, robust and proportionate response.<br>•    Management responsibilities including financial management decision making. Provide leadership and direction for budget planning within services to ensure value for money within the service, to report on Higher Needs Block and adjustments to funding for Schools forum and other reporting mechanisms. Quality assurance and Performance Management on a daily and weekly basis to address immediate service core activity across a variety of key social care areas of delivery.</p>\n<p> <br>Role responsibilities:<br>•    Responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at all times.<br>•    The post holder will be required to deputise for the Head of Service and provide appropriate cover.<br>•    Accountable for the performance of the teams and drive the delivery of improved outcomes as measured by an agreed set of indicators.<br>•    Responsible for the effective leadership and management of a minimum of 3 Team managers including regular supervision, recruitment, motivation, development, performance management, absence management, resolution of conflict and implementation of change in line with council employment procedures and policies of the managers and their teams.<br>•    Provide caseload management and individual practice support to the team managers and to other staff across the service in line with professional standards. Making effective decisions and recommendations, taking person responsibility for any decisions made.<br>•    To comply and manage the Quality Assurance for SEND within the team, including the audit and review of case files to ensure that high professional standards are being met or exceeded, and that best practice complies with legislation and guidance. Take action as necessary to address under performance.<br>•    Lead the application of research and best practice evidence via learning and development, individual supervision and team and service meetings.<br>•    Be accountable for the performance of the teams and drive the delivery of improved outcomes as measured by an agreed set of indicators within various data collection sets. Engender a performance culture within the teams on a weekly basis that is inquisitive but is also rigorous in offering challenge so that improvements can be made.<br>•    Ensure that the inputting and updating of electronic client records by staff is both appropriate and timely in line with Practice standards.<br>•    Make budget decisions so that Financial Regulations are complied with and best value principles adopted.<br>•    Sustain and improve the overall reputation of the Council and act in the best interest of the Authority through effective representations regionally and nationally.<br>•    Chair multi-agency meetings and informal and formal mediations as required helping determine service delivery.<br>•    Act on behalf of the service in providing management representation at Tribunal and in statutory process, i.e. safeguarding. <br>•    Work in partnership across the system and foster positive working relationships with colleagues within social care, corporate services, partner agencies and universal providers. </p>\n<p>For more information about the role, please read the job description and person specification. </p>\n<p><br>Our offer<br>We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:<br>•    Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution<br>•    Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)<br>•    Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)<br>•    Cycle to work scheme.<br>•    Season train ticket loans<br>•    Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme<br>•    A range of local shopping discounts</p>\n<p> Inclusion and Diversity<br>We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. <br>We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.</p>\n<p>Asking for Adjustments<br>Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. 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We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children/young people/adults at risk.  You will need to tell us about any spent convictions or cautions, which may later appear on your DBS Certificate.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>\n<strong>Should you have any queries please contact Mrs S Barnes at the College on </strong><a href=\"mailto:s-barnes@garthhillcollege.com\">s-barnes@garthhillcollege.com</a> <strong>or 01344 421122</strong>. </div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Only applications submitted on the official application form will be considered.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS AT 09H00 ON 16 MAY 2025</strong></div>\n<div><em> </em></div>\n<div><strong><em>Please Note: Applications may be dealt with on receipt which may cause this position to close earlier than stated.</em></strong></div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"TEACHER PAY SCALE (Fringe) PLUS TLR 2A £3,391 for a suitably qualified/experienced candidate","publishDate":"2025-05-07T11:15:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-16T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/410d9bf8-1ca3-43b1-9ff5-7f719dd71267.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ccffedb8-1466-4a20-a59f-6a76c4115a78","title":"Principal Educational Psychologist","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and strategic Educational Psychologist ready to lead a dedicated service, and make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people (CYP) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Bracknell Forest.</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. 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The role of Principal Educational Psychologist is key to shaping the EPS, aligning it with council priorities like the Safety Valve agenda, and ensuring financial sustainability.</p>\n<p>You will also play an active leadership role within the wider SEND & Inclusion service, contributing significantly to the local SEND strategic plan and fostering strong multi-agency partnerships to enhance outcomes for CYP with SEND and their families. </p>\n<p>You will be fully qualified (Doctorate or Masters in Educational Psychology) and HCPC registered Educational Psychologist with significant post-qualification experience, preferably within a local authority.</p>\n<p>As Educational Psychologist, you must have proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate professional staff, alongside experience in strategic planning, service development, and managing change. A deep understanding of relevant legislation (Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice), educational systems, and psychological theory is essential. We need an excellent communicator and collaborator with experience managing budgets and using data to drive service improvement. A commitment to ethical practice, equality, diversity, and inclusion is fundamental.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>As the Principal Educational Psychologist, you will lead the Educational Psychology Service (EPS), managing the Senior Educational Psychologists and reporting directly to the Assistant Director Education & Learning. The EPS sits within the Education & Learning section of the People Directorate.</p>\n<p>You will be joining a structure focused on improving outcomes for children and young people through collaborative, evidence-based practice.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Educational Psychology Service (EPS), ensuring alignment with council priorities (e.g., SEND strategy, Safety Valve agenda).  </li>\n<li>Lead, manage, and supervise the EP team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and high-quality, evidence-based service delivery (statutory and traded).  </li>\n<li>Manage the EPS budget and develop the traded service offer, including income generation, marketing, and ensuring financial sustainability.  </li>\n<li>Champion multi-agency collaboration, building strong partnerships with schools, health, social care, and families to drive the SEND strategic plan and promote inclusive practice.  </li>\n<li>Represent the EPS, contributing expert psychological knowledge at strategic council meetings, SEND panels, and multi-agency forums, ensuring the LA meets its statutory duties.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.</li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme 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</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<h4>Our support…</h4>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 4th June 2025</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Duane Chappell, Assistant Director – Education & Learning</p>\n<p>Tel.: 01344 351720</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. 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Essential skills include safeguarding supervision, undertaking audits, developing and delivering training, data analysis, and excellent communication and negotiation skills.</p>\n<p>You will demonstrate the confidence and professionalism to effectively challenge schools on their safeguarding arrangements, always keeping children’s safety at the heart of everything you do.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>You will be leading the dedicated Education Safeguarding Team, which includes an Education Safeguarding Officer and Administrator. This team sits within the Education & Learning section, under the Strategic Lead for SEN Specialist Support Services, as part of the wider People Directorate. You will work collaboratively within the council and with external partners to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding for children in Bracknell Forest.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Effectively line manage the Education Safeguarding Team, overseeing performance management and professional development.  </li>\n<li>Provide expert safeguarding leadership and advice to the education service, ensuring schools are competent and confident in their safeguarding duties and have robust arrangements in place.  </li>\n<li>Represent education services and provide strategic advice at senior multi-agency safeguarding meetings (e.g., LSCB, MAPPA, MARAC) and contribute to relevant subgroups.  </li>\n<li>Monitor and audit safeguarding arrangements, policies, and procedures within schools, providing support and challenge to ensure compliance and best practice.  </li>\n<li>Design, deliver, and evaluate safeguarding training for school staff, and provide direct advisory support, networking, and supervision for Designated Safeguarding Leads.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits…</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<h4>Our support...</h4>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date </h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Tuesday 27 May 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Oliver May, Strategic Lead SEN Specialist Support Services: 01344 354213</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.</p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,437 - £52,508 FTE inclusive of London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-05-02T15:21:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-20T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/affd25b6-b262-400e-bdd6-1f6d77c5c14f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"479527ef-1b18-4396-b5fa-11afa368c850","title":"Head of Berkshire Emergency Duty Service and Bracknell Forest Council Out of Hours","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Berkshire Emergency Duty Service, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for social care? Bracknell Forest Council is seeking a Head of Berkshire Emergency Duty Service to oversee the delivery and coordination of statutory social care during out-of-hours operations across all six unitary authorities of Berkshire. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of diverse community needs and the ability to manage complex service delivery for a large and varied population.</p>\n<h3>About You</h3>\n<p>You will have a social work qualification with valid Social Work England registration, as well as extensive experience of legislation, policy and statutory requirements relating to Children, Adults, Mental Health and Housing.</p>\n<p>You will also have a track record of achievement at senior management level and experience of operational services in a large complex social care, health or other relevant setting. </p>\n<h3>About the Team</h3>\n<p>We are deeply committed to the wellbeing of Berkshire residents, and our dedicated out-of-hours social care team plays a crucial role in safeguarding some of our most vulnerable community members. Our specialist team includes Approved Mental Health Professionals, Senior Social Workers (Children’s Services), Adult Safeguarding Care Coordinators and Call Screening Officers. Collaborating closely with health professionals, the police, and families, we provide vital support and intervention for individuals facing social care crises outside regular hours.</p>\n<p>The Berkshire Emergency Duty Service (hosted by Bracknell Forest Council) provides unique, out-of-hours emergency social care across the entire Berkshire region. We take pride in our community, the care we deliver and the meaningful partnerships we have built with key stakeholders. However, we are always striving to improve, giving our team the time, support and resources to do their best work while also shaping the future of the service. </p>\n<p>This is an exciting time to join the team. Following a recent service restructuring, EDS has been recognised as a safe and effective service that safeguards children and vulnerable adults, earning positive feedback from Ofsted and CQC. Our team is a diverse group of highly skilled professionals, each an expert in their respective fields, working together to deliver expert crisis intervention and specialised social care.</p>\n<p>If you are looking for an opportunity to work alongside outstanding colleagues, make a tangible difference and drive innovative approaches to social care, this is your chance to leave a lasting mark.</p>\n<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead the Emergency Duty Service (EDS) in fulfilling duties under the Children Act 1989 and associated legislation.</li>\n<li>Provide leadership for Mental Health services for both children and adults, ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) and relevant case law.</li>\n<li>Deliver Adult Social Care services in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation.</li>\n<li>Oversee out-of-hours housing and homelessness services as stipulated in the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.</li>\n<li>Manage the provision of an out-of-hours Appropriate Adult service for young people and vulnerable adults in police custody.</li>\n<li>Provide expert strategic leadership on statutory functions and professional practice in relation to both vulnerable children and adults.</li>\n<li>Support the transformation of the Emergency Duty Service to deliver improvements and efficiencies.</li>\n<li>Develop and implement strategic and operational plans in collaboration with service colleagues and senior leaders.</li>\n<li>Make independent decisions impacting daily operations and strategic direction.</li>\n<li>Ensure the service is adequately staffed 24/7 and meets all contractual arrangements, regulations and health and safety requirements.</li>\n<li>Successful management of significant organisational change, including culture change, change management programs and project management.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our Benefits</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days annual leave per year and sell 5 days. </li>\n<li>Hybrid and flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.</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>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.</li>\n<li>Supermarket discount.<strong> </strong>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our Values</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.</p>\n<h4>Our support</h4>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Why Join Us?</h3>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and adults. We are committed to providing the best possible value for money and ensuring that our services meet the needs of our community.</p>\n<h3>Interview date </h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 4th June 2025. </p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. </p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Name: Tony Dwyer</p>\n<p>Job Title: Assistant Director: Adult Social Care Operations </p>\n<p>Phone Number: 01344 352787</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. 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As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"<p>Head of Berkshire Emergency Duty Service needed to lead and manage social care operations during out-of-hours across six Berkshire authorities.</p>","salaryDescription":"£80,124 - £87,321 FTE (inclusive of 10% on-call allowance and £706 London Weighting)","publishDate":"2025-05-02T08:04:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-25T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f86f87a9-72b5-40a1-9454-f0e1fa9cf693.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":true},{"id":"8ee6551c-35f4-4e32-a4ec-8ea27baa20d5","title":"Senior Body Collection Operative","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>The Berkshire Coroner's Service investigates sudden, violent and unnatural deaths across Berkshire. 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, <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>care, removal and transport of deceased patients following a community death. The service operates 24/7, 365 days per year.</p>\n<p><strong><br></strong>We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About the role:</strong></p>\n<p>As 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.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Main duties include:</strong></p>\n<p>- Ensuring adequate staffing on a rota to cover 24-hour, 365 day a year period</p>\n<p>- Provide professional advice, support and training to colleagues in sometimes challenging situations.</p>\n<p>- Maintain supplies, equipment and vehicles</p>\n<p>- Liaising and working in partnership with stakeholders of the service to ensure systems and processes are followed</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About you:</strong></p>\n<p>The 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.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The 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.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>These 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.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>You 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. <br><br>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Work Together as one team - </strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential</p>\n<p><strong>Be Ambitious - </strong>be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way</p>\n<p><strong>Make a Difference to Reading - </strong>maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<p>We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>For more information on this position please contact Rhiannon Charnock – Principal Coroners Officer - </strong><a href=\"mailto:rhiannon.charnock@reading.gov.uk\"><strong>rhiannon.charnock@reading.gov.uk</strong></a> <strong> </strong></p>\n<p><br>Closing Date: Wednesday 14<sup>th</sup> May 2025</p>\n<p>Interview Date:  To be confirmed</p>\n<p>                                   </p>\n<p>Please note that these dates are indicative at this stage and may be subject to change</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,654 to £35,235 Per year","publishDate":"2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/fefd6364-a12a-4885-82b4-000b27a257ed.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":"<p>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.</p>\n<p>As 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.</p>\n<p>This 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.</p>\n<p>We 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.</p>\n<p><em>Please note this is a politically restricted post requiring full-time attendance at the Council Headquarters or other corporate sites within the borough. </em></p>\n<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>\n<p>Not 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:</p>\n<p>⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays</p>\n<p>⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</p>\n<p>⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ And much more</p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities: </strong></p>\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>\n<p><strong>Candidate requirements: </strong></p>\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>\n<p><strong>Our Area:</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham 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.</p>\n<p>We’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.</p>\n<p>If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!</p>\n<p>Alternatively, 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>.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Sunday 1<sup>st</sup> June 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date: W/C Monday 9<sup>th</sup> June 2025</strong></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.</em></p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.</em></p>\n<p><em>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.</em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham 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. </em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. </em></p>","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":"<p>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.</p>\n<p>As 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.</p>\n<p>Your 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.</p>\n<p>This 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.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>\n<p>Not 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:</p>\n<p>⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays</p>\n<p>⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</p>\n<p>⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ And much more</p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p>\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<strong> </strong>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate requirements:</strong></p>\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>\n<p><strong>Our Area:</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham 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.</p>\n<p>We’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.</p>\n<p>If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!</p>\n<p>Alternatively, 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>.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Sunday 1<sup>st</sup> June 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date: W/C Monday 9<sup>th</sup> June 2025</strong></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.</em></p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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