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Level 2 Teaching Assistant required
 September 2025 
 
Term time only plus 2 INSET days Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm
 32.5 hours per week 
 
St Michaels Primary School is a warm and welcoming school
 situated in the heart of the Tilehurst community. We are seeking
 to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic level 2 teaching
 assistant to help continue our journey to raise attainment and
 progress and work alongside teachers and other support
 staff. 
 
What we can offer: 
· A welcoming and caring ethos 
· A great staff well-being package, including a paid wellbeing
 day, off-site PPA, TOIL accumulation for extra-curricular
 activities/residential and much more. 
· An experience and supportive team of staff and
 Governors 
· Excellent resources and working environment 
· High quality professional development 
· A track record of nurturing and growing talent 
· Pupils who are confident and enjoy coming to school 
 
We are looking for someone
 who: 
· Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour 
· Has experience of primary aged children 
· Have a good standard of literacy and numeracy 
· Can play a positive and active role in our dedicated
 team. 
· Has lots of enthusiasm, motivation and patience 
· Has strong ambition to make a difference to make a difference
 to pupils 
· Is adaptable and embracing the ever-changing school
 environment 
 
Visits to the school
 are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit, or if you require any
 further information, please contact us on 0118 901 5550 or
 contact us by emailing; <a href="mailto:Businessmanager@stmichaels.reading.sch.uk" target="_blank">Businessmanager@stmichaels.reading.sch.uk</a> 
 
Application closing date 17th July, however
 applications will be considered upon receipt, Interviews 21st
 July 
 
We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our
 workforce and in service delivery. We welcome applications from
 suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender,
 disability, sexuality, religion or age. 
 
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
 welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and
 volunteers to share this commitment. This role will require an
 Enhanced DBS check.

Reading Borough Council

Level 2 Teaching Assistant - St Michaels Primary

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Fixed term until 31st March 2026 - Full
 time 37 hours per week
We're looking for a dedicated and motivated
 Income and Recovery Officer to join our Client Finances Team in
 Adult Social Care at Reading Borough Council. This is a fantastic
 opportunity to support the financial wellbeing of residents who
 receive care services, by ensuring accurate billing and effective
 recovery of income, while providing compassionate and informed
 advice. 
 
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 support hybrid working, its 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.
About the role:
As an Income and Recovery Officer, you'll
 play a vital role in supporting the financial sustainability of
 Adult Social Care services. You'll be responsible for recovering
 outstanding care charges by engaging directly with customers,
 their families, and care providers. Whether its negotiating
 payment plans or providing advice to those experiencing financial
 difficulties, your focus will be on delivering a respectful,
 fair, and customer-centred service. 
 
You'll process invoices, administer direct
 debits, and investigate payment queries, ensuring that records
 are accurate and up to date. You'll respond to enquiries across a
 range of channels - phone, email, face-to-face and work closely
 with internal teams and external agencies, including the
 Department for Work and Pensions, Citizens Advice, and legal
 representatives, to resolve complex issues and support vulnerable
 residents. 
 
Depending on your experience and
 progression within the role, you may also be involved in more
 advanced tasks such as preparing legal cases, responding to
 formal complaints, making home visits, or representing the
 Council in court proceedings. You'll also help promote financial
 and digital inclusion, signpost customers to further support, and
 contribute to the Councils digital transformation and continuous
 service improvement.

About
 you:
We&amp;©re looking for someone who is:
<ul>
<li>Customer-focused and empathetic, with
 the ability to handle sensitive and challenging situations
 professionally.</li>
<li>Organised and detail-oriented, capable
 of managing workloads independently.</li>
<li>Confident with numbers and systems, able
 to navigate databases, payment systems, and Microsoft Office
 tools.</li>
<li>A strong communicator, both in writing
 and verbally, with great negotiation skills.</li>
<li>Committed to continuous improvement and
 learning, with a good understanding of income recovery
 processes, welfare benefits, and legal frameworks (or a
 willingness to develop this).</li>
</ul>
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
Drive
 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
Be
 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
Make 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

Our
 offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow
 and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas
 across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and
 you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and
 collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of
 benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days
 holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after
 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working
 opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Modern working environment at 19 Bennet
 Road, Reading</li>
<li>
<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension
 Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual
 salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery)
 rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the
 cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme
 allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three
 years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road
 tax</li>
</ul>
For more
 information on this position please contact: Micheala Smith -
 Senior Income and Recovery Officer - <a href="mailto:micheala.smith@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">micheala.smith@reading.gov.uk</a>

 
Closing Date: Sunday 20th July 2025
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.

Income and Recovery Officer (Adult Social Care)

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We're looking for a dedicated Technical
 Support Officer to join our Housing Property Services team. In
 this essential role, you'll provide high-quality administrative
 and technical support to our housing teams - including property
 services, engineering, repairs &amp; maintenance, and
 compliance. 
 
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 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.
About the role:
You'll be the first point of contact for
 internal and external customers, helping to progress housing
 planned programmes of work, essential cyclical programmes and
 work stream linked to statutory compliance obligation as a social
 landlord, process invoices, maintain records, and handle queries
 with professionalism and care. 
 
Your day-to-day work could vary from working with our team on a
 Zero Carbon strategy to our existing housing stock, to assisting
 with admin function to enable various Maintenance / Servicing
 program of works as well as our additional projects. We work with
 various departments within the wider housing property services
 team therefore you could find yourself liaising with other
 departments such as our Sheltered Housing team. 
 Role
 responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Supporting frontline housing services
 with efficient and accurate admin support</li>
<li>Maintaining and updating databases and
 documentation</li>
<li>Handling customer and contractor
 enquiries via phone and face-to-face</li>
<li>Raising purchase orders and processing
 invoices</li>
<li>Preparing and distributing letter
 communications to keep residents informed and resolving and
 responding to complaints</li>
<li>Attending sites to conduct site
 inspections as and when required</li>
<li>Taking minutes at meetings and
 coordinating appointments</li>
<li>Delivering excellent customer service
 and teamwork across departments</li>
</ul>
Works include
 carrying out administration to facilitate contracts and projects
 of a vast portfolio as well as the day-to-day administration
 requirements for the service.
You will be part
 of an operational team providing an efficient and effective
 service and good customer care, meeting the needs of both
 internal and external customers. You will update and maintain
 database records, produce documents and standard letters, process
 work tickets for the in-house Housing Repairs and Maintenance
 Service and generally provide technical administration support
 for all areas of the team.&nbsp;

About
 you:
The following
 experience is required for this role:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Competent
 literacy and numeracy.</li>
<li>Ability to
 compose short letters with correct punctuation, spelling and
 grammar, whilst expressing accurate information.</li>
<li>Uploading of
 documentation to various systems as required for regulatory
 purposes and standards.</li>
<li>Raising of purchase orders and works
 orders as required.</li>
<li>Knowledge of
 schedule of rates in the construction industry and their
 use.</li>
<li>Experience of
 large-scale data entry, and administrative work.</li>
<li>Happy
 supporting customer or clients face to face, by telephone or
 through Teams.</li>
<li>Comfortable
 using IT to amend and develop database records and complete
 reports.</li>
<li>Ability to work
 with initiative, be solution driven and orientated in assisting
 the team in finding solutions to issues.</li>
</ul>

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
Drive
 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
Be
 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
Make 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

Our
 offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow
 and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas
 across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and
 you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and
 collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of
 benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days
 holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after
 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working
 opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Modern working environment at 19 Bennet
 Road, Reading</li>
<li>
<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension
 Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual
 salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery)
 rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the
 cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme
 allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three
 years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road
 tax</li>
</ul>
For more
 information on this position please contact: David Ade -
 Engineering Services Manager, <a href="mailto:David.ade@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">David.ade@reading.gov.uk</a> 
 
Closing Date: Sunday 20th July 2025
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.

Technical Support Officer - Housing Property Services Team

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We&amp;©re looking for a motivated Trades
 Supervisor to join our responsive repairs and maintenance team.
 This is a key role ensuring the delivery of high-quality building
 maintenance and repair works that meet customer expectations and
 comply with all relevant health and safety standards. 
 
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as
 diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading
 Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is
 committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people
 with disabilities.
 
About the Role: The role will be based at our depot at
19 Bennet Road, Reading, Berkshire,
 RG2 0QX 
 
As our Trades Supervisor, you&amp;©ll take
 the lead in overseeing the day-to-day operations of a team of
 skilled trade operatives and sub-contractors. Your main goal? To
 ensure that repairs and maintenance work is completed
 efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. 
 
You&amp;©ll be
 responsible for:
<ul>
<li>Allocating and programming repair jobs
 to the right staff at the right time</li>
<li>Supervising trade operatives on-site,
 ensuring compliance with health &amp; safety procedures</li>
<li>Monitoring quality, performance, and
 productivity, and identifying training needs</li>
<li>Managing sub-contractors and ensuring
 their work meets our standards</li>
<li>Conducting toolbox talks, 1:1s, skills
 assessments, van stock checks and regular site visits</li>
<li>Supporting apprentices and trainees with
 hands-on development</li>
<li>Assisting in budget monitoring and
 providing feedback for service improvements</li>
</ul>
 
This is a varied and rewarding role offering you the opportunity
 to shape the delivery of services that directly improve homes and
 lives across Reading.
 
About You: You&amp;©ll be a
 qualified trades professional with a recognised apprenticeship or
 City &amp; Guilds qualification (or equivalent), and substantial
 experience in your trade. You&amp;©ll bring practical knowledge
 of building construction techniques and relevant legislation,
 including a solid understanding of Health and Safety
 regulations$ûespecially CDM requirements. While an SMSTS or IOSH
 qualification is desirable, it&amp;©s not essential. 
 
As a natural team leader, you&amp;©ll have
 experience supervising trade operatives or sub-contractors, with
 the ability to motivate, guide, and assess the work of others.
 You&amp;©ll be confident delivering toolbox talks, providing
 constructive feedback, and ensuring that work is carried out
 safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You&amp;©ll also be
 comfortable liaising with a range of people$ûfrom contractors to
 customers$ûand capable of handling complaints with tact and
 professionalism. 
 
Strong communication, organisational, and
 problem-solving skills are essential. You&amp;©ll be able to
 manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and
 support apprentices and trainees as they learn on the job. A
 flexible and proactive approach is key, along with a valid UK
 driving licence and access to transport, as the role will involve
 travel between sites.
 
You&amp;©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&amp;©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
Drive 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
Be Ambitious
 - be demanding of our own performance $ú striving to be
 even better $ú and be prepared to engage with and challenge
 leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make 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
 
Our offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow
 and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas
 across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and
 you&amp;©ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and
 collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of
 benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days
 holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after
 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working
 opportunities</li>
<li>Modern working environment at 19 Bennet
 Road, Reading</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme
 (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual
 salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery)
 rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with
 the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme
 allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.
 The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
</ul>
 
To arrange a confidential discussion
 on this position please contact Stuart Andrews $ú Housing Repairs
 and Maintenance Manager - <a href="mailto:stuart.andrews@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">stuart.andrews@reading.gov.uk</a> 
 
Closing Date: Monday 21st July
 2025 
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interview Process: Formal interview, basic
 written and practical test
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.

Trades Supervisor - Housing Repairs Team

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We have an exciting opportunity for a
 Principal Social Worker (PSW) to join the Adult Social Care team
 at Reading Borough Council. In this pivotal role, you will lead
 the delivery of high-quality social care, ensuring the best
 outcomes for individuals through strengths-based
 assessments. 
 
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 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 with a mixture of home working and
 access to an office based in the centre of Reading. 
 
About the Role:
We are looking for an inspirational,
 innovative anddedicated leader with significant knowledge and
 expertise in the practice and delivery of social work for adults.
 As the Principal Social Worker, you will have a strong commitment
 to supporting the life that matter to you - Reading's Adult
 Social Cares vision. At Reading we strive for excellence, we have
 an ambitious experienced leadership team who value the critical
 role of the Principal Social Worker.
As our Principal Social Worker you will
 provide leadership and professional support to social workers and
 be responsible for the development ofsocial work practice and
 practice systems, promoting best practice which positively
 supportspractitioners and the Council to meet the needs of people
 who draw on care and support in Reading. 
 
You will work closely with senior leaders, frontline teams, and
 key stakeholders to develop policy, improve standards, and
 support social workers in their professional
 development. 
 
Key areas of the role are ensuring best practice, scrutiny and
 assurance, reporting to the Deputy Director, as well as meeting
 regularly with the Executive Director for Communities and Adult
 Social Care.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will
 need:
<ul>
<li>A Social Work England registration and a
 recognised Social Work qualification.</li>
<li>Extensive experience in Adult Social
 Care, with a strong track record in leadership and practice
 improvement.</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge of relevant
 legislation, policy, and best practice in social work.</li>
<li>Strong influencing, communication, and
 partnership-working skills.</li>
<li>A commitment to embedding
 strengths-based, person-centred practice to achieve positive
 outcomes.</li>
</ul>
 
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. 
 
As well as the colleagues that you work
 closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading,
 playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and
 vibrant place. 
 
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a
 great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the
 benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we
 will achieve this: 
 
Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which
 ensures that all employees across the organisation work together
 to provide excellent outcomes for Reading
Drive Efficiency - create an environment in
 which resources are used efficiently and employees skills are
 developed and used effectively
Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence
 and inspire and support others to reach their potential
Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a
 culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is
 welcomed as an opportunity
 
Our offer 
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career
 with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and
 ambition is strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for
 that working in our friendly and collaborative
 environment. 
 
A competitive salary alongside a range of
 benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days
 holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after
 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick
 pay</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working
 opportunities</li>
<li>Access to a range of training and
 learning opportunities to help you develop</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme
 (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual
 salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery)
 rated outstanding by Ofsted, and a salary sacrifice scheme to
 help lower the cost of your nursery fees</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with
 the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme
 allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.
 The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional
 Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your
 retirement</li>
</ul>
 
If you would like to find out more about
 this role and the team please contact Jo Purser (Deputy Director
 - Safeguarding, Quality &amp; Practice) <a href="mailto:Jo.purser@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jo.purser@reading.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; 
 
Closing date: Sunday 3rd August 2025 
Interview date: Friday 15th August 2025 
 
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve
 the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of
 applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised
 that you complete and return your application as soon as possible
 to avoid disappointment.

Principal Social Worker - Adult Social Care

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We are a local authority working for the
 community, improving the lives of our residents and we are
 looking for a motivated and talented Senior Social Worker with
 mental health and social care experience to join our Mental
 Health Social Care Team. This role primarily focuses on
 supporting the Team / Team Manager with the S117 process and
 undertaking reviews. There is the opportunity to work flexibly
 and support the drive towards excellent S117 plans for people and
 their families. 
 
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. 
 
Working as a Senior Social Worker for
 Reading Borough Council you will be part of a friendly and
 supporting team.&nbsp; We are looking for an individual who can
 demonstrate great communication skills and the ability to build
 and maintain relationships with adults of all ages, colleagues
 and health partners.

About the
 Role:
The Mental Health Social Care Team work
 with adults with a diagnosis of functional mental
 disorder. 
 
We use the Conversation Counts model and the team offer the full
 range of social care interventions for the client group, from
 advice and signposting, adult safeguarding, discharges from the
 psychiatric hospital, to initial assessments under the Care Act
 and commissioning of services to meet eligible needs or mental
 health aftercare needs under S117 Mental Health Act 1989 and
 onward reviews. 
 
Good knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act is pivotal to the role
 and experience of court work and Community DOLS is required. We
 welcome applications for AMHPs. The team takes a strengths based
 approach and aims to help individuals tap into support available
 in their local network where possible with an aim of preventing
 needs arising and promoting independence in their own
 home. 
 
We benefit from a mental health reablement service which supports
 our clients to meet their goals and retain independence and
 recover from periods of ill health. 
 
Have a particular focus on reviewing and
 S117 aftercare, you will support the team manager with quality
 assurance of S117 applications across the council and the process
 and we are particularly looking for someone highly organised and
 efficient.
 
You will hold a small varied caseload as well as providing
 supervision, guidance and oversight to a group of social care
 practitioners, operating as the duty manager for the team on a
 rota basis and deputising for the Team Manager as necessary.&nbsp; You
 will contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for
 our residents. 
 
You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute,
 guidance, policies and procedures. 
 
You will need to have:
<ul>
<li>A degree or equivalent in Social
 Work</li>
<li>Registration with Social Work
 England</li>
<li>Understanding of the Care Act 2014 and
 relevant legislation that guides Adult Social Care.</li>
<li>Understanding and experience in working
 with the MHA 1983 (as amended 2007) and the MCA 2005)</li>
<li>Significant understanding and experience
 in working with adults with serious mental illness.</li>
<li>Good teamwork and networking skills</li>
<li>A proven ability to focus on good
 outcomes for people</li>
</ul>
 
We offer excellent support, supervision and induction.&nbsp; 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. There are opportunities for training as an
 Approved Mental Health Professional, BIA or practice
 educator. 
 
We work closely with our colleagues within Reading Borough
 Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues
 to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we
 support. 
 
This role offers Agile/Hybrid Working you
 have the opportunity to work from home and the Civic Offices in
 Reading but also you will need to attend face to face visits
 within the Reading Borough.
&nbsp; 
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
Drive 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
Be 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
Make 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
 
Our offer A competitive
 salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days
 holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after
 5 years LG continuous service and 33 days after 10 years'
 service in Reading, with the option to buy additional
 leave</li>
<li>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick
 pay</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working
 opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to a range of training and
 learning opportunities to help you develop</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme
 (LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery)
 rated outstanding by Ofsted,</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with
 the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
</ul>
 
If you would like to find out more
 about this role and the team, please contact Penny Conroy, Mental
 Health Social Care Team Manager, on 07580 539 875 or
<a href="mailto:penelope.conroy@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">penelope.conroy@reading.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: Applications to be reviewed
 upon submission 
Interview date: To be confirmed 
&nbsp;
Please note that the closing date is given
 as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a
 sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore,
 it is strongly advised that you complete and return your
 application as soon as possible to avoid
 disappointment. 
 
Visit: <a href="https://moretoreading.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> to find out more about Reading's Community &amp;
 Adult Social Care Services. It's a chance to hear from the people
 who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their
 professional destination.

Senior Social Worker - Mental Health Social Care Team

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30 hours per week, term time only plus 3
 INSET days
Monday - 8.50 - 4.15, Tuesday to Friday
 8.50 - 3.25 
 
We&nbsp;can offer:
The opportunity to work in a special school
 judged $ùoutstanding&amp;© with a highly experienced Senior
 Leadership Team
An environment committed to staff
 development and growing leadership 
A school with a coaching and collaborative culture 
Membership of an inclusive learning community with SEND
 expertise 
A school where creativity and innovation is encouraged 
Local Government Pension Scheme, Free Car Parking, Staff
 Wellbeing Group, Flu Vaccinations, Access to Private Medical
 Scheme
 
Addington School offers an environment committed to staff
 development and a route into teaching for candidates looking for
 a stepping stone onto the SEND teacher ladder. 
 
Providing support to the Class Teacher, the
 role will involve assisting with the general management of
 pupils, preparing the classroom and setting out resources,
 supporting with pupils&amp;© individual needs and assisting with
 maintaining records of pupils&amp;© progress. 
 
You will also support with the management
 of pupils with behaviour difficulties and implement behaviour
 management plans when required.
We cater for pupils aged 3 - 19 years with
 special educational needs and disabilities across two sites
 located in Woodley and Farley Hill. We have opportunities at our
 main school site in Woodley. 
 
Please contact Amanda Cherry, HR Manager on
 0118 966 9073 if you wish to discuss further. 
 
To apply visit: <a href="https://www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies-1/vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies-1/vacancies</a> 
 
Closing date: 14th July 2025 
 
We welcome applications from all sections
 of the community.
Addington School is committed to
 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
 people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection
 screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post,
 including checks with past employers and the DBS. This post is
 exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
 1974. Applicants must have a right to work in the UK

Learning Support Assistants - Addington School

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TMR/UPS + SEND allowance 
Fixed Term 12 Month Contract (Maternity cover) 
 
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and
 outstanding class teacher to start September 2025. You will be
 working with children and young people with complex needs in a
 Primary setting.
 
The successful candidate
 will: 
&nbsp;Be able to build a warm, respectful ethos with pupils, where
 every child&amp;©s efforts and achievements are valued, and take
 pride in these. 
&nbsp;Be a good teacher who is reflective and always striving to
 improve and move forward. 
&nbsp;Be enthusiastic, approachable and have an open and positive
 attitude. 
&nbsp;Be both able and willing to share their own good practice and be
 open to developing this through implementing the advice of
 colleagues. 
 
We are offering
 you: 
&nbsp;The opportunity to work in a $ùgood&amp;© school 
&nbsp;An experienced, friendly and supportive staff team. 
&nbsp;A positive and caring ethos with children at the heart of all we
 do. 
&nbsp;Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning. 
 
Kennet Valley Primary School is an
 effective and inclusive school, with high expectations of all its
 children. We have a strong staff team, good relationships with
 parents and the local community, extremely supportive governors,
 and positive links with our Local Authority. There are good
 facilities as well as extensive grounds that provide a wide range
 of outdoor learning opportunities. This is a great opportunity
 for a hard-working individual, who is committed to the progress
 of every child. 
 
Our Resource Base caters for small classes
 of children with Autism/Social, Emotional and Mental Health
 needs. Teachers will work closely with the Unit Lead whilst still
 being part of the Kennet Valley Team. Applications are welcome
 from teachers already in special education as well as teachers in
 a mainstream setting with a desire to support children with
 complex SEND and an understanding of what this
 involves. 
 
Visits to the school
 are warmly welcomed. Please contact the office to make an
 appointment or request an application pack. Visit the school
 website - <a href="https://www.kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk/</a>&nbsp;or
 email <a href="mailto:office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk" target="_blank">office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk</a>&nbsp;or
 call for more details: 0118 941 4410 
 
Kennet Valley Primary is committed to
 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
 people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
 commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection
 practices reflect this commitment and is in line with the
 guidance in KCSIE. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to
 complete a criminal records self-disclosure form. 
 
Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring
 Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks
 including online searches. We shall ensure fairness and equal
 opportunities throughout our workforce and in service
 delivery. 
 
Applications considered on receipt

Class Teacher - Kennet Valley Primary School

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Reading Borough Council is looking for a motivated and
 technically skilled Systems and Data Officer to join our Legal
 Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for the
 overall management, enhancement, and integrity of our legal
 systems and data.
You will act as the primary system owner, ensuring our
 legal case management system and associated digital platforms are
 optimised for efficiency and accuracy, while also supporting data
 analysis and process improvement initiatives. This is a unique
 opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of legal
 services within a dynamic public sector
 environment.&nbsp; &nbsp; Now is the perfect time to join us as we deliver our
 ambitions to be the best place to practice law in local
 government; being close to our customers, recruiting the best
 talent, successfully deploying legal technology and ensuring the
 continued growth of the business to new
 customers.
&nbsp;
Reading&amp;©s Legal Service provides the Council and its
 partners with the highest quality professional legal advice and
 representation which allows them to run their organisations well,
 and to serve our community.&nbsp; &nbsp; We host a Joint Legal Team, a
 long-standing shared legal service for all the Berkshire councils
 and a recognised centre of excellence for childcare, adults and
 education law.As well as leading a highly regarded internal
 Corporate Legal Team, serving the needs of the Council across a
 wide range of functions.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
We are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a
 hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds
 with a mix of office working in central Reading and homeworking
 according to the needs of the Service.
&nbsp;
About the
 role
&nbsp;
Are you ready to lead the charge in managing and enhancing
 systems and data for a forward-thinking team? As Systems &amp;
 Data Officer, you'll be the driving force behind our legal
 services systems and data activities. From improving workflows to
 implementing cutting-edge technologies, your contribution will
 ensure efficient and high-quality service
 delivery.
&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities:
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Serve as the
 primary superuser and system owner for Legal Services systems,
 driving continuous improvement.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Conduct data
 analysis and quality assurance, producing valuable insights for
 stakeholders.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Train and support
 users, ensuring full competency in using the legal case
 management system.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Collaborate with
 managers and teams to define data needs and optimize
 processes.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Lead process
 mapping, change control, and system updates, minimizing
 downtime and enhancing performance.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
As a System and Data Officer, you will be responsible for
 leading and maintenance of legal services systems. You will work
 closely with the legal operations analyst and the strategic lead
 for legal operations. You will also work closely with senior
 leaders, finance teams, and legal service manager to improve
 efficiency, optimise processes, and ensure financial
 sustainability. 
&nbsp;
This role is not suited for
 those seeking a legal position and applications focused on legal
 work will not be considered.
Previous applicants need not apply.
You&amp;©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&amp;©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:
&nbsp;
Work Together as one
 team -
 work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and
 demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we
 do
&nbsp;
Drive 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
&nbsp;
Be Ambitious
- be demanding of
 our own performance $ú striving to be even better $ú and be
 prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive
 and positive way
&nbsp;
Make 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
&nbsp;
About
 you
&nbsp;
Are you an analytical professional with a keen eye for
 detail and a strong background in financial analysis, data
 reporting, and process optimization? Do you excel in
 collaborative settings and bring expertise to support an
 innovative and forward-thinking legal or corporate services team?
 If so, you could be the perfect fit for our progressive Legal
 Services team.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Extensive
 experience managing systems and data in legal or public sector
 contexts.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Proficient in
 case management systems, digital tools (e.g., Teams,
 SharePoint), and data reporting.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Skilled in
 process mapping, change control, and quality
 assurance
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Strong analytical
 abilities to interpret and present data
 effectively.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Expertise in
 creating training materials and delivering user
 training.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Knowledge of
 financial data reconciliation and collaboration with finance
 teams
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Excellent
 communication, stakeholder engagement, and
 teamwork.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Solid
 understanding of Information Governance and data
 protection.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Innovative and
 proactive in adopting technologies to drive
 improvements.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
Our
 offer
&nbsp;
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your
 career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation
 and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you&amp;©ll get a great
 feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative
 environment.
&nbsp;
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits
 including:
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Generous holiday
 entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays -
 rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to
 buy additional leave
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
A wide range of
 flexible working opportunities
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Modern working
 environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of
 Reading
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme</a>
(LGPS)&nbsp;
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Life Assurance -
 three times your annual salary (for members of the
 LGPS)
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
On-site day
 nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by
 Ofsted
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Season Ticket
 Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to
 &amp; from work
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<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
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
For more information on this position please contact
 Harjit Bains, Legal Operations Manager at <a href="mailto:Harjit.Bains@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Harjit.Bains@reading.gov.uk</a>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Closing Date: 13th July 2025
Interview Date: 21st July 2025
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We
 reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number
 of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly
 advised that you complete and return your application as soon as
 possible to avoid disappointment.
&nbsp;

System and Data Officer

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Maternity Cover (12-month contract) - Full
 Time or Part Time - Start date: September 2025 - ECTs very
 welcome to apply 
 
We have an exciting position for an
 enthusiastic maternity cover teacher for Year 2 to join our
 friendly supportive team at Katesgrove School. We have a lovely,
 hardworking team of staff and delightful pupils who deserve the
 best people working with them. 
 
The successful
 candidate will be a qualified and experienced teacher and will
 have:
<ul>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li>
<li>A strong commitment to raising
 standards</li>
<li>The enthusiasm to motivate and inspire
 children and staff</li>
<li>A desire to collaborate and develop
 professionally 
 
</li>
</ul>
We offer:
<ul>
<li>Guaranteed PPA time with your team
 weekly</li>
<li>Continued professional development
 opportunities</li>
<li>A supportive leadership team</li>
<li>Enthusiastic and friendly children</li>
<li>Supportive and caring staff 
 
</li>
</ul>
Application packs can
 be downloaded from the school website - <a href="http://www.katesgroveprimaryschool.co.uk" target="_blank">www.katesgroveprimaryschool.co.uk</a> 
 
Applications considered on receipt - We
 reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable
 candidate is found 
 
Closing date: Sunday 20th July
 2025 
Interview date: TBC 
 
This school is committed to safeguarding
 and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and
 expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The
 appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure &amp;
 Barring Service check, appropriate references and health
 clearance. 
 
The Kennet Federation aspires to be an
 actively anti-racist organisation. We recognise our aspiration as
 ongoing, involving collective commitment and accountability. We
 welcome employees who are committed to and will actively
 contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural diversity and
 be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. We encourage
 candidates who share our ambition to apply, and we welcome
 applications from those with protected characteristics

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