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You will also provide advice and guidance as well as access to support services in line with their eligible needs.</p>\n<p>This role is part of our forward-thinking Learning Disability Team in Adult Social Care. We are looking for an experienced individual who is passionate about helping to shape the future of adult social care in our community.</p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>To work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess, review or reassess complex needs of customers and their carers, offering advice and guidance and access to support services in line with their eligible needs, with an emphasis on health, safety, and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals and those that care for them.</li>\n<li>To adopt and promote a strengths-based approach to the role and maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with individual customers and carers. To adopt a personalized approach, to ensure that dignity is maintained, cultural background and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are listened to and acknowledged.</li>\n<li>To direct, support and undertake risk assessments and formulate risk management plans, having regard for the safety of customers and others, whilst promoting independence and supporting positive risk enablement where appropriate.</li>\n<li>To identify (and support others to identify) and/or make enquiries concerning any allegations of potential abuse or neglect of adults with care and support needs with a view to the development and implementation of safeguarding plans which maintain their safety and the safety of others, within the multi-agency safeguarding adults procedures. To act as SAM (Safeguarding Adults Manager) on enquiries being undertaken by less experienced staff.</li>\n<li>To maintain and promote continuous professional development of yourself and staff and uphold professional standards in accordance with the standards set by the professional governing body, and to maintain appropriate professional registration.</li>\n<li>Chair meetings and case conferences (e.g. professionals meetings, case conferences</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate requirements: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional degree level Social Work qualification or equivalent.</li>\n<li>Social Work Registration.</li>\n<li>Full EU driving license (and access to daily use of a car).</li>\n<li>Strong IT skills, including proficient user Of Microsoft Office and client record systems.</li>\n<li>Assessment skills.</li>\n<li>Good working knowledge of the statutory framework for the relevant care group and of an appropriate range of professional interventions</li>\n<li>Demonstrable ability to lead, motivate, supervise and performance manage staff</li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience in effective communication with colleagues, service users, families and other professionals</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>Or for an informal discussion, please contact Debbie Evans via email <a href=\"mailto:debbie.evans@wokingham.gov.uk\">debbie.evans@wokingham.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 15th June 2025, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date: TBC</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.</p>\n<p>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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.</p>\n<p>Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£51,710 - £52,764 Per Annum (Including £3,000 Market Supplement), Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2025-05-28T08:39:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/99783995-c072-48ad-9427-a17b42cabed7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5e1fa942-0a3f-4cbc-906a-1ffd87180662","title":"Service Delivery Officer: Children in Care & Edge of Care","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End, Wokingham","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an excellent opportunity for a full time Service Delivery Officer working in Quality Assurance and Safeguarding Team to provide support to the Independent Reviewing Officers (IRO) in the administration of child in care reviews. This role is available on a full-time, 12 month fixed-term basis.</p>\n<p>The role involves setting up of children in care reviews, sending out documents before and after meetings, collating reports, updating and maintaining databases and working with the IROs to ensure that statutory deadlines are met.  The role also involves the coordination of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests for Children’s Services to ensure they are answered within statutory timescales.</p>\n<p>The team is based at the Shute End offices and whilst you will not be required to be in the office 5 days a week there is an expectation that you will work from the office at least 2 days a week.  </p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong> </p>\n<p>We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic, flexible and empathetic, with the ability to prioritise work effectively. Excellent IT and organisational skills to meet tight deadlines are a must. You should have an eagle eye for detail, be an excellent communicator with a ‘can do’ attitude and have experience of working with confidential information. Knowledge of Microsoft Teams would also be an advantage. </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 25 days (rising to 30 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays (Pro Rata for Part Time)</p>\n<p>⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</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>⭐ And much more! </p>\n<p>Closing Date: Sunday 8th June 2025, 11pm</p>\n<p>Interview Date: TBC</p>\n<p>For more information about this opportunity please contact Emma Brannelly, via email <a href=\"mailto:emma.brannelly@wokingham.gov.uk\">emma.brannelly@wokingham.gov.uk</a></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.<strong>     </strong></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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.</em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,584 - £27,269 per annum, plus benefits","publishDate":"2025-05-28T07:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0a3cd122-8984-434c-bae1-bd47aa55ded3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c5cfd28a-98af-4a2d-bb0a-06bdf28590e3","title":"Business and Project Support Officer - Local Authority Fostering South East","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<h3>12-month fixed-term contract or 12-month secondment opportunity for internal candidates</h3>\n<p>We have an exciting opportunity for a Business and Project Support Officer to support our Regional Strategic Project across 17 local authorities in the South East of England. </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. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices.  Whilst largely homebased, there is an expectation that you will work from the Bracknell Forest Council Time Square offices 2-5 days a month and visit the 17 local authorities partner offices in the South East on occasions throughout the pilot year.</p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>You will be highly organised and will provide vital support to our Project Delivery Manager, Service Leads and Team Managers from across the South East region. This role is part of a Department for Education funded project within the Children's Social Care team in the People Directorate. Whilst you will be based mainly at home, you will be part of the wider Local Authority Fostering South East team (LAFSE).</p>\n<p>Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects are essential for this role. You will need to quickly build effective relationships with colleagues across various local authorities. A professional, flexible attitude and a proactive, \"can-do\" approach are key, along with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Confidence in building relationships remotely is also crucial to your success as you will be liaising with colleagues virtually with teams across the South East region.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>We are a collaborative and supportive team, committed to driving innovation in fostering recruitment. Our approach is centered on working together to create solutions that make a difference.</p>\n<p>We spearhead strategic, high-profile marketing campaigns that not only raise awareness but also drive meaningful and lasting change across the Southeast. Through our efforts, we aim to reshape recruitment practices, ensuring that they are effective, inclusive and impactful in addressing the needs of the region.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To provide a consistent and reliable high quality business, project and administrative support to this Department for Education funded Local Authority Fostering South East (LAFSE) project to ensure the successful delivery against agreed budgets, timescales and objectives.</li>\n<li>To develop close contacts with colleagues from our partner 17 local authorities across the South East region in order to ensure the successful delivery of this high profile fostering project.</li>\n<li>To act as the main contact point for both internal and external partners triaging and responding to queries appropriately and providing support to the LAFSE team.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<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<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>\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 27th 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: Anne Marie Ali</p>\n<p>Job Title: Senior Project Delivery Manager</p>\n<p>Phone Number: anne-marie.ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</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":"","salaryDescription":"£29,799 - £35,020 (including £706 London Weighting)","publishDate":"2025-05-27T14:19:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-06T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3b6ca748-4b69-4bcc-ab32-4c82b75a4c6f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b894c127-18a3-4c34-85df-be5b14d62f2b","title":"Administration and Data Officer (FTC 12 months)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell , Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<h3>12-month fixed-term contract or 12-month secondment opportunity for internal candidates</h3>\n<p>We are looking for a highly motivated and resilient Administration and Data Officer who excels in a fast-paced environment.</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. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependant on the needs of the service.</p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>As a Administration and Data Officer, you will have a keen eye for detail, ensuring data is consistently accurate and up to date across all systems.</p>\n<p>In this role as Administration and Data Officer, you will take the lead in developing and maintaining a Business Intelligence (BI) dashboard to support effective tracking and reporting, while ensuring all required reports are delivered on time.</p>\n<p>You will provide administrative support to the team by handling emails, phone calls and general enquiries.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>The Migration Team was formed in May 2023 to consolidate the council's support across all Government migration schemes. This is a high-priority area of work with significant visibility within the council, and we are committed to achieving the best outcomes. The team comprises various specialists, and we collaborate closely with staff across the organisation and with our partners.</p>\n<p>The team is part of the Early Help service, which focuses on providing support to children and families in Bracknell Forest. We also maintain strong partnerships with multiple council teams and external partners to ensure coordinated and effective support.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To ensure that data on arrivals, departures, and movement is captured in a timely and secure manner, providing real-time updates to relevant stakeholders.</li>\n<li>To prepare and submit data returns, ensuring that all necessary documentation is provided and in accordance with funding requirements.</li>\n<li>To track funding spend and ensure proper reporting to stakeholders, ensuring that resources can be allocated efficiently and in compliance with budgetary guidelines.</li>\n<li>To act as the key liaison for all data-related queries, assisting in audits and providing timely responses to internal and external requests.</li>\n<li>To develop and implement a BI dashboard to ensure that all required data returns, reports, and updates to funders and stakeholders are completed on time and are of high quality.</li>\n<li>To analyse collected data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement within the migration process. Provide actionable insights to the team manager.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days annual leave* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid / Flexible 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. 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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<h3>Reasonable adjustments…</h3>\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 17<sup>th</sup> 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>Sarah Godolphin, Migration Team Manager</p>\n<p>Tel. 01344 464737</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.</p>\n<p>Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.</p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></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>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,799 - £35,020 inclusive of London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-05-27T11:46:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-09T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/42f3aca5-1e7e-479a-9ccd-efb4853134bd.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ea82649a-d359-49e0-9cfc-ea122924ad4a","title":"Intelligence Analyst","employer":"Achieving for Children","department":"","location":"Windsor & Maidenhead","locationType":2,"description":"<h2>Job Information</h2>\n<p>Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us <a href=\"https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/pages/about-us\">click here</a>.</p>\n<div class=\"job_description\">\n<div class=\"job_summary\">\n<p>We are looking for an experienced Children's Social Care Analyst to join our Intelligence and Improvement Team. You will support our Windsor and Maidenhead services, primarily based in our Maidenhead office with flexible working options. Occasional travel to other locations may be required.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have experience in children’s social care data extraction, analysis, and presentation, and will be well-versed in completing statutory returns. Proficiency in using Liquid Logic, Business Objects, and Looker Studio is highly advantageous. You will need strong numeracy skills, be highly organized, and able to work effectively within a supportive team. A self-motivated individual with a drive to improve processes is desired.</p>\n<p>The Intelligence Analyst will ensure the business has the necessary information to meet organizational objectives and achieve continual improvement. You will collaborate with the Team Leader to develop systems and enhance the timeliness, quality, and use of data to drive service improvement.</p>\n</div>\n<h2 class=\"item0\">About the role</h2>\n<p>The Intelligence Analyst will support the delivery of information and intelligence about service performance and effectiveness through the collection, validation, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of data and other qualitative information. The post-holder will provide support to service managers to establish and maintain performance management systems that meet national and local requirements, and will be responsible for statutory performance reporting and compliance reporting to the commissioning Councils.  The post-holder will also support the organisation’s commissioning programme and strategic initiatives, by supporting the delivery of performance information to inform strategic and local needs assessments.   </p>\n<p>Key areas of focus for this role will include the reporting and interpretation of complex data as required by the organisation and supporting the development of processes that facilitate data quality and timely reporting.  The post holder will contribute to the completion and quality assurance of statutory returns by the required deadlines. The post holder may be required to attend key meetings from time to time to present data and associated analysis. They will have responsibility for the production of data and analysis for a primary area of expertise as required. The post holder will work with front line services to help develop intelligence reports that are useful and impactful in identifying improvements for the children and their families they work with.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Julie Hawdio via email: <a href=\"mailto:Julie.hawdio@achievingforchildren.org.uk\">Julie.hawdio@achievingforchildren.org.uk</a></p>\n<h2 class=\"item1\">About you</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Social care experience and knowledge of statutory frameworks</li>\n<li>Social care and/or education management system proficiency (Liquid Logic preferred)</li>\n<li>Experience building reports to extract data (e.g., Business Objects, SQL, Crystal Reporting)</li>\n<li>Strong relationship-building skills for collaborative reporting</li>\n<li>Data visualization skills (e.g., Business Objects, Power BI, Looker Studio, Power Query, Python)</li>\n<li>Experience presenting complex data to diverse audiences</li>\n<li>Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities</li>\n<li>Desire to develop technical data skills</li>\n<li>Numeracy and accuracy</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>About our benefits</h2>\n<p>We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract)</li>\n<li>Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC</li>\n<li>Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)</li>\n<li>Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance</li>\n<li>A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts</li>\n<li>An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway</li>\n</ul>\n<p>To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children <a href=\"https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/pages/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits\">click here</a>. For our social work offer <a href=\"https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/pages/work-for-us/our-social-work-offer\">click here</a>. For our Recruitment Journey, <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fio-fhsAabpRyw671PUb9zdAwc0dx5BV/view?usp=sharing\">click here.</a></p>\n<h2>Important Information</h2>\n<p><strong>Start dates:</strong> Achieving for Children have <a title=\"set start dates\" href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dYaOMjnE0J5Dz2TMH198uqrjGGNs-r52hIc00_k6S4E/edit?usp=sharing\">set start dates</a> meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.</p>\n<p><strong>Right to work:</strong> The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.</p>\n<p><strong>Equality:</strong> We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.</p>\n<p><strong>Safeguarding:</strong> We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).</p>\n<p><strong>For more information about AfC:</strong> Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. 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In addition, you will  develop professional and supportive relationships across the region, in what is an innovative approach to foster carer recruitment.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>We are a collaborative and supportive team, committed to driving innovation in fostering recruitment. Our approach is centered on working together to create solutions that make a difference. We spearhead strategic, high-profile marketing campaigns that not only raise awareness but also drive meaningful and lasting change across the South East. Through our efforts, we aim to reshape recruitment practices, ensuring that they are effective, inclusive and impactful in addressing the needs of the region.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Undertake activities to support the implementation of the Hub strategy.</li>\n<li>Maintain knowledge of relevant issues within fostering, providing efficient responses to enquiries generated by recruitment campaigns.</li>\n<li>Engage with prospective carers through various channels and lead them to informative events.</li>\n<li>Support fostering events and maintain updated data on previous enquiries.</li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with corporate policies, statutory, and national policies, including equal opportunities, team development and confidentiality.</li>\n<li>Manage and maintain a database of prospective foster carers, providing reports when required.</li>\n<li>Develop and maintain a tracking system for efficient enquiry handling.</li>\n<li>Support organisational change, promoting a positive image of the Fostering Hub.</li>\n<li>Explore innovative uses of technology to enhance service delivery.</li>\n<li>Carry out initial home visits and produce high quality reports on each visit as and when required.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days annual leave* 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 / Flexible 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<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<p><strong>Reasonable adjustments</strong></p>\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 23<sup>rd</sup> and 24<sup>th</sup> 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. 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We support a work life balance with options for flexible and hybrid working.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>\n<p>This is a fantastic opportunity for newly qualified or experienced Registered Building Inspectors to join the Council’s Building Control Team.</p>\n<p>You will join an efficient and pro-active team of professionals to ensure the continuation of a first-class Building Control Service</p>\n<p>Surrey Heath Borough comprises of a mix of residential, high end residential and commercial developments within 36.5 sq miles.</p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for Registered Building Inspectors to manage an area within the Borough and assist the team as a whole to maintain its current outstandingly high level of service. Duties will include ensuring decisions on applications are made within the statutory period, undertaking site inspections so that works carried out on site comply with the building regulations, inspecting Dangerous Structures, providing out of hours and office cover.</p>\n<p>We are seeking applicants with a good level of literacy and numeracy together with excellent IT skills.  You will also need to be committed to delivering a first-class customer focused service in a competitive environment and marketing the department and Local Authority Building Control (LABC).</p>\n<p>The ability to make clear concise and accurate decisions on the spot and under pressure is essential. You will ideally be a member of the CABE, RICS or CIOB. A current full UK driving licence and daily access to a car for business purposes are required, for which expenses will be paid.</p>\n<p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<p>We are committed to providing a healthy work life balance for our employees, with hybrid working and other flexible working arrangements on offer. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided for your role. We offer a generous benefits package including a minimum of 24 or 25 days’ annual leave (grade dependant) rising by a further 5 days after 5 years’ service, plus paid Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, free parking for all employees and payment of a professional membership fee. As well as subsidised gym membership at our local Places Leisure Centre and great savings from supermarkets, shopping, cycle to work schemes and holidays via the My Staff Shop scheme.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:          Sunday 22nd June 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date:      Thursday 26th June 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Please note that an assessment maybe required, you will be informed of this prior to interview.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Contact details</strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion, please contact Samantha Hallam, Building Control Manager on</p>\n<p>01276 707243, <a href=\"mailto:Samantha.Hallam@surreyheath.gov.uk\">Samantha.Hallam@surreyheath.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Our Commitment</strong></p>\n<p>Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.</p>\n<p>NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£55,708.00 – £61,184.00 per annum (inclusive of £9,000 Recruitment & Retention Allowance), plus £2,000 car allowance per annum, and £5,000, one-off ‘Golden Hello’ payment made payable following successful completion of probationary period","publishDate":"2025-05-27T09:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/db2ac6cb-add5-4244-bb61-6f9d33ff28dd.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2f454edb-f430-4475-9181-7b02f4920f15","title":"Personal Assistant","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham, Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an excellent opportunity available for a Personal Assistant to join our team here at Wokingham Borough Council on a full time, permanent basis.</p>\n<p>As a Personal Assistant you will provide essential personal assistant support to the Council’s Leadership Team. Your role will include responding to enquiries from stakeholders and the public, organising and minuting meetings, managing actions arising from meetings, maintaining records and systems, and creating documents using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.</p>\n<p>You'll be a valued member of our dynamic team, receiving training and support to manage busy Service Directors’ diaries, emails, and providing project support.</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 27 days (rising to 32 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays </p>\n<p>⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</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>⭐ And much more! </p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>To work with some autonomy, to effectively deliver administrative support that meets the needs of the manager, service or project, seeking advice when required to effectively delegate or escalate enquiries.</li>\n<li>Diary management and arranging meetings. Attend meetings as required to take and produce clear, concise minutes, ensure prompt circulation of these and manage the actions arising. </li>\n<li>Support the operational and functional management of the service including the distribution of resources to meet customer and organisational needs, while supporting corporate initiatives. </li>\n<li>Preparation of letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations with a high degree of confidentiality and accuracy. </li>\n<li>Take ownership of calls/enquiries and ensure that outstanding tasks are followed up and dealt with to the satisfaction of both the customer and the Council.  </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About You</strong> </p>\n<p>We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic, discreet, flexible, and resilient, with the ability to prioritise work effectively. Excellent IT and organisational skills to meet tight deadlines are a must. You should have an eagle eye for detail and be an excellent communicator with a ‘can do’ attitude. Knowledge of Microsoft Teams would also be an advantage. </p>\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>For more information about this opportunity, please contact Chloe Godfrey via email <a href=\"mailto:Chloe.Godfrey@wokingham.gov.uk\">Chloe.Godfrey@wokingham.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:</strong> Sunday 15th June 2025, 11pm</p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: </strong>TBC</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.<strong>     </strong></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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This is a permanent, part-time opportunity for 21 hours per week. </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. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.</p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>You will be an organised, proactive and detail-oriented individual who wants to make a real difference in their community. Join our committed Business Support team within the People Directorate, where you will be supporting the Community Teams for People with Learning Disabilities and Autism. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and providing high-quality administrative support, this could be the role for you.</p>\n<p>You will play a key role in helping our services run smoothly, supporting frontline teams with essential tasks. This includes minute-taking for key meetings, taking telephone calls, managing correspondence, maintaining records, handling petty cash and supporting internal systems such as LAS and Smart Office.</p>\n<p>Your contribution will directly support the delivery of care to individuals and families, making a meaningful impact every day.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>The Community for People with Learning Disabilities and Autism is a fantastic team to work with, built on a shared ethos, strong mutual support and a positive team dynamic. We collaborate closely with colleagues across the service, drawing on specialist knowledge and expertise to provide the best possible support.</p>\n<p>We are committed to improving outcomes for the people we support. Our staff are our greatest asset and you will receive regular supervision, have access to excellent training opportunities and the ability to develop your professional skills and interests.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide administrative support to the Community Teams for People with Learning Disabilities and Autism</li>\n<li>Attend and minute meetings, including safeguarding and multi-disciplinary sessions</li>\n<li>Handle incoming and outgoing communications, maintain records and manage data quality</li>\n<li>Support financial processes such as petty cash and requisitions</li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and data protection regulations</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits…</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>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<h3>Reasonable adjustments…</h3>\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 week commencing the 16<sup>th</sup> 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: Nakita Baptiste or Claire Curd</p>\n<p>Job Title: Assistant Community Services Manager</p>\n<p>Phone Number: 01344 354 466</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. 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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":"","salaryDescription":"£25,889 - £29,330 (inclusive of London Weighting); For 21 hrs p/w: £14,693 - £16,646 pro-rata","publishDate":"2025-05-23T12:49:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ba04e06c-0e75-4a53-b5ba-98a8a50a4244.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e78abaa0-e854-4777-b7a7-219048e96a1a","title":"Interim Head of Organisational Development","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham, Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125365654 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125365654 BCX8\">Interim Head of Organisational Development – </span></span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW194880066 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194880066 BCX8\">Fixed term contract until 31 March 2027</span></span></strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough Council has a fantastic opportunity available, for a highly motivated and experienced Head of Organisational Development to join our HR and OD service. </p>\n<p>We are a highly ambitious Council and are about to embark on a significant period of transformation in Organisational Development.  Reporting to our Service Director for Corporate Services and working alongside our Head of HR and OD, you will be the lead for our OD transformation programme of change alongside overseeing the OD team to ensure that the work is aligned to the OD priorities within this programme and implemented and embedded across the Council. </p>\n<p>The role will support the delivery plan on the People Strategy to include tools, and interventions to help the council achieve its strategic ambitions which will include programmes such as culture, performance management, leadership and development. </p>\n<p>Experience of working within a local government setting would be highly advantageous. </p>\n<p>Our flexible working scheme means we can consider candidates from all areas of the UK, and we offer an incredible range of additional benefits including 31 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), a fantastic local government pension scheme, a range of employee discounts and much more. </p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead, coach, develop, and manage the OD team to ensure high-quality work aligned with organisational development principles to support the delivery of the council’s key priorities such as the Council Plan, People Strategy and Values and Behaviours. </li>\n<li>Review, co-produce and provide support to embed the cultural change required to support delivery of the strategies and lead on transformation programme identified within the OD programme of change. </li>\n<li>Identify and address gaps in workforce planning and develop solutions and initiatives (including succession planning, talent management, team development tools, coaching and mentoring, leadership and management, apprenticeships) to overcome any shortfall to enable effective and efficient service delivery and support the transition of this into business as usual.</li>\n<li>Lead on identifying the Council’s resourcing needs such as induction, work experience and develop talent solutions to ensure the Council has trained staff in the right place at the right time. </li>\n<li>Assess the impact of organisational development and design across processes, behaviours, attitudes, systems, culture, communication, and ways of working. Identify opportunities to add value through innovative people solutions.  </li>\n<li>Develop and embed a learning culture and the implementation and review of mandatory training, corporate training offers and other training requirements across the Council. </li>\n<li>Responsible for the Council’s learning management system, which will include commissioning and contract management and the co-lead for procurement of a new system that ensures full monitoring of the learning of the workforce.  This will include evaluation and review of the modules within the learning management system and ensuring best practice and for purpose. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> Candidate Requirements:</strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Degree-level, equivalent relevant professional qualifications, or expertise </li>\n<li>Experience of leading and managing a team of professionals </li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience of managing complex cultural, systems, process, and behavioural change </li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience of developing capability, mitigating risks, and delivering results  </li>\n</ul>\n<p>For an informal discussion, please contact: <strong>Louise Livingston, Service Director for Corporate Services - Louise.Livingston@wokingham.gov.uk or Sally Halliwell, Head of HR and OD -Sally.Halliwell@wokingham.gov.uk </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Friday 13th June 2025, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date: TBC</strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><em>Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful.  Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.</em></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":"£63,778 - £69,823 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2025-05-23T09:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-13T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/631b7b36-80ce-496a-8e3e-9a0996ef7511.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"517feea0-1694-4132-82ad-a2f8864993e3","title":"Enforcement Officer - Residential & Environmental","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an excellent opportunity available for an Enforcement Officer to join our Residential and Environmental Protection team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.</p>\n<p>As an Enforcement Officer, you will play a pivotal role in housing and environmental protection interventions, nuisance, noise, drainage and pest investigations. You will also undertake planning application consultations, Inspections of HMO and mobile home sites, private water supplies and environmental permits.</p>\n<p>Irrespective of your level of experience and qualification we would like to hear from both experienced Environmental Health Officers / Practitioners and those looking to gain experience in new areas of Environmental Health and newly qualified / nearly qualified Officers.</p>\n<p>This is a career graded scheme relating to job responsibility, experience, qualifications and personal performance.</p>\n<p>The team is supportive, experienced, forward thinking and offer opportunities for development and growth. We are looking for a proactive and dedicated individual to help deliver on our key strategic objectives and contribute to the safety, health and wellbeing of our local community.</p>\n<p><strong>Hybrid working</strong> – Within this role you can work both from home or the office, as well as visits. 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You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:</p>\n<p>⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28-31 days (rising by 5 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><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enforcing Environmental Health legislation, including statutory compliance inspections.</li>\n<li>Carrying out compliance inspections and reactive and complaint investigations.</li>\n<li>Gathering evidence, preparing formal inspection reports, statutory notices, schedules and specifications.</li>\n<li>Preparing prosecution reports and taking legal proceedings.</li>\n<li>At Senior level, responsibility for an Environmental Health Specialism.</li>\n<li>To engage with a range of stakeholders and external agencies.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate requirements:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to plan, prioritise and manage work. At Senior level to have responsibility for coordinating inspection programmes, reactive service requests and allocation of such.</li>\n<li>Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to a range of audiences.</li>\n<li>Negotiate, persuade, and influence others to change behaviours, to achieve desired outcomes.</li>\n<li>Competently use computerised information systems.</li>\n<li>Possession of or working towards an appropriate Environmental Health qualification.</li>\n<li>Driving license and use of own car</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><strong>Alternatively, for more information, please contact Emma Choules – Residential and Environmental Protection Manager via email </strong><a href=\"mailto:emma.choules@wokingham.gov.uk\"><strong>emma.choules@wokingham.gov.uk</strong></a></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: 22nd June 2025, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: TBC</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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You will provide staff with the necessary skills, tools and training to support fostering recruitment and assessment, through the delivery of targeted workshops and development sessions.  You will also contribute to staff and foster carer engagement and retention.</p>\n<p>You must be able to work independently, manage your time effectively and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Equally important is the ability to build and maintain strong virtual working relationships with colleagues, external partners and prospective foster carers across the South East region.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>You will be part of a small team of staff working for the fostering hub and in partnership with other hubs in the UK.  We are a collaborative and supportive team, committed to driving innovation in fostering recruitment. Our approach is centered on working together to create solutions that make a difference. We spearhead strategic, high-profile marketing campaigns that not only raise awareness but also drive meaningful and lasting change across the South East. Through our efforts, we aim to reshape recruitment practices, ensuring that they are effective, inclusive and impactful in addressing the needs of the region.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<p>The Quality Assurance Expert ensures the consistent and robust quality within the Hub, including call handling and initial home visits. You will quality assure all initial home visit reports for prospective foster carers, provide guidance on quality and safeguarding practices, and support the handling of complex fostering recruitment enquiries. You will supervise and develop a team of Sub Cluster Officers, ensuring high standards in recruitment and assessment processes. The role involves delivering case tracking findings, conducting audits and identifying practice improvements to enhance the Quality Assurance Framework.</p>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* annual leave 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<h3>Reasonable adjustments…</h3>\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 1st July 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>Anne-Marie Ali - Senior Project Delivery Manager</p>\n<p>Email:  <a href=\"mailto:Anne-Marie.Ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Anne-Marie.Ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></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>Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></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. 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In addition to new homes, these areas continue to be brought forward to provide the infrastructure and services required to support these high-quality new developments. Continuing its growth, the Council has also prepared a new local plan (the Local Plan Update) for imminent submission, which will put in place a new planning strategy for the period up to 2040. The new plan brings forward further Strategic Development Locations including a new Garden Village.</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>⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</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>⭐ And much more! </p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Liaising closely with other services and stakeholders both within the Council and outside, engaing members and the public at public meetings</li>\n<li>Ability to project manage complex projects whilst working to strict deadlines</li>\n<li>Act as lead witness at planning appeals, give evidence in public enquiries and robustly defend planning appeals to deliver key objectives in the Council's development plan</li>\n<li>Supervise the work of planning interns, provide a learning and development programme and a work plan for them ensuring value for money for the Council</li>\n<li>Working within statutory, council and government guidelines and ensuring statutory compliance in the delivery of the service.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate Requirements:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Post graduate qualification in Planning which includes accreditation to the Royal Town Planning Institute</li>\n<li>Knowledge and experience of working on major development schemes and infrastructure delivery</li>\n<li>Great communication and analytical skills</li>\n<li>The drive to make a significant contribution to the borough's requirement to deliver new housing, services and infrastructure</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 including 69 primary and 21 secondary, 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 an informal discussion please contact: Connor Corrigan, Head of Strategic Development at connor.corrigan@wokingham.gov.uk</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 15th June 2025, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: TBC</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.<strong>     </strong></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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We are seeking to recruit an efficient and proactive Clerk, reporting to the Chair of Governors. </strong></p>\n<p>This is a key role providing invaluable and vital contribution to the efficiency, effectiveness, productivity and procedural compliance of the governing body – being primarily responsible for ensuring the smooth running of meetings, preparing agendas and papers and taking accurate <br>minutes and distribute documentation and other information to the governing body. The Clerk will need to become familiar with the DfE Governance Handbook and provide accurate advice to Governors, as necessary.</p>\n<p>The successful applicant will need to be highly organised and self-motivated to be able to provide full support to our school governors.</p>\n<p>You will need:<br>• A professional manner with good literacy and numeracy skills<br>• Effective communication skills<br>• Experience of effective record keeping<br>• Good IT skills<br>• A flexible attitude<br>• The ability to work well both on your own, using your own initiative, and as part of a team.</p>\n<p>This role offers good flexibility with working hours during the school day and the ability to work from home.</p>\n<p>The contract is for term time with additional hours for evening meetings.</p>\n<p>Closing date for application is <em><strong>Tuesday 3rd June 2025 noon </strong></em>with interview to be held on receipt of applications.</p>\n<p>To find our more about our school visit www.stjosephsbracknell.co.uk  or contact Stef Baumgart, Clerk to Governors  s.baumgart@stjosephsbracknell.co.uk or 01344 425246.  </p>\n<p>Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. 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A polite, caring and empathetic nature is essential.  We are looking for someone who will go the extra mile to ensure that we have satisfied service users. </p>\n<p>An understanding of IT systems and the Microsoft Office suite is essential as Forestcare utilises assistive technology to meet the needs of our clients.</p>\n<p>You will require the following skills to be considered for this role:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in a credit control role.</li>\n<li>Experience of communicating clearly with people of all levels, including external customers, using telephone, written and face to face contact.</li>\n<li>Good ICT skills including the use of spreadsheets and word processing.</li>\n<li>Experience of a multi-system finance department environment.</li>\n<li>Ability to achieve objectives through planning, monitoring and re-appraisal.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>This role is based at Waterside Park and Time Square and provides variety as we strive to provide emergency assistance to Bracknell Forest residents and the wider communities.</p>\n<p>You will be working in a team that has recently won ‘Team of the Year’ at the Pride of Bracknell awards with long standing staff members of all ages and experiences.</p>\n<p>The control centre operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.</p>\n<p>The team consists of several different roles but everybody works together to provide a very effective and professional service.</p>\n<p>Being an assistive technology control centre, the work environment can be variable. One moment it can be quiet and relaxed, the next, noisy and busy! This ensures that every day is rewarding but very rarely the same!</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintenance of the accounts receivable database in relation to Adult Social Care.</li>\n<li>Assist with debt management procedures, including the resolution of customer queries, using your initiative to diarise and chase payments, liaising with the council’s legal department on arrears cases and supporting debt management group activities.</li>\n<li>Raise invoices, credit notes and reminders to the council's customers in a timely manner.</li>\n<li>Ensuring Adult Social Care charges and terminations are completed promptly, liaising with the Adult Social Care Finance team to enable this.</li>\n<li>Ensure repayments relating to refunds or overpayments are processed in good time.</li>\n<li>Ensure all the council’s direct debit payments are properly collected and reconciled to Agresso with BACs notifications and amendments noted as received.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. 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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<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>\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 12th June 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices.</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>Marney Ahmed - Commercial Manager</p>\n<p>Tel: 01344 786500</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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Senior Social Worker, Children in Care (Here4U) Team

Wokingham Borough Council

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£51,710 - £52,764 per annum (includes £3k Market Supplement)

HERE4U -Woodley Family Centre, 46 Church Road, Woodley (Hybrid)

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