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Please note post holders are required to work flexibly across the school as required. </p>\n<p> <br>A typical day for LSAs is varied and applicants can expect to support with a range of activities such as, but not limited to; sensory, circuits, class-based support, cleaning spaces, supervising breaks, engaging learners in PE and supporting with off-site activities and trips. </p>\n<p>Refer to the job specification and job description for further information, using these as guidance for your application. Ensure that you complete a full employment and education history in the relevant fields. Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted, nor CVs in lieu of an application form. </p>\n<p><strong>Please note </strong>that school will be closed for Easter holidays between 7th and 21st April 2025 and therefore any application around this time may not be processed until our return to school. </p>\n<p>Kennel Lane School is a modern, vibrant and inclusive special school catering for the needs of learners who have a wide range of learning difficulties, aged from 3-19.  We offer an exciting learning community where every individual is valued and nurtured.</p>\n<p>Our stimulating learning environment showcases our learners’ love of learning.  Our innovative teaching and learning approach ensures the best outcomes for our learners through a wide and varied curriculum.</p>\n<p>We are strongly committed to providing high quality professional development for all our staff.  We strongly support and facilitate collaborative work across the school and in partnership with other schools.</p>\n<p>The wellbeing of our staff is an important priority therefore we provide opportunities to ensure that we value their hard work and dedication.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Employee Assistance programme offering a range of services some of which include:</li>\n<ul>\n<li>In the moment support and counselling for work and home-life issues</li>\n<li>Financial and Legal</li>\n<li>Specialist information e.g. childcare </li>\n<li>24 hours a day access </li>\n</ul>\n</ul>\n<p>Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt, therefore an early reply is recommended. 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This approach encourages and supports individuals in developing their independence.<br><br>Furthermore, you will take on the responsibility of leading other staff, serving as a keyworker, assessing and managing risks, all while collaborating effectively as part of a team.<br><br><strong>Required Skills:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Qualification in Care/NVQ3/Level 3 Diploma in Care and Promoting Independence or a commitment to attaining this qualification</li>\n<li>Capability to connect with service users, addressing their needs with a sense of understanding, patience, respect, and dignity</li>\n<li>Proficiency in assessing, documenting, and planning risk and strategies</li>\n<li>Ability to perform personal care duties with dignity and respect, including manual handling if necessary</li>\n<li>Effective teamwork and the capacity to work independently</li>\n<li>Competent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Packages such as Word and Outlook</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><br></strong>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. <br><br>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Work Together as one team - </strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. 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Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>Kennet Day nursery (based at the Civic Offices) rated outstanding by Ofsted,</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Opportunities for further development and training available</li>\n<li>We pay for your DBS application </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion about the Community Inclusion Worker position please contact Ronnie Chapman, Team Manager - email <a href=\"mailto:veronica.chapman@reading.gov.uk\">veronica.chapman@reading.gov.uk</a> or David Small, Senior Support Worker email <a href=\"mailto:david.small@reading.gov.uk\">david.small@reading.gov.uk</a> <br></strong><br>Closing Date: Sunday 25<sup>th</sup> May 2025</p>\n<p>Interview Date: To be confirmed.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. 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You will have a proven ability to lead quality improvement projects and drive service development. Up-to-date knowledge of current developments, research, and best practices in falls and frailty within the health and social care sectors is highly desirable.<br><br>We offer excellent support, training, and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new skills. <br><br></p>\n<p>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. <br><br>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.  <br><br>Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:<br><strong><b>Work Together as one team - </b></strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong><b>Drive Efficiency - </b></strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential</p>\n<p><strong><b>Be Ambitious - </b></strong>be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way</p>\n<p><strong><b>Make a Difference to Reading - </b></strong>maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed</p>\n<p><br><strong><b>Our offer</b></strong></p>\n<p>We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>\n<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><b>If you would like any more information, please contact Bev Nicholson Integration Program Manager email: </b></strong><span><a href=\"mailto:Beverley.Nicholson@reading.gov.uk\"><strong><b>Beverley.Nicholson@reading.gov.uk</b></strong></a></span><strong><b> or Carole Lee Principal Occupational Therapist Email: </b></strong><span><a href=\"mailto:Carole.Lee@reading.gov.uk\"><strong><b>Carole.Lee@reading.gov.uk</b></strong></a></span></p>\n<p><br>Closing Date: Sunday 1<sup>st</sup> June 2025<br>Interview Date: To be confirmed<br><br>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><b>Visit: </b></strong><a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\"><strong><b>www.moretoreading.co.uk</b></strong></a><strong><b> to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.</b></strong> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£54,971 to £58,788 Per year","publishDate":"2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/da677253-f013-49c9-a062-ac594753c9a1.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5f60deb4-07ac-4f6e-8643-b69f1d48d91a","title":"Support Worker - Learning Disability Day Services","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Day Service dedicated to supporting adults with profound multiple learning disabilities, offering hands-on care and engagement through various activities conducted both at our Strathy Close, Tilehurst - based Centre and within the community.<br><br>We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>and inclusion <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About the Role <br></strong><strong>Full Time</strong> - 37 hours per week - 8.45am – 4.15pm (Monday - Thursday) and 8.45am - 3.45pm (Friday) – <strong>No weekend work required</strong>.<br><em><br>Sponsorship is not available for this role.</em><br><br></p>\n<p>We are seeking a dynamic and innovative individual with experience in a care setting to join our proficient staff team. Our focus involves providing support to adults with complex learning disabilities in group settings, maintaining ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and 1:4.<br><br>Your role will involve actively organizing engaging activities (such as Sensory Stories, Tac Pac, and local walks), creating care plans, delivering a user-led service. This approach encourages and supports individuals in developing their independence.<br><br>Furthermore, you will take on the responsibility of leading other staff, serving as a keyworker, assessing and managing risks, all while collaborating effectively as part of a team.<br><br><strong>Required Skills:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Qualification in Care/NVQ3/Level 3 Diploma in Care and Promoting Independence or a commitment to attaining this qualification</li>\n<li>Capability to connect with service users, addressing their needs with a sense of understanding, patience, respect, and dignity</li>\n<li>Proficiency in assessing, documenting, and planning risk and strategies</li>\n<li>Ability to perform personal care duties with dignity and respect, including manual handling if necessary</li>\n<li>Effective teamwork and the capacity to work independently</li>\n<li>Competent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Packages such as Word and Outlook</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><br></strong>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. <br><br>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Work Together as one team - </strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential</p>\n<p><strong>Be Ambitious - </strong>be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way</p>\n<p><strong>Make a Difference to Reading - </strong>maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed</p>\n<p><strong><br></strong><strong>Our offer</strong></p>\n<p>We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>Kennet Day nursery (based at the Civic Offices) rated outstanding by Ofsted,</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Opportunities for further development and training available</li>\n<li>We pay for your DBS application </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion about the Community Inclusion Worker position please contact Ronnie Chapman, Team Manager - email <a href=\"mailto:veronica.chapman@reading.gov.uk\">veronica.chapman@reading.gov.uk</a> or David Small, Senior Support Worker email <a href=\"mailto:david.small@reading.gov.uk\">david.small@reading.gov.uk</a> <br></strong><br>Closing Date: Sunday 25<sup>th</sup> May 2025</p>\n<p>Interview Date: To be confirmed.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p>\n<p><br><b>Visit: <a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination. </b></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,269 - £32,654 per year","publishDate":"2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-25T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6172aaf5-2c57-43cb-9db7-0734294fc746.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c7a6a0de-6a9f-4915-8d03-60d8974deb37","title":"Public Health Practitioner Apprentice (FTC 39 months)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell , Slough, RBWM","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are currently seeking three motivated individuals to join our Public Health Practitioner Apprenticeship programme. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in public health while working towards a fully funded degree in the field.</p>\n<p>Do you care about people living long and happy lives?</p>\n<p>Do you want everyone to have the same opportunity to be healthy?</p>\n<p>Are you interested in understanding how our environment and communities influence health outcomes?</p>\n<p>If you are interested in a career in public health, we look forward to receiving your application.</p>\n<p>This apprenticeship offers a blend of academic study and on-the-job learning, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to make a meaningful impact in your community.</p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>The Public Health Practitioner Apprenticeship lasts for 3 years.</p>\n<p>You will combine work-based learning and study for a public health degree that is funded as part of your apprenticeship in addition to a salary. Upon completion you will also have met the requirements to qualify for the professional UK Public Health Registration (UKPHR) as a Public Health Practitioner.</p>\n<p>So that you can study we will make sure that you have protected time for learning within your working week. </p>\n<p>These posts are offered on a full-time basis (37 hours) but for those not able to work full time, we would ask for a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week. Flexible working hours are available.</p>\n<p>To be eligible to apply you must <strong>not</strong>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>have any Degree or Masters</li>\n<li>have or be in the process of completing a professional registration such as UKPHR practitioner, nutrition, etc</li>\n<li>be employed by Bracknell Forest Council, Slough Borough Council or Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council in public health</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>As this post is an apprenticeship, the appointed candidate will need to apply to UWE by end of June 2025 and be available to enrol during the summer, ready to start the programme the first week of September</strong>. For full details of the programme please visit: <a href=\"https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/ST0631/public-health-practitioner\">Public Health Practitioner - BSc(Hons) Public Health - UWE Bristol: Courses</a>.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>Public Health Practitioner Apprentices will gain experience working across three council public health teams (Slough Borough Council, Bracknell Forest Council and Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Council). Each area has its own public health challenges and opportunities.</p>\n<p>We will provide you with a mentor to support you in developing your public health career, progressing on your degree course and completing the portfolio to qualify as a Public Health Practitioner. You will also have support from the current apprentices within each of the teams. </p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<p>This is a three-year full-time degree apprenticeship training programme. Apprentices will be given practical support to work under the direction of senior colleagues to develop and support a range of projects and programmes, work collaboratively with internal and external partners.</p>\n<p>The Public Health Practitioner Apprentice will apply their developing knowledge and skills to support the implementation and delivery of health improvement programmes, including those commissioned through external providers. They will engage with diverse settings and population groups within the local community, contributing to targeted public health initiatives. Working collaboratively across teams, the apprentice will assist in project management and play an active role in delivering key elements of priority public health workstreams.</p>\n<p>Apprentices will contribute to a range of teamwork programmes by providing public health support, including the development and delivery of evidence-based projects, service commissioning, needs assessments, reviews, evaluations, and performance monitoring.</p>\n<p>Please refer to the attached job description for full details regarding this role.</p>\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 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>Our support… </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 12th and 13th June 2025.</p>\n<p>Interview venue:<strong> </strong>Bracknell Forest Council, Time Square, Market Place, Bracknell, RG12 1JD.</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<p><strong>Candidates will be required to bring relevant certificates with them to interview</strong>.</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>Louise Duffy, Public Health Principal</p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:louisem.duffy@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">louisem.duffy@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p><strong>To qualify for apprenticeship funding, you must have been a UK resident for 3 years or more (not wholly for the purposes of education).</strong></p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates who have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years due to funding regulations.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,975 - £29,330 inclusive of London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-05-09T08:47:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a10f1c05-59e0-42d6-baee-b90799564f69.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2c2b8646-57a7-45a5-ac3a-a7c82f56e9b3","title":"Social Worker - Hospital Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Our Adult Social Care service is composed of highly professional and supportive multidisciplinary teams.  We have a “can do” and “no wrong door” ethos.  Our social care teams work together as one service and go the extra mile to ensure our residents have the right support. </p>\n<p>We currently have vacancies for experienced and motivated Social Workers within the Adult Social Care Hospital Team who can respond to general enquiries and crisis situations.  </p>\n<p>We are seeking candidates that are able to provide seven day service coverage, including weekends, based at acute hospitals on an adhoc basis as required.</p>\n<h3>About you…</h3>\n<p>You will be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with at least two years of experience working in statutory social services, typically within a local authority setting.</p>\n<p>You will bring excellent knowledge of best practice and legislation, and approach your work with professionalism, motivation, and a “can do” attitude.</p>\n<p>You will be committed to working in a strength-based, person-centred way to support people in achieving better outcomes and greater independence.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>Our Adult Social Care Hospital Team plays a vital role in supporting some of our most vulnerable residents to get their lives firmly back on track. We use a strength-based approach, placing the person at the heart of everything we do.</p>\n<p>Our social workers are given the time to build meaningful relationships and understand the individual needs of those they support—because we believe in working with people to change lives for the better.</p>\n<p>We are proud of the care we provide and the positive difference we make in our community. Integrated working is at the core of our practice. We work closely with health and community partners to ensure that people only go into hospital when absolutely necessary—and when they do, we help them return home as quickly and safely as possible. Our intermediate care and discharge-to-assess services are designed to keep people in their own homes, where they feel most comfortable and supported.</p>\n<p>Through regular multidisciplinary forums, our residents benefit from coordinated, holistic care that is responsive and seamless. We understand the pressures that can come with working in Adult Social Care, which is why we are deeply committed to supporting our staff. You will receive regular supervision, access to training and opportunities to grow and develop in your role. We actively listen to our team, encourage feedback, and value suggestions that help us improve the way we deliver services together.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage a caseload, organising and prioritising the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.</li>\n<li>Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, connecting people and their families to their community and social networks enabling them to live within their own communities, and to ensure people have the right care, at the right time in the right place.</li>\n<li>Take a strengths-based approach to support people to live the best life they can and reduce dependence on long term care.</li>\n<li>Support in delivering and maintaining high standards of performance across the service</li>\n<li>Work within allocated resources as set out in our scheme of delegation.</li>\n<li>Take an evidence-based approach to practice.</li>\n<li>Take an active part in your own supervision and appraisal in accordance with the departmental supervision policy and council's appraisal policy.</li>\n<li>Take responsibility for your own learning, including mandatory and recommended training,</li>\n<li>Lead on specific areas of work as required.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits…</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<h4>Our support...</h4>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\" 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 Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 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>Naveen Pulluru, Assistant Community Services Manager - Hospital Team: 01344 351860</p>\n<p>Or</p>\n<p>Leena Chand, Community Services Manager - Hospital Team: 01344 354468</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.</p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,145 - £47,387FTE inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User allowance","publishDate":"2025-05-09T08:43:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2bf62aaf-e7ab-4a4b-be80-af4dbd22380c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"02f4465e-d61e-426d-8ad8-f8cfcbaf5980","title":"Reducing Parental Conflict Co-ordinator","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham Youth & Community Centre (Reading Road), Reading Road, Wokingham","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity available for a Reducing Parental Conflict Co-Ordinator, to join us as a key member of the Integrated Early Help Service here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a part-time, 12-month Fixed Term Contract. </p>\n<p>As a Reducing Parental Conflict Co-ordinator, your role will be to raise awareness of the impact of parental conflict which is intense, frequent and poorly resolved and seek to support the children’s workforce with supporting families and intervening effectively, leading to better outcomes for children.</p>\n<p>This is a hybrid position, working from our offices as well as attending other meetings as required.</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 28 days (rising to 33 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: (As a guide 5-7 bullet points in this section)</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Act as a contact point for advice and guidance on parental conflict for internal and external partners</li>\n<li>Deliver briefings and training as required to colleagues including those within health, the police, education and the community and voluntary sector.</li>\n<li>Support practitioners with tools and approaches that will aid their practice in this area</li>\n<li>Share a range of resources and ideas, promoting the goals of the Reducing Parental Conflict Programme</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate Requirements:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent communication skills, to be creative, resilient and adaptable to change</li>\n<li>Professional qualification in health, social care and/or education</li>\n<li>Training qualification and/or substantial experience of delivering training</li>\n<li>To demonstrate an ethos of partnership and collaboration</li>\n<li>Be able to travel across the borough as required</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: Jackelyn Dance, Head of Service for Helping Early, Community and Prevention at jackelyn.dance@wokingham.gov.uk or call 0118 237 8428</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 18th May 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. 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>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><em> </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":"£35,235 - £38,626 pro-rata per annum (Plus benefits)","publishDate":"2025-05-07T10:25:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/bee26290-3cdc-47ac-b5fd-423ae514ad13.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3f813b60-271d-4327-a29e-95cf13baccfd","title":"Personal Assistant","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p>A Personal Assistant is sought to support a 12 year old young person with ASD.  The hours can be flexible but will be mainly after school and weekends.  This will be a 2:1 role so you would be working alongside a family member taking them out in the community to parks and SEN sessions.  The young person is verbal, friendly, energetic and a delight to be around.  This would be a lovely role for someone local to Bracknell, with a driving licence, looking for roughly 10 hours per month of work.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£17 Per Hour","publishDate":"2025-05-07T08:58:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-31T08:58:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/77be244e-d8ba-4398-9ab9-4388f9d8feea.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1bf70e50-a407-499e-9f85-4a7af6e64d3b","title":"Independent Retirement Living (IRL) Manager","employer":"Runnymede Borough Council","department":"","location":"Heatherfields, New Haw","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Independent Retirement Living (IRL) Manager</strong></p>\n<p>Annual Salary £18,297 - £20,064 </p>\n<p>25 hours per week Monday – Friday</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and empathetic person to join our Housing team.</p>\n<p>As an IRL Manager you will deliver a high quality service to residents in one of our five Independent Retirement Living Housing schemes in New Haw. You will be responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for residents whilst promoting independence and encouraging social engagement. You will be the key contact for residents to assist with their enquiries and be responsible for creating a welcoming and supportive environment.</p>\n<p>You will develop social activities at the scheme; build professional relationships with residents, their families and the Council’s partner agencies; and work within the tenancy services team to delivery an excellent service and contribute to the improvement of customer satisfaction.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>You will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>enjoy working with people and developing successful professional relationships with tenants, colleagues and external agencies.</li>\n<li>have excellent communication skills, as the role requires you to liaise with residents, their families, colleagues, and external agencies to ensure their individual needs are met.</li>\n<li>understand the needs of older people so you can provide support, advice, assistance and promote choices to enable residents to continue to live independently within their local community.</li>\n<li>be able to work on your own and use your initiative to deal with difficult situations, and work as part of a wider IRL and tenancy services team</li>\n<li>be familiar with safeguarding and domestic abuse procedures</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About Runnymede</strong></p>\n<p>Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. </p>\n<p>You will be working within our tenancy services team within the housing directorate, committed to providing a high quality and professional landlord service, delivering estate services and providing excellent customer services.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Opportunities for working from home depending on service need.</li>\n<li>Flexible working and Flexi-leave</li>\n<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Additional Voluntary Contributions</li>\n<li>Free Parking</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>\n<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan</li>\n<li>UK Healthcare plan after 1 years’ service</li>\n<li>Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service</li>\n<li>Mileage allowance</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p>For more information on the role and to apply please visit: <a href=\"https://www.surreyjobs.info/employers/runnymede-borough-council?ga_client_id=276f5733-80f7-40d7-a069-fcc2b487fc13\">Runnymede Borough Council jobs website and Latest vacancies – Runnymede Borough Council.</a></p>\n<p>Please ensure you complete all sections on the online form and evidence how you meet the requirements of the role in your personal statement. Please note, CVs on their own will not be accepted.</p>\n<p>We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at <a href=\"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/users/new.js?original_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobsgopublic.com%2Fvacancies%2F209969%2Fexternal_links%3Findex%3D2\">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a> or on 01932 425527 who will be able to assist you.</p>\n<p>For an informal chat about this role please contact Donnalyn Dunn, Senior IRL Manager by emailing <a href=\"mailto:donnalyn.dunn@runnymede.gov.uk\">donnalyn.dunn@runnymede.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 19th May 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date(s): TBC</strong></p>\n<p>If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.</p>\n<p><em>Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Annual Salary £18,297 - £20,064","publishDate":"2025-05-06T12:33:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-19T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b7d644d8-b3f7-4283-80b9-61b1f60327d1.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"03122f52-e003-41af-8c2a-f83df78d193c","title":"Social Care Coordinator - Advice and Wellbeing Hub (OT Pathway)","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are currently seeking a dynamic Social Care Coordinator to join our Advice and Wellbeing Hub – Occupational Therapy Team.  We represent a Local Authority dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our community and residents.</p>\n<p><br>We are seeking an individual with outstanding communication abilities, adept at building and fostering relationships with <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>colleagues, service users, healthcare providers, and community networks. In the role of Social Care Coordinator at Reading Borough Council, you will play a crucial role within a friendly and cooperative team. You will collaborate with other Social Care Coordinators, Occupational Therapists, and professionals from the voluntary and community sector.<br><br>We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><br><strong><b>The Advice and Wellbeing Hub </b></strong>(The Hub) aims to actively promote wellbeing and independence, supporting people to retain or regain their skills and confidence by using existing and new support networks, Technology Enabled Care (TEC), equipment and short-term interventions.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><b>About the Role:</b></strong><br>In the role of a Social Care Coordinator, your responsibilities will involve making home visits to individuals.  You will undertake non-complex assessments of people’s needs and develop and monitor plans in collaboration with service users themselves. The objective is to enhance their independence through a strengths-based methodology and a person-centred approach.<br><br></p>\n<p>You will hold a varied caseload and will be expected to work independently and to interpret and analyse varied information or situations and to produce solutions.</p>\n<p><br>You might evaluate and suggest basic equipment or TEC, support goal planning, offer short-term care or enablement, and work closely with care providers, Housing Services, healthcare peers, and the voluntary and community sector.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will also support the team’s Duty function triaging cases that come into the team with support from Occupational Therapists. <br><br>You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies, and procedures.<br><br>Role requirements</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience working with people</li>\n<li>Experience working within the Health or Adult Social Care</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br>We offer excellent support, training, and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new skills. <br><br>When applying for this post, please ensure that your application explains, with examples, how you meet the person specification in the Job Description as this is the shortlisting criteria.</p>\n<p><br>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. <br><br>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. <br><br>Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:<br><strong><b>Work Together as one team - </b></strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong><b>Drive Efficiency - </b></strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential</p>\n<p><strong><b>Be Ambitious - </b></strong>be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way</p>\n<p><strong><b>Make a Difference to Reading - </b></strong>maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed</p>\n<p><br><strong><b>Our offer</b></strong></p>\n<p>We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>\n<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><b>If you would like any more information, please contact Samantha Midwinter – OT Team Manager - </b></strong><span><a href=\"mailto:Samantha.midwinter@reading.gov.uk\"><strong><b>Samantha.midwinter@reading.gov.uk</b></strong></a></span><strong><b> Tel: 0118 937 3334<br></b></strong><br>Closing Date: Sunday 18<sup>th</sup> May 2025<br>Interview Date: To be confirmed<br><br>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.<br><br><strong>Visit: </strong><a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\"><strong>www.moretoreading.co.uk</strong></a><strong> to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.</strong><span> </span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,269 - £32,654 Per year","publishDate":"2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/fe908aa2-9e64-4480-88c5-aae0265080c7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"883d430c-7433-4f08-bb9f-503bed304890","title":"Generic Support Worker","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Waymead","locationType":3,"description":"<p>If you are caring, dependable and ready to contribute to a positive environment where everyone matters, we would love to hear from you.</p>\n<h3>About you…</h3>\n<p class=\"\">Are you passionate about providing exceptional care and putting people first? We are looking for someone who is person-centred, enthusiastic and committed to delivering outstanding support to our guests.</p>\n<p class=\"\">At our core, we value a positive, can-do attitude. We believe in doing things the right way, giving you the time and support to truly make a difference. </p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>We are a small team who works closely together to make sure we are providing the best support to the individuals who use our service. 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(Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<h4>Our support...</h4>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 11th 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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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 FTE inclusive of £706 London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-05-02T09:29:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/445d031e-810f-40e5-a75f-c4d6d307e580.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c8db9940-ba63-4361-b487-4c1346602790","title":"Family Support Worker","employer":"Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre","department":"","location":"Guildford Family Centre","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Would you like to work somewhere dedicated to supporting families? Somewhere committed to your professional development? 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To make an appointment please call Charlotte Bate, Service Manager Families for First Guildford on 07305 057372.</p>\n<p>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 post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.</p>\n<p>Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre is an equal opportunity employer. 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We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">About the role <br class=\"customHTML\">This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our Children with Single Point of Access (CSPOA) team within Brighter Futures for Children. This role is situated within the front door for early help and safeguarding children, and you will represent the service for those seeking advice and support for children not already open to the service. You will work as part of a team to gather, review and evaluate information in regard to children’s needs, including children in need of support, intervention and protection. This is not a case holding role; instead you will explore, triage and make recommendations on the needs of children and young people, alongside the family and professional network ensuring they receive the help they need at the time they need it.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">We are seeking a social worker who is committed to intervening and supporting a family from the point of contact. You will be expected to support, provide advice, guidance and intervention to families on the phone – alongside produce workable safety plans for those children at the highest risk.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">We are looking for an experienced social worker with a strong social work value base that will be committed to this role and the team and that will practice using the practice approach of Brighter Futures for Children including trauma informed, systemic and restorative practice.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">Please see job description for further requirements of the role.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">Our Offer<br class=\"customHTML\">A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:<br class=\"customHTML\">• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution<br class=\"customHTML\">• Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)<br class=\"customHTML\">• Discounted Childcare (on site nursery)<br class=\"customHTML\">• Cycle to work scheme.<br class=\"customHTML\">• Season train ticket loans.<br class=\"customHTML\">• Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme<br class=\"customHTML\">• A range of local shopping discounts<br class=\"customHTML\">• Remote/Agile working</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Inclusion and Diversity<br class=\"customHTML\">We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. 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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<h4>Our support...</h4>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held w/c 19<sup>th</sup> May and w/c 2<sup>nd</sup> June – dates tbc </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>Louise Duffy, Public Health Principal</p>\n<p>Tel.: 01344 355184 or 07920 834899</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. 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Ensuring that any complex needs are identified and support is sought from relevant agencies.</li>\n<li>To engage with rough sleepers and build a rapport to ensure that any identified mental health needs are supported by external agencies to enable wrap around support to the rough sleeper.</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Our benefits</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Flexible 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<h4>Our values</h4>\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>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<h4>Interview date </h4>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 28 May 2025 </p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. </p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. 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