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You will provide direct support to these children and young people, while developing and maintaining individual care plans and risk profiles to promote their welfare and safety.</p>\n<p>You will facilitate effective communication, using each child’s preferred method of interaction, and collaborate with families, social care, and educational agencies to ensure comprehensive support.</p>\n<p>Key responsibilities include engaging in goal planning and key working, assisting with personal care while encouraging independence, and participating in our Sleep Clinic Programmes and transition initiatives for young adults. Active listening is essential, as you will incorporate children’s views into service planning.</p>\n<p>To qualify, you should hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People Services, or an equivalent qualification. Relevant experience working with children or young adults, ideally with disabilities, is also required. 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You`ll join <strong>a supportive team </strong>with a<strong> `can do` attitude</strong> who engage with our residents to find new things for the service users to join in with whether it`s arts and crafts, cooking or a Friday night disco. As part of the role you will be required to provide personal care and support with eating and drinking.</p>\n<p>You will be required to work shifts, hold a UK driving licence and have access to a car for work. 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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 work closely with health and other partners to ensure that people don’t go into hospital when they don’t need to, and if they do that they are there only if they need to be and can return home as quickly and safely as possible. </p>\n<p>We have regular multidisciplinary forums, meaning our residents can have easy access to health and social care services that talk to each other, to provide holistic support when needed. </p>\n<p>We know there can be pressures working in Adult Social Care, so we make sure our staff are well supported. You will receive regular supervision and access to training. We have a strong focus on supporting our staff to learn, grow and develop to achieve their potential. We listen to our social care staff about the best way to deliver our services and encourage feedback and suggestions on how we can do things better together. </p>\n<h3>Our benefits include...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time)</li>\n<li>Annual leave purchase policy.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.</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>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage a caseload, organising and prioritising the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.</li>\n<li>To 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,</li>\n<li>To work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure people have the right care, at the right time in the right place.</li>\n<li>To 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>To support in delivering and maintaining high standards of performance across the service</li>\n<li>To work within allocated resources as set out in our scheme of delegation.</li>\n<li>To 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>To lead on specific areas of work as required.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held 6th December 2024.</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</p>\n<p>Tel.: 01344 351860</p>\n<p>or</p>\n<p>Leena Chand, Community Services Manager- Hospital Team</p>\n<p>Tel.: 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 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><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 College Town, Sandhurst, Berkshire we provide <strong>high-quality care</strong> and support to adults with learning disabilities.</p>\n<p>We are looking for some great new Assistant Support Workers to join our friendly and supportive team who have the right values, behaviours and attitudes to <strong>be the difference</strong>. <strong>We have full (37.5 hours) and part time (22.5 hours) roles available.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Who we are looking for</strong></p>\n<p>We're keen to recruit individuals who care regardless of qualifications or experience. We care more about your life experience and how you share and demonstrating our values, which are:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Putting our residents and service users <strong>first</strong>\n</li>\n<li>Treating people with respect, <strong>promoting independence and choice</strong>\n</li>\n<li>Developing <strong>passionate</strong> and committed teams</li>\n<li>Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We will give you all the training and support you need to do the role including a qualification in health and social care.</p>\n<p><strong>If you share our values, we'd love you to work for us.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>When you care, some days are challenging but every day is special.</strong></p>\n<p>You'll be joining a <strong>calm and welcoming</strong> service where you'll be <strong>empowering</strong> our service users to lead the life they want with the support of a network of staff, family and friends. You will not only be providing personal care to the people we support but also supporting them to take part in a <strong>range of activities</strong> including going out for a coffee, pottery painting, dancing around the living room with our musician that visits every week, or just taking them out for a drive to see the sights of Windsor. The activities will help see our service users overcome their anxieties, and managing their challenging behaviour to enable them to lead <strong>fulfilling lives</strong>.</p>\n<p>You will need to want to work shifts, hold a UK driving licence and have access to a car for work. 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Visit the SAFERjobs website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.</p>\n<p>We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.</p>\n<p>We are a Disability Confident Employer.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£12 Per Hour","publishDate":"2024-09-27T09:58:24.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-10T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4805a6b1-5fdd-4aa8-9554-c7382149106c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"de935729-8d26-4f23-9e68-47f8512caf91","title":"Social Worker","employer":"Brighter Futures for Children","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading","locationType":2,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Social Worker – Adoption and Permanence </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children<br class=\"customHTML\">Fostering, Special Guardianship & Adoption Service</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Full time, permanent post<br class=\"customHTML\">Salary: £44,648-£49,418 (inclusive of £8,000 annual market supplement)</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Work location: Civic Centre, Reading (hybrid working available in-line with BFfC agreed expectations and service needs)</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About us</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. 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Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service).</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Discounted Childcare (on site nursery).</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Cycle to work scheme.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Season train ticket loans.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A range of local shopping discounts.</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Post specific training will be made available to the successful applicant dependent on previous experience.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">Training will also be made available around:</p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Relevant BFfC policies, procedures and Practice Guidance.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">The BFfC Mosaic records system.</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Professional supervision will be available and Individual professional objectives will be set as part of your continuous professional development and will be reviewed through professional supervision and annual appraisals (with six monthly review).</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Inclusion and Diversity</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Asking for Adjustments</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">people or people with long-term health conditions.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process,</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">including providing information in an alternative format, please let us know.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Closing date: Sunday 6<sup class=\"customHTML\">th</sup> October 2024</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Interview date: Wednesday 16<sup class=\"customHTML\">th</sup> October 2024</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Note: Interviews will be held face-to-face at the Civic Offices in Reading</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">We look forward to hearing from you!</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"inclusive of £8,000 annual market supplement","publishDate":"2024-09-26T13:44:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-06T13:44:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/dca00b49-4095-4e16-90a0-e5ff90439426.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b1307345-c21b-4af1-a027-ae81d62a42b9","title":"Female Assistant Support Worker - Ariadni","employer":"Hightown Housing Association","department":"","location":"Crowthorne","locationType":3,"description":"<p>At Hightown, we`re a housing charity that <strong>builds homes and support people</strong>. In Crowthorne we provide <strong>high-quality care</strong> and support to adults with learning and physical disabilities.</p>\n<p>We are looking for some great new assistant support workers to join our team who have the right values, behaviours and attitudes to be the difference. We have part time and full time vacancies available.</p>\n<p>Due to the nature of the support we offer at this location the role is only open to female applicants. We have various shifts available ranging from 22.5 hours per week to 37.5 hours per week. </p>\n<p><strong>Who we are looking for</strong></p>\n<p>We`re keen to recruit individuals who care regardless of qualifications or experience. We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which are:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Putting our residents and service users <strong>first</strong>\n</li>\n<li>Treating people with <strong>respect</strong>, promoting independence and choice</li>\n<li>Developing <strong>passionate</strong> and committed teams</li>\n<li>Being <strong>cost effective</strong> without compromising standards or safety</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We will give you all the training and support you need to do the role including a qualification in health and social care, if you don`t already have one.</p>\n<p><strong>If you share our values, we`d love you to work for us.</strong></p>\n<p>You`ll be empowering our service users to <strong>lead the life they want</strong> and you`ll support them with their favourite music, aromatherapy and hydrotherapy sessions, going out for walks and swimming. You`ll join <strong>a strong, supportive team</strong> who are great communicators and able to engage with our residents who are mainly nonverbal. As part of the role you will be required to provide personal care and support with eating and drinking. It is a challenging but rewarding role where you can really <strong>be the difference</strong> to someone`s life.</p>\n<p>You will need to want to work shifts (full or part time), hold a uk driving licence and have access to a car for work, unfortunately at this time we cannot offer visa sponsorship and you will therefore need to demonstrate the right to work in the UK</p>\n<p>If this sounds like the right opportunity for you or you want to have an informal chat, please contact us on 01442 292291or <a href=\"https://www.hightownha.org.uk/\">recruitment@hightownha.org.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong><span>Benefits</span></strong></p>\n<p>In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>\n<li>£12 per hour</li>\n<li>Regular support from your line manager and colleagues</li>\n<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>\n<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>\n<li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li>\n<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li>\n<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>\n<li>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</li>\n<li>Friendly and supportive team environment</li>\n<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>\n<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>\n<li>Fully paid DBS</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below.</p>\n<p>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.</p>\n<p>To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit SAFERjobs, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. 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We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support.<br><br>We currently manage over 9,000 homes and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £120 million and a development programme that will deliver over 400 new affordable homes each year.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong></p>\n<p>We currently have opportunities for part time (22.5 & 37.5 hours per week) Assistant Support Workers to join our supported living service at Lilly Hill in Bracknell. Your role will be to provide residential care for individuals with learning disabilities. We are looking for caring, enthusiastic people who enjoy helping others and seeing the difference their support can make to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives.</p>\n<p>Working as part of a dedicated team, your role as an Assistant Support Worker is to provide appropriate support to service users with their day to day needs, within their own home, which may be in a supported living scheme or in the wider community. This may involve providing assistance with personal care and promoting life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning. 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We also provide health and wellbeing initiatives, an employee assistance programme and staff discounts off a range of well-known high street shops and supermarkets.</p>\n<p><strong>On a typical day, you would:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Investigate allegations of fly tipping;</li>\n<li>Patrol Guildford Town Centre to deter and redress anti-social behaviour;</li>\n<li>Respond to reports of abandoned vehicles;</li>\n<li>Respond to Unauthorised Encampments; and</li>\n<li>Serve legal notices and prepare case files for prosecution.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with people;</li>\n<li>Excellent ability to de-escalate and diffuse conflict;</li>\n<li>The ability to work independently and as part of a high performing team;</li>\n<li>Excellent organisational and case management skills;</li>\n<li>Good knowledge and practical experience of applying environmental and anti-social behaviour law;</li>\n<li>Curiosity, tenacity and a problem-solving mindset;</li>\n<li>The ability to adapt to change and use initiative; and</li>\n<li>The ability to devise, learn and adapt to new systems and processes.</li>\n<li>Have a full UK driving licence.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Dympna Sanders, Compliance Lead on Tel. 07920 711831 or by Email: dympna.sanders@guildford.gov.uk.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n</div>\n<p><strong>About Guildford</strong></p>\n<p>Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.</p>\n<p>We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. 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These shifts will encompass weekends and sleep-ins, with a requirement to work two weekends out of every three.<br><br>We assist individuals in fulfilling their daily living requirements, including personal care, manual handling, medication administration, meal preparation, and more. Our aim is to empower clients by offering opportunities for independence, fostering positive relationships, and enabling informed decision-making, all within a person-centered framework.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Exceptional client care and effective communication skills are crucial, along with a comprehension of the principles of exemplary practices in residential care and an awareness of the challenges faced by individuals with complex needs. Induction and training will be offered.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p> </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. 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 are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>\n<li>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. 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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. We reserve the right to close the advert early should the right candidate be appointed.</p>\n<p>Employment is with Corvus Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council. The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is thus not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. 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One of the core Community Services provided is our Meals at Home service, delivering a hot lunch time meal and cold tea pack for evenings, to some of the most vulnerable residents of our communities, seven days a week.</p>\n<p>We are looking for a committed, reliable and flexible person to join our team, delivering meals Saturday & Sunday each week, working 10:15am – 2:15pm one day and 9:15am – 2:15pm the other. A shift allowance of £20 per day is paid in addition to the salary of the post. </p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>You will need to have a full driving licence and able to deliver up to 40 meals per shift, requiring entering and exiting the vehicle on multiple occasions, negotiating flights of stairs etc. within a short space of time. You will need to be able to communicate clearly with customers and be clear in information you are providing. In addition, you will act as the eyes and ears for family members and others, checking on the welfare of customers and reporting any noticeable changes or concerns to your supervisor. </p>\n<p>Working both as part of a small team and independently when delivering meals, you will need to have a positive, friendly approach, as well as being able to show understanding and empathy to the needs and concerns of those who you support from providing meals.</p>\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><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>28 Days annual leave (pro-rated for part time employees) plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme</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>Health and Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you would like further information on this highly rewarding role, please contact Aline Poulter on 01276 707659 or by emailing aline.poulter@runnymede.gov.uk.</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>Please apply online at <a href=\"http://www.surreyjobs.info/vacancies/477997/external_links?index=0\">www.surreyjobs.info</a>. CV’s accepted. Full information, including the Job Description, Person Specification and other details about Runnymede Borough Council, is available in the Extra Information attachment on the website. If it is difficult for you to apply online please contact Human Resources. Email: <a href=\"http://www.surreyjobs.info/vacancies/477997/external_links?index=1\">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a> Telephone: 01932 425527.</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>\n<p><strong>Closing date: 11 October 2024</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: 16th or 23rd October 2024</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Annual Salary £5,559 - £5,754 for 9 hours per week - plus £20.00 allowance per shift at weekends","publishDate":"2024-09-20T08:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-10T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5e1d448e-5cbc-4462-aab1-d156cdbc4651.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3b58b07a-2e7c-4b43-aad7-01a324f0968d","title":"Social Care Coordinator - Mental Health Team","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are currently seeking a dynamic Social Care Coordinator to join our Mental Health Social Care Team.<br><br></p>\n<p>In the role of Social Care Coordinator at Reading Borough Council, you will play a crucial role within a friendly, experienced and forward-thinking team. You will collaborate with other Social Care Coordinators, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>and professionals from the voluntary and community sector. <br><br>We work with people with forensic histories, carers and families, people with complex mental health difficulties and we have a re-enablement service within our team. We also currently have a Hoarding Project. We seek creative ways to work together to meet the needs of people who use our services together. We strive in working with our partners for excellence. We are passionate about outcomes.<br><br><strong><b>The Mental Health Social Care Team </b></strong>aims to actively promote wellbeing and independence, working with people with complex mental health difficulties in partnership with health colleagues. 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. <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><strong><b>About the Role:</b></strong><br>This is a core role withing the team to assist with the health and wellbeing of people who have complex mental health needs. In the role of a Social Care Coordinator, your will work closely with people using a collaborative and strengths-based approach to implement interventions to reduce risks and support positive outcomes. <br><br></p>\n<p>You will hold a caseload of people with mental health difficulties, and will be expected to work independently with support and supervision from an experienced Social Worker. Due the nature of the work you will need to have a good understanding of risk management; managing yourself in difficult environments; flexible and able to analyse varied information or situations to produce solutions. You will need to be able to ask for support when needed from colleagues and we work closely as a group to support each other. <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 with mental health difficulties and or complex needs.</li>\n<li>Experience working within the Health, Adult Social Care or voluntary sector – (not essential)</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. We also offer apprenticeship programmes to train while you work as a social worker or occupational therapist. <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.<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. <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><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<br></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 Penny Conroy (Team Manager – Mental Health) call 07580 539 875</b></strong><strong><b> or email </b></strong><span><a href=\"mailto:Penelope.Conroy@reading.gov.uk\">Penelope.Conroy@reading.gov.uk</a></span></p>\n<p><br>Closing Date: Monday 7<sup>th</sup> October 2024<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. 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This is a new position and the successful candidate will help in creating a new team.</p>\n<p>As a Complaints Lead, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of complex complaints from residents and service users and supporting directorates with good complaint handling. This is an exciting new role, in a supportive, customer focused team. We are passionate about adding value by learning from complaints and contributing to positive outcomes for our residents. </p>\n<p>For the Complaints Lead, it is essential that you have a good understanding and working experience of corporate complaints, ideally with a local authority background but this is not essential.</p>\n<p>The Complaints Lead will be required to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deliver customer-focused advice for complaint responses and management, keeping up to date with current and emerging legislation, best practice and policy to ensure continuous development and improvement in services</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To ensure that all complaints are investigated appropriately and within time limits, to undertake investigations where necessary, and to delegate responsibility for investigations as appropriate</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To recruit and maintain a list of complaints champions and Persons who can be called upon to be involved in the investigation of complaints</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To provide appropriate training, supervision and support to Persons carrying out complaint investigations, complaint responses and complaint management to promote a common approach and values and ensure that investigations are fair, impartial and efficient</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To consult, advise and co-ordinate with Senior managers on appropriate responses to complaints, including advising managers immediately on cases with possible disciplinary consequences</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To ensure that agreed action and recommendations as a result of complaints are followed up and action taken as required</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage complex or contentious complaints that will require input from specialist areas, processes and compliance, regulations and legislation, acting as the single point of contact for customers on those cases.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Support, guide and advise the council on complaint handling, responses and management</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure personal, professional development is maintained to the required standards.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation on complaints.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Access and accurately update all relevant information systems, both customer and back office, ensuring that the master customer record is updated and maintained through verification and validation, and in accordance with data protection principles</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist in preparing reports for the Assistant Director to take to Council committees and other internal and external organisations.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Undertake performance appraisals and development for staff</li>\n<li>To monitor service quality, performance and value for money in line with the service plan and corporate plan</li>\n<li> </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Closing date: 06/10/2024 Interviews w/c 07/10/2024</strong></p>\n<p>What’s in it for you?</p>\n<p>With some 700 employees, we are a diverse organisation delivering a wide range of services and employing people with an even broader range of skills. We are eager to attract the best so we provide excellent training opportunities, offer well established flexible working arrangements including the ability to vary your start and finish times where the business allows work from home and take extra flexi days (by agreement). We also offer many other benefits including health and wellbeing initiatives and discount off a range of well known high street shops and supermarkets.</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n<p><strong>About Guildford</strong></p>\n<p>Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.</p>\n<p>We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,110 - £48,519","publishDate":"2024-09-16T10:53:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-06T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d7b75dee-1417-42bd-8a69-da9cdea063cc.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1525f46f-97f4-4c7c-a43e-d495ce037213","title":"Sessional Child Care Officer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Addington School","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Sessional Child Care Officer</strong></p>\n<p><strong>About Us:</strong> Saturday Cub is an OFSTED registered club for children with disabilities. We are committed to providing high-quality care and support to children and young people with diverse needs. Our passionate team is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Childcare Workers to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children we serve.</p>\n<p><strong>Job Description:</strong> As a Sessional Childcare Worker in our Short Breaks Service, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the welfare and development of the children in our care. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing personalised care, support, and supervision to children and young people during their short break.</li>\n<li>Creating a warm, welcoming, and safe environment that promotes social, emotional, and physical well-being.</li>\n<li>Planning and engaging in age and ability-appropriate activities and outings.</li>\n<li>Assisting with daily routines, including meals, medication administration and personal hygiene.</li>\n<li>Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.</li>\n<li>Promoting a sense of belonging, self-esteem, and independence among the children.</li>\n<li>Documenting observations and maintaining accurate records.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>The Ideal Candidate should have:</strong> To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or a related field (or equivalent) is desirable.</li>\n<li>Previous experience working in a childcare setting and or with children with disabilities is preferred.</li>\n<li>A genuine passion for working with children and a commitment to their well-being.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>\n<li>Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to changing situations.</li>\n<li>Understanding of the unique challenges and needs of children with diverse backgrounds and abilities.</li>\n<li>A caring and patient attitude with a strong sense of responsibility.</li>\n<li>A clean driving license (desirable).</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flexible shifts to work around your personal life and other commitments. </li>\n<li>Excellent Annual Leave entitlement, calculated on a pro-rata basis.</li>\n<li>Excellent Learning and Development Programme</li>\n<li>Enhanced Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Access to an Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n<li>Potential for additional hours within other short break settings</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 20th October 2024, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date: TBC</strong></p>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion, please contact Simone Hall , Saturday Club Co-ordinator on 07557586925.</strong></p>\n<p>We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team who shares our commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of the children we serve. Join us in creating a brighter future for these exceptional young individuals.</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>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>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":"£14.16 - £15.70 per hour, depending on experience - (Pay award pending)","publishDate":"2024-09-13T14:44:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-20T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9be59721-89a3-4d1b-93ba-ecccce35e469.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"da2a8f1a-77c6-4c90-a63f-7ca599f7f653","title":"Learning Support Assistant","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Kennel Lane School","location":"Kennel Lane School, Kennel Lane, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are looking for engaging and caring individuals to join our school as Learning Support Assistants (LSA) across the school. <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>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. We reserve the right to close the advert early should the right candidate be appointed.</p>\n<p>Employment is with Corvus Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council. The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is thus not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within three weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.</p>\n<p>Please visit our website to learn more about Kennel Lane School: <a href=\"http://www.kennellaneschool.com/\">http://www.kennellaneschool.com</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Actual: £16,427-16,700, £484 London Fringe & £966 Special Schools Allowance","publishDate":"2024-09-13T14:11:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-13T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/299e4c67-120b-430f-9f41-9aac83b65f88.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"584e62de-4395-4a12-9e4c-ae3c549caeb2","title":"Assistant Team Manager","employer":"Brighter Futures for Children","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading","locationType":2,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children <br class=\"customHTML\">Independent Fostering Agency <br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Assistant Team Manager</strong> <strong class=\"customHTML\">(IFA)</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Full time, permanent post</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Salary: </strong><strong class=\"customHTML\">£53,420 - £56,512 (plus £6,000 annual market supplement)</strong><strong class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Work location: Civic Centre, Reading (hybrid working available in-line with BFfC agreed expectations and service needs)</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About us:</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children’s Independent Fostering Agency (BFfC’s IFA) sits within our Children’s Social Care Service and was first registered with Ofsted in January 2019. We were subject to an IFA Inspection in July 2024 and received an overall judgement of ‘Good’: ‘The independent fostering agency provides effective services that meet the requirements for good’.<br class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></strong><strong class=\"customHTML\">About the role:</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Our BFfC IFA is responsible for providing mainstream fostering services for BFfC, including the recruitment and retention of foster carers able to provide a range of placements for BFfC CLA. This is an exciting opportunity join our IFA service at a time when we are invested in expanding and improving the service in order to enable us to significantly expand our in-house fostering resource.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">As part of this expansion, we are part of Local Authority Fostering South East and are working closely with the other local authorities that are within our sub-cluster (Oxfordshire, West Berkshire, Wokingham, Bracknell Forest, Slough, Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston, and Richmond) on developing our shared central foster carer recruitment hub, and harmonising and joining up on aspects of carer recruitment and retention. We are also working with Fostering Network around establishing our first foster carer support hub, based on the Fostering Network Mockingbird Family Model.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Working in partnership with our IFA Registered Manager our Assistant Team Manager (ATM) holds accountability for the day-to-day operational management of the IFA social work service, including achieving continuous service improvement and ensuring that all of our services fully comply with legislative requirements and are in line with all relevant policies and procedures and agreed performance targets.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Our ATM leads a small team of social workers, specialising in:</p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">The assessment of prospective foster carers.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">The supervision of BFfC approved IFA foster carers.<br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Our ATM will normally be responsible for supervision of specific social workers, case allocation, resource and performance management, quality assurance and the efficient and appropriate escalation of significant incidents.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">This is a leadership role which will require the Assistant Team Manager to demonstrate good leadership and the ability to positively influence the professional development of the team and staff group and the experience of children, young people, carers and their families. The post holder will also need to work closely with the Team Managers and Assistant Team Managers in BFfC’s Together for Families, Children Looked After and Children & Young People with Disabilities Teams, BFfC’s Adoption & Permanence Service, and other placing authorities, in order to ensure the provision of timely and well-co-ordinated services.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">A key element of the Assistant Team Manager’s role is also to support service improvement both within the IFA and more widely across BFfC’s Social Care teams; therefore, the post holder may be required to be involved in areas of practice that need additional support, research, innovation or application. The role requires an excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, best practice guidance, National Minimum Standards, and our IFA policies, and the post holder must be able to apply research and learning to improving practice.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">For more information about the role, please read the job description and person specification. <br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Please note</strong>: Brighter Futures for Children operates a flexible working model; however, all Social Care managers are generally expected to be office based for three days a week (average), and to maintain a flexible approach in responding to service demands.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">This role offers an exciting opportunity for you to join our Independent Fostering Agency and play a key role in its future growth and development.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Our offer:</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service).</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Discounted Childcare (on site nursery).</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Cycle to work scheme.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Season train ticket loans.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A range of local shopping discounts.</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Post specific training will be made available to the successful applicant dependent on previous experience.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">Training will also be made available around:</p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Relevant BFfC policies, procedures and Practice Guidance.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">The BFfC Mosaic records system.</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Professional supervision will be available and Individual professional objectives will be set as part of your continuous professional development and will be reviewed through professional supervision and annual appraisals (with six monthly review). <br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Inclusion and Diversity</strong></p>\n<p 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. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people, and families, so that equalities and justice remain at the heart of everything we do.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Asking for Adjustments</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview, or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let us know.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Closing date: Sunday 6th October 2024</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Interview date: Monday 14th and Thursday 17th October 2024</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">We look forward to hearing from you!</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"plus £6,000 annual market supplement","publishDate":"2024-09-13T12:59:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-06T12:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b822c698-a8ca-4ca9-9796-e563ca459f6c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2060a5a6-512d-488c-98ef-b699220e927c","title":"Consultant Practitioners","employer":"Brighter Futures for Children","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading","locationType":2,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Independent Fostering Agency </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">(Duty, Data & Carer training & payments)<br class=\"customHTML\"></strong><strong class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></strong><strong class=\"customHTML\">Full time, permanent post</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Salary: </strong><strong class=\"customHTML\">£47,418 - £53,420 (includes £6,000 annual market supplement)</strong><strong class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Work location: Civic Centre, Reading (hybrid working available in-line with BFfC agreed expectations and service needs)</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About us:</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy, and successful lives.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children’s Independent Fostering Agency (BFfC’s IFA) sits within our Children’s Social Care Service and was first registered with Ofsted in January 2019. We were subject to an IFA Inspection in July 2024 and received an overall judgement of ‘Good’: ‘The independent fostering agency provides effective services that meet the requirements for good’.<br class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></strong><strong class=\"customHTML\">About the role:</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Our BFfC IFA is responsible for providing mainstream fostering services for BFfC, including the recruitment and retention of foster carers able to provide a range of placements for BFfC CLA. This is an exciting opportunity join our IFA service at a time when we are invested in expanding and improving the service in order to enable us to significantly expand our in-house fostering resource.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">As part of this expansion, we are part of Local Authority Fostering Southeast and are working closely with the other local authorities that are within our sub-cluster (Oxfordshire, West Berkshire, Wokingham, Bracknell Forest, Slough, Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston, and Richmond) on developing our shared central foster carer recruitment hub, and harmonising and joining up on aspects of carer recruitment and retention. We are also working with Fostering Network around establishing our first foster carer support hub, based on the Fostering Network Mockingbird Family Model.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Working in partnership with the IFA Registered Manager and Assistant Team Manager, our Consultant Practitioner will hold accountability for the day-to-day operation of our IFA duty system and Out of Hours rota and for maintaining enquiry and placement data. You will also be responsible for responding to initial enquiries from members of the public who are interested in becoming foster carers and will provide professional supervision to a small number of IFA approved foster carers who are providing long-term placements for children or young people who have complex care needs and may present with challenging behaviours.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Working under the guidance of the Registered Manager you will normally be responsible for the supervision of specific staff, work allocation, resource and performance management, quality assurance, and the efficient and appropriate escalation of significant incidents. <br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">This is a leadership role which will require the post holder to demonstrate good leadership and the ability to positively influence the professional development of the team and staff group and the experience of children, young people, carers, and their families. The post holder will also need to work closely with the Team Managers and Assistant Team Managers in BFfC’s Together for Families, Children Looked After and Children & Young People with Disabilities Teams, BFfC’s Adoption & Permanence Service, data and finance managers and other placing authorities, in order to ensure the provision of timely and well-co-ordinated services.<br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">A key element of the Consultant Practitioner’s role is also to support service improvement within the IFA and more widely across BFfC’s Social Care teams; therefore, the post holder may be required to be involved in areas of practice that need additional support, research, innovation, or application. The role requires an excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, best practice guidance, National Minimum Standards, and our IFA policies, and the post holder must be able to apply research and learning to improving practice.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">For more information about the role, please read the job description and person specification. <br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Please note</strong>: Brighter Futures for Children operates a flexible working model; however, all Social Care social workers and managers are generally expected to be office based for three days a week (average), and to maintain a flexible approach in responding to service demands.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">This role offers an exciting opportunity for you to join our Independent Fostering Agency and play a key role in its future growth and development.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Our offer:</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service).</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Discounted Childcare (on site nursery).</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Cycle to work scheme.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Season train ticket loans.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A range of local shopping discounts.</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Post specific training will be made available to the successful applicant dependent on previous experience.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">Training will also be made available around:</p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Relevant BFfC policies, procedures and Practice Guidance.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">The BFfC Mosaic records system.</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Professional supervision will be available and Individual professional objectives will be set as part of your continuous professional development and will be reviewed through professional supervision and annual appraisals (with six monthly review).</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Inclusion and Diversity</strong></p>\n<p 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. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people, and families, so that equalities and justice remain at the heart of everything we do.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Asking for Adjustments</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. 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