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Put simply, we work with people to change lives for the better.</p>\n<p>We have a strong focus on integrated working with our partners to deliver holistic and seamless support when people need it.</p>\n<p>We are proud of the care we give and the services we provide to local people.</p>\n<p>Our Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults Social comprises highly professional and supportive multidisciplinary teams. 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 professionals and other partners to ensure that people remain living in their own homes for as long as possible.</p>\n<p>We have weekly multi-disciplinary meetings 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<p>We are proud of the care we give and the services we provide to local people because we are Bracknell Forest Council.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<p>Manage a small complex caseload, organising and prioritising the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.</p>\n<p>To undertake role of Designated Safeguarding Officer on a rota basis.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>To take a strengths-based approach to support people living with dementia to lead a fulfilling life.</p>\n<p>To support in delivering and maintaining high standards of performance across the service.</p>\n<p>To take an evidence-based approach to practice.</p>\n<p>To provide leadership, supervision, peer support and to act as a role model for the experienced social work team.</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<li>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interview date 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>Vicki Brown, Interim Service Manager.</p>\n<p>Tel.: 01189 046900</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. 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We have a friendly and supportive staff culture with people who want to help make a real difference in our community for everyone that lives and works here. We welcome a culture of innovation and creativity by welcoming new ideas from everyone.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>\n<p>Are you able to work with individuals and families to identify their key needs and support them to resolve their housing situation?</p>\n<p>Can you tell when you need to hold someone's hand to get them to a solution or when you can offer advice to help someone resolve their housing situation themselves?</p>\n<p>Can you make the connection between people's varying needs to identify a pathway that leads them to settled housing?</p>\n<p>Can you find and work with the various agencies or networks that can help you help our residents?</p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>With knowledge of housing and homelessness law, understanding of welfare benefits and social care and a minimum of one year working in frontline service delivering advice and support, we are looking for a committed Case Officer to work with families and individuals at risk of homelessness to find housing solutions, either in their current home or through a planned move.</p>\n<p>You will have excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, be able to build positive and motivating relationships with clients, and have a strong ethos of joint working with partner agencies.</p>\n<p>You will be able to demonstrate that through your knowledge and communication skills you have a track record in finding positive outcomes for customers and contributing to service development.</p>\n<p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Benefits </strong></p>\n<p>We are committed to providing a healthy work life balance for our employees, with hybrid working and other flexible working arrangements on offer. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided for your role if applicable. We offer a generous benefits package including a minimum of 23 days’ annual leave rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, free parking for all employees and payment of a professional membership fee. 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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>Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. </p>\n<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>Sam Howard, Team Manager, Family Placement Team:<em> </em>01344 351658</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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We would also be interested in applications from candidates who have had training or experience with manual handling or who would be willing to receive training<strong>.  </strong>\n</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Prospective candidates are advised to study the person specification and job description for this post carefully. Experience of working with or caring for children in a learning environment is essential<strong>. </strong>\n</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>We offer a positive, friendly and supportive atmosphere, a strong team ethos and staff association and the very best programme of professional development, together with opportunities for career development.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Garth Hill College is a happy and vibrant place of learning.  We are proud to be a genuinely comprehensive school and offer a wide and diverse range of excellent opportunities, inside and outside the classroom, that we believe enable our young people to develop exceptionally well both academically and personally.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Garth Hill College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children/young people/adults at risk.  You will need to tell us about any spent convictions or cautions, which may later appear on your DBS Certificate.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Should you have any queries please contact Ms. S Barnes at the College on <a href=\"mailto:s-barnes@garthhillcollege.com\">s-barnes@garthhillcollege.com</a> or 01344 421122. Only application submitted on the official application form will be accepted.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 09H00 ON 10<sup> </sup>DECEMBER 2024</strong></div>\n<div> </div>\n<div> </div>\n<div> </div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"BGJ 4-6 (£13.01 -£13.41 per hour £15,749 – £16,237 including London Weighting)","publishDate":"2024-11-26T09:06:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-10T09:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d4c100ef-81e8-48d7-9f4b-30e26da68069.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0a575652-7535-4a24-86b6-cb649c778bc9","title":"Director of Public Health","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End/Home Working, Shute End, Civic Offices, Wokingham","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are thrilled to announce an opportunity for a creative and visionary Director of Public Health to join our dynamic leadership team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis.</p>\n<p>We are seeking a talented individual to really make a difference through leading our pioneering efforts in identifying and addressing our inequalities, often hidden, across our Borough. Wokingham Borough Council has committed to becoming a Marmot borough to embed prevention, early intervention and address inequalities in all aspects of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of our Borough and the diversity of its residents. There is a clear focus on improving outcomes for our children, creating healthy environments, and good mental health and wellbeing. <br> <br>As our new Director of Public Health, you will report to the Executive Director of Adults, Children’s and Health, whilst working closely with the Chief Executive and Corporate Leadership team. You are a statutory chief officer of the authority and the principal adviser on all health matters, including health improvement, health protection and healthcare public health and responsible for delivering excellent public health services for Wokingham residents. You will work closely across all the directorates in the council, maximising the opportunities of being a unitary authority. <br> <br>You will be the system leader for improving the health and wellbeing of residents, reducing inequalities in health outcomes and protecting local communities in Wokingham. As the Director of Public Health, you will take on a key strategic and systems leadership role across the Council and our partnerships including the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board, the Wokingham Integrated Partnership Board and other health partners, as well as collaborating closely with all key partners to improve health outcomes including the Police, Fire, schools and the voluntary sector, aligning efforts to maximise impact.</p>\n<p>You’ll take a cross-system approach to deliver our ambitious Health and Wellbeing Strategy, ensuring that our communities remain safe, healthy, and thriving, and that the building blocks of good health and wellbeing are embedded across all areas of the Council and our partnership work. </p>\n<p>We are seeking an individual with exceptional leadership acumen, a proven track record of partnership working, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. The successful candidate will be able to operate in complex partnership settings, navigating the demands of local government, health, and broader public and community organisations. </p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<p>Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including: </p>\n<p>⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31-36 days (depending on local government continuous service), plus Bank Holidays</p>\n<p>⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme </p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme, including a 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 so much more!  </p>\n<p><strong>Our Area</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. </p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has 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 are passionate about meeting the unique health challenges of Wokingham while capitalising on emerging opportunities, we invite you to join the team. So, to find out more or to apply for this incredible opportunity, click the link below!</p>\n<p>Alternatively, to arrange an information discussion with <strong>Matt Pope - Executive Director of Adults, Children’s and Health</strong>, contact <strong>Chloe Godfrey – Executive Personal Assistant</strong> via email, <a href=\"mailto:chloe.godfrey@wokingham.gov.uk\">chloe.godfrey@wokingham.gov.uk</a>. 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We’re working towards success for our clients, and we do what we think should be done, not just what needs to be done. </p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To complete comprehensive assessments and risk assessments as required in respect of adults and young people who present to New Hope with substance misuse issues.</li>\n<li>To complete reviews in respect of recovery plans and identify progress against agreed outcomes in respect of adults and young people using substance misuse services in Bracknell.</li>\n<li>To deliver a full range of substance misuse interventions to support adults and young people to recover from their addictions.</li>\n<li>To liaise with partner agencies such as criminal justice agencies, schools and health professionals and obtain information about individuals to be used to ensure that a holistic approach is taken. </li>\n<li>To attend multi professional meetings as required.</li>\n<li>To deliver a full range of interventions on a one-to-one basis and in group settings and provide harm reduction advice and information to adults and young people entering treatment.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We offer an extensive training programme for all members of staff which is designed so that members of staff are knowledgeable on substance misuse and the interventions that can be delivered to support individuals.</p>\n<h3>Our benefits include...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days increasing to 28 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>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Friday 13<sup>th</sup> 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>Name: Nicole Hoskins or Rachel Lester</p>\n<p>Job Title: Team Leaders DAAT</p>\n<p>Tel.: 01344 312360</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><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,799 - £35,020 inclusive of London Weighting","publishDate":"2024-11-20T09:15:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-06T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9a18312f-3197-4de7-86cf-3178bc6a1dfe.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ee26efa1-ba99-48b8-91df-d86274df11cf","title":"Assistant Community Services Manager - Community Mental Health Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Church Hill House, Crowthorne Road, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are looking for a registered Social Worker with an AMHP qualification and experience in Community Mental Health Teams. You will need to have direct management experience within adult’s social services where you can demonstrate strong and successful leadership and implement service improvements.</p>\n<p>Based at the offices of the Community Mental Health team, you will work as part of a joint team, funded by both Health and Social Care.  This will require you to manage multiple demands on your time and expertise. </p>\n<p>As an Assistant Community Services Manager, you will be expected to provide guidance and advice across the whole team and participate in Safeguarding and Operational Management rotas, as well as deputising for the Service Manager across Health and Social Care activities. </p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To assist the Service Manager with agreed delegated responsibilities, in order to contribute to the provision of a community mental health service for adults.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To provide professional supervision and guidance to staff as well as recruitment, training, appraisal and where appropriate performance management.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To ensure that arrangements for support are cost-effective before they are submitted for approval and that staff understand their responsibilities in relation to financial management.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To take responsibility for safeguarding investigations and in addition to act as the decision maker.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To manage complaints where required and verify assessments and authorise when appropriate.</li>\n</ul>\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>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>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interview date is to be confirmed.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Molyn Kapuya - Interim Community Services Manager</p>\n<p>Tel: 0118 904 6800</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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This role, along with the Senior Occupational Therapist post, have been created specifically to establish a reablement offer.  Reablement provision will focus on delivering short-term, recovery-focused and goal-orientated support to individuals in the community, and on discharge from hospital. </p>\n<p>Occupational Therapists will work collaboratively with care providers and Social Care Practitioners, along with voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations to ensure individuals’ needs are met.  As part of this, we are keen for Occupational Therapists to conduct sensory assessments to support us to better meet the needs of our neurodiverse populations. 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You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:</p>\n<p>⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays</p>\n<p>⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</p>\n<p>⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</p>\n<p>⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes</p>\n<p>⭐ And much more! </p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hold a mental health caseload, conduct assessments, provide care/recommendations and services for people who have severe and/or enduring mental health difficulties, and physical health co-morbidities</li>\n<li>Support Senior Occupational Therapist with the development of an occupation-focussed short-term reablement service</li>\n<li>Produce care plans and risk management plans and ensure their effective implementation.</li>\n<li>Support care providers to develop skills to better support our population</li>\n<li>Identify safeguarding adult and children concerns and implement safeguarding policies and processes.</li>\n<li>Maintain high standards of quality in clinical recording, ensuring information is recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date</li>\n<li>Comply with all service requirements in terms of lone working in the community.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate requirements:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC</li>\n<li>Have post qualification experience in health or social care settings</li>\n<li>Full EU driving licence and daily access to use of a car</li>\n<li>Have an understanding of Safeguarding, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Human Rights legislation</li>\n<li>Be a skilled communicator, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and customers</li>\n<li>Be well organized with excellent time management skills.</li>\n<li>Strong IT skills.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Area</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.</p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools 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 more information or to arrange an information discussion, please contact <strong>Charlotte Carpenter, Service Manager Mental Health</strong> via email<strong> charlotte.carpenter@wokingham.gov.uk</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing: Sunday 15th December 2024, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: TBC</strong></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. 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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":"£41,511 - £47,754 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2024-11-14T11:45:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-15T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5550e232-07b5-4313-95f0-3376de1f80e9.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e49cb9b4-e184-42f1-ae50-1aaf9de1ed19","title":"Case Worker – Youth Justice Service","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\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </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\">Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. 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You will also need to be able to work flexibly in managing a varied caseload and will also need to be prepared to work some evenings/weekends occasionally. </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Role Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">To manage a caseload of children and young people, delivering child focussed interventions.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">To ensure appropriate assessments are undertaken with young people and to be able to prepare relevant reports of a high quality.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">To act as a Court Officer and attend as a representative of the Youth Justice Service.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">To work collaboratively with others in the YJS and partner agencies</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Essential Qualifications:</strong></p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Relevant Professional Qualification e.g.  Social Work Qualification, Professional qualification in probation, Youth Justice Degree.</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Essential knowledge, skills and experience:</strong></p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Significant experience of working with children and young people in the Youth Justice System.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Experience of carrying out complex assessments of need and risk with children and young people.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Experience of Chairing multi–agency meetings and coordinating complex multi-agency work.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Managing high risk cases involving substantive work with families.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Knowledge of relevant legislation and initiatives in relation to working with children and young people.</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></strong><strong class=\"customHTML\">Please include relevant information within the application form referencing qualifications gained.</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">For more information about the role, please read the job description and person specification.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><br 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\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></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 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 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: 4th December 2024</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Interview date: 13th and 16th December.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">We look forward to hearing from you!</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,000 - £49,999","publishDate":"2024-11-14T09:57:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-04T09:57:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5efd4799-b583-4c03-abc7-ee145150e47b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7f5681fa-2887-4859-81ff-5472f77549e7","title":"Support Worker - Promise Inclusion","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of The Promise Inclusion Charity </strong></p>\n<p><strong>2.5 hours per week - £9 - £11.44 per hour (depending on age)</strong></p>\n<p>Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others? Look no further! Our @ The Acorn social group is seeking a dedicated support worker to join our amazing team. If you have a heart for helping others and want to be part of a welcoming community, we want to hear from you!</p>\n<p>You will help support and organise fun activities and make sure everyone is included - your role will make a difference.</p>\n<p>The social group works with adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, including those with profound and multiple learning disabilities. Typical activities include arts and crafts, putting, Boccia, games nights, cake decorating, picture or music bingo, table tennis, bongos and so much more. External groups also visit the club such as the OBJ Morris Troupe, yoga teachers and hand bell ringers.</p>\n<p>The club runs on a Tuesday evening at The Acorn Centre, Woosehill, Wokingham 7pm – 9pm. You will assist the Co-ordinator in setting up and running activities and attend training as required.</p>\n<p><strong>For further details, application form and job and person specification please contact us on 0300 777 8539 or email </strong><a href=\"mailto:admin@promiseinclusion.org\"><strong>admin@promiseinclusion.org</strong></a></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: We will assess applications as they are returned to us </strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated people to join our team.  Experience of working in similar positions is desirable, but training will be given for the successful applicant. Our office base is now in Wokingham.</p>\n<p>References, an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and a Right to Work check will be carried out on the successful candidates.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£9 - £11.44 per hour","publishDate":"2024-11-13T17:18:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-31T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9a5b9957-b0e0-4c33-ab74-44e42d74d105.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dfb4050f-655c-404a-8c38-5111979a9a34","title":"Senior Social Worker/Approved Mental Health Professional","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham, Resource House","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join our Integrated Mental Health Service, here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.</p>\n<p>As a Senior Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) you will join a passionate and dynamic team, playing an integral role as we collaborate with The Health Trust to transform our services and develop a dedicated social care pathway.</p>\n<p>Both Wokingham Borough Council and The Health Trust recognise the benefits of integration, which include holistic support for people accessing the service, peer support and working collaboratively across mental health services in Wokingham. Although WBC staff will manage social care and BHFT will provide health care separately, the service will collaborate closely as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for service users. </p>\n<p>Wokingham Community Mental Health Services are committed to professional development and has excellent working relationships with health colleagues and colleagues in Adult Social Care.</p>\n<p>We have a number of service development initiatives coming up, including developing a hospital discharge team and an Occupational Therapy-led reablement service so it’s an exciting time to join us.</p>\n<p>If the successful candidate is an AMHP there will be the opportunity to be approved by Wokingham and contribute to the AMHP rota and receive the AMHP allowance (£5355 - £7000 depending on experience).  Additionally, if you’re AMHP who has been out of practice, we may be able to support your re-approval to you get back up and running.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<p>Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:</p>\n<p>⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays</p>\n<p>⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</p>\n<p>⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</p>\n<p>⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes</p>\n<p>⭐ And much more! </p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hold a mental health caseload, providing care and services for people who have severe and /or enduring mental health difficulties.</li>\n<li>Produce care plans and risk management plans and ensure their effective implementation.</li>\n<li>Act in a supervisory role to other team members and provide supervision in line with the CMHT Joint Supervision Policy.</li>\n<li>Identify safeguarding adult and children concerns and implement safeguarding policies and processes.</li>\n<li>Maintain high standards of quality in clinical recording, ensuring information is recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date.</li>\n<li>Carry out a reviewing function with people in long term stable placements who have care packages in place.</li>\n<li>Comply with all service requirements in terms of lone working in the community.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate requirements:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hold an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification.</li>\n<li>Have a comprehensive understanding of Safeguarding, the MHA, MCA, CA and Human Rights legislation.</li>\n<li>Be a skilled communicator, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and customers.</li>\n<li>Be well organized with excellent time management skills.</li>\n<li>Strong IT skills.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Area</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.</p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools 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 more information or to arrange an information discussion, please contact <strong>Charlotte Carpenter, <span class=\"cf0\">Service Manager Mental Health</span></strong> via email<strong> charlotte.carpenter@wokingham.gov.uk</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing: Sunday 15th December 2024, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: TBC</strong></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.<strong>     </strong></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":"£48,710 -£49,764 Per Annum, plus AMHP Allowance of £5355 - £7000 depending on experience","publishDate":"2024-11-13T15:37:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-15T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6f0852d6-8bf8-4cc3-9437-b9328288b25a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9e4c4dba-2db5-47cd-8393-5bab34f86def","title":"Senior Occupational Therapist","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We have an excellent opportunity available for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Integrated Mental Health Service, here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full Time, permanent basis.</p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and dynamic team, playing an integral role as we collaborate with The Health Trust to transform our services and develop a dedicated social care pathway. This role, along with the Occupational Therapist post, have been created specifically to establish a reablement offer.  Reablement provision will focus on delivering short-term, recovery-focused and goal-orientated support to individuals in the community, and on discharge from hospital.  </p>\n<p>Occupational Therapists will work collaboratively with care providers and Social Care Practitioners, along with voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations to ensure individuals’ needs are met.  As part of this, we are keen for Occupational Therapists to conduct sensory assessments to support us to better meet the needs of our neurodiverse populations.  Occupational Therapists’ skills are valued and recognised as being key in enhancing the new social care pathway and Integrated Mental Health Service.</p>\n<p>Both Wokingham Borough Council and The Health Trust recognise the benefits of integration, which include holistic support for people accessing, peer support and working collaboratively across mental health services in Wokingham.</p>\n<p>Wokingham Community Mental Health Services are committed to professional development and has excellent working relationships with health colleagues and colleagues in Adult Social Care.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<p>Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:</p>\n<p>⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays</p>\n<p>⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</p>\n<p>⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</p>\n<p>⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes</p>\n<p>⭐ And much more! </p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hold a mental health caseload, conduct assessments, provide care/recommendations and services for people who have severe and/or enduring mental health difficulties, and physical health co-morbidities</li>\n<li>Develop an occupation-focussed short-term reablement service</li>\n<li>Produce care plans and risk management plans and ensure their effective implementation.</li>\n<li>Support care providers to develop skills to better support our population</li>\n<li>Act in a supervisory role to other team members and provide supervision</li>\n<li>Identify safeguarding adult and children concerns and implement safeguarding policies and processes.</li>\n<li>Maintain high standards of quality in clinical recording, ensuring information is recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date</li>\n<li>Comply with all service requirements in terms of lone working in the community.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate requirements:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC</li>\n<li>Have post qualification experience in mental health settings</li>\n<li>Full EU driving licence and daily access to use of a car</li>\n<li>Have comprehensive understanding of Safeguarding, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Human Rights legislation</li>\n<li>Be a skilled communicator, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and customers</li>\n<li>Be well organized with excellent time management skills.</li>\n<li>Strong IT skills.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Area</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.</p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools 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 more information or to arrange an information discussion, please contact <strong>Charlotte Carpenter, Service Manager Mental Health</strong> via email<strong> charlotte.carpenter@wokingham.gov.uk </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing: Sunday 15th December 2024, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: TBC</strong></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. 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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":"£48,710 - £49,764 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2024-11-13T10:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-15T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/777c766e-deda-4dcb-b127-91925e60a66c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ae699fdf-0e70-42bc-96bf-bdc1af7db6e9","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":"2024-11-04T14:04:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-08T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5cd45e11-69e6-4495-b53e-2d5c1b0b8057.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"76cd85fa-3d5e-4203-a7d9-16a8e4c38826","title":"Social Worker - Children's Specialist Support Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our disability team, to make a difference to the lives of children and young people with specialist needs.</p>\n<p>The Children's Specialist Support team is a multi-professional service delivering a \"right help at the right time\" approach to children with disabilities and their families.​ The team works with children and young people up to the age of 18 with a range of disabilities and complex needs; we help children with disabilities and their families to live safer, happier lives.</p>\n<p>The children and young people we work with have told us they want social workers to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>be friendly, fun and energetic;</li>\n<li>listen respectfully, take action and stick to deadlines;</li>\n<li>keep promises, be accessible and on time</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We would welcome an application from you, if you are:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Social Worker who is committed to advocate for children and their families</li>\n<li>A reliable practitioner who can build trusted relationships with children and young people</li>\n<li>Provide stability and ambition during your time working with us</li>\n<li>Experience of working with children with disabilities and their families</li>\n<li>Experience of working with competing demands and prioritising those most vulnerable children</li>\n<li>Knowledge of relevant legislation, including safeguarding and child protection protocols</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Key responsibilities ...</h3>\n<p>You will be responsible for a caseload of children with disabilities, including Children in Need, children subject to Child Protection Plans, Children in Care and those where care proceedings have been initiated.  You will play a crucial role in conducting assessments, developing care plans and ensuring the delivery of appropriate services to meet the individual needs of each child.</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<li>Reimbursement for Social Work England registration fees.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The team is an eclectic mix of different service areas covering a wide breadth of work with children with disabilities, occupational therapy, short breaks (including Larchwood, our short break respite unit).  Our  designated Social Care Officer for SEND works in our team ensuring seamless oversight of children’s SEND needs across all social care services.​</p>\n<p>Partnership and collaborative working is the key to our success.</p>\n<p>We are a small, welcoming and friendly local authority. Our leadership team knows that it is essential for Social Workers to have a secure physical and psychological base from which to be the best practitioners they can be. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which will provide you with a strong sense of belonging.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council have a nationally recognised practice model – the ‘Family Safeguarding Model’. We are graded by Ofsted as “<strong><em>Outstanding”. </em></strong>  In June 2022 Ofsted identified during our inspection that</p>\n<p><strong><em> </em></strong><em><strong>“Children with disabilities and their families are provided with highly effective tailored support which improves their experiences”.</strong></em></p>\n<p>Inspectors concluded that social workers and other frontline practitioners benefit from manageable caseloads, good training and powerful and highly reflective supervision that ensures children are at the heart of decision making.</p>\n<p>In <strong>November 2023</strong> our Ofsted monitoring visit highlighted:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social workers receive regular supervision from their managers.</li>\n<li>Caseloads are manageable and allow workers to have time to spend with children.</li>\n<li>Social workers are very positive about working in Bracknell Forest.</li>\n<li>The quality and impact of social work practice for children in care, including disabled children, have continued to improve.</li>\n<li>Senior leaders have a detailed knowledge of children’s progress. This enables them to maintain an accurate understanding of the strengths and areas for development of services for children in care, including disabled children.</li>\n<li>Disabled children have their needs for permanence considered well. They are suitably matched with their carers at panel.</li>\n<li>Effective transition planning takes place with adult services for those children who will need continued support into adulthood.</li>\n<li>The children also receive appropriate life journey work to help them to understand their journey in care. This is provided in accordance with their communication needs.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Everything we do in Children’s Social Care is about improving the life chances of Bracknell’s children, put simply, we change lives for the better.</p>\n<h3>Interview date </h3>\n<p>Shortlisting will be done on a weekly basis, and interviews will be arranged a minimum of 7 days after this for suitable applicants.</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>Catherine Lloyd – Team Manager</p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Catherine.Lloyd@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Catherine.Lloyd@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children 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. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,362 - £47,387 inclusive of £706 London Weighting Allowance and £963 Essential Car User plus 4% Retention Payment (paid annually)","publishDate":"2024-10-25T13:21:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-31T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/00c1609a-d099-4944-a4da-137388bb0618.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"28bf9b5b-959e-4ac5-b315-9500696c5210","title":"Social Worker - Family Safeguarding","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Team, to make a difference to the lives of children and young people. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and expertise in a supportive and dynamic environment.</p>\n<p>The Family Safeguarding Team are a multi-agency team who work collaboratively with specialist practitioners in domestic abuse, mental health and substance misuse as part of our embedded family safeguarding, we strive to keep families together when it is safe to do so.</p>\n<p>The team focuses on longer term intervention, following transfer from our front door we undertake statutory social work interventions, including child in need, child protection, CLA and court proceedings.</p>\n<p>The Family Safeguarding Team are a talented and dedicated group of professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families. The team is stable and established, providing high support and high challenge enabling you to give your best to the families who need it most. </p>\n<p>The children and young people we work with have told us they want social workers to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>be friendly, fun and energetic.</li>\n<li>listen respectfully, take action and stick to deadlines.</li>\n<li>keep promises, be accessible and on time.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We would love to hear from you if you are:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social worker with experience in Child in need, Child protection and Care Proceedings.</li>\n<li>Reliable Social Worker who can build trusted relationships with children and young people and ensure their voice is heard.</li>\n<li>Social worker with proven ability to build strong and respectful relationships with families, their support network and partner agencies.</li>\n<li>Social worker with in-depth knowledge of the legal powers and key duties with safeguarding children and young people as well as the relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.</li>\n<li>Social worker with a proven ability to maintain records, manage complex cases, meet deadlines, and write reports and assessments to a high standard.</li>\n<li>Motivated Social Worker with a passion to make a difference.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Key responsibilities ...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and implement effective safeguarding plans to protect children from harm.</li>\n<li>To work alongside other professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team.</li>\n<li>To manage a caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, Care Proceedings and Children Looked After.</li>\n<li>To take part in the team duty system responding to concerns as and when they arise.</li>\n<li>To make effective use of time and be able to prioritise workload, ensuring timeliness in visiting, report writing and other deadlines.</li>\n<li>To participate in regular reflective supervision and be able to set clear goals and intervention strategies.</li>\n<li>To develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the department's policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR.</li>\n<li>To contribute to service development and learning of others.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits include ...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing after 3 years’ service to 33 days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy.</li>\n<li>Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses.</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.</li>\n<li>Internal sports and social club opportunities.</li>\n<li>An extensive employee assistance programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.</li>\n<li>Supermarket discount.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme / Life insurance cover.</li>\n<li>Reimbursement for Social Work England registration fees.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We are a small, welcoming and friendly local authority. Our leadership team knows that it is essential for Social Workers to have a secure physical and psychological base from which to be the best practitioners they can be. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which will provide you with a strong sense of belonging.</p>\n<p>To further support you to provide high quality consistent social work, we have a comprehensive learning and development offer, driven by our Principal Social Worker. </p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council have a nationally recognised practice model – the ‘Family Safeguarding Model’</p>\n<p>Working collaboratively with families to keep them together, where it is safe to do so, is at the heart of the embedded Family Safeguarding Model; an approach which is underpinned by Motivational Interviewing (MI).  This ensures families, children and young people feel empowered, and enables parents to make the positive changes needed, to achieve improved outcomes for their children and their own wellbeing. </p>\n<p>We are graded by Ofsted as “<strong><em>Outstanding”. </em></strong>  In June 2022 Ofsted identified during our inspection that</p>\n<p><strong><em>“Children who need help and protection in Bracknell Forest receive </em></strong><strong><em>a consistently high quality service”</em></strong></p>\n<p>Inspectors concluded that social workers and other frontline practitioners benefit from manageable caseloads, good training and powerful and highly reflective supervision that ensures children are at the heart of decision making.</p>\n<p>In <strong>November 2023</strong> our Ofsted monitoring visit highlighted:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Social workers receive regular supervision from their managers.</em></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Caseloads are manageable and allow workers to have time to spend with children.</em></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Social workers are very positive about working in Bracknell Forest.</em></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Staff feel valued and that they can progress in their social work career. 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To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>Cheryl Perry- Team Manager – <a href=\"mailto:Cheryl.perry@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Cheryl.perry@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>Donna Barber- Team Manager – <a href=\"mailto:Donna.barber@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Donna.barber@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. As a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you need any adjustments at any point during the recruitment process by contacting our friendly recruitment team on recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</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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Senior Social Worker CMHTOA

Bracknell Forest Council

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£48,400 - £51,433 inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance

Church Hill House, Crowthorne Rd, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Case Officer (Housing Solutions)

Surrey Heath Borough Council

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£33,872 - £38,723 per annum

Surrey Heath House, Camberley, Hybrid Working (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

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Social Worker - Family Placement (Maternity Cover)

Bracknell Forest Council

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£45,362 - £47,387 FTE (inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance) plus 4% retention payment after 1 year

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Experienced social worker sought for 10-month maternity cover/secondment in Family Placement Team. Strong assessment skills and legal knowledge needed.

Teaching Assistant

Garth Hill College

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BGJ 4-6 (£13.01 -£13.41 per hour £15,749 – £16,237 including London Weighting)

Garth Hill College, Bull Lane, Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Director of Public Health

Wokingham Borough Council

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£123,062 per annum, plus benefits

Shute End/Home Working, Shute End, Civic Offices, Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 12 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Recovery Facilitator - DAAT Team

Bracknell Forest Council

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£29,799 - £35,020 inclusive of London Weighting

New Hope (Hybrid)

Posted 13 days ago

Closing in 5 days

Assistant Community Services Manager - Community Mental Health Team

Bracknell Forest Council

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£56,657 - £59,808 inclusive of £706 London Weighting and £963 Essential Car User Allowance

Church Hill House, Crowthorne Road, Bracknell, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Posted 18 days ago

Occupational Therapist

Wokingham Borough Council

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£41,511 - £47,754 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham (On-Site)

Posted 19 days ago

Closing in 1 day

Case Worker – Youth Justice Service

Brighter Futures for Children

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£30,000 - £49,999

Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading (Hybrid)

Posted 19 days ago

Support Worker - Promise Inclusion

Bracknell Forest Council

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£9 - £11.44 per hour

Wokingham (On-Site)

Posted 20 days ago

Senior Social Worker/Approved Mental Health Professional

Wokingham Borough Council

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£48,710 -£49,764 Per Annum, plus AMHP Allowance of £5355 - £7000 depending on experience

Wokingham, Resource House (On-Site)

Posted 20 days ago

Senior Occupational Therapist

Wokingham Borough Council

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£48,710 - £49,764 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham (On-Site)

Posted 20 days ago

Closing in 5 days

Learning Support Assistant

Kennel Lane School

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Actual: £16,427-16,700, £484 London Fringe & £966 Special Schools Allowance

Kennel Lane School, Kennel Lane, Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 29 days ago

Social Worker - Children's Specialist Support Team

Bracknell Forest Council

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£45,362 - £47,387 inclusive of £706 London Weighting Allowance and £963 Essential Car User plus 4% Retention Payment (paid annually)

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

Bracknell Forest Council

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£45,362 - £47,387 FTE inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

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