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You will also possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written as the role will require the development of close working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the Police.\nYou will need to be able to work with members of the public in resolving challenging situations, therefore experience of working in a customer facing environment is essential along with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to be flexible and diplomatic.\nThe successful candidate will be required to represent the Council at relevant meetings so the ability to write and present reports utilising good and effective computer skills is essential. You should have the ability to work well on your own initiative and have excellent organisational skills to plan your workload and meet deadlines.\nDue to the nature of the role the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check and will need to hold a valid driving licence with access to a vehicle ensured for business use.\nFor an informal discussion about the post please telephone Katie Walker on katie.walker@runnymede.gov.uk to arrange a telephone call.\nIf it is difficult for you to apply online, please email <a href=\"mailto:humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk\">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk </a>or telephone 01932 425513.\nSuccessful candidates will be contacted by email if selected to attend for interview.\nClosing date: Sunday 22nd June 2025 at 23.59\nInterview date: monday 30th June or Tuesday 1st July 2025","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,696 to £32,957 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-30T13:15:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/233424af-e557-4a38-8ade-a0944a7269a6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"06cfbb00-9a42-458e-94cf-7abf0a3ab871","title":"Operations and Workforce Development Manager - LAFSE (FTC 12 months)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<h3>12-month fixed-term contract or 12-month secondment opportunity for internal candidates</h3>\nJoin our team as a highly organised and adaptable Operations and Workforce Development Manager supporting Local Authority Fostering South East (LAFSE) newly created fostering recruitment hub which is fully funded by the Department for Education for a further year.\nThis is a hybrid position mainly based at home with the expectation you would spend 2 to 5 days at our Time Square Bracknell offices per month as well as travelling around our 17 partner councils in the South East.\n<h3>About you…</h3>\nAs an Operations and Workforce Development Manager you will oversee the effective functioning of the Local Authority Fostering South East (LAFSE) Recruitment Hub, ensuring alignment with regional strategies and fostering recruitment and retention objectives. With your extensive managerial experience, you will be responsible for day-to-day operations, overseeing workforce development initiatives and supporting the Regional Strategic Lead in achieving the hub’s goals. You will oversee the work of the Quality Assurance Manager and collaborate with key stakeholders such as the Workforce Development Team, Data Manager and Regional Marketing Manager.\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\nWe are a supportive team, committed to driving innovation in fostering recruitment. Our approach is centered on working together to create solutions that make a difference. We spearhead strategic, high-profile marketing campaigns that not only raise awareness but also drive meaningful and lasting change across the South East. Through our efforts, we aim to reshape recruitment practices, ensuring that they are effective, inclusive and impactful in addressing the needs of the region.\n<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>\nYou will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence, driving continuous improvement and implementing effective workforce development strategies to enhance fostering recruitment across the region. Additionally, you will play a key leadership role in developing and delivering a regional workforce strategy, harmonising practice across local authorities and facilitating collaboration to improve fostering services and achieve consistency in service delivery.\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \n<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>\nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\nInterviews will be held on Friday 4th July 2025.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: \nAnne-Marie Ali - Senior Project Delivery Manager\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:Anne-Marie.Ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Anne-Marie.Ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>\nAt Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nAny 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. \nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates 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.\nNo agencies please. 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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.\nWe are looking for a committed, reliable and flexible person to join our team, delivering meals to elderly, vulnerable and frail residents of our community.\nAbout You\nYou 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. \nWorking 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.\nIf you would like further information on this highly rewarding role, please contact the Meals at Home office on 01276 707659.\nAbout Runnymede\nRunnymede 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.\nIn addition to a competitive salary, Runnymede Borough Council offers: \n<ul>\n<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Additional Voluntary Contributions</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>\n<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan</li>\n<li>UK Healthcare plan after 1 years’ service</li>\n<li>Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service</li>\n</ul>\nHow to apply \nTo apply please use the apply link below. \nFull information, including the Job Description, Person Specification and other details about Runnymede Borough Council, is available in the Extra Information section.\nPlease ensure you complete all sections on the online form and evidence how you meet the requirements of the role in your personal statement. \nWe are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. 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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.\nWe are looking for a committed, reliable and flexible person to join our team, delivering meals to elderly, vulnerable and frail residents of our community.\nAbout You\nYou 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. \nWorking 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.\nIf you would like further information on this highly rewarding role, please contact the Meals at Home office on 01276 707659.\nAbout Runnymede\nRunnymede 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.\nIn addition to a competitive salary, Runnymede Borough Council offers: \n<ul>\n<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Additional Voluntary Contributions</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>\n<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan</li>\n<li>UK Healthcare plan after 1 years’ service</li>\n<li>Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service</li>\n</ul>\nHow to apply \nTo apply please use the apply link below. \nFull information, including the Job Description, Person Specification and other details about Runnymede Borough Council, is available in the Extra Information section.\nPlease ensure you complete all sections on the online form and evidence how you meet the requirements of the role in your personal statement. \nWe are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at <a href=\"http://www.surreyjobs.info/vacancies/520232/external_links?index=0\">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a> or on 01932 425527 who will be able to assist you.\nClosing date: 10 June 2025\nInterview date(s): week commencing 15 June 2025\nIf 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.\n 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. 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Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London – with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.Kingston’s people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston’s key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.About the Service and TeamThe Mental Health, DoLS and Learning Disability Team are social care teams and work closely in partnership with South West London & St Georges Mental Health Trust and Your Healthcare, community health services provider. <ul></ul> About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAs a Corporate Head of Service, you will be key to achieving our ambitions. This role requires you to thrive in a networked organisation, providing strong operational leadership within a strategic context. Reporting to the Director for ASC Operations, you will be directly responsible for Mental Health, DoLS, and Learning Disabilities services.The role has two main areas of focus:<ul>\n<li>Corporate leadership, contributing to the council’s transformation.</li>\n<li>Functional leadership for services, resources, and people.</li>\n</ul>Key Responsibilities:You will provide inspirational and constructive leadership to the service, ensuring high performance and facilitating change. This includes:<ul>\n<li>Overseeing statutory responsibilities for the Mental Health Act, including the AMHP service.</li>\n<li>Delivery of key duties under the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.</li>\n<li>Influencing commissioning for best outcomes and value for money.</li>\n<li>Managing service performance and ensuring the best use of financial resources.</li>\n<li>Building strong partnerships across sectors.</li>\n<li>Championing modern working practices and digital processes.</li>\n<li>Transforming culture to support asset strength-based conversations that promote wellbeing and independence.</li>\n<li>Transforming the relationship with residents to focus on resilience.</li>\n<li>Driving innovative demand management programmes, especially stepping down from residential to community provision.</li>\n<li>Leading and developing operational services for high-quality practice standards.</li>\n<li>Developing integrated approaches with partners.</li>\n<li>Managing and accurately projecting budgetary commitments.</li>\n<li>Championing prevention, early intervention, and independence. </li>\n<li>Effective strategic leadership. </li>\n</ul> You will need to:<ul>\n<li>Adapt to the Council’s transformational and leadership approach.</li>\n<li>Possess exceptional leadership skills.</li>\n<li>Question conventional thinking and keep an eye on the bigger picture.</li>\n<li>Display commercial confidence and strong financial management skills</li>\n<li>Be politically astute with the ability to build credibility and impact quickly</li>\n<li>Role model agility and adaptability.</li>\n<li>Have significant experience and a proven track record in leading Adult Social Care services in mental health and learning disability.</li>\n<li>Hold a professional social work qualification with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience.</li>\n<li>Demonstrate commitment to personal and professional development</li>\n<li>Exhibit a high level of innovation and creativity.</li>\n</ul>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. 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We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices. Whilst largely homebased, there is an expectation that you will work from the Bracknell Forest Council Time Square offices 2-5 days a month and visit the 17 local authorities partner offices in the South East on occasions throughout the pilot year.\n<h3>About you...</h3>\nYou will be highly organised and will provide vital support to our Project Delivery Manager, Service Leads and Team Managers from across the South East region. This role is part of a Department for Education funded project within the Children's Social Care team in the People Directorate. Whilst you will be based mainly at home, you will be part of the wider Local Authority Fostering South East team (LAFSE).\nStrong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects are essential for this role. You will need to quickly build effective relationships with colleagues across various local authorities. A professional, flexible attitude and a proactive, \"can-do\" approach are key, along with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Confidence in building relationships remotely is also crucial to your success as you will be liaising with colleagues virtually with teams across the South East region.\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\nWe are a collaborative and supportive team, committed to driving innovation in fostering recruitment. Our approach is centered on working together to create solutions that make a difference.\nWe spearhead strategic, high-profile marketing campaigns that not only raise awareness but also drive meaningful and lasting change across the Southeast. Through our efforts, we aim to reshape recruitment practices, ensuring that they are effective, inclusive and impactful in addressing the needs of the region.\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To provide a consistent and reliable high quality business, project and administrative support to this Department for Education funded Local Authority Fostering South East (LAFSE) project to ensure the successful delivery against agreed budgets, timescales and objectives.</li>\n<li>To develop close contacts with colleagues from our partner 17 local authorities across the South East region in order to ensure the successful delivery of this high profile fostering project.</li>\n<li>To act as the main contact point for both internal and external partners triaging and responding to queries appropriately and providing support to the LAFSE team.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.\n<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>\nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h3>Interview date </h3>\nInterviews will be held on 27th June 2025.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question...</h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: \nName: Anne Marie Ali\nJob Title: Senior Project Delivery Manager\nPhone Number: anne-marie.ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\nAt 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.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nAny 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.\nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates 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.\nNo agencies please. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,799 - £35,020 (including £706 London Weighting)","publishDate":"2025-05-27T14:19:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-06T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3b6ca748-4b69-4bcc-ab32-4c82b75a4c6f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f86a5146-64c0-4aef-9cfd-b608aaae3441","title":"Recovery Facilitator - DAAT Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"Want to help change lives for people experiencing issues with addiction?\nAs a Recovery Facilitator at New Hope you will work within a small team to support people to achieve their goals.\n<h3>About you…</h3>\nYou will manage a caseload of individuals with differing levels of complexity to improve their outcomes and re-integrate into the community.\nYou will have excellent skills in assessing needs and identifying risks. Experience in working with people who have complex drug and alcohol needs would be beneficial, as well as strong attention to detail, since some of the individuals accessing the service may be subject to statutory orders or requirements to attend. A high standard of computer literacy and data management is essential, along with a clear understanding of confidentiality.\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\nNew Hope is the centre from which drug and alcohol services are delivered in and this role is pivotal in ensuring that people wishing to access the services are assessed in a timely manner. We work as a team to ensure all Bracknell Forest residents are receiving the highest support package possible. The successful applicant will work within a team who are highly motivated and work together to the best of their ability.\nWe want to help our most vulnerable residents to get their lives firmly on track. It’s why our Recovery Facilitators have the time to get to know everyone they work with. We are working towards success for our clients, and we do what we think should be done, not just what needs to be done. \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>\nWe 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\n<h3>Our benefits…</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our values</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \n<h3>Reasonable Adjustments...</h3>\nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h3>Interview date</h3>\nInterviews will be held on Thursday 3 July 2025.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:\nRachel Lester or Nicole Hoskins, Team Leaders DAAT: 01344 312360\n \nAt 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.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.\nCandidates 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.\nNo agencies please. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,799 - £35,020 FTE inclusive of London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-05-27T13:38:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-23T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3ef41671-d9ab-48f8-88f5-509b39c05c08.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ea82649a-d359-49e0-9cfc-ea122924ad4a","title":"Intelligence Analyst","employer":"Achieving for Children","department":"","location":"Windsor & Maidenhead","locationType":2,"description":"<h2>Job Information</h2>\nAchieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us <a href=\"https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/pages/about-us\">click here</a>.\n<div class=\"job_description\">\n<div class=\"job_summary\">\nWe are looking for an experienced Children's Social Care Analyst to join our Intelligence and Improvement Team. You will support our Windsor and Maidenhead services, primarily based in our Maidenhead office with flexible working options. Occasional travel to other locations may be required.\nThe successful candidate will have experience in children’s social care data extraction, analysis, and presentation, and will be well-versed in completing statutory returns. Proficiency in using Liquid Logic, Business Objects, and Looker Studio is highly advantageous. You will need strong numeracy skills, be highly organized, and able to work effectively within a supportive team. A self-motivated individual with a drive to improve processes is desired.\nThe Intelligence Analyst will ensure the business has the necessary information to meet organizational objectives and achieve continual improvement. You will collaborate with the Team Leader to develop systems and enhance the timeliness, quality, and use of data to drive service improvement.\n</div>\n<h2 class=\"item0\">About the role</h2>\nThe Intelligence Analyst will support the delivery of information and intelligence about service performance and effectiveness through the collection, validation, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of data and other qualitative information. The post-holder will provide support to service managers to establish and maintain performance management systems that meet national and local requirements, and will be responsible for statutory performance reporting and compliance reporting to the commissioning Councils. The post-holder will also support the organisation’s commissioning programme and strategic initiatives, by supporting the delivery of performance information to inform strategic and local needs assessments. \nKey areas of focus for this role will include the reporting and interpretation of complex data as required by the organisation and supporting the development of processes that facilitate data quality and timely reporting. The post holder will contribute to the completion and quality assurance of statutory returns by the required deadlines. The post holder may be required to attend key meetings from time to time to present data and associated analysis. They will have responsibility for the production of data and analysis for a primary area of expertise as required. The post holder will work with front line services to help develop intelligence reports that are useful and impactful in identifying improvements for the children and their families they work with.\nFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact Julie Hawdio via email: <a href=\"mailto:Julie.hawdio@achievingforchildren.org.uk\">Julie.hawdio@achievingforchildren.org.uk</a>\n<h2 class=\"item1\">About you</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Social care experience and knowledge of statutory frameworks</li>\n<li>Social care and/or education management system proficiency (Liquid Logic preferred)</li>\n<li>Experience building reports to extract data (e.g., Business Objects, SQL, Crystal Reporting)</li>\n<li>Strong relationship-building skills for collaborative reporting</li>\n<li>Data visualization skills (e.g., Business Objects, Power BI, Looker Studio, Power Query, Python)</li>\n<li>Experience presenting complex data to diverse audiences</li>\n<li>Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities</li>\n<li>Desire to develop technical data skills</li>\n<li>Numeracy and accuracy</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>About our benefits</h2>\nWe are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:\n<ul>\n<li>29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract)</li>\n<li>Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC</li>\n<li>Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)</li>\n<li>Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance</li>\n<li>A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts</li>\n<li>An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway</li>\n</ul>\nTo find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children <a href=\"https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/pages/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits\">click here</a>. For our social work offer <a href=\"https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/pages/work-for-us/our-social-work-offer\">click here</a>. For our Recruitment Journey, <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fio-fhsAabpRyw671PUb9zdAwc0dx5BV/view?usp=sharing\">click here.</a>\n<h2>Important Information</h2>\nStart dates: Achieving for Children have <a title=\"set start dates\" href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dYaOMjnE0J5Dz2TMH198uqrjGGNs-r52hIc00_k6S4E/edit?usp=sharing\">set start dates</a> meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.\nRight to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.\nEquality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.\nSafeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).\nFor more information about AfC: Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary from £37,902 (G7.45) Salary to £42,028 (G7.48)","publishDate":"2025-05-27T11:35:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-06T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/60c23e56-97f2-4bb6-9fc2-50e90e28f416.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"894d3011-b5a0-466c-a8b6-90a41737638e","title":"Subcluster Fostering Enquiry Lead - LAFSE (FTC 12 months)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<h3>12-month fixed-term contract or 12-month secondment opportunity for internal candidates</h3>\nDue to Department of Education Funding we are expanding our team and looking for 3 Subcluster Fostering Enquiry Leads to join us on a fixed term contract for a period of 12 months.\nJoin our exciting Local Authority Fostering South East (LAFSE) <a href=\"https://www.lafosteringse.org.uk/\">Fostering South East</a> partnership hub and make a real difference in children's lives.\nAt Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependant on the needs of the service.\n<h3>About you...</h3>\nAs a Subcluster Fostering Enquiry Lead you will work across 17 local authorities in the South East of the UK and service, acting as a central point of contact for the Local Authority Fostering South East (LAFSE) Fostering Recruitment Hub.\nYou will support and guide local enquiry officers, engage with prospective foster carers and help drive innovative recruitment initiatives.\nAs a Subcluster Fostering Enquiry Lead you will have strong assessment skills, thrive in a collaborative environment, and be passionate about fostering. You will also use your specialist knowledge in fostering to elevate the profile of fostering across the South East. In addition, you will develop professional and supportive relationships across the region, in what is an innovative approach to foster carer recruitment.\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\nWe are a collaborative and supportive team, committed to driving innovation in fostering recruitment. Our approach is centered on working together to create solutions that make a difference. We spearhead strategic, high-profile marketing campaigns that not only raise awareness but also drive meaningful and lasting change across the South East. Through our efforts, we aim to reshape recruitment practices, ensuring that they are effective, inclusive and impactful in addressing the needs of the region.\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Undertake activities to support the implementation of the Hub strategy.</li>\n<li>Maintain knowledge of relevant issues within fostering, providing efficient responses to enquiries generated by recruitment campaigns.</li>\n<li>Engage with prospective carers through various channels and lead them to informative events.</li>\n<li>Support fostering events and maintain updated data on previous enquiries.</li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with corporate policies, statutory, and national policies, including equal opportunities, team development and confidentiality.</li>\n<li>Manage and maintain a database of prospective foster carers, providing reports when required.</li>\n<li>Develop and maintain a tracking system for efficient enquiry handling.</li>\n<li>Support organisational change, promoting a positive image of the Fostering Hub.</li>\n<li>Explore innovative uses of technology to enhance service delivery.</li>\n<li>Carry out initial home visits and produce high quality reports on each visit as and when required.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days annual leave* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid / Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.</li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans.</li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount.</li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \nReasonable adjustments\nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h3>Interview date</h3>\nInterviews will be held on 23rd and 24th June 2025. \nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:\nAnne-Marie Ali - Senior Project Delivery Manager, Children's Social Care\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:anne-marie.ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">anne-marie.ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>\nAt 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.\n \nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nAny 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. \nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates 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.\nNo agencies please. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,941 - £40,219 inclusive of London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-05-27T10:19:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-13T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/63832a4f-1324-410f-b015-99e28a9a9069.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5dd26806-131e-4851-8933-3bdf136e4f27","title":"Administrative Assistant - Business Support","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":2,"description":"We have an exciting opportunity for an Administration Assistant within our Adult Social Care department. This is a permanent, part-time opportunity for 21 hours per week. \nAt Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.\n<h3>About you...</h3>\nYou will be an organised, proactive and detail-oriented individual who wants to make a real difference in their community. Join our committed Business Support team within the People Directorate, where you will be supporting the Community Teams for People with Learning Disabilities and Autism. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and providing high-quality administrative support, this could be the role for you.\nYou will play a key role in helping our services run smoothly, supporting frontline teams with essential tasks. This includes minute-taking for key meetings, taking telephone calls, managing correspondence, maintaining records, handling petty cash and supporting internal systems such as LAS and Smart Office.\nYour contribution will directly support the delivery of care to individuals and families, making a meaningful impact every day.\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\nThe Community for People with Learning Disabilities and Autism is a fantastic team to work with, built on a shared ethos, strong mutual support and a positive team dynamic. We collaborate closely with colleagues across the service, drawing on specialist knowledge and expertise to provide the best possible support.\nWe are committed to improving outcomes for the people we support. Our staff are our greatest asset and you will receive regular supervision, have access to excellent training opportunities and the ability to develop your professional skills and interests.\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide administrative support to the Community Teams for People with Learning Disabilities and Autism</li>\n<li>Attend and minute meetings, including safeguarding and multi-disciplinary sessions</li>\n<li>Handle incoming and outgoing communications, maintain records and manage data quality</li>\n<li>Support financial processes such as petty cash and requisitions</li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and data protection regulations</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits…</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our values…</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \n<h3>Reasonable adjustments…</h3>\nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h3>Interview date…</h3>\nInterviews will be held week commencing the 16th June 2025. \nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question…</h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:\nName: Nakita Baptiste or Claire Curd\nJob Title: Assistant Community Services Manager\nPhone Number: 01344 354 466\nAt 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.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.\nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates 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.\nNo agencies please. 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We are looking for someone that could spend time with them in the park, going swimming, out for walks or playing together at home.\nIf you are interested please contact Tanya Pledger on 07545571812 or send your cv to <a href=\"mailto:%20%20tanyapledger@googlemail.com%20&%20matt_pledger@hotmail.co.uk\">tanyapledger@googlemail.com</a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£12.21 PH","publishDate":"2025-05-23T10:27:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-23T10:26:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ed7faceb-f9ce-410a-9fe1-4165b97f5158.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4707911f-7779-48dd-b860-979f3f073889","title":"Personal Assistant","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"We are looking for a self-employed personal assistant to provide 3 hours respite care a week, for a ten-year-old young person who is autistic, non-verbal and has high care needs on a 1:1 basis.\n \nWe need someone that they feel comfortable with and whom can connect with them, to form a trusting bond. They should be empathetic and understanding of their needs and be able to effectively communicate with them. They should also be active as they love walks and the outdoors. 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You will provide staff with the necessary skills, tools and training to support fostering recruitment and assessment, through the delivery of targeted workshops and development sessions. You will also contribute to staff and foster carer engagement and retention.\nYou must be able to work independently, manage your time effectively and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Equally important is the ability to build and maintain strong virtual working relationships with colleagues, external partners and prospective foster carers across the South East region.\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\nYou will be part of a small team of staff working for the fostering hub and in partnership with other hubs in the UK. We are a collaborative and supportive team, committed to driving innovation in fostering recruitment. Our approach is centered on working together to create solutions that make a difference. We spearhead strategic, high-profile marketing campaigns that not only raise awareness but also drive meaningful and lasting change across the South East. Through our efforts, we aim to reshape recruitment practices, ensuring that they are effective, inclusive and impactful in addressing the needs of the region.\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\nThe Quality Assurance Expert ensures the consistent and robust quality within the Hub, including call handling and initial home visits. You will quality assure all initial home visit reports for prospective foster carers, provide guidance on quality and safeguarding practices, and support the handling of complex fostering recruitment enquiries. You will supervise and develop a team of Sub Cluster Officers, ensuring high standards in recruitment and assessment processes. The role involves delivering case tracking findings, conducting audits and identifying practice improvements to enhance the Quality Assurance Framework.\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \n<h3>Reasonable adjustments…</h3>\nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\nInterviews will be held on 1st July 2025.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: \nAnne-Marie Ali - Senior Project Delivery Manager\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:Anne-Marie.Ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Anne-Marie.Ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>\nAt 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\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nAny 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.\nCandidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.\nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates 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.\nNo agencies please. 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With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before.\nAbout our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion\nWe live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.\nWe work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.\nAs part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.\nOur Benefits\nIf you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these here.\nAbout The Role\nThis is an exciting opportunity to join Homelessness, Independence and Preventative Services which adopts a preventative approach across the housing, health and social care agendas. You will be a frontline professional delivering a first class, modern and flexible service to some of the most vulnerable people in the Borough.\nAbout The Team You’ll Be Working In\nThis is an exciting and busy role that is at the centre of the Councils response to homelessness. The service is developing and progressing our agenda to reduce the use of temporary accommodation and achieve more upstream prevention outcomes.\n<ol>\n<li>If you want to work in the public sector and be part of a progressive team, this is a unique opportunity for you as we are interested in what you can bring to help us improve and develop our services for our customers.</li>\n<li>This role is to book-in, and cancel, and track applicants placed in emergency and temporary accommodation to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and guidance.</li>\n<li>You will provide high standards of face-to-face customer services to homeless residents approaching the Housing Service in person at Hounslow House, ensuring that they are suitable placed into emergency accommodation.</li>\n<li>You will maintain accurate records to maximise use of available accommodation, transferring households to more suitable accommodation as required and assist with the collection of income by tracking rent accounts and Housing Benefit claims.</li>\n<li>You will help resolve issues where applicants may no longer be residing in their accommodation. You assist with emergency and temporary accommodation placements, liaising with external providers. You proactively prevent and resolve crisis and work collaboratively to resolve wide ranging issues associated with emergency accommodation.</li>\n</ol>\nAbout You\n<ol>\n<li>You have extensive knowledge and experience of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, working with vulnerable people, and experience of leading multi-disciplinary housing teams and work involving complex needs and diverse client groups and an expert knowledge of homelessness and associated legislation.</li>\n<li>You have experience of multi-disciplinary working involving complex and diverse client groups and an understanding of complex legislative frameworks including homelessness, social care, mental health, immigration and welfare benefits.</li>\n<li>You are a great communicator to engage effectively with a broad range of people to influence, negotiate and persuade and you quickly build trusting relationships with complex individuals to develop a comprehensive understanding of issues faced by vulnerable people.</li>\n<li>You act with integrity, take personal responsibility and handle stress effectively while maintaining high levels of motivation and enthusiasm to achieve successful corporate preventative outcomes, using proactive and creative solutions.</li>\n<li>You work independently, proactively and flexibly, being an expert problem solver demonstrating excellent analytical skills, to seek out and implement bespoke solutions to complex issues and make decisions confidently.</li>\n<li>You are a high performing individual who works collaboratively with others, adapting to meet a range of changing needs while achieving targets and service objectives and make the team the very best it can be.</li>\n<li>You can travel independently around the Borough to carry out home visits and meet other professionals in community settings.</li>\n</ol>\nIf the points below resonate with you, we’d love you to put in an application:\n<ul>\n<li>Are you passionate about customer services?</li>\n<li>Are you an experienced homelessness professional?</li>\n<li>Are you looking to working in a forward thinking and progressive housing department?</li>\n</ul>\nRead more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile.\nQualifications: \n<ul>\n<li>You have relevant work-based experience and engage in continuous professional development.</li>\n<li>You can travel independently around the Borough to carry out visits and meet other professionals in community settings.</li>\n</ul>\nEssential for The Role: \nA Basic DBS check is required.\nWhen Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact\nThe key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:Paul.Nally@hounslow.gov.uk\">Paul.Nally@hounslow.gov.uk</a>\nInterviews for this job will be held during June 2025.\nClosing date is 3rd June 2025.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39, 855 - £42,324 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-21T15:50:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-03T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b352bb79-9a34-4413-8169-3043a937814b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a3df3b0c-41d2-4c1c-a1ef-8fc926384ba2","title":"Deputy Service Manager","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"58 Bowmans Close","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Deputy Service Manager\nLocation: West Ealing \nSalary: £30,000\nShift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday on a rota working 09:00 - 17:00, you may also be required to work weekends, evenings, and bank holidays. You will also take part in our out of hours on call rota for managers.\nAbout the role\nThis is a great opportunity for a Deputy Service Manager to join our team based in Ealing. You will support the Service Manager in leading a service which provides a recovery focused service to adults with long term mental health challenges. You will support the team to deliver person centred support to improve the lives of our residents, for them to gain greater independence to move onto lower support accommodation. You will do this through providing direct leadership and line management to the team so they feel empowered to perform within their roles. \nYou will ensure a quality service is delivered in line with our contractual requirements, and will encourage the creation of a psychologically informed environment, which provides person centred support. Some of what the role includes:\n<ul>\n<li>Line Management and Leadership, supporting your team providing advice, guidance and support throughout their employment lifecycle</li>\n<li>Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service</li>\n<li>Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed</li>\n<li>Property and Housing Management, ensuring the accommodation meets our requirements, and repairs and maintenance are regularly reported and completed</li>\n<li>Financial Management, including petty cash and budget management</li>\n<li>Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required. </li>\n</ul>\nAbout you\nWe are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to help lead our service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. Someone who is knowledgeable in the needs of our residents, particularly around mental health and can support the team in delivering their daily duties. You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence!\nYou will have some knowledge and background in mental health, understanding the different complexities which can arise, and able to support others to support the residents to achieve their goals. You will be adaptable and flexible in your approach, and respect equity, diversity, and inclusion, able to create a compassionate, supportive and empowering environment within the service and in communication with others externally and throughout the organisation. \n<ul>\n<li>Direct experience working in a Health and Social care environment or similar, ideally within mental health</li>\n<li>Understanding of the needs that people who suffer with their mental health have</li>\n<li>Ability to lead a team to achieve service KPI's</li>\n<li>Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team on all aspects of the service such as resident related enquiries which can include housing, mental health support, signposting</li>\n<li>Ability to promote the service externally to enhance reputation in the area and with partner organisations</li>\n<li>IT proficiency, with the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of software</li>\n<li>Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands and needs of the service. For example, Provide an emergency on call service as and when required in case of emergency</li>\n<li>Passion for what we do as an organisation and alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>\n<li>Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system</li>\n<li>Budget Management Experience and/or willingness to learn financial management</li>\n</ul>\nPlease refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.\nWhat we offer\n<ul>\n<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>\n<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>\n</ul>\n We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. \nAbout Social Interest Group (SIG)\nSIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a> Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\nPlease note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.\nPlease note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. \nFor Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. \nAdditional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.\n<blockquote>\nUnfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. \n</blockquote>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,000","publishDate":"2025-05-21T14:15:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T14:20:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ca6efc28-76a6-408f-b70e-299a1b6fdd27.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"55f3cea2-5f3b-4770-869c-21e3403de14d","title":"Contracts and Accreditation Officer","employer":"London Borough of Ealing","department":"","location":"Ealing","locationType":2,"description":"An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contracts & Accreditation Officer, and you will be a part of the Contracts & Market Engagement Team and have a key role in ensuring that adult care services are contract managed effectively and provides quality assurance.\nAbout the role\nWe are committed to providing good quality services for vulnerable adults in receipt of social care in Ealing. You will work closely with external support provider market, to ensure contracts and effective contract monitoring are in place. Some of your key tasks will be:\n<ul>\n<li>To visit and Contract Monitor providers we commission with good knowledge base of contractual arrangements in place and regulatory bodies regulations to ensure providers are compliant.</li>\n<li>To complete telephone monitoring to ensure the voice of our customers is heard.</li>\n<li>Navigate confidently on different platforms to export intelligence and information quickly.</li>\n<li>Compile reports and present at high level meetings.</li>\n<li>Respond quickly to non-compliance contractual issues raised.</li>\n<li>Engage regularly with different teams such as social work, safeguarding, finance, and accountancy.</li>\n<li>Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload.</li>\n</ul>\nThe successful candidate will be enthusiastic, resilient, organised and will be able to demonstrate that they have knowledge of contracts management and monitoring experience of social care contracts.\nThis is a demanding role, offering variety and an opportunity to learn new skills and develop your knowledge. The successful postholder will be someone who can communicate and negotiate effectively both verbally and in writing to achieve the best outcomes for borough residents and secure best value for the Council.\nYou will be offered regular supervision and support, access to training opportunities, and experience the benefits of working with friendly and supportive colleagues. Ealing is a diverse community with excellent amenities, which helps to make it a great place to live and work.\nSome of the key skills you can offer:\nThe ability to work accurately and under time pressure is paramount. Ideally you will have previous customer service experience in the Adult Social Care or Health fields. Good organisational skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of diverse people are also important.\nThis role is deemed customer facing and as such you must have a command of spoken English which is sufficient to enable you to effectively perform the role.\nEaling council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing council follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. This role will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and Ealing council’s enhanced vetting process.\nYou must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.\nIt is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.\nWe’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.\nEaling Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.\nWe therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.\nPlease note all applications will be determined on merit.\nIf you are shortlisted and invited to interview, you will be required to present a presentation on a specific topic.\nFull details of the job requirements, including essential requirements, can be found in the job profile (attached below).\n<a href=\"https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/20623/role_profile.pdf\">Role profile</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/18483/ex-offenders_policy.pdf\">Ex-Offenders Policy</a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,299.00 - £46,512.00 pa inclusive (Grade 10)","publishDate":"2025-05-21T13:08:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-09T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/44b6ed88-434d-4d8a-a614-4058398c3860.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e2b963b3-d514-4777-b208-9c50f44b966a","title":"Waking Nights Children's Residential Care and Support Worker (part time 1 night p/w, plus 2 p/m)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Larchwood","locationType":3,"description":"At Larchwood we provide short break overnight respite care for children and young people with severe and complex needs. \n<h3>About you...</h3>\nWe are looking for a highly skilled and motivated person to join our team as a Waking Night Children's Residential Care and Support Worker. You will be enthusiastic about providing the highest quality of care and support to our children and young people. \nThis is a waking night role: one night per week plus 2 additional nights per month. The hours are 21:00 to 09:00. There will be an opportunity to pick up extra shifts, covering annual leave and sickness.\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\nWorking at Larchwood is both fun and challenging. You will be surrounded by a team who care passionately about the work we do and who equally recognise the importance of being supportive to each other.\nThe children and young people are all unique and require individualised care. Staff strive for excellence and ensure that the care provided is responsive to the children/young people’s views, wishes, and feelings.\nOur team offer high levels of support through monthly supervisions and fortnightly team meetings.\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To participate in the delivery of a range of short break opportunities including tea visits, overnight stays and weekend play sessions.</li>\n<li>To meet the night time needs of the children and young people, including but not limited to manual handling and medical requirements consistent with training received.</li>\n<li>To ensure the safety and welfare of the children/young people are maintained throughout the night. Ensuring that children and young people are safeguarded from abuse.</li>\n<li>To promote children and young people’s independence and communication needs.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h3>Interview date</h3>\nInterviews will be held on 27th June 2025.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\nFor an informal discusson or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:\nClare Turner, Larchwood Manager\nTel.: 01344 452315\n \nAt 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.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates 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.\nNo agencies please","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"FTE £34,072 - £35,020 inclusive of London Weighting (pro rata for hours worked)","publishDate":"2025-05-21T10:54:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-20T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/fd32783d-3223-4cf0-b02a-32c53ee697c2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"abd9e915-fe0d-4c16-9a2f-e9211d1ad29e","title":"Social Worker - Adult Community Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":2,"description":"We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Adult Community team on a permanent, full-time basis, for 37 hours per week. \n<h3>About you...</h3>\nWe are looking for an experienced and motivated Social Worker, with a \"can do\" attitude who is registered with Social Work England. You will have at least two years' experience in statutory social services, usually in a local authority setting. You will also need to demonstrate excellent knowledge of best practice and legislation. \nWe are looking for someone who can confidently respond to both general enquiries and crisis situations within our Adult Social Care Hub. You will support some of our most vulnerable residents, helping them get their lives firmly back on track. Using a strength-based approach, you will keep the people we support at the centre of everything you do by building meaningful relationships and helping them to improve their lives and promote independence. You will also work closely with our partners to deliver integrated, holistic support, ensuring individuals receive seamless care when they need it most.\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\nOur Adult Social Care service is composed of highly professional and supportive multidisciplinary teams. We have a “can do” and “no wrong door” ethos. Our social care teams work together as one service and go the extra mile to ensure our residents have the right support. \nWorking closely with health and other partners allows us to ensure people avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and when a hospital stay is needed, we support them to return home as safely and swiftly as possible. We therefore have a range of early intervention and rehabilitation services that focus on keeping people in their own homes. \nWe also hold regular multidisciplinary forums, ensuring our residents have easy access to health and social care services that work together to provide coordinated, holistic support when it is needed most.\nWe understand the demands of working in Adult Social Care, therefore we are committed to ensuring our staff feel 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. \n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You will manage a small caseload, organising and prioritising the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.</li>\n<li>You will 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>You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure people have the right care, at the right time, in the right place.</li>\n<li>You will take a strengths-based approach to support people to live the best life they can and reduce dependence on long term care.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.\n<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>\nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\nShortlisting will be done on a weekly basis and interviews will be arranged a minimum of 7 days after this for suitable applicants.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question...</h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: \nName: Gavin Austin \nJob title: Assistant Community Services Manager \nPhone number: 01344 351481\nEmail: Gavin.Austin@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\nAt 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.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nCandidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.\nSocial Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. \nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates 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.\nNo agencies please. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,362 - £47,387 FTE (inclusive of London weighting and Essential car user allowance)","publishDate":"2025-05-21T08:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e57348ce-0982-4503-9096-ca4023de4c17.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2e1680cc-9416-4583-9a7b-f9c44ddd0e11","title":"Strategic Lead, Housing","employer":"Spelthorne Borough Council","department":"","location":"Spelthorne","locationType":2,"description":"ADVERT \nStrategic Lead, Housing \nSalary £61,118- £65,146 per annum, Plus essential car user allowance\nHours 36 per week (flexible) \nThis post is for a fixed term period of two years \nIt’s an exciting time to join the Community Wellbeing team within Spelthorne. We developed and built temporary accommodation for families, and purpose built supported accommodation for single homeless residents and continue to look for opportunities for permanent and temporary housing solutions. We have just launched our ambitious Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-2030 which aims to end the use of bed and breakfast accommodation, promote independence and wellbeing, and maximise the use of the private rented sector for homelessness prevention and relief. We are working closely with partners to deliver innovative and appropriate options to facilitate discharge from hospital and prevent admissions.\nIn addition to all this, the Council is embarking on an ambitious housing delivery programme to meet the housing needs of local residents, including a significant proportion of affordable homes.\nTo support this work, we are looking for a new Strategic Lead for Housing. A large part of the role is to proactively engage with internal colleagues and external partners to enable affordable housing delivery. You will develop and lead the Council’s effective partnerships with Registered Providers and Homes England, as well as representing the housing service on internal development working groups in order to achieve this.\nTogether with your solid understanding of the economic and social issues that affect housing supply and demand locally, you will have a proven track record and significant experience in strategy policy and preparation. You will be an expert in housing and homelessness legislation as you will need to translate guidance, best practice, and case law into understandable and workable solutions.\nYou will be comfortable working with numbers and data in spreadsheets and databases and be able to translate the same into plain English for a variety of audiences. You will be able to use this data to not only drive business cases and funding bids, which will see new services commissioned in line with the Council’s strategic aims, but also to contract manage existing services. To do this effectively, you will need excellent ICT skills.\nYou will lead a small but effective team which you will be expected to coach and support. You will also support the Team Manager, Housing Options to ensure the Council’s statutory homelessness service is run according to legislation, statutory guidance, case law and best practice.\nThis is an exciting opportunity to make your mark in Spelthorne, and in doing so, support some of the most vulnerable residents in our community.\nThis post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.\nThe ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts. These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.\nPlease note as part of the employment checks this post will subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) which includes a basic Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.\nSpelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network. Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.\nIn return, we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits’ package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro rata for part time). \n \nClosing date: Sunday 14 June 2025 (Noon) \nInterview date: Tuesday 1 July 2025 \nTo apply please use the ‘apply online’ button below. \nCVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£61,118 - £65,146 per annum, plus essential car allowance","publishDate":"2025-05-21T07:36:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8597885c-6baa-4ecb-bd68-e67d35a9f1df.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4c0690ac-0c83-42ea-848c-6d20f40c52af","title":"Team Manager - Children's Specialist Support Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"We are seeking an experienced manager with a minimum of four years' supervisory experience in children’s social care, including working with and managing services for children with disabilities, to join our Children’s Specialist Support Team and help make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.\n<h3>About you…</h3>\nYou will need to be a registered Social Worker with Social Work England and have significant post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector.\nYou will deputise when required for the Head of Service and work closely alongside them to deliver our vision and strategic values.\nYou will have direct line management responsibility for Assistant Team Managers, Social Workers, including newly qualified Social Workers, students and support staff. You will provide strong leadership by fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment, promoting high professional standards, and guiding and motivating team members to achieve their goals.\nWorking alongside your Assistant Team Managers, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, offering supervision and support to Social Workers in managing their caseloads. You will step in where necessary to ensure appropriate plans are in place and that needs-led services and interventions are provided to children and families.\nYou will be able to build effective relationships, demonstrating strong assessment and analytical skills, planning and intervention, and work effectively as part of a management team.\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\nThe Children’s Specialist Support Team (CSST) is a highly skilled team working with children who have disabilities and/or complex health needs. We are an experienced, friendly and supportive team who focus on ensuring that children are at the centre of all we do. We provide a range of services for children with additional needs and those who are assessed to have additional vulnerabilities. This includes the council’s statutory responsibilities for disabled Children in Need in the community (including care packages and short breaks).\nThe team is comprised of different disciplines and service areas covering a wide breadth of work with children with disabilities, occupational therapy, short breaks (including Larchwood, our short break respite unit), taking a child first and social model approach to disability. Partnership and collaborative working is the key to our success.\nWe are a small, welcoming and friendly local authority. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which provides our workforce with a strong sense of belonging.\nOur leadership team is visible, available and approachable. \nEverything 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\nYou can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Fmeet-our-staff&data=05%7C02%7CLouise.Fallows%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cd63e4a84e7434a5c727108dd781679b9%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638798760103730569%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kF3dYW57Boq5OBHnfB91eVWFRguAfqBqYKfHSRpv7l0%3D&reserved=0\">Meet children's social care staff | Bracknell Forest Council</a>. \n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To manage the delivery and performance of the Children’s Specialist Support Team, including retention and recruitment; workload allocation and management; induction; supervision and development of staff; disciplinary and capability performance management and succession planning.</li>\n<li>To lead within a secure base model and to support and encourage a culture where good social work practice can flourish. Providing a secure physical and psychological base from which to work safely and effectively thus reducing the risk of harm to children and increase and improve their long-term outcomes.</li>\n<li>To ensure the provision of statutory functions are discharged effectively with the specific aim of reducing immediate and emerging risk and escalating the needs of the children to provide the best possible opportunities for all ages and stages of life.</li>\n<li>To promote and support the council’s policies and procedures for safeguarding, ensuring children are at the centre of all decisions, and the social model of disability is respected in all work.</li>\n<li>To ensure arrangements for regular engagement andparticipation with children and young people and parents and carers, by all staff within the service, and to lead on investigations and response to complaints from service users, relatives and carers.</li>\n<li>To lead on strategy discussions, Child in Need meetings, professional meetings and other forums, working together with partner agencies to conclude with safe and proportionate threshold decision and planning.</li>\n<li>To undertake regular reviews of, and track, performance data completing audits and contributing to audit programmes and frameworks.</li>\n<li>To develop and maintain effective internal and external working relationships, ensuring a positive working culture within the team, and working collaboratively with multi-agency partners, including chairing reviews, planning meetings, strategy discussions and other professional and network meetings.</li>\n<li>Providing high quality, reflective supervision (in line with the supervision policy) including providing feedback and analysis of performance.</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</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \n<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>\nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.\n<h3> Interview date...</h3>\nInterviews will be held on Thursday 12th June 2025.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: \nLou Richer - Head of Service, Specialist Family Safeguarding\n<a href=\"mailto:Lou.Richer@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Lou.Richer@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>\nHelen Gore - Principal Social Worker\n<a href=\"mailto:Helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>\nAt 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.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nCandidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.\nSocial Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. \nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates 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.\nNo agencies please. 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Community Safety Officer

Runnymede Borough Council

£29,696 to £32,957 per annum

Runnymede Borough Council. Civic Centre, High street, Runnymede Borough Council (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Operations and Workforce Development Manager - LAFSE (FTC 12 months)

Bracknell Forest Council

£47,437- £52,508 inclusive of £706 London Weighting

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Meals at Home Driver

Runnymede Borough Council

Annual Salary £9,550 to £9,836 for 15 hours per week plus £20 allowance per shift at weekends

Chertsey Depot (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Meals at Home Driver

Runnymede Borough Council

Annual Salary £12,734 to £13,115 for 20 hours per week plus £20 allowance per shift at weekends

Chertsey Depot (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Corporate Head of Mental Health, DoLS & Learning Disabilities

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

£70,152 - £76,665

Kingston, Other (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Closing in 5 days

Business and Project Support Officer - Local Authority Fostering South East

Bracknell Forest Council

£29,799 - £35,020 (including £706 London Weighting)

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

Recovery Facilitator - DAAT Team

Bracknell Forest Council

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

Time Square, Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Closing in 5 days

Intelligence Analyst

Achieving for Children

Salary from £37,902 (G7.45) Salary to £42,028 (G7.48)

Windsor & Maidenhead (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

Subcluster Fostering Enquiry Lead - LAFSE (FTC 12 months)

Bracknell Forest Council

£35,941 - £40,219 inclusive of London Weighting

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

Administrative Assistant - Business Support

Bracknell Forest Council

£25,889 - £29,330 (inclusive of London Weighting); For 21 hrs p/w: £14,693 - £16,646 pro-rata

Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Personal Assistant

Bracknell Forest Council

£12.21 PH

Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Personal Assistant

Bracknell Forest Council

£0 - £9,999

Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Closing in 5 days

Quality Assurance Expert - LAFSE (FTC 12 months)

Bracknell Forest Council

£47,437- £52,508 inclusive of £706 London Weighting

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 10 days ago

Closing in 2 days

Bookings, Cancellation and TA Tracking Officer x 2

London Borough of Hounslow

£39, 855 - £42,324 per annum

Hounslow (Hybrid)

Posted 11 days ago

Deputy Service Manager

Social Interest Group

£30,000

58 Bowmans Close (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Contracts and Accreditation Officer

London Borough of Ealing

£43,299.00 - £46,512.00 pa inclusive (Grade 10)

Ealing (Hybrid)

Posted 11 days ago

Waking Nights Children's Residential Care and Support Worker (part time 1 night p/w, plus 2 p/m)

Bracknell Forest Council

FTE £34,072 - £35,020 inclusive of London Weighting (pro rata for hours worked)

Larchwood (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Social Worker - Adult Community Team

Bracknell Forest Council

£45,362 - £47,387 FTE (inclusive of London weighting and Essential car user allowance)

Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Posted 11 days ago

Strategic Lead, Housing

Spelthorne Borough Council

£61,118 - £65,146 per annum, plus essential car allowance

Spelthorne (Hybrid)

Posted 11 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Team Manager - Children's Specialist Support Team

Bracknell Forest Council

£60,866 - £63,003 FTE plus retention payment £2,368-£2,453* Salary is inclusive of London Weighting and ECU Allowance. *Retention payment paid on completion of 1 years’ service

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 13 days ago

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Community Safety Officer

Operations and Workforce Development Manager - LAFSE (FTC 12 months)

Meals at Home Driver

Meals at Home Driver

Corporate Head of Mental Health, DoLS & Learning Disabilities

Business and Project Support Officer - Local Authority Fostering South East

Recovery Facilitator - DAAT Team

Intelligence Analyst

Subcluster Fostering Enquiry Lead - LAFSE (FTC 12 months)

Administrative Assistant - Business Support

Personal Assistant

Personal Assistant

Quality Assurance Expert - LAFSE (FTC 12 months)

Bookings, Cancellation and TA Tracking Officer x 2

Deputy Service Manager

Contracts and Accreditation Officer

Waking Nights Children's Residential Care and Support Worker (part time 1 night p/w, plus 2 p/m)

Social Worker - Adult Community Team

Strategic Lead, Housing

Team Manager - Children's Specialist Support Team

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