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We have a great opportunity for aPan Berkshire Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP) Coordinator&nbsp;on a full&nbsp;time, permanent&nbsp;basis.&nbsp;
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
<h3>About you…</h3>
We are seeking a highly organised, compassionate and detail focused Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP) Coordinator to support the effective delivery of our statutory child death review processes. This pivotal role ensures that all child deaths of Berkshire residents are appropriately reviewed to identify learning, improve services and ultimately enhance the safety and wellbeing of children.
You will work closely with a variety of agencies including health, social care and the police, providing high quality coordination, data management and administrative support to the Child Death Overview Panel.
You will be able to work with sensitivity, professionalism and discretion in a role that involves managing highly confidential and sometimes distressing information. This post will require an individual with well-developed inter-personal skills who enjoys working as a team member as well as independently.&nbsp; You must be able to work proactively and enthusiastically to support the team.
There is a degree of unpredictability of service need so you must be adaptable, flexible and have the ability to prioritise appropriately.
<h3>About the team…</h3>
Since 1 April 2008 there has been a legal requirement that Child Death Overview Panels (CDOPs) conduct a review for all child deaths aged 0-17 years who reside in their area.
The job of CDOP is to look at the circumstances around the child and determine what can be learned, to prevent further deaths and better support families and communities affected by the death of a child.&nbsp;
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
<ul>
<li>Managing the effective running of the system-wide pan Berkshire Child Death Overview panel (CDOP) and the delivery of excellent outcomes in reducing the number of child deaths across the whole of Berkshire and its six local authorities.</li>
<li>You will be the lead adviser in the Berkshire area regarding child deaths to provide professional advice to a range of agencies, organising and attending all panel meeting as well as strategic thematic reviews and task and finish groups.</li>
<li>You will lead on the development of the CDOP annual report, identifying clear learning outcomes and recommendations for further work.</li>
<li>You will lead on the Child Death Overview panel to ensure developing regulatory changes are reflected in the strategic purpose and governance.&nbsp; This is achieved via the terms of reference and working practices of the panel by keeping them informed of developments and government initiatives.</li>
<li>You will need to ensure qualitative and quantitative data is comprehensively collected and managed appropriately via eCDOP, the secure, online database system for child death review.</li>
<li>You will deliver training/presentations about CDOP to other agencies as required.</li>
<li>Providing line management support to the CDOP Administrator, ensuring their effectiveness and development, as appropriate.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits…&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Paid employee volunteering scheme.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date&nbsp;</h3>
Interviews will be held on 18th December 2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Lorna Tunstall : Pan Berkshire CDOP Coordinator :&nbsp;Tel: 07850 209095
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP) Coordinator

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Job Title:&nbsp;Peer Support Mentor
Location:&nbsp;This role is based based in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), the service is a short walk from Ladbroke Grove (Circle and Hammersmith) station. Unfortunately, this service does not have step free access.&nbsp;
Salary:&nbsp;£27,000 (Full Time Equivalent)&nbsp;
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;This is a 25 hour per week role, worked Monday to Friday on a rota basis. You will work three shifts per week: two shifts between 09:00 - 17:00 or 10:00 - 18:00, and one longer shift between 09:00 - 20:00 or 10:00 - 21:00. You may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and participant requirements.&nbsp;
<h4>About the Role</h4>
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Peer Support Mentor to join our team based in RBKC to support our residents who have multiple and complex needs which could include mental health, substance use, homelessness, and/or offending backgrounds. You will support in providing our residents with the support needed to help them overcome their personal barriers, and achieve their goals in a person centred approach. You will work within a residential setting, creating a safe and comfortable space which our residents can call their homes during their time within the service. The role includes:
Some key responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li>Supporting residents with daily tasks</li>
<li>Placing residents needs at the centre of all support provided and using trauma informed practice to guide care and support.</li>
<li>Drawing on your own lived experience (such as substance misuse, offending, homelessness, or other relevant experiences) to support and relate to residents with multiple and complex needs.</li>
<li>Plan and deliver activities&nbsp;within the Complex Needs Hub working with the activities team, including monthly activities with risk assessments and adjustments for clients.</li>
<li>Holding a caseload, conducting key work sessions which are personable to their needs</li>
<li>Carry out regular welfare checks, safeguarding checks, and general living checks</li>
<li>Encourage residents to take part in activities and events</li>
<li>Keep support plans up to date on a regular basis</li>
<li>Work closely with the rest of the team to provide overall excellent service delivery, this may mean also supporting with their caseloads, and other tasks as necessary</li>
<li>Carry out general housing management support</li>
</ul>
<h4>About You</h4>
You will bring creativity and a willingness to develop and implement new ideas and initiatives. As a collaborative team player, you will communicate confidently with people from a wide range of backgrounds. Drawing on your own lived experience, you will support and empower others while appreciating the diverse experiences and journeys of our residents and participants. We are seeking someone who is genuinely passionate about our work and committed to embodying our values and culture in order to help make a real difference.
<ul>
<li>Relevant lived experience (e.g., mental health, substance misuse, offending, homelessness) to support people with complex needs.; Uses lived experience specifically to support people with multiple and complex needs.</li>
<li>Good written and verbal communication, with effective relationship building skills.</li>
<li>Good time management, able to prioritise and manage your own workload.</li>
<li>Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face</li>
<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>
<li>Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges</li>
<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
</ul>
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
<h4>What we Offer</h4>
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<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
</ul>
<h4>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</h4>
SIG 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, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp;
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
<h4>Additional Information</h4>
Please 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.
Please 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.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
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Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.&nbsp;
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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Peer Support Mentor

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The time commitment will be approximately 2 to 4 panel sessions per year as Vice Chair with a payment rate of £400 per panel, and 4 to 5 sessions as a Panel Member with a payment rate of £200 per panel, plus reasonable expenses incurred. Attendance at 2 training sessions per year is required and travel expenses will be covered. Panel sessions are held online.
PACT is one of the UK’s leading independent adoption charities, placing children with secure and loving families and supporting them with specialist therapeutic support.
Our external Adoption Panel Members play a vital role at PACT by carefully considering applications from those wishing to become adoptive parents. We are currently seeking an independent Adoption Panel Member who can also act in the capacity of Adoption Panel Vice Chair when required, to ensure our panel makes fair, informed recommendation outcomes to a high quality standard. Panel sessions are held online.
You will bring an understanding of the adoption process, gained from professional or personal experience, and will be competently skilled in chairing complex meetings. You’ll be capable of facilitating active participation and ensure the panel operates within a clear regulatory and policy framework.
With an awareness of the richness of different kinds of families and their potential for meeting children/s needs, we would love to hear from you if you can bring different experiences, knowledge and perspectives to our panel member group.&nbsp;
We are actively working to ensure that equality and inclusion is embedded in everything that we do. It is central to our work with vulnerable children and families, and championed by our community. However, we know there is more we can do. We want to do all we can for our service users, and we want everyone at PACT to feel a sense of belonging. To support this aim, we are working proactively to develop a panel member group that it is representative of our diverse service users (both current and prospective), volunteer community and our wider eco-system. We also know the value of having panel members who champion inclusive values and bring a wide variety of perspectives to our organisation. We welcome people of all ages, backgrounds, cultures and experience to apply for this role.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Stollard, Panel Advisor at <a href="mailto:sarah.stollard@pactcharity.org" target="_blank">sarah.stollard@pactcharity.org</a>.
If you believe you can contribute to the skills and diversity of our panel as an Independent Panel Member, and act as an Independent Adoption Panel Vice Chair when required, please <a href="https://www.pactcharity.org/careers/current-opportunities/" target="_blank">apply here today</a> to join a dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful. We look forward to hearing from you!
Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 05 December 2025
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 17 December 2025
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Independent Adoption Panel, Adoption Panel Member, Adoption Panel Representative, Adoption Panel Chair, Adoption Panel Vice Chair, etc.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards. 
Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role. 
All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.

Independent Adoption Panel Member and Panel Vice Chair

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Make a Real Impact - Join Our Team at Cressex Road!
Position: Assistant Support Worker Location: Cressex Road, High Wycombe Salary: £19,656 per annum Hours: Part-time (30 hours per week)
Are you someone who thrives on helping others live their best lives? Do you believe in the power of compassion, inclusion, and empowerment? If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are looking for a passionate and proactive Assistant Support Worker to join our friendly and committed team at Cressex Road, a vibrant supported living service in High Wycombe.
This a shared supported living house, home to six people aged between 34 and 91 years of age who each have their own en-suite room. The people we support attend a range of day services and community opportunities 3 to 5 days a week.
What You will Do:
As an Assistant Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping individuals live as independently as possible. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
<ul>
<li>Supporting with personal care in a dignified and respectful way</li>
<li>Aid with the daily administration of medication</li>
<li>Encouraging life skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting</li>
<li>Organise trips to local amenities</li>
<li>Promoting independence and helping residents achieve their personal goals</li>
<li>Following tailored support plans and risk assessments to ensure safety and wellbeing</li>
</ul>
As an Assistant Support Worker, you will;
<ul>
<li>Provide appropriate support to those who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to support their aspirations and maximise their independence.</li>
<li>Build long lasting support relationships with people who will benefit from you "being the difference".</li>
<li>Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual’s needs.</li>
<li>Be flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays</li>
</ul>
Hightown Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year (pro rata), including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£19,656 pa for a 30 hour a week contract (£12.60 per hour)</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>
Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.
We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Hightown Housing Association

Assistant Support Worker

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



We have an exciting opportunity available for a Social Care Practitioner to join our small, friendly and supportive Review Team (Adult Social Care) here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.
As a Social Care Practitioner, you will use a strength-based approach to maximise individual’s abilities to live as independently as possible and remain safe in their community. You will work under the supervision of a registered practitioner to undertake direct work with individuals and their carers.
Adult Social Care provides a range of interventions to adults who need extra support to stay healthy, play a part in their community and lead as fulfilling a life as possible.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop and advance to a Grade 6 once all progression criteria's have been met.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an Award-Winning Local Authority, and a service that currently scores third highest in the country following our recent CQC inspection. &nbsp;
Wokingham Borough Council has joined Social Care Future (SCF), a growing movement working to transform adult social care. SCF aims to change how people think about care and organise it so that everyone, whatever their age, health, or disability can live in a home they choose, stay connected to what they love, and be part of supportive communities while doing what matters to them.
Benefits:
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 27 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
⭐Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;
⭐GP Helpline&nbsp;7 days a week
⭐Employee Assistance Programme&nbsp;with a 24/7&nbsp;Your Care&nbsp;confidential helpline
⭐Free Eye Tests&nbsp;and&nbsp;Flu Vaccines
⭐Free Onsite Gym&nbsp;(located at Shute End, Wokingham)
⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes&nbsp;– including&nbsp;Car&nbsp;and&nbsp;Cycle to Work
⭐Local &amp; Lifestyle Discounts&nbsp;– savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more
⭐Move through Menopause Course
⭐Sports &amp; Social Group Activities&nbsp;– running, football, cricket, and more
⭐Learning &amp; Development Opportunities
⭐Employee Networks
⭐And more!
Key responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Manage your own diary and caseload to complete work in agreed time frames.</li>
<li>Complete strength-based reviews of care in line with our statutory duty.</li>
<li>Co-ordinate feedback from a range of sources, working with advocates where necessary.</li>
<li>Provide written reports and maintain day to day case recording.</li>
<li>Have good communication skills to engage with all our residents.</li>
<li>Work as part of a team.</li>
</ul>
Candidate requirements:
<ul>
<li>Competent level of IT skills and ability to learn and use adult social care recording system</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills – including ability to engage with individuals with a diverse range of communication needs</li>
<li>Ability to relate to individuals from a diverse range of social, economic, and cultural backgrounds</li>
<li>Awareness of the impact of ill health, disability, social disadvantage, and poverty has on and individuals’ wellbeing</li>
<li>Experience of working in a health or social care setting/ or in a customer facing role.</li>
</ul>
Our Area
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
Wokingham Borough Council has committed to becoming a Marmot borough to embed prevention, early intervention and address inequalities in all aspects of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of our Borough and the diversity of its residents.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today.
Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an information discussion, please contact Jen Daines via email <a href="mailto:jen.daines@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">jen.daines@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: 18th January 2025, 11pm
Interview date: TBC
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and you may be invited to interview before the closing date.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

Social Care Practitioner - Review Team (Adult Social Care)

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and TeamThe Kingston Hub supports vulnerable residents who require assistance under the Care Act 2014. Our high-performing team of 15 comprises qualified and unqualified members, senior practitioners, and a team manager. We embrace the STAR Values: Supportive, Transparent, Appreciative, and Respectful in our daily practice.Our responsibilities include completing Care Act Assessments, care reviews, Mental Capacity Assessments, and Best Interest Meetings. We collaborate with Brokerage to implement care services, partner with GP practices and health colleagues to provide integrated services, and facilitate hospital discharges for Kingston residents through Discharge to Assess pathways.The team also handles Safeguarding enquiries, promotes resident well-being, and investigates potential abuse and neglect to ensure vulnerable adults receive adequate support, information, and advice. Additionally, social workers complete CHC Checklists, attend DST meetings, and work with colleagues in ICB. We provide information, advice, and signposting to external agencies as needed.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThis vital role involves providing essential support and coordination for customers with non-complex needs. You will be working under managerial supervision and strictly within the statutory framework of community care, ensuring high standards of service delivery.Key Responsibilities:Case Management and Assessment: You will manage and support a diverse range of customer casework, focusing on non-complex needs. This includes accepting referrals, conducting initial screening, and providing necessary information and advice. A key part of the role is carrying out initial assessments and, when necessary, reassessments, applying the Care Act 2014 criteria to clearly distinguish between essential and desirable customer needs. You will also undertake crucial reviews for customers with long-term, low-level needs, ensuring adherence to all statutory timelines. Additionally, you will be responsible for obtaining necessary financial information from customers to facilitate accurate financial assessments.Legislation, Policy, and Procedures: You will be expected to work rigorously in accordance with the statutory framework for community care. This means adhering to and providing valuable feedback on the council’s policies and procedures related to assessment, care management, and occupational therapy. You will ensure the timely and accurate capture of all case information into relevant systems, fully complying with case recording policies and sharing information with appropriate parties. Maintaining awareness of the safeguarding policy and raising alerts when required is paramount, as is working in line with RBK‘s Equal Opportunities, Health &amp; Safety, and other relevant policies and legislation.Support Planning and Financial Awareness: You will play a crucial role in promoting early intervention, prevention, customer choice and control, universal services, and the building of social capital within the community. You must be keenly aware of the cost implications for all support planning recommendations. This involves understanding the cost of all commissioned services and clearly advising customers of the financial consequences of their choices, for both the individual and the local authority.Communication and Teamwork: Success in this role requires you to work actively and co-operatively as an effective and supportive member of the team. Excellent and effective communication with both colleagues and customers is essential for positive outcomes.Performance and Development: You are expected to deliver services and support in accordance with agreed service standards and the Council’s Customer Service Standards. A commitment to personal performance and development, aligning with the One Council policies, is vital. Finally, you will contribute actively to the overall performance and success of your team. To maintain confidentiality with regard to customer and carer information, and ensure that access to, sharing of and use of the information complies with relevant policies and procedures, including the Data Protection Act.&nbsp; Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post, as may be required from time to time.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.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Kingston&nbsp;we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.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, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. 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 and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families 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 also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a 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" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. 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.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Support Coordinator

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/2396/ICSW_Job_Desc_-_Person_Spec_Oct_25.pdf" target="_blank">ICSW_Job_Desc_-_Person_Spec_Oct_25</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/2397/Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_Sept_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_Sept_2025</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/2416/Three_Week_Rota_Pattern.pdf" target="_blank">Three_Week_Rota_Pattern</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



We have a great opportunity for an Intermediate Care Community Support Worker on a part-time (25 hours per week), permanent basis.&nbsp;
<h5>This role follows a three-week rolling rota, and the attached document provides further details.</h5>
<h3>About you…</h3>
You are an enthusiastic, respectful, caring and reliable person who thrives in a fast-paced environment with experience in health and social care, and comfortable working on a three-week fixed rota. You will bring a flexible and adaptable approach, as well as regular access to a car to support your work. You enjoy being part of a large, collaborative team and will be motivated by making a positive difference to the lives of residents in Bracknell.
<h3>About the team…</h3>
The Intermediate Care Service is a multi-disciplinary team of health and social care professionals working together to help residents live fuller, more independent lives. We provide fast-paced, responsive support to people in their own homes or residential settings following a hospital stay or crisis in the community. Our service supports individuals for up to six weeks as they recover from illness, surgery or injury, helping them regain confidence and independence on their journey to recovery.
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
<ul>
<li>Work as part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team.</li>
<li>Provide and work within a planned programme of rehabilitation, care and support for people who use the service following an assessment of their needs, including personal care, meal preparations, exercises and mobility, cognitive therapy and therapeutic moving and handling.</li>
<li>To monitor and make observations of general behaviour, abilities and responses of people who use the service; record and report information in relation to the person’s situation and review out comes and risk assessments as the person’s condition changes. Maintain accurate records.</li>
<li>Undertake statutory and mandatory training, participate in identifying own training needs, attend training programmes and contribute to the induction of new staff within the service. Develop and maintain own competencies in all areas of care, support and rehabilitation.</li>
<li>To take an active role in health promotion including falls prevention, medication support, importance of activity, good nutrition and healthy living with a view to regaining independence in line with departmental policies and procedures.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits…</h3>
<ul>
<li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Paid employee volunteering scheme.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Reimbursement of one annual professional subscription/registration.</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
*(pro rata for part time)
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th Decemeber.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Lauren Ross, Assistant Team Manager, Community Intermediate Care Service: 01344 351661
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Part time Intermediate Care Support Worker (25 hours per week)

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Salary range: £48,003 - £51,138 p.a. inc. London weighting
Contract: Permanent&nbsp;
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time
 An exciting opportunity as a Children's Commissioning Lead…&nbsp; &nbsp;
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. &nbsp;
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
The Post
This role is an exciting opportunity to join the Commissioning and Resources team as a Children’s Commissioning Lead. The post will contribute to the strategic commissioning of high quality services for children and young people with a focus on outcomes, meeting strategic priorities and identify innovative approaches to help shape service that achieve value for money. The post will be responsible for a portfolio of commissioning services to include Early Help, SEND, Social Care, DfE Holiday Food Activities Programme. As the Children’s Commissioning Lead you will strategically plan, manage and coordinate commissioning projects from inception to implementation to include identifying&nbsp;any gaps in provision, developing strategies to meet the needs of any particular groups,&nbsp;complete business cases and provide effective contract management and quality assurance. You will ensure services are co-produced with service users.
The Person
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is driven by service improvement and passionate about championing the voices of children and young people in shaping services they receive. The successful candidate will have experience of successfully managing projects or programme delivery to required deadlines. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are key in this role, as you will be working with a wide range of stakeholders across the Council and external partners and producing high level presentations and reports.&nbsp;
This is a high profile and challenging role for a resilient candidate who is passionate about making a positive contribution to the outcomes of children and young people in Brent.
Closing Date:&nbsp;04 December 2025 (23:00)

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.


Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
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Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
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As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;&nbsp;<a>recruitment@brent.gov.uk&nbsp;</a>
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<a href="https://www.brent.gov.uk/-/media/files/brent-job-descriptions/2025/2662-childrens-commissioning-lead-jd.pdf" target="_blank">Job Description</a>

Brent Council

This is Brent

Children's Commissioning Lead

About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Kingston and Sutton councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Kingston and Sutton offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.About the Service and Team<ul><li>The Financial Assessment and Inclusion team is responsible for the provision of a financial assessment and benefit maximisation service for all recipients of care services arranged by Adult Social Care.</li><li>The team also administers, monitors and processes payments to care providers.</li><li>The team works collaboratively with ASC colleagues and other internal teams as well as external stakeholders.</li><li>We are hybrid working team, it is expected that you come into the office minimum of 2 days per week.</li></ul>About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAn excellent opportunity has arisen within the Financial Assessment and Inclusion team Adult Social Care. The role is based in Guildhall 2, Kingston Council.You will be part of an exciting team that manages the financial assessment process for client receiving Adult Social Care services.About you<ul><li>The successful candidate will be pro-active and ambitious with excellent welfare benefit knowledge.</li><li>You will be able to demonstrate a history of working within a finance and customer service team in the adult social care sector.</li><li>Be analytical and a problem solver.</li><li>Possess a ‘can do’ attitude and be willing to work collaboratively with other departments and teams.</li><li>Be ready to take up the challenges</li><li>A knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and charging principles for social care services will be desirable.</li></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.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Kingston&nbsp;we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.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, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are in the process of updating our payscales in line with the pay award for NJC, Chief Officers and Chief Executives for April 2025 therefore please take this into account when viewing the salary on this position.We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families 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 also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a 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" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. 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.





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Financial Assessment and Inclusion Officer

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/1947/Information_Guide_for_Applicants.pdf" target="_blank">Information_Guide_for_Applicants</a></li>
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Please apply online via the 'Apply online' button which will take you to the Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your account to view the status of your application.&nbsp;
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Please contact Recruitment Services on 01784 444263 (24hr answer phone) or email <a href="mailto:recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk</a> if you are having difficulty applying online.
Support Worker / Driver 
£25,677 – 27,084 per annum
Spelthorne Borough Council is seeking to appoint a Support Worker / Driver to work at the Greeno Centre in Shepperton, to provide transport in the borough for elderly and disabled passengers to also provide support at the Centre.
The Centre provides activities and entertainment but also provides additional care and support for a group of individuals who are not able to participate in the centre independently. Your role will be to support these individuals whilst at the centre and to also transport elderly &amp; disabled passengers to and from the centre.
This is a fulfilling role that requires the ability to think on your feet, communicate well with others and be adaptable to ever changing priorities. You will need to be enthusiastic, flexible in your approach to work and have a caring disposition and must be able to remain calm in all circumstances. Excellent organisation and communication skills are essential for this post. Knowledge of health and safety, First Aid &amp; NVQ is desirable, but training will be provided.
The main duties of the post include:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Assist individuals from their homes to the centre on transport</li>
<li>Support individuals with personal care needs</li>
<li>Organise activities in order to provide mental and physical stimulation to suit needs&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
You will need hold a full driving licence and be able to drive a minibus, for which an assessment will be undertaken.
Training will be provided in assisting wheelchair passengers and elderly walking clients, a driving licence with Category D1 is essential and local knowledge of the borough will be an advantage.
The post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (formerly criminal records) check.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts.&nbsp; These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers.&nbsp; 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.
In return we offer excellent conditions of service, with a benefits package that includes a pension scheme and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro rata for part time).
Closing date:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wednesday 3 December at (noon) 2025
Interviews:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wednesday 10 December 2025
To apply please use the ‘apply online’ button below.
CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.
Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.&nbsp; If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.
All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.
Working towards equal opportunities
Strictly No Agencies

Spelthorne Borough Council

Support Worker / Driver

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and TeamJoin Kingston Council’s dynamic Occupational Therapy Team and make a real difference every day! As an Occupational Therapy Support Coordinator, you’ll be part of a passionate, forward-thinking service that empowers residents to live independently, confidently, and safely. You’ll work alongside experienced OTs who are committed to innovation, collaboration, and creating meaningful change in the community. This is your opportunity to grow, develop your skills, and be part of a supportive team that celebrates creativity, problem-solving, and positive outcomes. If you’re enthusiastic, people-focused, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAbout the role The purpose of the Occupational Therapy Support Coordinator role is to assist the Occupational Therapy Team in delivering timely, effective, and person-centred support to Kingston residents. You will play a key part in helping people maintain or regain their independence by coordinating assessments, organising essential equipment or adaptations, and ensuring smooth communication between service users, families, professionals, and partner agencies. Your role helps to keep the service running efficiently—supporting Occupational Therapists, managing workflow, and ensuring that residents receive the right support at the right time. Ultimately, the purpose of the job is to improve quality of life for individuals across Kingston while contributing to a responsive, compassionate, and high-quality OT service.About you We’re looking for a motivated and organised individual who brings both solid skills and a passion for supporting others. You’ll need to hold an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and have experience using case-based ICT systems, along with strong literacy, numeracy, interpersonal, and IT abilities. Ideally, you will also have experience working with adults in a care or health setting, a basic understanding of occupational therapy, and a good standard of written and verbal communication. Confidence with record-keeping, basic IT skills, and access to transport for visiting residents are also desirable. If you’re someone who combines practical capability with genuine empathy and a commitment to helping people live independently, we’d be excited to receive your application.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.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Kingston&nbsp;we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.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, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. 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 and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families 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 also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a 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" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. 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.





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Occupational Therapy Support Coordinator

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IPS/ SEQF Specialist and Compliance Lead
We have an excellent opportunity available for an IPS/ SEQF Specialist and Compliance Lead to join our team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.
As the IPS/ SEQF Specialist and Compliance Lead you will play a pivotal role in implementing and ensuring compliance within a quality assurance framework that includes managing systems and processes that comply with IPS/SEQF guidelines and DWP contractual requirements.
This role supports both the Programme Manager and our Delivery Partners to monitor and improve the quality of service and prepare and support teams to undertake both internal self-assessments and external fidelity reviews.&nbsp;
This is a Berkshire-wide support programme, therefore the role will involve dynamic engagement with all six Local Authorities.
Connect to Work is a new employment programme forming a key strand of the Governments Get Britain Working plans, supporting people to find and keep work.&nbsp; With a focus on tackling economic inactivity and aligning employment, training and health activity together to provide a holistic approach. For more information:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/connect-to-work" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/connect-to-work</a>
⭐Staff Benefits⭐
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐Generous Annual Leave&nbsp;entitlement of 30 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
⭐Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;
⭐GP Helpline&nbsp;7 days per week
⭐Employee Assistance Programme&nbsp;with a 24/7&nbsp;Your Care&nbsp;confidential helpline
⭐Free Eye Tests&nbsp;and&nbsp;Flu Vaccines
⭐Free Onsite Gym&nbsp;(located at Shute End, Wokingham)
⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes&nbsp;– including&nbsp;Car and Cycle to Work
⭐Local &amp; Lifestyle Discounts&nbsp;– savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more
⭐Move through Menopause Course
⭐Sports &amp; Social Group Activities&nbsp;– running, football, cricket, and more
⭐Learning &amp; Development Opportunities
⭐Employee Networks
⭐And more!
Key responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Support with designing, implementing and managing a quality assurance framework that supports compliance, audit and risk management strategies, systems and processes for our Connect to Work programme (CtW)</li>
<li>Lead regular quantitative and qualitative review of processes, paperwork, participant experience and employer experience to ensure Fidelity is being delivered</li>
<li>Create accurate and timely reports including evidencing the impact of CtW as required by internal and national stakeholders.</li>
<li>Support Delivery Partners to develop specific measurable fidelity action plans and monitor progress regularly and encourage services to carry out their own self-assessment</li>
<li>Support the Programme Manager with raising awareness of the importance of IPS/SEQF by delivering presentations and identify new referral pathways</li>
</ul>
Candidate requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Understanding/experience of the Individual Placement and Support model</li>
<li>Experience of analysing data to assess performance and understand impact</li>
<li>Knowledge of delivering externally funded interventions, and the associated obligations, e.g. funders such as DWP and ESF</li>
</ul>
Our area: 
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Or for an informal discussion, please contact&nbsp;Troy Aitken Connect to Work Interim Programme Manager <a href="mailto:Troy.Aitken@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Troy.Aitken@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: Sunday 7th December 2025, 11pm
Interview Date:&nbsp;TBC
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.&nbsp;
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

IPS/ SEQF Specialist and Compliance Lead

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Job Title:&nbsp;Housing Support Worker
Location:&nbsp;Based primarily in Brent, (Main office near the Civic Centre), you will provide support to Brent residents and participants in a variety of settings, including their homes, community locations, Brent Hubs, and libraries across the borough. Please be kindly aware although there is step free access at our base office, we cannot guarantee step free access in our outreach sites and participant homes.
Salary:&nbsp;£27,000
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday on a rota which can range between 08:00 - 16:00, 09:00 - 17:00 and 10:00 - 18:00. You may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and participant requirements.&nbsp;
<h4>About the Role</h4>
We're hiring a Housing Support Worker to join our floating support service which is based in Brent. The service supports adults who have been or are at risk of homelessness, have experienced social exclusion, have previous criminal convictions, suffer with their mental health, have substance misuse, and/or could have a learning disability. You will support participants on their journey towards recovery, reablement, and independence, all within a compassionate, trauma informed environment.
In this role, you'll be at the heart of delivering high quality, person centered support through tailored support plans which provide practical interventions, to empower our participants to overcome personal challenges, develop life skills, and achieve their personal goals. You will also work closely in partnership with various organisations to support the different needs of our participants, which may include signposting. Join us on the journey to empowering people to be the best versions of themselves!&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities Include:
<ul>
<li>Support participants will all aspects of their housing needs to support them ensure sustainable housing.</li>
<li>Co-create tailored support plans which are centred towards the participants needs.</li>
<li>Signpost participants with local providers to support with their independence such as with Job Centres, employment support hubs, community support centres, mental health trusts and other as relevant.</li>
<li>Recognise support needs in an individual and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent further deterioration.</li>
<li>Complete safeguarding and other referrals where required.</li>
</ul>
<h4>About You</h4>
This role is ideal for someone who has a real passion towards helping others to achieve greater independence. You will thrive in a person centred environment with real compassion and a non judgmental attitude, understanding that people face different life experiences and sometimes just need that extra support to get back on their feet. We're looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives! You will have:
<ul>
<li>Understanding of the housing support needs that people with multiple, and complex needs face</li>
<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector</li>
<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs</li>
<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>
<li>Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with complex needs</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
</ul>
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
<h4>What we Offer</h4>
<ul>
<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
</ul>
<h4>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</h4>
SIG 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, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp;
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
<h4>Additional Information</h4>
Please 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.
Please 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.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
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Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.&nbsp;
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Housing Support Worker

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/1868/Senior_Occupational_Therapist_CSST_JD_PS_Nov25.pdf" target="_blank">Senior_Occupational_Therapist_CSST_JD_PS_Nov25</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/1870/Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_Sept_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_Sept_2025</a></li>
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We have a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join our multi-disciplinary children’s specialist support social work team. &nbsp;
We are passionate about promoting independence and wellbeing through new ways of working and forward thinking interventions.
To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look&nbsp;<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FSBqihNKEzBo&amp;data=05%7C02%7CLouise.Fallows%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7C74e6633a2f584c89b45508dde721455c%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638920852286495917%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=9Oc5rJMhJ%2BjAaTfiLmeAv1GUiNEyeJjXXfGUlP4Wnxw%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">at our team's video</a>
If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact <a href="mailto:Lou.Richer@Bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lou.Richer@Bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a> to arrange a suitable time.
<h3>About you…</h3>
You will bring substantial post-qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist, with a deep understanding of assessment, planning and intervention to ensure that children and their families receive needs-led, tailored support.
As a natural leader, you will excel at building strong relationships, demonstrating analytical thinking and working collaboratively with the management team. You will take direct responsibility for Occupational Therapists and Student Occupational Therapists, providing guidance and support to help them thrive.
In addition, you will play a key role in supporting the Team Manager, overseeing performance, chairing meetings and contributing to recruitment and retention strategies for both the occupational therapy function and the wider team.
<h3>About the team…</h3>
The Children’s Specialist Support Team (CSST) is a highly skilled and supportive team dedicated to working with children who have disabilities and/or complex health needs. Our focus is on keeping children at the heart of everything we do. We deliver a range of services, including support for children with additional vulnerabilities, statutory responsibilities for disabled Children in Need, care packages and short breaks.
Our team is diverse covering a broad range of areas including social work, occupational therapy and short breaks, such as Larchwood, our respite unit. We embrace a "child-first" and social model approach, valuing partnership and collaboration as key to our success.
As a small and welcoming local authority, we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture and strong sense of community. We prioritise staff wellbeing and foster a supportive environment where everyone feels connected and valued.
Read more about our culture and what our staff say&nbsp;<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Four-culture&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAriana.Burdfield%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cad347b02f91b4bbad25908ddb5531965%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638866090708602874%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MW%2FXb%2B3I8p0wnuGl2PEf%2BpYM6iiMvCAi4sxVWLmigoc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Children's social care culture | Bracknell Forest Council.</a>
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
<ul>
<li>To work as a Senior Occupational Therapist as part of a multidisciplinary Children's Specialist Support team, providing experience and expertise to occupational therapy colleagues, occupational therapy students, non-qualified staff and multi-agency teams.</li>
<li>To support the Team Manager of CSST in delivering and maintaining high standards of performance ensuring continuous development and supporting children to fulfil their potential in light of their additional needs.</li>
<li>Maximising the effectiveness of allocated resources to improve the lives of children and families with disabilities.</li>
<li>Provide supervision and support to members of the team including coaching and mentoring others to develop performance and positive outcomes to those who they support.</li>
<li>Provide senior expertise to complex assessments and case management.</li>
<li>To support quality supervision to team members encouraging regular reflection, CPD and case reviews.</li>
<li>To support the CSST Team Manager in looking for ways to improve services, cost effective interventions and management of the performance of the team and service.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits…&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.</li>
<li>Paid employee volunteering scheme.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifices scheme (subject to eligibility)</li>
<li>Reimbursement of HCPC registration</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date&nbsp;</h3>
Interviews will be held on Friday 12th December 2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Benigna Amago - Assistant Team Manager -&nbsp;Tel: <a href="tel://01344%20351457/" target="_blank">01344 352378</a> Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Benigna.Amago@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Benigna.Amago@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Senior Occupational Therapist - Children's Specialist Support Team

Ealing Council is a diverse and ambitious organisation that serves one of the largest and most multi-cultural boroughs in London. Committed to creating good jobs and delivering great services, we are improving the lives of our residents by building strong and connected communities. We aim to create an environment where every child can thrive and achieve their potential.We currently have an exciting new full-time opportunity for a Head of Children’s Integrated Commissioning to lead and ensure the delivery of the Council’s Children’s Services strategic commissioning priorities, embedding the voice of children, families and communities in all commissioning decisions where possible.This high profile, strategic leadership and management role, is a specialist one within Children’s Services that requires a highly experienced system, leader with extensive experience of commissioning, procurement and children’s social care.We a looking for a very experienced, senior commissioning professional with demonstrable high-level skill and knowledge in commissioning and procurement. Someone who can successfully engage with a range of stakeholders from politicians, senior leaders and partners (such as the ICB), to children and their families to ensure the efficient, effective, best value, user focussed, high quality evidenced based commissioning of services for children and their families.To help us achieve our aims and objectives we are looking to recruit someone who shares our passion and vision and who has a desire to commission excellent services for Ealing’s children, families, and communities. The successful candidate will be committed to delivering the Connected Communities vision through a strategic asset-based commissioning approach that involves children, families, communities and other stakeholders.Once known as the Queen of suburbs, the Metro has described Ealing as the best place to live in London. From excellent parks and historical sites, great schools and wonderful cafes and restaurants to excellent transport links Ealing has it all.The borough, one of the largest and most diverse in London, is a great place to live and work and Ealing Council is a great employer. If you want to work in great borough, for a great employer, in a Children’s Services department that is striving to be outstanding then this job might be the right one for you.Please note that this post is based at Perceval House (Ealing Broadway) with some remote working (expected on site a minimum of 2 days per week, and more when required). Some work is done within Ealing communities and so will require travel within the borough on occasions.How to Apply If this post is of interest to you and you wish to discuss, please email:· Paul Sutton: <a href="mailto:suttonp@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">suttonp@ealing.gov.uk</a>· or Tamara Quinn: <a href="mailto:TQuinn@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">TQuinn@ealing.gov.uk</a>to arrange a discussion.To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement addressing how your skills, knowledge, and experience meet the essential criteria on the person specification for this role (within the role profile) to <a href="mailto:seniorrecruitment@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">seniorrecruitment@ealing.gov.uk</a>. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please enquire via this same email address.Your CV should be tailored and include details regarding your education, qualifications, full employment history, and membership of professional bodies. Please aim to keep your supporting statement to two pages. Please include your name at the top of both documents on all pages used.If you require any reasonable adjustments in the selection process, please advise us of this when applying.Please note:The closing date for applications is: 11:59pm on Monday 1 December. A first stage interview will be held (for shortlisted candidates) over Teams on: Monday 15th December 2025 In-person second stage interviews and tests (for those successful at first stage) will be held on Thursday 8th January 2026 at Perceval House, Ealing.SafeguardingEaling 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. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post is also subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.You 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.It 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.We’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.Ealing 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.We 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.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/20938/head_of_children_s_integrated_commissioning.pdf" target="_blank">Role Profile</a><a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/downloads/download/7286/ex_offenders_policy" target="_blank">Ex-Offenders Policy</a><ul></ul>

London Borough of Ealing

Head of Children’s Integrated Commissioning

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Job Title:&nbsp;Recovery Worker
Location:&nbsp;West Ealing - &nbsp;Unfortunately there is no step free access available on this site.&nbsp;
Salary:&nbsp;£27,000
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week on a rolling rota between Monday to Friday from 10:00 - 18:00 &nbsp;consisting of 8 hour shifts, 5 days per week. You may be required to work outside these hours as per service requirements such as bank holidays and evenings.&nbsp;
<h4>About the Role</h4>
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Worker to join our team based in West Ealing. We support adults experiencing homelessness, isolation, mental health challenges and addiction. We provide support and appropriate interventions that will enable successful resettlements, and deliver to achieve safer, integrated communities for our stakeholders. The service has two 24/7 multi-bed premises which provide supported housing for individuals facing addiction and homelessness.&nbsp;
In this role, you will work closely with our residents to provide tailored person-centred support to enable our residents to feel empowered to overcome personal challenges, and achieve their desired goals. You will support them with re-integrating into the community through tailored support plans, interventions, and working closely with our stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents and participants at all times</li>
<li>Focusing on empowering our residents to take control over their lives and meet their personal goals</li>
<li>Planning activities to engage residents with other people, communities, and opportunities</li>
<li>Building trusting professional relationships with residents, helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations which could be through tailored one to one sessions, group sessions, in and out of service activities, and general wellbeing check ins</li>
<li>Be a valued and reliable member of the team, completing handovers for night colleagues for a seamless service</li>
</ul>
<h4>About You</h4>
We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives! We are looking for a team player, driven to provide high quality care and support to others, an effective communicator who is able to build rapport with others from various backgrounds. You will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, whilst able to form effective, positive and motivational relationships.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector, particularly around multiple and complex needs and homelessness</li>
<li>Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face</li>
<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs</li>
<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>
<li>Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders</li>
<li>Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
</ul>
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
<h4>What we Offer</h4>
<ul>
<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
</ul>
<h4>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</h4>
SIG 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, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp;
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
<h4>Additional Information</h4>
Please 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.
Please 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.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
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Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.&nbsp;
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Recovery Worker

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Job Title: &nbsp;Night Recovery Worker
Location:&nbsp;Brent - &nbsp;Unfortunately there is no step free access available on this site.&nbsp;
Salary:&nbsp;£27,000
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;17.5 hours per week on a rolling rota between Monday to Sunday 19:45 - 07:15. You may be required to work outside these hours as per service requirements such as bank holidays and evenings.&nbsp;
<h4>About the Role</h4>
We're looking for a Recovery Worker to join our night team in successfully rehabilitating and reintegrating our male residents and participants into the community. In this role, you will provide pathways, support, and appropriate interventions to enable successful resettlement. You will also collaborate with internal and external partners and agencies to achieve desired outcomes. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Working in a trauma-informed and psychologically informed environment, you’ll empower residents to achieve their goals and improve their well-being. This role involves working closely with residents during the night, conducting welfare checks, providing guidance, and responding to individual needs. You will ensure the smooth running of the night service by conducting welfare checks, supporting residents, and handling any issues that arise. The role includes completing administrative tasks and providing thorough handovers with day staff and managers to maintain consistent service.
Some key responsibilities include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents and participants at all times</li>
<li>Focusing on empowering our residents to take control over their lives and meet their personal goals</li>
<li>Planning activities to engage residents with other people, communities, and opportunities</li>
<li>Building trusting professional relationships with residents, helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations which could be through tailored one to one sessions, group sessions, in and out of service activities, and general wellbeing check ins</li>
<li>Be a valued and reliable member of the team, completing handovers for night colleagues for a seamless service</li>
</ul>
<h4>About You</h4>
We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives! We are looking for a team player, driven to provide high quality care and support to others, an effective communicator who is able to build rapport with others from various backgrounds. You will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, whilst able to form effective, positive and motivational relationships.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector, particularly around multiple and complex needs and homelessness</li>
<li>Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face</li>
<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs</li>
<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>
<li>Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders</li>
<li>Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
</ul>
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
<h4>What we Offer</h4>
<ul>
<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
</ul>
<h4>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</h4>
SIG 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, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp;
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
<h4>Additional Information</h4>
Please 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.
Please 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.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
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Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.&nbsp;
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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Night Recovery Worker

Ealing Council have an exciting new opportunity as a System and Data Analyst available on a full time basis.Are you passionate about using data to make a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for a skilled System and Data Analyst to join our Adults’ Social Care team. You’ll play a key role in providing timely, accurate analysis and interpretation of business intelligence, supporting strategic decisions and service improvements for our residents.The purpose of this role is to drive data-led service improvement by analysing and interpreting complex data sets, ensuring compliance with both national and local performance targets.By developing and maintaining insightful dashboards and performance management information, the role supports informed decision-making and continuous improvement. Presenting benchmarking information enables the evaluation of performance and guides future actions.Collaboration with managers and partners is central to fostering a culture of improvement, while leading on national, service user, and carer surveys ensures that feedback is accurately captured and acted upon.The role also champions data quality, delivers briefings and training as required, and upholds data protection and governance standards. Additionally, it contributes to change programmes and remains abreast of the latest trends in data analysis to ensure the organisation remains forward-thinking and compliant.As a System and Data Analyst you will:<ol><li>Work in close collaboration with the Operational Data Lead and Senior Performance Analyst, contributing to the development of an insight and intelligence culture throughout Adult Social Care.</li><li>Support with the development and delivery of business intelligence products such as dashboards.</li><li>Support Adult Social Care with local implementation of the Corporate IT strategy.</li></ol>Our ideal will have the below skills and experience:<ol><li>Strong knowledge of social care and experience with management information systems.</li><li>Advanced MS Excel skills and proficiency with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL).</li><li>Experience working with large datasets, using coding tools to manipulate and analyse data.</li><li>Excellent analytical, numerical, and communication skills.</li><li>Experience managing or supervising staff.</li><li>A relevant professional qualification or equivalent practical experience in a data analyst role.</li></ol>You 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.It 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.We’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.Ealing 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.We 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.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/21172/role_profile_-_systems_and_data_analyst.pdf" target="_blank">Role profile</a><ul></ul>

System and Data Analyst – Adults’ Social Care

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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
Are you passionate about empowering individuals to live independently within Extra Care housing? Do you thrive in a customer-focused environment where collaboration and compassion are the core of everything you do? We’re looking for a proactive, empathetic, and dedicated Independent Support Officer to join our Living Well Team.
As an Independent Support Officer, you’ll play a vital role in the day-to-day running of our Extra Care scheme, supporting residents to live independently and confidently in their own homes. You’ll be a welcoming presence for day center guests and be a reliable point of contact for tenants, helping to create a warm, inclusive, and well-organised environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
<ul>
<li>Providing responsive support to residents, helping with queries and signposting to relevant services and partners.</li>
<li>Managing practical tasks such as taking payments, booking transport, making appointments, and handling deliveries.</li>
<li>Carrying out essential administrative duties, including answering phones and handsets, maintaining records, and assisting with general office operations.</li>
<li>Supporting the smooth running of communal areas including the café, lounge, dining room, and associated activities.</li>
<li>Serving daily lunches and organising special events</li>
<li>Creating a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors and ensuring the building remains a safe and friendly space</li>
<li>Support the service of daily lunches and help coordinate special events and activities.</li>
<li>Take responsibility for building health and safety, including fire safety procedures and reporting maintenance issues.</li>
<li>Ensure case notes are consistently accurate and up to date using internal systems, while also supporting a range of housing management responsibilities.</li>
</ul>
The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
DBS Check 
Woking Borough Council takes a robust approach to thoroughly checking anyone who has applied to work with vulnerable groups including children.&nbsp;As this job involves contact with vulnerable groups, successful applicants will be required to obtain a Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Assistance will be given by the Council and further details can be found in the job pack.
English Language Requirement&nbsp;
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post.&nbsp; An assessment may be required. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact the Human Resources team.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Statement
Surrey is included in the Local Government Reorganisation plans, with new unitary councils expected to be established by April 2027. Woking Borough Council remains committed to delivering high-quality services to residents throughout this period of change. While we understand that applicants may feel uncertain about joining us during this transition, it is anticipated that most employees will transfer to the new unitary councils. This reorganisation may also present new career development opportunities across the region.
UK Visa Sponsorship
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.&nbsp; Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
AI Use in Applications
We understand that some applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with preparing their applications. All submitted information—whether supported by AI or not—must accurately reflect the applicant’s own skills, experience, and qualifications. Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.
Who to contact for informal discussion:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Hannah Andrews, Independent Living Team Leader on 01483749325 or email <a href="mailto:Hannah.andrews@woking.gov.uk" target="_blank">Hannah.andrews@woking.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: Monday 1 December 2025 @ 23.59
Interview Dates: 8 - 9 December 2025

Independent Living support Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.&nbsp;



As the Head of Service for our Adult Community Team you will be experienced in Early Intervention &amp; Prevention and will lead our dedicated workforce in providing exceptional support to adults.&nbsp;
Due to the nature of the role applicants must be a registered Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Nurse.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look at our <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnext.frame.io%2Fshare%2F1577228d-f352-4376-bda1-b7e23fb8a467%2Fview%2F4c123f12-a4db-4b9d-bc4b-ad3afd6c548f&amp;data=05%7C02%7CLouise.Fallows%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Ce054c16b26ce4f0814cb08de026b4bab%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638950857044689858%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=oB0segzyE26FizXaFmih5wgyPL4RZqd9vzP1P2HAmIo%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Adult Social Care Workforce video</a>.
<h3>About you ...</h3>
You will have senior leadership experience and a strong commitment to delivering our CQC improvement plan, ensuring that adult social care maintains its "Good" CQC rating while further embedding the Target Operating Model.
Essential skills for this position include effective budget management and performance data analysis, along with experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating with partners across the health and social care footprint. You will be expected to model the council’s values and behaviours in all you do: Inclusive, Ambitious, Always Learning.
Working closely with the Assistant Director of Adult Social Care, you will oversee: The Hub; The Early Intervention and Prevention Team; The Reablement and Intermediate Care Team; Hospital Team; Adult Community Team; Sensory Needs and Blue Badges.
<h3>About the team ...</h3>
Our adult social care service is composed of highly professional and supportive multidisciplinary teams.&nbsp; We have a “can do” and “no wrong door” ethos.&nbsp; Our social care teams work together as one service and go the extra mile to ensure our residents have the right support.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We work in close partnership with health, housing and other key partners to ensure individuals receive the support they need to achieve their desired outcomes.&nbsp;
We 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.
We understand the demands of working in adult social care, therefore we are committed to ensuring our staff feel supported. 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.&nbsp;
<h3>Key responsibilities ...</h3>
<ul>
<li>You will work in a senior leadership capacity with the People Directorate to lead on and manage a multi-disciplinary team of health and social care practitioners.</li>
<li>You will deliver social care and Care Quality Commission regulated reablement services for older people and adults with long term conditions. As well as leading adult social care teams through the assurance process and continual improvement of services.</li>
<li>You will also support the Assistant Director of Adult Social Care Operations in formulating the strategic direction, priorities and plans for the service in line with service and corporate responsibilities.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits ...</h3>
<ul>
<li>28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee supported volunteering scheme.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>Reimbursement of one annual professional subscription/registration</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values ...&nbsp;</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments ...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held by mutual agreement.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.&nbsp;
As part of the interview process, you will be required to give a 15 minute presentation to the interview panel.&nbsp; Details to be advised.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Tony Dwyer, Assistant Director: Adult Social Care Operations, 01344 352787 (<a href="mailto:tony.dwyer@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">tony.dwyer@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>)
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Head of Adult Community Team, Early Intervention & Prevention

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and TeamKingston Register Office is where customers register births, deaths, marriages, civil partnerships and stillbirths. Customers can also find records of these events and order copies of certificates. Based across two sites, one at the Guildhall in Kingston town centre, and the Bereavement Office based at Kingston Cemetery.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAs Registration, Nationality &amp; Bereavement Advisor/Coordinator the post holder will contribute to the delivery of that vision by:<ul><li>Providing effective and efficient delivery of the statutory and non-statutory Registration, Nationality &amp; Bereavement Services within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide admin support for all areas of the Registration, Nationality &amp; Bereavement Service in accordance with statutory legislation and local authority policies.</li><li>Work as a team to provide and learn business processes, collaboratively identifying areas for improvement.&nbsp;</li><li>Focus on professional development to increase knowledge and map career progression.&nbsp;</li><li>IPB - Provide deputy cover for Registration Officers in accordance with Registration legislation and local authority policies - Birth and death Registrations.</li><li>IPB - Deputise for the SR taking notices of intention to marry or form a civil partnership.</li></ul>If you would like to discuss the role and have an informal discussion with the Operations Lead, please call 0208 547 6196Our 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.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Kingston&nbsp;we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.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, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. 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 and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families 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 also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a 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" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. 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.





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Registration, Nationality and Bereavement Coordinator

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.&nbsp;



We have a great opportunity for aYoung Expert to join our Children's Social Care team on a casual basis.&nbsp;
In order to apply for this role you should be a care experienced young person who is currently within&nbsp;the care of Bracknell Forest. You must be proactive and prepared to get to meetings and events on&nbsp;time.
<h3>About you…</h3>
You will have good written and verbal communication skills in English, knowledge and experience of using a computer and be able to work with other young experts in a team.&nbsp; Good organisational skills&nbsp;are a must.
Children and young people have a right to be heard. &nbsp;You will play an important part in making sure&nbsp;that our work focuses on listening to and acting on what local children and young people say is&nbsp;important to them.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Due to the multi-agency nature of the team and work, we must often adapt the way we work&nbsp;to keep up with demand and respond to changes. As a whole team we work collaboratively&nbsp;to meet challenges, all members of the team are encouraged to be a part of identifying and&nbsp;testing solutions, having an ability to quickly adapt to change is vital.
<h3>About the team…</h3>
The Young Experts programme is a unique opportunity where care experienced people get to work&nbsp;within Bracknell Forest Council’s Childrens Social care team to help design plans and services for children&nbsp;and young people, to ensure our services are making a difference to the lives of local children and young&nbsp;people whilst gaining valuable skills for the future.&nbsp;
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
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<li>Helping colleagues by looking at and giving feedback on the quality of certain services that Bracknell Forest Council use.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Helping colleagues by giving feedback on council plans and strategies by looking over existing work and providing suggestions for improvements.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Helping in the hiring of new staff by being sat on interview panels and sharing your thoughts on the candidates.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Helping in interviewing organisations that want to provide local services to young people before they are hired.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Making sure the services we provide are young person friendly.</li>
<li>Thinking of ideas of how to improve the way professionals like social workers and other colleagues work with young people in the area so that it’s more children and young person friendly.&nbsp;</li>
<li>This role will also give you the opportunity to bring your own ideas along. So, if there is any area of work or project you think we have missed, then let us know in your application. </li>
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<h3>Our benefits…</h3>
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<li>Valuable experience and skills for your CV – Including decision making, communication and team working.</li>
<li>Professional Training and supervision.</li>
<li>Opportunity to work with experienced staff who will act as a mentor / Buddy.</li>
<li>Be a key part of a council team which is responsible for a range of important local services.</li>
<li>Understanding of issues affecting local children and young people and the opportunity to directly influence decision making.</li>
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<h3>Our values</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on 11th December
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Julia Mackenzie, Children’s Social Work Academy Manager: &nbsp;Phone number: 01344 351317
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Young Expert - Children's Social Care (Casual Basis)

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Head of Strategic Commissioning
Be part of a nationally recognised success story in adult social care!
We have an excellent opportunity available for an exceptional leader to join our Adult Social Care Directorate as Head of Strategic Commissioning, on a full time, permanent basis.
As the Head of Strategic Commissioning, you’ll lead the transformation of Adult Social Care and Health services to deliver better outcomes, greater value for money, and a sustainable, high-quality care system for Wokingham residents. You’ll design and deliver innovative, person-centred commissioning strategies and co-producing services that reflect local needs.
Through strong partnerships with health, voluntary and community organisations, and people with lived experience, you’ll shape sustainable care markets using data and insight, while championing equality, inclusion, and innovation in all you do.
This role will be at the heart of our transformation journey, one that has recently been recognised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) as among the best in the country.
Following a comprehensive inspection in 2025, Wokingham’s adult social care services were rated “Good” overall, with “Outstanding” scores in Partnerships &amp; Communities and Learning, Improvement &amp; Innovation. We achieved one of the highest scores nationally(81%)—a powerful endorsement of our commitment to quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Wokingham Borough Council has joined the Social Care Future (SCF) movement, a growing community commitment to bring about major positive change to adult social care. &nbsp;The SCF vision aims to change the way people think about social care. It talks about organising social care differently, so that everyone regardless of age, health condition or disability can live in a place they call home, with the people and things they love, in communities where we look out for one another, doing things that matter to them.
⭐Staff Benefits⭐
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 31 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
⭐Local Government Pension Scheme (actual contribution details to follow)
⭐GP Helpline 7 days a week
⭐Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 Your Care confidential helpline
⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
⭐Free Onsite Gym (located at Shute End, Wokingham)
⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Car and Cycle to Work
⭐Local &amp; Lifestyle Discounts – savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more
⭐Move through Menopause Course
⭐Sports &amp; Social Group Activities – running, football, cricket, and more
⭐Learning &amp; Development Opportunities
⭐Employee Networks
⭐And more!
Key responsibilities: 
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<li>Delivering high quality planning, commissioning, and improvement processes to drive change,&nbsp;innovation&nbsp;and excellence in social care commissioning in line with national and local priorities.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Providing&nbsp;operational and strategic leadership of the adults commissioning service ensuring the required outputs and outcomes are achieved in line with the council’s vision,&nbsp;goals&nbsp;and&nbsp;objectives.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Leading&nbsp;the commissioning of&nbsp;good quality&nbsp;and affordable social care and health care services which meet the needs of adults in the borough of&nbsp;Wokingham.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Manage&nbsp;a small team of commissioners,&nbsp;to drive&nbsp;commissioning activities,&nbsp;ensuring&nbsp;best value and achieve a balanced budget, creatively drawing on a wide range of resources and assets as&nbsp;appropriate.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Ensuring that best value is achieved through the commissioning of individual&nbsp;placements and&nbsp;support&nbsp;the sufficiency&nbsp;within the local social care market.&nbsp;</li>
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Candidate requirements: 
We’re looking for a strategic thinker and experienced leader who can:
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<li>Translate national policy into local action with measurable impact.</li>
<li>Inspire and lead high-performing teams, delivering innovation and excellence in social care commissioning.</li>
<li>Demonstrate a deep understanding of the Care Act, commissioning cycles, and integrated care systems.</li>
<li>Build trust and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders.</li>
<li>Bring creativity, resilience, and a passion for improving lives.</li>
<li>Educated to degree-level or equivalent relevant professional qualifications or expertise.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Has significant experience of successfully managing a strategic service, including people, budgets and performance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Has an understanding of the political landscape, legislative frameworks, and regional and national drivers surrounding the areas covered within the portfolio</li>
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Our area: 
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
Wokingham Borough Council has committed to becoming a Marmot borough to embed prevention, early intervention and address inequalities in all aspects of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of our Borough and the diversity of its residents.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, to find out more or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact - Wesley Hedger, Service Director - Adult Social Care - Strategy, Transformation and Commissioning&nbsp; <a href="mailto:Wesley.Hedger@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Wesley.Hedger@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: 7th December 2025, 11pm
Technical Interviews Date: 15th December 2025
Final Panel Interviews Date: 19th December 2025
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp;
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

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