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Hightown Housing Association is expanding our management team, and we have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and inspiring Service Manager to join us at Stainton Court.</p><p>Stainton Court offers supported living services, empowering people to live independently and thrive in their community.</p><p>What We're Looking For:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Leadership Excellence:</strong>First-class leadership skills with the ability to mentor and inspire your team.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Experience:</strong> Previous experience in a similar role, delivering high-quality health or social care to adults with learning disabilities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Communication:</strong> Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with a wide group of individuals.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>As a Service Manager, you will:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Lead and manage a dedicated team, providing support, advice, and assistance to individuals with learning disabilities.</li>\n<li>Oversee the service rota, ensuring full and consistent cover of all shifts, including weekends when necessary.</li>\n<li>Handle recruitment and induction of new staff, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Previous experience in a similar role</li>\n<li>A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Be part of a supportive and dynamic team.</li>\n<li>Make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for professional growth and development.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>The Benefits</strong></p><p>In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>\n<li>£33,054 pa for a 37.5 hour week contract</li>\n<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>\n<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>\n<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li>\n<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>\n<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>\n</ul><p>If you are a compassionate leader with a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you!</p><p>Apply Now to become a part of the Hightown House family and help us continue to provide exceptional care and support to our residents.</p><p><strong>We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33054 Per Annum","publishDate":"2025-05-09T14:28:08.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-06T14:14:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2c88774d-9184-4645-bb0f-77cdf66532de.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c7a6a0de-6a9f-4915-8d03-60d8974deb37","title":"Public Health Practitioner Apprentice (FTC 39 months)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell , Slough, RBWM","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are currently seeking three motivated individuals to join our Public Health Practitioner Apprenticeship programme. 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Upon completion you will also have met the requirements to qualify for the professional UK Public Health Registration (UKPHR) as a Public Health Practitioner.</p>\n<p>So that you can study we will make sure that you have protected time for learning within your working week. </p>\n<p>These posts are offered on a full-time basis (37 hours) but for those not able to work full time, we would ask for a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week. 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For full details of the programme please visit: <a href=\"https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/ST0631/public-health-practitioner\">Public Health Practitioner - BSc(Hons) Public Health - UWE Bristol: Courses</a>.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>Public Health Practitioner Apprentices will gain experience working across three council public health teams (Slough Borough Council, Bracknell Forest Council and Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Council). Each area has its own public health challenges and opportunities.</p>\n<p>We will provide you with a mentor to support you in developing your public health career, progressing on your degree course and completing the portfolio to qualify as a Public Health Practitioner. You will also have support from the current apprentices within each of the teams. </p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<p>This is a three-year full-time degree apprenticeship training programme. Apprentices will be given practical support to work under the direction of senior colleagues to develop and support a range of projects and programmes, work collaboratively with internal and external partners.</p>\n<p>The Public Health Practitioner Apprentice will apply their developing knowledge and skills to support the implementation and delivery of health improvement programmes, including those commissioned through external providers. They will engage with diverse settings and population groups within the local community, contributing to targeted public health initiatives. Working collaboratively across teams, the apprentice will assist in project management and play an active role in delivering key elements of priority public health workstreams.</p>\n<p>Apprentices will contribute to a range of teamwork programmes by providing public health support, including the development and delivery of evidence-based projects, service commissioning, needs assessments, reviews, evaluations, and performance monitoring.</p>\n<p>Please refer to the attached job description for full details regarding this role.</p>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.</li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.</li>\n<li>Supermarket discount.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p><strong>Our support… </strong></p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 12th and 13th June 2025.</p>\n<p>Interview venue:<strong> </strong>Bracknell Forest Council, Time Square, Market Place, Bracknell, RG12 1JD.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. 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We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. 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We use a strength-based approach, placing the person at the heart of everything we do.</p>\n<p>Our social workers are given the time to build meaningful relationships and understand the individual needs of those they support—because we believe in working with people to change lives for the better.</p>\n<p>We are proud of the care we provide and the positive difference we make in our community. Integrated working is at the core of our practice. We work closely with health and community partners to ensure that people only go into hospital when absolutely necessary—and when they do, we help them return home as quickly and safely as possible. Our intermediate care and discharge-to-assess services are designed to keep people in their own homes, where they feel most comfortable and supported.</p>\n<p>Through regular multidisciplinary forums, our residents benefit from coordinated, holistic care that is responsive and seamless. We understand the pressures that can come with working in Adult Social Care, which is why we are deeply committed to supporting our staff. You will receive regular supervision, access to training and opportunities to grow and develop in your role. We actively listen to our team, encourage feedback, and value suggestions that help us improve the way we deliver services together.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage a caseload, organising and prioritising the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.</li>\n<li>Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, connecting people and their families to their community and social networks enabling them to live within their own communities, and to ensure people have the right care, at the right time in the right place.</li>\n<li>Take a strengths-based approach to support people to live the best life they can and reduce dependence on long term care.</li>\n<li>Support in delivering and maintaining high standards of performance across the service</li>\n<li>Work within allocated resources as set out in our scheme of delegation.</li>\n<li>Take an evidence-based approach to practice.</li>\n<li>Take an active part in your own supervision and appraisal in accordance with the departmental supervision policy and council's appraisal policy.</li>\n<li>Take responsibility for your own learning, including mandatory and recommended training,</li>\n<li>Lead on specific areas of work as required.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits…</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<h4>Our support...</h4>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\" href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 July 2025 </p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Naveen Pulluru, Assistant Community Services Manager - Hospital Team: 01344 351860</p>\n<p>Or</p>\n<p>Leena Chand, Community Services Manager - Hospital Team: 01344 354468</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.</p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,145 - £47,387FTE inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User allowance","publishDate":"2025-05-09T08:43:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2bf62aaf-e7ab-4a4b-be80-af4dbd22380c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a733d702-cae3-4463-9b6c-278058e2a1c3","title":"Social Care Assessor OT","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Arndale House","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £32,115 - £35,235 a year pro rata plus £963 essential car user allowance</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Fixed Term 24 months</strong><br> <br><strong>This position is available as a secondment opportunity. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission.</strong><br> <br>We're looking for a passionate and experienced individual to join our OT Team within therapies, in a role that involves supporting adults with a variety of needs, including sensory impairments, dementia, autism, learning disabilities, mental health, and physical disabilities. In this position, you will be at the forefront of delivering person-centered care, ensuring customer satisfaction and providing high-quality advocacy and support to service users and carers.<br> <br>You'll be responsible for conducting assessments, risk assessments, and reviews, managing complex cases, and collaborating with professionals across various agencies. You'll also work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and deliver cost-effective care packages and make well-informed decisions. Experience in managing customer expectations is key, as you will be communicating with individuals who may have sensory impairments and other diverse needs.<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>You bring a wealth of experience in social care, ideally with a background in working with adults who have sensory impairments, dementia, autism, or other complex needs. Your experience in advocacy and working with diverse customer groups will be invaluable, as will your ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including those who may have communication challenges.<br> <br>You're someone who can work under pressure, meet deadlines, and stay organised while managing multiple priorities. Your ability to conduct robust assessments and produce clear, concise reports will be critical. You'll also need to be comfortable using case recording systems and Council databases to maintain high-quality documentation.<br> <br>Your skills go beyond technical knowledge - you're a creative problem-solver who can work collaboratively with others and make sound, informed decisions. You know the importance of respecting and supporting the autonomy of individuals, particularly when developing personalised care plans.<br> <br>If you're someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality care, embraces a multidisciplinary approach, and understands the importance of equality and safeguarding in the social care field, we'd love to hear from you.<br> <br> This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English <br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br> <br> We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce thatreflects the diversity of our borough <br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<br><br></strong> On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <strong><br></strong><br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 32,115.00 - 35,235.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-05-08T02:01:10.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b826b123-0274-4ea8-8f0d-3621e6dadd3c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e3b26e76-acbe-4bb5-a166-d0596cef6a7d","title":"Multi Agency Child Protection Team Education Lead","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £48,710 - £51,802 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance<br>Hours per week: 37<br>Contract type: Secondment/FTC till March 2026</strong><br> <br><strong>This position is available as a secondment opportunity till March 2026. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission.</strong><br> <br>We are looking for a safeguarding in Education expert to join the Multi Agency Child Protection Team to provide oversight, support and contribute to decision making around cases sitting at Child Protection level. We are happy to consider candidates who are interested in this role on a part-time basis. Please note, you must seek permission from your headteacher before applying.<br> <br>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government's Families First for Children Pathfinder programme. Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.<br> <br>The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.<br> <br>We are looking for someone who has:<ul> <li>\n<strong>Extensive safeguarding expertise</strong>, with significant experience working with children and families in education, focusing on wellbeing and child protection.</li> <li>Proven ability to make <strong>critical decisions</strong> in complex child protection cases and ensure statutory responsibilities are met.</li> <li>Strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to <strong>building partnerships</strong> with statutory and voluntary sector agencies.</li> <li>Demonstrable ability to <strong>audit and review schools' safeguarding systems</strong>, ensuring compliance and resolving issues effectively.</li> <li>In-depth knowledge of <strong>multi-agency safeguarding</strong>, including key legislation and guidance such as Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023) , Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023) , and <strong>Section 175 of the Education Act (2002)</strong>.</li> <li>The capability to act swiftly under pressure and manage tight deadlines in high-stakes situations.</li> </ul>Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.<br> <br>We are looking for someone who is passionate about safeguarding and championing the welfare of children and young people. Do you have the expertise and leadership skills to drive change in the education sector? We are seeking an experienced and dedicated professional to join our Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) as the Education Lead.<br><strong>About you</strong><br>This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding and child protection within a multi-agency framework. As the Education Lead, you will:<ul> <li>Act as a<strong>recognised expert</strong>in safeguarding and child protection.</li> <li>\n<strong>Collaborate</strong>with Children, Families & Education, Police, and Health partners to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.</li> <li>\n<strong>Champion the role of education</strong>as a key safeguarding partner in child protection efforts.</li> <li>\n<strong>Engage and represent</strong>the education sector in the Pathfinder programme, ensuring its voice is heard and progress is communicated effectively.</li> <li>Lead on<strong>investigations and decision-making</strong>in cases of significant harm.</li> <li>Drive the rollout of the<strong>Families First for Children Pathfinder reforms</strong>across educational environments.</li> <li>Offer professional educational advice and ensure standards of practice set by the Department for Education are upheld.</li> </ul>Your expertise and collaborative approach will be vital to ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong>- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br> <br> We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce thatreflects the diversity of our borough <br><strong>Application process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong><br><strong>Additional information</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<ul> <li>\n<strong>From 25to 32days' annual leave:</strong> linked to length of service and grade</li> <li>\n<strong>Buying annual leave scheme: </strong>buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li> <li>\n<strong>Career Pathways:</strong> step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li> <li>\n<strong>Pension scheme: </strong>with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li> <li>\n<strong>Generous relocation package: </strong>up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme:</strong> a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li> <li>\n<strong>Work/life balance:</strong> flexible working options including working from home where possible. W e welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns </li> <li>\n<strong>Training and support: </strong>unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li> <li>\n<strong>Staff offers:</strong> includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li> <li>\n<strong>Arriva Travel Club:</strong> great value savings on local bus travel</li> <li>\n<strong>Friday Funday Socials -</strong> One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li> </ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 48,710.00 - 51,802.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-05-08T02:01:10.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2e75a51f-e628-407a-bee2-877e51f91d1a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d761e9f7-67ab-4eb0-a8c3-cadd5d89c521","title":"Senior Support Worker","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Supported Living Linden Court / Stopsley Respite Service","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £26,409 - £28,624 a year</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong><br> <br>Are you a compassionate and experienced professional looking to make a difference in social care? Luton Council is looking for a <strong>Senior Support Worker</strong> to join our dedicated team. This role involves advocating for individuals' needs, supporting their daily care experience, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment.<br> <br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>\n<strong>Individual Advocacy</strong>: Act as a strong advocate for individuals, ensuring their needs and preferences are respected in all aspects of their day care experience.</li> <li>\n<strong>Team Collaboration</strong>: Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, ensuring seamless care delivery and support.</li> <li>\n<strong>Equality in Service</strong>: Recognise and address any discrimination in service delivery or in the workplace, taking appropriate action as needed.</li> <li>\n<strong>Community Knowledge</strong>: Apply your understanding of the challenges facing individuals with learning disabilities and work to meet their unique needs.</li> </ul><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br><strong>Essential Skills and Requirements:</strong><ul> <li>\n<strong>Experience</strong>: Demonstrable background in community work or social care services, in either a paid or voluntary capacity.</li> <li>\n<strong>Flexible Working</strong>: Willingness to work shifts, including split-shifts, sleep-in, and waking night duties, and flexibility with start and end times to meet service needs.</li> <li>\n<strong>Mobility</strong>: Ability to travel across multiple locations to support service demands.</li> <li>\n<strong>Health & Safety</strong>: Physical capability to lift, move, and handle individuals and equipment using appropriate aids, in line with Health and Safety regulations after training.</li> <li>\n<strong>Communication</strong>: Strong spoken English skills to effectively converse with the public and provide accurate advice.</li> </ul><strong>Why Luton Council?</strong><br> <br>Luton Council is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment for both staff and the individuals we serve. We seek team members who are dedicated to fostering dignity, independence, and quality of life for all.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong><br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 26,409.00 - 28,624.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-05-08T02:01:10.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/72e1140a-4437-495a-9e42-deec297c6278.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"02f4465e-d61e-426d-8ad8-f8cfcbaf5980","title":"Reducing Parental Conflict Co-ordinator","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham Youth & Community Centre (Reading Road), Reading Road, Wokingham","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity available for a Reducing Parental Conflict Co-Ordinator, to join us as a key member of the Integrated Early Help Service here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a part-time, 12-month Fixed Term Contract. </p>\n<p>As a Reducing Parental Conflict Co-ordinator, your role will be to raise awareness of the impact of parental conflict which is intense, frequent and poorly resolved and seek to support the children’s workforce with supporting families and intervening effectively, leading to better outcomes for children.</p>\n<p>This is a hybrid position, working from our offices as well as attending other meetings as required.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>\n<p>Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:</p>\n<p>⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays</p>\n<p>⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</p>\n<p>⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</p>\n<p>⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes</p>\n<p>⭐ And much more! </p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities: (As a guide 5-7 bullet points in this section)</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Act as a contact point for advice and guidance on parental conflict for internal and external partners</li>\n<li>Deliver briefings and training as required to colleagues including those within health, the police, education and the community and voluntary sector.</li>\n<li>Support practitioners with tools and approaches that will aid their practice in this area</li>\n<li>Share a range of resources and ideas, promoting the goals of the Reducing Parental Conflict Programme</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate Requirements:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent communication skills, to be creative, resilient and adaptable to change</li>\n<li>Professional qualification in health, social care and/or education</li>\n<li>Training qualification and/or substantial experience of delivering training</li>\n<li>To demonstrate an ethos of partnership and collaboration</li>\n<li>Be able to travel across the borough as required</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Area:</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.</p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.</p>\n<p>If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!</p>\n<p>Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Jackelyn Dance, Head of Service for Helping Early, Community and Prevention at jackelyn.dance@wokingham.gov.uk or call 0118 237 8428</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 18th May 2025, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: TBC</strong></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.<strong>     </strong></em></p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. </em></p>\n<p><em>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.</em></p>\n<p><em>Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.</em><em> </em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.</em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,235 - £38,626 pro-rata per annum (Plus benefits)","publishDate":"2025-05-07T10:25:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/bee26290-3cdc-47ac-b5fd-423ae514ad13.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3f813b60-271d-4327-a29e-95cf13baccfd","title":"Personal Assistant","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p>A Personal Assistant is sought to support a 12 year old young person with ASD.  The hours can be flexible but will be mainly after school and weekends.  This will be a 2:1 role so you would be working alongside a family member taking them out in the community to parks and SEN sessions.  The young person is verbal, friendly, energetic and a delight to be around.  This would be a lovely role for someone local to Bracknell, with a driving licence, looking for roughly 10 hours per month of work.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£17 Per Hour","publishDate":"2025-05-07T08:58:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-31T08:58:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/77be244e-d8ba-4398-9ab9-4388f9d8feea.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1d344554-c21f-4fc0-81e3-18fb5c940b45","title":"Independent Chair - Kingston Safeguarding Adults Board","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br>The Kingston Safeguarding Adults Board (KSAB) is seeking an independent chair to lead the local safeguarding partnership.<br><br>You will need to be a strong leader and bring innovative ways of working to ensure robust and effective safeguarding partnership across Kingston Upon Thames cross-working with Local Safeguarding Children Partnerships, Community Safety and other local partnership networks. <br><br>Applicants are welcome from any professional background including health, local government and police. Our emphasis is on strategic and systems leadership and chairing skills. The Independent Chair will be accountable to the SAB Executive, consisting of Senior Officers representing the statutory partner agencies: Local Authority, Police and Health. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to make a real difference to local people.<br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> About the role <br><br> The successful candidate will be strategic and clear thinking, able to negotiate, support partners to constructively challenge each other to deliver high-quality adult safeguarding work across the partnership. This will be underpinned by the applicant's ability to communicate clearly and succinctly verbally and in writing with an ability to produce clear, accurate and concise written reports and communications on behalf of the SAB, including production of the SAB Annual Report.<br><br>To ensure that the Kingston Safeguarding Adults Board fulfils its statutory duties the SAB Independent Chair will:<ul>\n<li>Chair the SAB Executive and other SAB strategic meetings.</li>\n<li>Draft, develop and publish a strategic plan setting out how the SAB will meet its objectives and priorities and how their member and partner agencies will contribute.</li>\n<li>To quality assure and contribute to the SAB's annual report detailing how effective the SAB has been.</li>\n<li>Ensure that Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs) for any cases which meet the criteria for a SAR are undertaken.</li>\n<li>Link in with national and regional networks bringing new initiatives and publications to the membership</li>\n<li>Be connected to the safeguarding children's and community safety partnerships</li>\n</ul>Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience:<ul>\n<li>A relevant academic or professional qualification in health, social care or police.</li>\n<li>Significant experience at operational and strategic level in a relevant field; social care, health, education or criminal justice.</li>\n<li>A working knowledge of the adult safeguarding agenda.</li>\n<li>A proven track-record of effective leadership at strategic level.</li>\n<li>The ability to lead a complex multi-agency partnership and support the SAB to deliver its strategic priorities and to offer assurance and changes in policy and practice to improve safeguarding outcomes.</li>\n<li>You will act as an ambassador for KSAB and promote the importance of safeguarding is everybody's business.</li>\n<li>You will seek to ensure that the voices of people who draw on care and support, their families and carers are heard and acted upon within Board work</li>\n</ul>Paid on a consultancy basis, it is anticipated that this role will require up to a maximum of 26 days per annum. The specific commitment required will be agreed as part of the appointment process and is open to negotiation. The daily rate will be £700 per day including any travel costs. The arrangement would be for an initial period of 2 years with an annually renewable contract subject to six months' notice by either party.<br> <br> Our Offer to You : <br>As 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.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br> <br> Additional Information : <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> 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. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£700 per day","publishDate":"2025-05-07T06:19:23.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-03T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/890da09b-72e4-454c-821a-2c46be320064.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fcb90e08-db90-47b2-9491-a1080a011872","title":"Short Breaks Worker - Nights","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"London road resource Centre, 111, London Road Luton LU1 3RH","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £25,183 - £25,992 a year pro rata</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 27.75</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong><br> <br>Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs? Are you caring, reliable, and ready to work as part of a dynamic, supportive team? If so, we'd love to hear from you!<br> <br>As a Short Breaks Worker (Nights), you will play a vital role in providing safe, nurturing overnight care and support for children and young people with additional needs. Working at our dedicated Hub and occasionally within the community, you'll offer tailored short breaks that give children positive experiences while offering respite to families and carers.<br> <br><strong>What You'll Do</strong><ul> <li>Support young people with a variety of needs across residential, day care, parenting support and club activities.</li> <li>Communicate sensitively and effectively with children, families and professionals.</li> <li>Respond to challenging behaviours calmly, knowing when to seek support.</li> <li>Undertake care and domestic tasks including personal care, manual handling, and administering medication (after training).</li> <li>Maintain accurate records and contribute to care plans and reviews.</li> <li>Work as part of a committed multi-disciplinary team while also using your initiative when working independently.</li> <li>Build strong, trusting relationships with families and professionals alike.</li> </ul><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>We're looking for someone who:<ul> <li>Has experience working with children (paid or voluntary).</li> <li>Communicates clearly and compassionately, both verbally and in writing.</li> <li>Understands and respects the challenges faced by children with additional needs and their families.</li> <li>Is aware of discrimination and its impact on young people.</li> <li>Is willing to work towards a Level 3 in Caring for Children.</li> <li>Can travel across the borough and work occasional lone shifts in the community or in family homes.</li> <li>Is ready to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.</li> </ul><strong>Why Join Luton Council?</strong><ul> <li>Be part of a friendly, supportive team that values diversity and inclusion.</li> <li>Access to professional development and training opportunities.</li> <li>Play a meaningful role in shaping the future for local children and their families.</li> </ul><strong>Ready to take the next step in your care career? Apply today and help us build a brighter future for Luton's young people.</strong><br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br> <br> We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce thatreflects the diversity of our borough <br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<br><br></strong> On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <strong><br></strong><br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 25,183.00 - 25,992.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-05-07T02:01:11.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/535b6743-234d-4fa2-a397-9b26e7ec7609.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d7c38e34-1466-471f-b95c-82a2b695d819","title":"Support Worker - 4 Old Barn","employer":"Hightown Housing Association","department":"","location":"Gawcott","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Location - 4 Old Barn, Gawcott</strong></p><p><strong>\"Our residents do not live in our workplace, we work in their homes\"</strong></p><p>At Hightown, we`re a housing charity that builds homes and support people. In Gawcott, near Buckingham, Milton Keynes, we provide high-quality care and support to five vulnerable adults with learning and physical disabilities.</p><p>We are looking for some new Support Workers to join our team who have the right values, behaviours and attitudes to be the difference.</p><p><strong>Who we are looking for</strong></p><p>If you have previously worked in a care setting or health and social care field and have experience of providing support to vulnerable people then this role could be perfect for you. We are looking for passionate people who are driven by the desire to make a difference and create a person-centered environment.</p><p>We are looking for passionate people who with a<strong>`can-do`</strong> attitude who are <strong>driven</strong> by the desire to make a difference and who have the ability to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable adults and communicate effectively using different methods according to peoples needs.</p><p>You will need to be able to:</p><ul>\n<li>Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working</li>\n<li>Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support</li>\n<li>Be flexible in your approach to work</li>\n<li>Have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with learning disabilities</li>\n</ul><p><strong>If you share our values, we`d love you to work for us.</strong></p><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>We have a full time (37.5 hours per week) role available. You will be working as part of a dedicated team to empower our service users to lead the life they want. You will assist individuals with:</p><ul>\n<li>Mealtimes and social activities including music and art therapy</li>\n<li>Attending appointments and maintaining their health and wellbeing</li>\n<li>Promoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking can cleaning</li>\n<li>Personal care needs</li>\n</ul><p><strong><span>Benefits</span></strong></p><p>In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>\n<li>£13.26 per hour</li>\n<li>Regular support from your line manager and colleagues</li>\n<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>\n<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>\n<li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li>\n<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li>\n<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>\n<li>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</li>\n<li>Access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use at work</li>\n<li>Access to COVID-19 vaccinations</li>\n<li>Friendly and supportive team environment</li>\n<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>\n<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>\n<li>Fully paid DBS</li>\n</ul><p>If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below.</p><p><strong><em>Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered</em></strong></p><p>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.</p><p>To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit SAFERjobs, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the SAFERjobs website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.</p><p>We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.</p><p>We are a Disability Confident Employer.</p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support.<br><br>We currently manage over 9,000 homes and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £120 million and a development programme that will deliver over 400 new affordable homes each year.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£13.26 Per Hour","publishDate":"2025-05-06T13:54:41.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-03T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/32f725a9-7447-40ff-a663-a001bd1bea3f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1bf70e50-a407-499e-9f85-4a7af6e64d3b","title":"Independent Retirement Living (IRL) Manager","employer":"Runnymede Borough Council","department":"","location":"Heatherfields, New Haw","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Independent Retirement Living (IRL) Manager</strong></p>\n<p>Annual Salary £18,297 - £20,064 </p>\n<p>25 hours per week Monday – Friday</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and empathetic person to join our Housing team.</p>\n<p>As an IRL Manager you will deliver a high quality service to residents in one of our five Independent Retirement Living Housing schemes in New Haw. You will be responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for residents whilst promoting independence and encouraging social engagement. You will be the key contact for residents to assist with their enquiries and be responsible for creating a welcoming and supportive environment.</p>\n<p>You will develop social activities at the scheme; build professional relationships with residents, their families and the Council’s partner agencies; and work within the tenancy services team to delivery an excellent service and contribute to the improvement of customer satisfaction.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>You will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>enjoy working with people and developing successful professional relationships with tenants, colleagues and external agencies.</li>\n<li>have excellent communication skills, as the role requires you to liaise with residents, their families, colleagues, and external agencies to ensure their individual needs are met.</li>\n<li>understand the needs of older people so you can provide support, advice, assistance and promote choices to enable residents to continue to live independently within their local community.</li>\n<li>be able to work on your own and use your initiative to deal with difficult situations, and work as part of a wider IRL and tenancy services team</li>\n<li>be familiar with safeguarding and domestic abuse procedures</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About Runnymede</strong></p>\n<p>Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. </p>\n<p>You will be working within our tenancy services team within the housing directorate, committed to providing a high quality and professional landlord service, delivering estate services and providing excellent customer services.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Opportunities for working from home depending on service need.</li>\n<li>Flexible working and Flexi-leave</li>\n<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Additional Voluntary Contributions</li>\n<li>Free Parking</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>\n<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan</li>\n<li>UK Healthcare plan after 1 years’ service</li>\n<li>Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service</li>\n<li>Mileage allowance</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p>For more information on the role and to apply please visit: <a href=\"https://www.surreyjobs.info/employers/runnymede-borough-council?ga_client_id=276f5733-80f7-40d7-a069-fcc2b487fc13\">Runnymede Borough Council jobs website and Latest vacancies – Runnymede Borough Council.</a></p>\n<p>Please ensure you complete all sections on the online form and evidence how you meet the requirements of the role in your personal statement. Please note, CVs on their own will not be accepted.</p>\n<p>We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at <a href=\"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/users/new.js?original_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobsgopublic.com%2Fvacancies%2F209969%2Fexternal_links%3Findex%3D2\">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a> or on 01932 425527 who will be able to assist you.</p>\n<p>For an informal chat about this role please contact Donnalyn Dunn, Senior IRL Manager by emailing <a href=\"mailto:donnalyn.dunn@runnymede.gov.uk\">donnalyn.dunn@runnymede.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 19th May 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date(s): TBC</strong></p>\n<p>If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.</p>\n<p><em>Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Annual Salary £18,297 - £20,064","publishDate":"2025-05-06T12:33:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-19T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b7d644d8-b3f7-4283-80b9-61b1f60327d1.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"aac2a706-d733-42b8-8c18-4c621605f11c","title":"Housing First Co-Ordinator","employer":"Hightown Housing Association","department":"","location":"Dacorum","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>You would be responsible for co-ordinating and delivering a flexible outreach service providing a personalised support service to people with complex needs in line with the Housing First principles. You would be part of a team creating long term sustainable tenancies to help the most vulnerable people off the streets of Dacorum with occasional work in St Albans.</p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>You`ll be driven by the desire to make a difference and have the ability to understand the complex needs associated with those who have been street homeless for a considerate period of time.</p><p>Desired qualities will include:</p><ul>\n<li><p>Experience of providing intensive case management and wrap-around support and advocacy to service users.</p></li>\n<li><p>Experience of project management and/or monitoring referrals to community services and external partner agencies.</p></li>\n<li><p>Acting calmly and responding professionally in stressful and difficult situations.</p></li>\n</ul><p>You must be a car driver and have access to a vehicle to undertake the role. This post will require occasional evening and weekend work to support the service provided.</p><p><br><strong>The Benefits</strong></p><p>We offer a range of benefits which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>\n<li>£32,292 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</li>\n<li>Regular support from your line manager and colleagues</li>\n<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>\n<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>\n<li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li>\n<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li>\n<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>\n<li>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</li>\n<li>Friendly and supportive team environment</li>\n<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>\n<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>\n</ul><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support.</p><p>We currently manage over 9,300 homes and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £120 million and a development programme that will deliver around 450 new affordable homes each year.</p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please apply below.</p><p>Please see below for a copy of the Housing First Co-Ordinator job description.</p><p>To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit SAFERjobs, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the SAFERjobs website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.</p><p>We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32292 Per Annum","publishDate":"2025-05-06T12:28:08.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-03T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d0cce3b1-b2e1-4d14-86ac-ffff2ce27737.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"39d09ea2-5bb8-41ba-88bc-441d9c2007e8","title":"Community Co-ordinator (Health inequalities)","employer":"Brent Council","department":"","location":"Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>A Great Opportunity…</strong><br><br>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. </p>\n<p>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.<br><br>The Post</p>\n<p>We are looking to recruit 2 community link workers for children and families to work with other stakeholders (GPs, schools, public health team) to support children and families within Brent to lead healthier lifestyles and provide support with other social determinants (housing, cost of living) to tackle health disparities. This post will work across Brent with a focus on our deprived communities.<br><br>The Person</p>\n<p>We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic person preferably local to Brent to join our team, who can work closely with all stakeholders and the community to tackle Health Inequalities. This post will need to work directly with children and their families to understand some of the barriers faced by them and support in tackling them. An understanding of healthy lifestyle would be useful as the person will need to support children and families in making some lifestyle changes.<br><br>Closing date: 18 May 2025 (23:59)<br><br>Additional Information<br><br><strong>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.</strong></p>\n<div>\n<p>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.</p>\n</div>\n<div>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.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found <a href=\"https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn\">here</a>.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>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  <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk\">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a><a>  </a>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary range: £38,934 - £40,755 p.a. inc. 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In the role of Social Care Coordinator at Reading Borough Council, you will play a crucial role within a friendly and cooperative team. You will collaborate with other Social Care Coordinators, Occupational Therapists, and professionals from the voluntary and community sector.<br><br>We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.</p>\n<p><br><strong><b>The Advice and Wellbeing Hub </b></strong>(The Hub) aims to actively promote wellbeing and independence, supporting people to retain or regain their skills and confidence by using existing and new support networks, Technology Enabled Care (TEC), equipment and short-term interventions.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><b>About the Role:</b></strong><br>In the role of a Social Care Coordinator, your responsibilities will involve making home visits to individuals.  You will undertake non-complex assessments of people’s needs and develop and monitor plans in collaboration with service users themselves. The objective is to enhance their independence through a strengths-based methodology and a person-centred approach.<br><br></p>\n<p>You will hold a varied caseload and will be expected to work independently and to interpret and analyse varied information or situations and to produce solutions.</p>\n<p><br>You might evaluate and suggest basic equipment or TEC, support goal planning, offer short-term care or enablement, and work closely with care providers, Housing Services, healthcare peers, and the voluntary and community sector.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will also support the team’s Duty function triaging cases that come into the team with support from Occupational Therapists. <br><br>You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies, and procedures.<br><br>Role requirements</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience working with people</li>\n<li>Experience working within the Health or Adult Social Care</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br>We offer excellent support, training, and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new skills. <br><br>When applying for this post, please ensure that your application explains, with examples, how you meet the person specification in the Job Description as this is the shortlisting criteria.</p>\n<p><br>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. <br><br>As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. <br><br>Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:<br><strong><b>Work Together as one team - </b></strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong><b>Drive Efficiency - </b></strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential</p>\n<p><strong><b>Be Ambitious - </b></strong>be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way</p>\n<p><strong><b>Make a Difference to Reading - </b></strong>maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed</p>\n<p><br><strong><b>Our offer</b></strong></p>\n<p>We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>\n<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><b>If you would like any more information, please contact Samantha Midwinter – OT Team Manager - </b></strong><span><a href=\"mailto:Samantha.midwinter@reading.gov.uk\"><strong><b>Samantha.midwinter@reading.gov.uk</b></strong></a></span><strong><b> Tel: 0118 937 3334<br></b></strong><br>Closing Date: Sunday 18<sup>th</sup> May 2025<br>Interview Date: To be confirmed<br><br>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br><strong>Visit: </strong><a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\"><strong>www.moretoreading.co.uk</strong></a><strong> to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.</strong><span> </span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,269 - £32,654 Per year","publishDate":"2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/fe908aa2-9e64-4480-88c5-aae0265080c7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bcc04031-3124-4077-bccb-f69eb673db53","title":"Deputy Team Manager - MASH","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton Town Hall","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £45,718 - £48,710 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance<br>Hours per week: 37<br>Contract type: Permanent</strong><br> <br>Are you an experienced and passionate social work professional looking for the next step in your career? We are seeking two Deputy Team Managers to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), where you will play a key role in leading and supporting our dedicated team. You will work alongside the Team Manager to provide leadership, supervision, and support to a team of Social Workers and Senior Practitioners. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of social work practice, ensuring that training and development opportunities are maximized, and supporting staff.<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>You will prioritise the most vulnerable and at-risk children, providing professional oversight and ensuring that cases are assessed and actioned appropriately. Working within Luton's Practice Framework, you will make informed recommendations, escalate cases where necessary, and collaborate with relevant services in line with local thresholds. You will be confident in supporting external partner agencies to understand the role of social care and offer guidance where needed.<br> <br>You will have substantial post-qualifying experience in child and family social work, with a deep understanding of safeguarding and risk management. Demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring staff is essential, alongside the ability to support the Team Manager in leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing team. You should be confident in making sound professional judgments, particularly in high-risk situations involving children and families. A relevant professional qualification (e.g., Dip SW, CQSW) and registration with Social Work England are required.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong>- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Application process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong><br><strong>Additional information</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<ul> <li>\n<strong>From 25to 32days' annual leave:</strong> linked to length of service and grade</li> <li>\n<strong>Buying annual leave scheme: </strong>buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li> <li>\n<strong>Career Pathways:</strong> step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li> <li>\n<strong>Pension scheme: </strong>with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li> <li>\n<strong>Generous relocation package: </strong>up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme:</strong> a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li> <li>\n<strong>Work/life balance:</strong> flexible working options including working from home where possible. W e welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns </li> <li>\n<strong>Training and support: </strong>unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li> <li>\n<strong>Staff offers:</strong> includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li> <li>\n<strong>Arriva Travel Club:</strong> great value savings on local bus travel</li> <li>\n<strong>Friday Funday Socials -</strong> One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li> </ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 45,718.00 - 48,710.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-05-03T02:01:31.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5cd24423-9966-4933-8a16-52013d6458a8.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d189086c-af75-414b-8778-bb3d0fc6dd37","title":"Deputy Team Manager - Leaving Care Team","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall Extension","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £45,718 - £48,710 a year pro rata plus £5,000 market supplement allowance and £3,203 car benefit allowance a year pro rata<br>Hours per week: 37<br>Contract type: Fixed term for 12 months</strong><br> <br><strong>This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission.</strong><br> <br> Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people leaving care? <br> Do you have the experience, resilience, and leadership skills to help shape and deliver high-quality support services to care leavers as they move into adulthood? <br> <br> We're looking for a Deputy Team Manager to join our dynamic Leaving Care Team, supporting young people aged 16-25 on their journey to independence. This is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team making a lasting impact. <br> <br> As Deputy Team Manager, you'll work closely with the Team Manager to lead and inspire a committed team within our Corporate Parenting Service. You'll help shape service delivery, manage resources and budgets, and support frontline professionals to deliver tailored interventions that meet the complex and evolving needs of care-experienced young people. <br> <br> Your key responsibilities will include:<ul> <li> Supporting the operational management of the Leaving Care Team. </li> <li> Leading on complex casework, including safeguarding and statutory responsibilities. </li> <li> Coaching, mentoring, and supervising staff to maintain high standards of practice. </li> <li> Contributing to training and staff development. </li> <li> Representing the service at internal and external meetings. </li> </ul>You'll ensure children and young people's voices are heard, their individual needs are understood, and their welfare safeguarded - all while striving for the best possible outcomes in education, health, employment, and emotional well-being. <br> <br> <strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong> <br><strong>About you</strong><br>We're seeking a confident, empathetic leader with:<ul> <li>Substantial experience in a children's social care environment, especially with safeguarding, child protection, and statutory casework.</li> <li>A strong track record of complex decision making and supporting practitioners through high-risk cases.</li> <li>Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, frameworks, and performance standards related to Children's Services.</li> <li>Experience in coaching, mentoring and developing staff, helping teams to thrive and deliver exceptional care.</li> <li>Ability to write complex reports and communicate effectively across a range of audiences.</li> <li>A recognised professional Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW or equivalent) and current Social Work England registration.</li> </ul>If you're committed to empowering care leavers and supporting your team to provide outstanding services, we'd love to hear from you.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong>- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br> <br> We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce thatreflects the diversity of our borough <br><strong>Application process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong><br><strong>Additional information</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<ul> <li>\n<strong>From 25to 32days' annual leave:</strong> linked to length of service and grade</li> <li>\n<strong>Buying annual leave scheme: </strong>buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li> <li>\n<strong>Career Pathways:</strong> step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li> <li>\n<strong>Pension scheme: </strong>with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li> <li>\n<strong>Generous relocation package: </strong>up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme:</strong> a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li> <li>\n<strong>Work/life balance:</strong> flexible working options including working from home where possible. 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Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.</p>\n<h4>Other information</h4>\n<p class=\"jobDescription-box__text\">Support for candidates visit:<a href=\"https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&categoryId=210277\">Harrow.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p class=\"jobDescription-box__text\">Our behavioural indicators roles <a href=\"https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11\">below G11</a> and <a href=\"https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11\">above G11 </a>Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of</p>\n<p class=\"jobDescription-box__text\">'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href=\"https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council\">Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a></p>\n<h4>Important Note</h4>\n<p class=\"jobDescription-box__text\">To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href=\"https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice\">equality statement</a>.<br><br>As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk\">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p class=\"jobDescription-box__text\">London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.<br><br>Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.<br><br>Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration.<br><br>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href=\"https://jobs.harrow.gov.uk/www.cifas.org.uk/fpn\">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a></p>\n</div>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£66,972 - £74,898 plus £5,000 market supplement","publishDate":"2025-05-02T12:58:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-27T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5b297ccf-dce7-4c74-bc23-f023150638cb.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"883d430c-7433-4f08-bb9f-503bed304890","title":"Generic Support Worker","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Waymead","locationType":3,"description":"<p>If you are caring, dependable and ready to contribute to a positive environment where everyone matters, we would love to hear from you.</p>\n<h3>About you…</h3>\n<p class=\"\">Are you passionate about providing exceptional care and putting people first? 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If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<h4>Our support...</h4>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 11th June 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Sarah Faulkner - Registered Manger</p>\n<p>Tel: 01344 353333</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. 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Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br>The Access and Hospital team are both front door fast paced teams.<br><br>The Access Team is the front door in the community.<br><br>We triage all new referrals and provide information/ advice and signposting. We refer to the Reablement service and complete assessments of ongoing need. We triage all Safeguarding alerts and make the decision regarding whether an alert progress to a Section 42 enquiry.<br><br>The Hospital Team facilitates discharges from both Kingston Hospital and out of borough hospitals. This is completed using Discharge to Assess. The Hospital Team works as part of the Transfer of Care Hub which is a multi professional team designed to facilitate swift and informed discharges.<br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> The successful candidate will work alongside the Manager with the daily running of the Access and Hospital Team <br><br> Overseeing and ensuring timely discharges from Kingston Hospital and out of borough hospitals <br><br> Liaising with other professionals to provide good outcomes for our residents <br><br> Overseeing Access incoming referrals including AEDT (adult emergency duty) referrals , LAS ( London ambulance Service ) and Mash report ( Multi agency safeguarding Hub) <br><br> Managing access safeguarding referrals ensuring timely triaging and overseeing complex safeguarding <br><br> The successfull candidate will have: <br><br> Social Work Degree <br><br> Experience working in a fast paced team <br><br> Managerial experience <br><br> Excellent communication skills <br><br>Our Offer to You : <br>As 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.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br> <br> Additional Information : <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. 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Service Manager

Hightown Housing Association

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£33054 Per Annum

Bushey (On-Site)

Posted 3 hours ago

Public Health Practitioner Apprentice (FTC 39 months)

Bracknell Forest Council

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£27,975 - £29,330 inclusive of London Weighting

Time Square, Bracknell , Slough, RBWM (Hybrid)

Posted 9 hours ago

Social Worker - Hospital Team

Bracknell Forest Council

Bracknell Forest Council logo

£42,145 - £47,387FTE inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User allowance

Time Square, Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 9 hours ago

Social Care Assessor OT

Luton Borough Council

Luton Borough Council logo

GBP 32,115.00 - 35,235.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Arndale House (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Multi Agency Child Protection Team Education Lead

Luton Borough Council

Luton Borough Council logo

GBP 48,710.00 - 51,802.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Closing in 5 days

Senior Support Worker

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 26,409.00 - 28,624.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Supported Living Linden Court / Stopsley Respite Service (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Reducing Parental Conflict Co-ordinator

Wokingham Borough Council

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£35,235 - £38,626 pro-rata per annum (Plus benefits)

Wokingham Youth & Community Centre (Reading Road), Reading Road, Wokingham (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Personal Assistant

Bracknell Forest Council

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£17 Per Hour

Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Independent Chair - Kingston Safeguarding Adults Board

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

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£700 per day

Kingston (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Short Breaks Worker - Nights

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 25,183.00 - 25,992.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

London road resource Centre, 111, London Road Luton LU1 3RH (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Support Worker - 4 Old Barn

Hightown Housing Association

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£13.26 Per Hour

Gawcott (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Independent Retirement Living (IRL) Manager

Runnymede Borough Council

Runnymede Borough Council logo

Annual Salary £18,297 - £20,064

Heatherfields, New Haw (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Housing First Co-Ordinator

Hightown Housing Association

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£32292 Per Annum

Dacorum (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Community Co-ordinator (Health inequalities)

Brent Council

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Salary range: £38,934 - £40,755 p.a. inc. London weighting

Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Social Care Coordinator - Advice and Wellbeing Hub (OT Pathway)

Reading Borough Council

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£27,269 - £32,654 Per year

Reading (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Deputy Team Manager - MASH

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 45,718.00 - 48,710.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Luton Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Closing in 2 days

Deputy Team Manager - Leaving Care Team

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 45,718.00 - 48,710.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Town Hall Extension (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Principal Lawyer – Planning & Regeneration

Harrow Council

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£66,972 - £74,898 plus £5,000 market supplement

Harrow (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Generic Support Worker

Bracknell Forest Council

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£25,889 - £29,330 FTE inclusive of £706 London Weighting

Waymead (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Deputy Manager Access and Hospital Team

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

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£51,522 - £56,646

Kingston (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

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