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This is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in public health while working towards a fully funded degree in the field.\nDo you care about people living long and happy lives?\nDo you want everyone to have the same opportunity to be healthy?\nAre you interested in understanding how our environment and communities influence health outcomes?\nIf you are interested in a career in public health, we look forward to receiving your application.\nThis apprenticeship offers a blend of academic study and on-the-job learning, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to make a meaningful impact in your community.\n<h3>About you...</h3>\nThe Public Health Practitioner Apprenticeship lasts for 3 years.\nYou will combine work-based learning and study for a public health degree that is funded as part of your apprenticeship in addition to a salary. Upon completion you will also have met the requirements to qualify for the professional UK Public Health Registration (UKPHR) as a Public Health Practitioner.\nSo that you can study we will make sure that you have protected time for learning within your working week. \nThese 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. Flexible working hours are available.\nTo be eligible to apply you must not:\n<ul>\n<li>have any Degree or Masters</li>\n<li>have or be in the process of completing a professional registration such as UKPHR practitioner, nutrition, etc</li>\n<li>be employed by Bracknell Forest Council, Slough Borough Council or Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council in public health</li>\n</ul>\nAs this post is an apprenticeship, the appointed candidate will need to apply to UWE by end of June 2025 and be available to enrol during the summer, ready to start the programme the first week of September. 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>.\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\nPublic 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.\nWe 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. \n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\nThis 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.\nThe 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.\nApprentices 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.\nPlease refer to the attached job description for full details regarding this role.\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*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \nOur support… \nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h3>Interview date</h3>\nInterviews will be held on 12th and 13th June 2025.\nInterview venue: Bracknell Forest Council, Time Square, Market Place, Bracknell, RG12 1JD.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\nCandidates will be required to bring relevant certificates with them to interview.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:\nLouise Duffy, Public Health Principal\nTel.: 01344 355184\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:louisem.duffy@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">louisem.duffy@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>\n \nAt Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nTo qualify for apprenticeship funding, you must have been a UK resident for 3 years or more (not wholly for the purposes of education).\nWe can only accept applications from candidates who have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years due to funding regulations.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,975 - £29,330 inclusive of London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-05-09T08:47:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a10f1c05-59e0-42d6-baee-b90799564f69.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2c2b8646-57a7-45a5-ac3a-a7c82f56e9b3","title":"Social Worker - Hospital Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"Our Adult Social Care service is composed of highly professional and supportive multidisciplinary teams. We have a “can do” and “no wrong door” ethos. Our social care teams work together as one service and go the extra mile to ensure our residents have the right support. \nWe currently have vacancies for experienced and motivated Social Workers within the Adult Social Care Hospital Team who can respond to general enquiries and crisis situations. \nWe are seeking candidates that are able to provide seven day service coverage, including weekends, based at acute hospitals on an adhoc basis as required.\n<h3>About you…</h3>\nYou will be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with at least two years of experience working in statutory social services, typically within a local authority setting.\nYou will bring excellent knowledge of best practice and legislation, and approach your work with professionalism, motivation, and a “can do” attitude.\nYou will be committed to working in a strength-based, person-centred way to support people in achieving better outcomes and greater independence.\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\nOur Adult Social Care Hospital Team plays a vital role in supporting some of our most vulnerable residents to get their lives firmly back on track. We use a strength-based approach, placing the person at the heart of everything we do.\nOur 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.\nWe 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.\nThrough 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.\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*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our values</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \n<h4>Our support...</h4>\nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a 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. \n<h3>Interview date</h3>\nInterviews will be held on Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 July 2025 \nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:\nNaveen Pulluru, Assistant Community Services Manager - Hospital Team: 01344 351860\nOr\nLeena Chand, Community Services Manager - Hospital Team: 01344 354468\n \nAt Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nCandidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.\nSocial Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. \nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.\nCandidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.\nNo agencies please. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£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":"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":"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. \nAs 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.\nThis is a hybrid position, working from our offices as well as attending other meetings as required.\nBenefits:\nNot 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:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ And much more! \nKey Responsibilities: (As a guide 5-7 bullet points in this section)\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>\nCandidate Requirements:\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>\nOur Area:\nWokingham 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.\nWe’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.\nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!\nAlternatively, 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\nClosing date: Sunday 18th May 2025, 11pm\nInterview date: TBC\nPlease 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. \nIf 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. \nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nWhilst 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. \nWokingham 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.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer.","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":"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.","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":"1bf70e50-a407-499e-9f85-4a7af6e64d3b","title":"Independent Retirement Living (IRL) Manager","employer":"Runnymede Borough Council","department":"","location":"Heatherfields, New Haw","locationType":3,"description":"Independent Retirement Living (IRL) Manager\nAnnual Salary £18,297 - £20,064 \n25 hours per week Monday – Friday\nAbout the role\nWe are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and empathetic person to join our Housing team.\nAs 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.\nYou 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.\nAbout you\nYou will:\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>\nAbout Runnymede\nRunnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. \nYou 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.\nBenefits \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>\nHow to apply\nFor 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>\nPlease 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.\nWe are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at <a href=\"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.\nFor 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>.\nClosing Date: 19th May 2025\nInterview Date(s): TBC\nIf you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.\nRunnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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We represent a Local Authority dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our community and residents.\n We are seeking an individual with outstanding communication abilities, adept at building and fostering relationships with colleagues, service users, healthcare providers, and community networks. 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. 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.\n \nWe 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.\n The Advice and Wellbeing Hub (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.\n \nAbout the Role: 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. \nYou 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.\n 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.\n \nYou will also support the team’s Duty function triaging cases that come into the team with support from Occupational Therapists. You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies, and procedures. Role requirements\n<ul>\n<li>Experience working with people</li>\n<li>Experience working within the Health or Adult Social Care</li>\n</ul>\n 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. 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.\n 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. 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. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do\nDrive Efficiency - 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\nBe Ambitious - 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\nMake a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed\n Our offer\nWe 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.\n \nA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\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 \nIf you would like any more information, please contact Samantha Midwinter – OT Team Manager - <a href=\"mailto:Samantha.midwinter@reading.gov.uk\">Samantha.midwinter@reading.gov.uk</a> Tel: 0118 937 3334 Closing Date: Sunday 18th May 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed 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. Visit: <a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> 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. ","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":"883d430c-7433-4f08-bb9f-503bed304890","title":"Generic Support Worker","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Waymead","locationType":3,"description":"If you are caring, dependable and ready to contribute to a positive environment where everyone matters, we would love to hear from you.\n<h3>About you…</h3>\nAre you passionate about providing exceptional care and putting people first? We are looking for someone who is person-centred, enthusiastic and committed to delivering outstanding support to our guests.\nAt our core, we value a positive, can-do attitude. We believe in doing things the right way, giving you the time and support to truly make a difference. \n<h3>About the team…</h3>\nWe are a small team who works closely together to make sure we are providing the best support to the individuals who use our service. Sometimes the work is challenging however there is also time for finding creative solutions and every day is different.\nThe role of the Generic Support Worker is not only to support the Provider Services Manager in the day to day running of the services, including a CQC registered respite service, but to be creative in what we can, as a service, deliver.\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To develop and support a wide range of interesting and socially inclusive activities for people using the service.</li>\n<li>Implement the policies and procedures of the department and of the individual services/teams. </li>\n<li>Ensure good communications within the whole Learning Disabilities service so that the service to individuals is coordinated and safe. </li>\n<li>Participate in all appropriate internal/external training as identified through the supervision and appraisal system and utilise the skills and knowledge gained to improve services to individuals.</li>\n<li>The service operates seven days a week and you will be required to work shifts to meet the needs of the service, which includes evenings, weekends and on-call rotas.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifices for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \n<h4>Our support...</h4>\nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\nInterviews will be held on 11th June 2025.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: \nSarah Faulkner - Registered Manger\nTel: 01344 353333\nAt Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.\nNo agencies please. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,889 - £29,330 FTE inclusive of £706 London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-05-02T09:29:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/445d031e-810f-40e5-a75f-c4d6d307e580.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c8db9940-ba63-4361-b487-4c1346602790","title":"Family Support Worker","employer":"Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre","department":"","location":"Guildford Family Centre","locationType":2,"description":"Would you like to work somewhere dedicated to supporting families? Somewhere committed to your professional development? A place of learning and development for all with great opportunities?\nFamilies First Guildford is looking for a Family Support Worker to join our team as soon as possible.\nThe post is full time for 52 weeks a year and permanent.\nFamilies First Guildford delivers a joined-up offer of family resilience and safeguarding services for families with children 0 – 18 years (up to 25 years to support those with additional needs), based on a clear understanding of local needs across a district & borough.\nWe work across the borough of Guildford with our main site at Guildford Nursery School, Hazel Avenue.\nWe are looking for someone who is:\n<ul>\n<li>Level 3 qualified in education, health and/or social care</li>\n<li>Positive, flexible, responsible and with a passion for working with families</li>\n<li>Keen to make a real impact within and beyond their own team</li>\n<li>A team player with excellent interpersonal skills</li>\n<li>Able to work in partnership with parents and carers to reduce inequalities in children’s outcomes</li>\n<li>Highly motivated and able to prioritise and manage a busy workload.</li>\n</ul>\nA full driving licence and use of a car is required.\nWe can offer:\n<ul>\n<li>The opportunity to develop your skills through a thorough supervision programme.</li>\n<li>A positive, friendly and supportive team of staff and governors</li>\n<li>Great resources and facilities in and outside</li>\n<li>Excellent professional development opportunities in our new family centre</li>\n<li>The chance to work with families and children who are fantastic to be with.</li>\n</ul>\nThe role would suit Home School Link Workers, Social Workers and qualified Family Support Assistants looking to develop into the role of a Family Support Worker.\nVisits to the centre are welcomed for all serious candidates. To make an appointment please call Charlotte Bate, Service Manager Families for First Guildford on 07305 057372.\nThis school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.\nGuildford Nursery School and Family Centre is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.\nPlease return completed application forms to: <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@guildfordnscc.surrey.sch.uk\">recruitment@guildfordnscc.surrey.sch.uk</a>\nStarting salary: £32,512 FTE\nSalary scale: £32,512- £34,654\nClosing date: Midday, Monday 19 May 2025\nShortlisting will take place on Tuesday 20 May 2025\nAssessments will take place 3 – 5 June 2025\nInterviews will be held Thursday 19 June 2025","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,512 FTE","publishDate":"2025-05-01T06:24:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-19T10:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2cf120e9-0c40-440b-aba0-28c1a320394c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9a0e91ed-ae25-4764-af1b-17be7eef1263","title":"Social Worker/Higher Specialist Social Worker","employer":"Brighter Futures for Children","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading","locationType":2,"description":"Brighter Futures for Children \nChildren with Single Point of Access (CSPoA) Team \nSalary:\nSocial Worker - £45,938 - £50,708 Includes £8,000 Market Supplement\nHigher Specialist Social Worker - £48,708 - £54,710 Includes £6,000 Market Supplement\nAbout us Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.\n We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Justice Service and traded services with schools.\n Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.\nAbout the role This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our Children with Single Point of Access (CSPOA) team within Brighter Futures for Children. This role is situated within the front door for early help and safeguarding children, and you will represent the service for those seeking advice and support for children not already open to the service. You will work as part of a team to gather, review and evaluate information in regard to children’s needs, including children in need of support, intervention and protection. This is not a case holding role; instead you will explore, triage and make recommendations on the needs of children and young people, alongside the family and professional network ensuring they receive the help they need at the time they need it.\n We are seeking a social worker who is committed to intervening and supporting a family from the point of contact. You will be expected to support, provide advice, guidance and intervention to families on the phone – alongside produce workable safety plans for those children at the highest risk.\n We are looking for an experienced social worker with a strong social work value base that will be committed to this role and the team and that will practice using the practice approach of Brighter Futures for Children including trauma informed, systemic and restorative practice.\n Please see job description for further requirements of the role.\n Our Offer A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution • Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service) • Discounted Childcare (on site nursery) • Cycle to work scheme. • Season train ticket loans. • Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme • A range of local shopping discounts • Remote/Agile working\nInclusion and Diversity We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.\n We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.\n Asking for Adjustments Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.\n If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let us know.\n Closing date: 16th May 2025 Interview date: To be confirmed\n We look forward to hearing from you!\n \n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2025-04-30T07:46:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-16T07:46:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c84019b7-ff19-48a0-a83e-296e845f3b4b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2484f11d-d0f7-4cf2-82c9-985135399731","title":"Integration Group Work Officer (FTC 12 months)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Bracknell Forest","locationType":3,"description":"We are looking for a highly motivated and resilient Integration Group Work Officer who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. \n<h3>About you…</h3>\nYou will bring the ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver group-based interventions to achieve positive outcomes for individuals and families. With a proven track record of working alongside partner agencies, you will plan, coordinate and deliver meaningful activities that promote integration and wellbeing for children and families across Bracknell Forest.\nIn this impactful role, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting families arriving under government migration schemes, including the Afghan Resettlement Programme. You will respond to their immediate resettlement needs and deliver structured work programmes.\nOperating with a high level of care and professionalism, you will help safeguard vulnerable individuals, adhering to all relevant protocols around criminal exploitation, human trafficking and domestic abuse. Your person-centred approach, innovative mindset and strong prioritisation skills, will help create lasting, positive change in the lives of those you support.\nAny successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\nThe Migration team was formed in May 2023 to consolidate the council's support across all government migration schemes. This is a high-priority area of work with significant visibility within the council, and we are committed to achieving the best outcomes. Our team brings together a diverse group of subject matter experts, working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and with our external partners.\nThe team is part of the Early Help service, which focuses on providing support to children and families in Bracknell Forest. We also maintain strong partnerships with multiple teams within the council and external partners to ensure coordinated and effective support.\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify need, plan and facilitate group work programs based on local authority models to support the integration of Afghan families.</li>\n<li>Coordinate and deliver a variety of group work programs, including parenting groups, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), financial literacy sessions, health and wellbeing sessions, employment readiness training, legal rights and responsibilities, education, criminal exploitation, human trafficking and technology and digital skills training and parent and child play sessions.</li>\n<li>Collaborate with partners to understand cultural sensitivities such as domestic abuse and family conflict, to deliver tailored programs to support families.</li>\n<li>Collaborate with partner agencies to jointly deliver group work programmes requiring specific skills, knowledge and expertise.</li>\n<li>Deliver community engagement activities to foster a strong sense of community within the hotel, including organising events and gatherings, coordinating volunteer programs for families and participating in local community projects.</li>\n<li>Work with local organisations and partners to provide services, host events and conduct talks at the hotel.</li>\n<li>Embed Bracknell Forest's quality assurance programme and establish feedback mechanisms to inform and improve future group work programmes.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our Values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \n<h4>Our Support....</h4>\nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\nInterviews will be held week commencing 19th May 2025.\nInterviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices.\nWe will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: \nNoosha Churchill - Migration Programme Manager\nTel: <a href=\"tel://01344%20351729/\">01344 351729</a>\nAt Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nAny successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.\nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. 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You will influence the delivery of better value and improved outcomes through the use of evidence-based practice.\nYou will increase research capacity and capability through leadership, training and partnerships with academic institutions.\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\nWorking in Public Health at Bracknell Forest Council means being part of a friendly and dynamic team that values flexibility in working styles. We have a clear vision that Bracknell Forest is one of the healthiest places FOR ALL to live, work, study and play.\nThe team benefits from collaborative leadership and fosters good relationships across the organisation and wider system to really affect change. We are a small but energetic team that thrives on mutual support and effective teamwork.\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Assess current research capacity and capability within the organisation through engagement, research skills audits and mapping existing research activities.</li>\n<li>Build research capability and confidence by supporting senior officers to identify opportunities where research evidence would enhance decision making.</li>\n<li>Promote and advocate for robust research practices throughout service or programme development.</li>\n<li>Develop a council-wide research strategy, in collaboration with council officers and partners using best practice from other areas.</li>\n<li>Lead strategic collaborations with academic institutions, public health networks, voluntary sector organisations, and NHS partners to identify and secure external funding for public health research projects.</li>\n<li>Contribute to the national LARP network.</li>\n</ul>\n<a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nihr.ac.uk%2Fsupport-and-services%2Fresearch-support-service%2Fpublic-health-specialist-centre&data=05%7C02%7CKaren.Cawley%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cf95d4ea97af7426c80ac08dd86423295%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638814341041775769%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XaytGNoxKS5%2B%2B2lcSppnFyUHUG2oI6jFNZwdmWiab2E%3D&reserved=0\">Research Support Service Specialist Centre for Public Health | NIHR</a>\n<a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCittq4wZAWnbcOob6EecfAA&data=05%7C02%7CKaren.Cawley%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cf95d4ea97af7426c80ac08dd86423295%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638814341041798303%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Rw6dz7C1eYu%2FdsP3Jp0rbjMjM%2FgbY1fCFU76P54cSu0%3D&reserved=0\">(363) NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Public Health - YouTube</a>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid/flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.</li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans.</li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \n<h4>Our support...</h4>\nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h3>Interview date</h3>\nInterviews will be held w/c 19th May and w/c 2nd June – dates tbc \nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:\nLouise Duffy, Public Health Principal\nTel.: 01344 355184 or 07920 834899\n \nAt Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nAny successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.\nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.\nNo agencies please. \n ","shortDescription":"Local Authority Research Practitioner role at Bracknell Forest Council. 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We are dedicated in supporting some of our most vulnerable clients and help change people's lives for the better.\nWe are looking for a qualified Mental Health Social Worker to work alongside our passionate Rough Sleeper and Housing Options teams.\n<h4>About you</h4>\nYou will be working with rough sleepers and domestic abuse victims by building relationships with vulnerable people who are struggling with their mental health and assisting them in accessing appropriate services.\nOnce a week you will be required to conduct an early morning outreach with the Rough Sleeper team and support people who may be in a state of crisis. \nAny successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.\n<h4>About the team</h4>\nThe Rough Sleeper Team is a small, friendly, but busy team providing an extensive and responsive support for rough sleepers. We work closely with the Housing Options team and the Domestic Abuse Officer to deliver a holistic service to all our clients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.\nWe pride ourselves on being person centred and have formed positive working relationships with other support agencies within and outside of the council.\nWe have a can do attitude that enables us to offer the best support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.\n<h4>Key responsibilities</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>To provide outreach and weekly visits to rough sleepers within Bracknell Forest.</li>\n<li>To work with those customers who have fled domestic violence and are within our temporary accommodation and require mental health support.</li>\n<li>To actively work with rough sleepers to relieve their homelessness. By assisting them into alternative housing when all other housing options or solutions are exhausted.</li>\n<li>To undertake a comprehensive assessment of a rough sleeper’s needs. Ensuring that any complex needs are identified and support is sought from relevant agencies.</li>\n<li>To engage with rough sleepers and build a rapport to ensure that any identified mental health needs are supported by external agencies to enable wrap around support to the rough sleeper.</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Our benefits</h4>\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*(pro rata for part time)\n<h4>Our values</h4>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h4>Interview date </h4>\nInterviews will be held on 28 May 2025 \nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. \nWe will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h4>Want to ask us a question?</h4>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:\nAlex Manning, Rough Sleeper Team Leader: 01344 352117\n \nAt Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nCandidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.\nSocial Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. \nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.\nCandidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.\nNo agencies please. 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You will be surrounded by a team who care passionately about the work we do and who equally recognise the importance of being supportive to each other.\nThe children and young people are all unique and require individualised care. Staff strive for excellence and ensure that the care provided is responsive to the children/young people’s views, wishes and feelings.\nWe offer high levels of support through monthly supervisions and fortnightly team meetings.\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To participate in the delivery of a range of short break opportunities including tea visits, overnight stays and weekend play sessions.</li>\n<li>To keywork for a number of children/young people ensuring their care plans and risk assessments reflect their ever-changing needs.</li>\n<li>To develop and support a wide range of fun activities that reflect the children/young people’s wishes and needs.</li>\n<li>To promote children and young people’s independence and communication needs.</li>\n<li>To promote the welfare of children and young people and to contribute to ensuring that children are safeguarded from abuse. </li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits… \n</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\nInterviews will be held on 22nd May 2025.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: \nClare Turner - Larchwood manager\nTel: 01344 452315\nAt Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.\nNo agencies please. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,799-£35,020 FTE inclusive of £706 London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-04-24T11:13:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-16T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d7216a6a-e9dd-4ee8-b2c0-20582c2e7658.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"94a09fdc-617c-46a7-a0b9-439a98b02700","title":"Waking Nights Children's Residential Care and Support Worker (part time 1 night p/w, plus 2 p/m)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Larchwood","locationType":3,"description":"At Larchwood we provide short break overnight respite care for children and young people with severe and complex needs. \n<h3>About you...</h3>\nWe are looking for a highly skilled and motivated person to join our team as a Waking Night Children's Residential Care and Support Worker. You will be enthusiastic about providing the highest quality of care and support to our children and young people. \nThis is a waking night role: one night per week plus 2 additional nights per month. The hours are 21:00 to 09:00. There will be an opportunity to pick up extra shifts, covering annual leave and sickness.\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\nWorking at Larchwood is both fun and challenging. You will be surrounded by a team who care passionately about the work we do and who equally recognise the importance of being supportive to each other.\nThe children and young people are all unique and require individualised care. Staff strive for excellence and ensure that the care provided is responsive to the children/young people’s views, wishes, and feelings.\nOur team offer high levels of support through monthly supervisions and fortnightly team meetings.\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To participate in the delivery of a range of short break opportunities including tea visits, overnight stays and weekend play sessions.</li>\n<li>To meet the night time needs of the children and young people, including but not limited to manual handling and medical requirements consistent with training received.</li>\n<li>To ensure the safety and welfare of the children/young people are maintained throughout the night. Ensuring that children and young people are safeguarded from abuse.</li>\n<li>To promote children and young people’s independence and communication needs.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h3>Interview date</h3>\nInterviews will be held on 22 May 2025 \nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\nFor an informal discusson or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:\nClare Turner, Larchwood Manager\nTel.: 01344 452315\n \nAt Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. 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We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success.\n\nReading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.\n\nWorking as an Occupational Therapist for Reading Borough Council you will be part of a friendly and supportive team.\n\nWe are looking for individuals who can demonstrate great communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, services users, and health care providers.\n\nWe 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.\n\nIf you’re an Occupational Therapist interested in working in a friendly and dynamic team then we’d love to hear from you...\n\nAbout the Team: \nThe PDOP Team works closely with other teams here at RBC who are involved with the delivery of Adult Social Care. The PDOP team forms part of the Living Well Service of ASC where the Mental Health and Learning Disability and Autism (LDA) team are also members. A Head of Service oversees all work and responsibilities of the Living Well Service.\n PDOP is a multi-disciplinary team comprised of Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Social Care Co-ordinators we provide the next step in assessment and support planning to people who are 18 years and over and have a long-term physical disability or are over 65 years old.\n\nTeam Vision:\n‘To maximise the quality of life of Reading residents who have a long-term physical disability or are over 65 years of age and have care act eligible needs using a strength based and problem solving approach.’\n\nAbout the Role: \nThe team is focused on supporting people who require unplanned reviews of their existing care and support, or who have been identified by the Advice and Well Being Hub in need of ongoing care and support.\n\nWe operate and adhere to the legal framework for adults; Care Act 2014, MCA 2005, DoLS, 2008 (and where appropriate Mental Health Act 1983 (2007), and work alongside Moving and Handling guidance; and BAOT’s code of ethics. We pride ourselves in working with people in a strengths-based way to; promote wellbeing, rights and independence, prevent the need for care and bring about timely interventions with positive outcomes.\n Our aim is to be a high performing, efficient, multidisciplinary team focusing on TEAM Reading values that supports and values staff and the skills and diversity they bring to the team.\n\nYou will hold a varied caseload and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents of Reading. Using a strengths-based approach and your unique OT skill set you will support individuals with long term physical disabilities and the elderly population of Reading, to find solutions, promote wellbeing and healthy occupations through a variety of interventions including provision of equipment, adaptations, moving and handling, goal planning, risk assessments. You will work closely with care providers, Housing Services and Health colleagues. You will work within legal frameworks and Reading Borough Council’s guidance, policies, and procedures.\n\nYou will need to:\n· Have a degree in Occupational Therapy\n· Be Registered with HCPC\n· Community experience is helpful but not essential\n\nWe offer excellent support, supervision, 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 professional skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio and supporting you to grow as an Occupational Therapist.\n\nWe work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support.\n\nYou’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do\n\nDrive Efficiency - 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\nBe Ambitious - 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\nMake a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed\n\nOur offer:\nA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\n· 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\n· Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay\n· A wide range of flexible working opportunities\n· Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop\n· Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)\n· On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted\n· Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work\n· 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\n· Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement\n\nClosing date: Applications reviewed upon submission Interview date: To be confirmed\n\nIf you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Pip Durant (PDOP Team Manager) on 07815 701 876 or <a href=\"mailto:pippa.durant@reading.gov.uk\">pippa.durant@reading.gov.uk </a>\n\nPlease 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.\n\nVisit: www.moretoreading.co.uk 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,314 to £42,708 Per year (£2,000 Market Supplement available for Experienced Occupational Therapists)","publishDate":"2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6ff6cb33-8f7a-4903-bfc8-5e29dcab310b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"08e1be29-d667-44b6-8e0a-fc8c968b21ea","title":"Youth Justice Worker","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Waterford House, Erfstadt Court, Wokingham","locationType":3,"description":"We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Youth Justice Worker to join our Prevention and Youth Justice Service (PYJS) here at Wokingham Borough Council on a full time, permanent contract. The service has been rated Good, with outstanding features by HM Inspectorate of Probation and is within the Quadrant 1 of Outstanding practice from the Youth Justice Board.\nWe are a trauma informed service, who work compassionately and restoratively, with a child first guiding principle. We care about our staff by providing development opportunities and promoting a healthy work/life balance. We are a small, hands on team, who work creatively with children, listening to them and involving them in shaping our service. We like to learn and develop so we hold workshops and training events every month. The quality of our work has been recognised by the HMIP inspection from June 2024 and the youth justice board. The impact of our work is evidenced in the 50% reduction of the first time entrants into our service as well as the reduction of the re-offending rates.\nAs a youth justice worker, you will hold a mix caseload of prevention, diversion, out of court and Court/custodial cases. \nBenefits:\nNot 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:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ And much more! \nKey Aspects of the role\n<ul>\n<li>We work with children who are at risk of offending or who have already offended to reduce the chances they will offend again and support them achieve their full potential.</li>\n<li>Our prevention and diversion offers are very strong. These include the development and delivery of group work and tailored workshops for children.</li>\n<li>A key aspect of our work is writing analytical and critical assessments, reports and plans. There is a lot of case management and record keeping is an essential part of our job.</li>\n<li>We have a duty to safeguard our children whilst also protecting the public: safety assessments, safety management and safeguarding and welfare of the children we work with is an essential aspect of our role.</li>\n<li>We work in a multi-agency team and context: we support children as part of a network so you must be good communicating with others to overcome barriers and achieve better outcomes for our children.</li>\n<li>Our role involves adherence to many pieces of legislation, frameworks, and guidance which you will have to learn and become familiar with to be able to deliver your role.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate Requirements\n<ul>\n<li>There is an essential requirement for this role to have a qualification in Social Work, Probation Services or Professional Certificate in Effective Practice (PCEP). Consideration for candidates without qualification will only be on the basis of them being currently employed as a youth justice worker in another service and to have held that post for a minimum of 6 months. Candidates that do not meet this essential requirement will not be shortlisted. </li>\n<li>You are knowledgable about the Child First framework, trauma informed approaches, relevant criminal youth justice legislation, National Standards for Children in Youth Justice and Youth Justice Board best practice guidance. </li>\n<li>You are familiar with Restorative Justice and the support that victims of crime need.</li>\n<li>You can relate and engage with children and families, who have often experienced trauma.</li>\n<li>You have experience of working with partners to improve outcomes for children.</li>\n<li>You are able to write in an analytical and critical way, interpreting and analysing facts to produce reports and assessments for different audiences.</li>\n<li>You will need to work to tight deadlines, in a fast paced, varied and rapidly changing environment and keep accurate and timely records.</li>\n<li>You will be dynamic, adaptable, resilient and responsive to change to legislation and guidance, the various aspects of your role and children's circumstances.</li>\n<li>You will have the experience of and ability to processing significant amount of written information (i.e. legislation, frameworks).</li>\n</ul>\nDue to the requirements of the role, candidates will require a full driving licence and use of vehicle for business use. \nClosing Date: Sunday 11th May 2025, 11pm\nShortlist: applicants will be notified if they have been shortlisted on Monday 12th May 2025.\nInterviews: will take place on Wednesday 14th May 2025 at our office in Wokingham Town Centre. There will be no option for virtual interviews.\nOur Area:\nWokingham 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.\nWe’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.\nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!\nIf you are interested in this role and would like further information or a discussion, please contact: Bea Nigolian <a href=\"mailto:bea.nigolian@wokingham.gov.uk\">bea.nigolian@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nPlease 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. \nIf 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. \nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nWokingham 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.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,235 - £38,626 per annum (Plus benefit)","publishDate":"2025-04-18T07:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d8b6fb3b-0fe7-4ef5-aa03-1ce9cd80ee1c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1700eeb1-2a89-4f42-817b-e33f56c30c1c","title":"Day Services Manager","employer":"Runnymede Borough Council","department":"","location":"Runnymede Borough Council, Addlestone","locationType":2,"description":"Day Services Manager\nGrade 10 - (£36,573 - £40,607)\n37 hours per week, Agile\nHours are 08.30am-16.00pm, Monday to Friday\nAbout the role\nWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Day Services Manager to lead and mange two social centres across Runnymede. The role offers a great opportunity to provide senior management support whilst making a meaningful impact to the lives of residents across the borough. \nThis role includes:\n<ul>\n<li>Direct line management of staff across two social centres, including recruitment, training, 1-2-1’s and yearly appraisals</li>\n<li>Maintain compliance to regulatory health & safety requirements including undertaking risk assessments</li>\n<li>Organise and promote activities to entertain and stimulate centre visitors, as well as provide a hot meal provision across both sites</li>\n<li>The Day Services Manager is responsible for ensuring appropriate resources are available at both sites to maintain service continuity</li>\n<li>Identify new service opportunities and work in partnership with other organisations and agencies</li>\n<li>Responsible for budget monitoring and services are delivered within budget</li>\n<li>Buildings are compliant by working to applicable procedures and with other RBC service area’s</li>\n<li>Be a part of the future development of the service to meet the ever- changing working environment</li>\n<li>Act as an Emergency Rest Centre Manager in response to a civil emergency</li>\n</ul>\nAbout you\n<ul>\n<li>Management experience and ability of leading a team, including staff supervision and development</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a social centre environment or within the community</li>\n<li>Be able to identify and develop new services or opportunities</li>\n<li>Experience of budget management</li>\n<li>Strong communication skills</li>\n<li>Experience of writing procedures and protocols as well as undertaking risk assessments </li>\n</ul>\nAbout Runnymede\nRunnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. \nDay Centre Services provide an essential environment for the older and some of the most vulnerable residents of Runnymede. As a senior lead you will be responsible for leading and managing the performance of two teams, with varying roles and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to all visitors.\nWhilst the role is challenging, the results can be rewarding as you will be responsible for creating a vibrant and supportive atmosphere for visitors as well as providing varied activities and promoting independence. \nBenefits \n<ul>\n<li>The role requires a flexible approach as you be required to work across two sites.</li>\n<li>Home working is possible, but this is dependent on service delivery</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 \nHow to apply\nWe are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at <a href=\"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 425516 who will be able to assist you.\n \nFor an informal chat about this role please contact Hayley Andrews on 01932 425865 or Hayley.andrews@runnymede.gov.uk.\n \nClosing Date: 6th May at 23.59\nInterview Date(s): 14th May 2025\nIf you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.\n \nRunnymede 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£36,573 - £40,607","publishDate":"2025-04-16T10:59:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-13T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7be2bcee-5662-459a-89e9-bb782142a4a1.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9131e1e8-3ca7-482c-84c8-26b3083add1b","title":"Key Workers","employer":"PACT (Parents and Children Together)","department":"","location":"Reading, Oxfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"Our amazing team at <a href=\"https://www.pactcharity.org/alana-house/\">Alana House - PACT</a> are looking for Key Workers to join our Womens Community project. Full time or part time applicants are welcomed to apply. \nCould you make a lasting difference to women facing multiple disadvantages? Our award winning trauma recovery service empowers and enables women to access the support they need. Our service covers Reading, Berkshire, Oxford City and South Oxfordshire.\nPosition: Womens Community Project Key Worker\nLocation: Based in central Reading. The role requires travel across Berkshire, Oxford City and South Oxfordshire, the post holder must hold a full UK drivers license with access to own transport\nContract: Permanent full time – 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. Part time hours will also be considered\nSalary: Starting salary in the range of £25,734 to £31,453 per annum, depending on skills and experience (pro rata if part time)\nHaving regard to the nature and context of the work, there is a genuine occupational requirement permitted under the Equality Act 2010 that this post is only available to female applicants.\nAbout the role:\nAs a Key Worker at Alana House, you will hold a case load of women and be involved in one to one work support work and group based sessions. Your Key Worker responsibilities will include: \n<ul>\n<li>regularly meet with women to provide dedicated emotional and practical support</li>\n<li>complete initial assessments of risk and need, and provide one-to-one support across rehabilitative pathways</li>\n<li>create and review support plans in collaboration with the woman, and other agencies</li>\n<li>facilitate and deliver group-based support</li>\n</ul>\nAbout you: \nAs a Key Worker, you’ll bring an in depth knowledge of issues facing women with multiple disadvantages, including those with convictions and those at risk of offending. You’ll also have significant experience of supporting women with issues such as homelessness, substance misuse, domestic abuse and mental health, preferably within a criminal justice setting.\nIf this sounds like you then <a href=\"https://www.pactcharity.org/careers/current-opportunities/\">apply today</a> to join a collaborative and dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.\nFor an informal discussion about the role please contact Alana House on 0118 9217640 and ask for Sabina, Alana House Manager or Lynda, Alana House Team Leader.\nEarly applications are encouraged as we may close this vacancy on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is found.\nClosing date: Midday, Wednesday 14 May 2025\nInterview dates: Wednesday 07 and Friday 23 May 2025\nOther roles you may have experience of could include: Family Support Worker, Family Key Worker, Womens Support Worker, Womens Key Worker, Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Key Worker, Recovery Worker, Assistant Support Worker, Assistant Key Worker, IDVA Independent Domestic Violence Advocate, ISVA Independent Sexual Violence Advocate, Probation Services Officer, etc.\nSafeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards. \nAnyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role. \nAll opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary in the range of £25,734 to £31,453 per annum, depending on skills and experience (pro rata if part time)","publishDate":"2025-04-16T08:42:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-14T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3c543174-9e88-4cb4-941e-1e41d510102d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1864ba97-8b0e-457e-9f26-71c66c3c5cb6","title":"Children with Disabilities Early Help & Short Breaks Co-ordinator","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham","locationType":2,"description":"We have an excellent opportunity available for a Co-ordinator to work in our Children with Disabilities Early Help & Short Breaks Team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.\nAs the Co-ordinator, you will play an integral role in coordinating and carrying out Early Help/Short Break assessments to ascertain what interventions are required to enhance outcomes and assist them to achieve their full potential.\nFor children and young people with disabilities, as well as their parents and carers, you will plan, carry out, and support the administration of suitable short-break services and early help assistance.\nBenefits:\nNot 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:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ And much more\nKey Responsibilities: \n<ul>\n<li>To co-ordinate and undertake Early Help/Short Breaks assessments for children and young people who have a disability to determine what interventions are necessary to improve outcomes and to assist them to reach their full potential.</li>\n<li>To co-ordinate, deliver and assist in the management of appropriate short break services and early help support for children and young people with a disability and their parents and carers.</li>\n<li>To review support packages on a regular basis in order to assess impact and outcomes and evaluate whether the intervention remains appropriate or necessary.</li>\n<li>To work with families to both understand and use services, including direct payments, to take appropriate and effective breaks from caring that also benefits the child/young person.</li>\n<li>To work with families to identify, promote and encourage their resilience and protective factors.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate Requirements: \n<ul>\n<li>A good understanding of the area of children with disabilities along with the short breaks framework</li>\n<li>Experience of working with children and or young people with disabilities within a statutory/non-statutory framework.</li>\n<li>Experience of undertaking assessments, critically analysing and formulating plans in partnership with professionals and families.</li>\n<li>Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to vary style to meet the needs of the audience.</li>\n<li>Good IT skills including office software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel</li>\n<li>Full Driving License & use of own car</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham 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.\nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.\nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!\nFor an informal discussion, please contact Lorraine Tobin or Sally Watchman via email <a href=\"mailto:ShortBreaksCo-ordinator@wokingham.gov.uk\">ShortBreaksCo-ordinator@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nClosing Date: Sunday 18th May 2025\nInterview Date: Thursday 5th June 2025\nWhilst 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.\nPlease 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. \nIf 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. \nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nWokingham 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. 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Public Health Practitioner Apprentice (FTC 39 months)

Bracknell Forest Council

£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

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

Time Square, Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 9 hours ago

Reducing Parental Conflict Co-ordinator

Wokingham Borough Council

£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

£17 Per Hour

Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Independent Retirement Living (IRL) Manager

Runnymede Borough Council

Annual Salary £18,297 - £20,064

Heatherfields, New Haw (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

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

Reading Borough Council

£27,269 - £32,654 Per year

Reading (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Generic Support Worker

Bracknell Forest Council

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

Waymead (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Family Support Worker

Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre

£32,512 FTE

Guildford Family Centre (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Social Worker/Higher Specialist Social Worker

Brighter Futures for Children

£40,000 - £74,999

Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Integration Group Work Officer (FTC 12 months)

Bracknell Forest Council

£29,799 - £35,020 inclusive of £706 London Weighting

Bracknell Forest (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Enhanced job

Local Authority Research Practitioner (LARP) - FTC 2 years

Bracknell Forest Council

£53,511 - £58,845 inclusive of London Weighting

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 11 days ago

Local Authority Research Practitioner role at Bracknell Forest Council. Lead and enhance research capacity, collaborate with partners, and develop strategies.

Closing in 5 days

Mental Health Practitioner - 12 Month FTC

Bracknell Forest Council

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

Time Square, Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Childrens Residential Care & Support Worker x2

Bracknell Forest Council

£29,799-£35,020 FTE inclusive of £706 London Weighting

Larchwood (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

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

Bracknell Forest Council

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

Larchwood (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

Occupational Therapist - Physical Disability and Older People's Team

Reading Borough Council

£34,314 to £42,708 Per year (£2,000 Market Supplement available for Experienced Occupational Therapists)

Reading (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

Closing in 2 days

Youth Justice Worker

Wokingham Borough Council

£35,235 - £38,626 per annum (Plus benefit)

Waterford House, Erfstadt Court, Wokingham (On-Site)

Posted 21 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Day Services Manager

Runnymede Borough Council

£36,573 - £40,607

Runnymede Borough Council, Addlestone (Hybrid)

Posted 23 days ago

Closing in 5 days

Key Workers

PACT (Parents and Children Together)

Starting salary in the range of £25,734 to £31,453 per annum, depending on skills and experience (pro rata if part time)

Reading, Oxfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 23 days ago

Children with Disabilities Early Help & Short Breaks Co-ordinator

Wokingham Borough Council

£35,235 - £38,626 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 24 days ago

Senior Social Worker, Children in Care (Here4U) Team

Wokingham Borough Council

£51,710 - £52,764 per annum (includes £3k Market Supplement)

HERE4U -Woodley Family Centre, 46 Church Road, Woodley (Hybrid)

Posted 29 days ago

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21 Social Care job vacancies in Camberley

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Public Health Practitioner Apprentice (FTC 39 months)

Social Worker - Hospital Team

Reducing Parental Conflict Co-ordinator

Personal Assistant

Independent Retirement Living (IRL) Manager

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

Generic Support Worker

Family Support Worker

Social Worker/Higher Specialist Social Worker

Integration Group Work Officer (FTC 12 months)

Local Authority Research Practitioner (LARP) - FTC 2 years

Mental Health Practitioner - 12 Month FTC

Childrens Residential Care & Support Worker x2

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

Occupational Therapist - Physical Disability and Older People's Team

Youth Justice Worker

Day Services Manager

Key Workers

Children with Disabilities Early Help & Short Breaks Co-ordinator

Senior Social Worker, Children in Care (Here4U) Team

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Social Care job vacancies in Camberley