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Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> The Mental Health Social Care Team (MHSCT) forms part of Adult Social Care within the Royal Borough of Kingston (RBK). We are one of the two specialist teams within Adult Social Care. Our main functions are under the Care Act 2014, the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act. <br><br> We work with adults whose primary need is their mental health. Our other areas of responsibility include working with people with autism, and those with drug/alcohol issues. We also have responsibility for young people transitioning into adulthood and thereby from children to adult services. <br><br> We work closely with our colleagues in NHS mental health teams, and on mental health wards, as well as partners in primary care as well as a wide range of partnership organisation across the community. <br><br> The team is a large and enthusiastic group of professionals dealing with a diverse and fascinating portfolio of responsibilities. Interest in the work and enthusiasm are among the qualities we would value in the successful applicant. <br><br> The team incorporates the Royal Borough's AMHP service.. 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They will be experienced in safeguarding, and assessments under the Care Act 2014, and the Mental Capacity Act.<ul>\n<li> They will have a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation and guidance, and experience of working with mental health. </li>\n<li> You will provide case management of complex cases under the Care Act 2014, and safeguarding, including taking cases to the Court of Protection. </li>\n<li> You will receive support and supervision from one of the senior practitioners in the team, and will also provide supervision of social workers. </li>\n<li> You will undertake assessments and reviews, and work in partnership across organisational boundaries with NHS colleagues in mental health teams and on wards, as well as colleagues in a range of partnership organisations. </li>\n<li> The successful candidate will progress towards AMHP training as part of their career progression pathway and will receive a £1000 welcome payment. </li>\n<li> They must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skills. Good IT skills will be an advantage. </li>\n<li> Knowledge and experience of mental health, autism, and drug and alcohol problems in a statutory setting are essential. </li>\n</ul>Our Offer to You : <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br> <br> Additional Information : <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. 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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.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For an informal chat about this role please contact Hayley Andrews on 01932 425865 or Hayley.andrews@runnymede.gov.uk.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 6th May at 23.59</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date(s): 14th May 2025</strong></p>\n<p>If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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Join our vibrant team in Wembley as a Housing Support Worker!</p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to support individuals with multiple, complex needs on their journey towards recovery, reablement, and independence, all within a compassionate, trauma-informed environment.</p>\n<p>In this role, you'll be at the  heart of delivering high-quality, person-centered support to vulnerable adults who have been or are at risk of homelessness. They are identified as having low/medium support needs, some of the areas of support needs can include: </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Single homeless between ages of 18 to 60</li>\n<li>Socially excluded individuals</li>\n<li>Ex-Offenders</li>\n<li>People with substance misuse</li>\n<li>Mental Health (Low)</li>\n<li>Learning disability (Low/Medium)</li>\n</ul>\n<p>You will create tailored support plans to provide practical interventions, to empower our participants to overcome personal challenges, develop life skills, and achieve their personal goals. You will also work closely in partnership with various organisations to support the different needs of our participants, which may include signposting. Join us on the journey to empowering people to be the best versions of themselves!</p>\n<p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding of the housing support needs that people with multiple, and complex needs face</li>\n<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector</li>\n<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs</li>\n<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>\n<li>Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with complex needs</li>\n<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>\n<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. </p>\n<p>SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. </p>\n<p>As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. </p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a></p>\n<p>Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.  </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.</p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. </p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. </p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. </strong></p>\n</blockquote>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,100","publishDate":"2025-04-11T15:40:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T15:40:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/65d91056-6ca3-48a2-9634-63f00dd9e811.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7cbe5637-7584-491f-96a5-f27583079b98","title":"My Family Plan Facilitator - 05283 - 05121","employer":"West Berkshire Council ","department":"","location":"West Berkshire , Market St, Newbury","locationType":3,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\">Are you passionate about supporting children and families to achieve positive outcomes? Do you have the skills and dedication to facilitate the delivery of My Family Plans within a dynamic and forward-thinking local authority? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">About the Role</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">As a My Family Plan Facilitator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Early Help and Prevention Lead in the effective delivery and coordination of My Family Plan. You will be responsible for:</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Facilitating the completion of My Family Plans, ensuring that appropriate actions are identified and agreed upon.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Working directly with children, young people, and their families to provide support and guidance in achieving their identified goals.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Collaborating with community based professionals and services to ensure a coordinated approach to delivering support.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Monitoring and reviewing progress against My Family Plan, providing feedback and recommendations to the managers.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Contributing to the overall operation and performance of the Children's Services Team.</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">About You</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A good understanding of the challenges faced by families and the barriers to accessing support</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Experience in coordinating services or projects, with excellent organisational skills</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with families and professionals</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A proactive and solution-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Knowledge of early help principles and safeguarding requirements</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Please note this role is fixed term for a year after start date – Funding limited project</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities </li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Generous Local Government pension scheme</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Family friendly policies</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A range of local discounts</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">In addition, you will be working within a supportive and inclusive organisation that values collaboration and innovation. West Berkshire is a beautiful place to live and work, offering a great quality of life with access to stunning countryside and excellent transport links.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steph Coomber on 01635 503190 or email stephanie.coomber1@westberks.gov.uk</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Apply now to join our dedicated team and make a real difference to the lives of children and families in West Berkshire.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Explore everything that a career with West Berkshire Council has to offer here: <a href=\"http://jobs.westberks.gov.uk/media/60080/Working-With-Us-West-Berkshire-Council/pdf/Working_With_Us_-_West_Berkshire_Council.pdf?m=1727449802860\">Working with Us</a></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Equal Opportunities</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">How to apply</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">West Berkshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share these values. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Successful candidates will be offered employment subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">This privacy notice applies to job applicants applying for vacancies with West Berkshire Council <a href=\"https://info.westberks.gov.uk/pnapplications\">https://info.westberks.gov.uk/pnapplications</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"From £27,269 to £31,067 per annum (Grade F)","publishDate":"2025-04-10T14:51:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-21T14:51:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1717327f-3f9c-43d6-b4fb-78be91092926.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cc1381ac-f9fd-44dc-87d7-485971878d36","title":"Senior Social Worker - Learning Disabilities","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> The Community Learning Disability Team is a very friendly, motivated and dedicated team of Social Care Staff. Our team undertakes care management and safeguarding responsibilities in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant adult social care legislation and guidance. <br><br> We work closely with a multi-disciplinary health team including Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Community Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Counsellors and Behaviour Analysts to support adults with Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs. <br><br> The team also provides a transition service by working closely with Children Social Care and Special Education Needs in line the Children and Families Act 2014 to support young people who would be eligible for adult social care to have a smooth transfer to adult service. <br><br> We support adults and their carers' in a person-centred way to assess their needs and create effective outcome-focused support plans. <br><br> Benefits include:<ul>\n<li> Regular supervision and appraisal </li>\n<li> The opportunity to develop knowledge and skills through further training </li>\n<li> A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme </li>\n<li> A friendly and supportive environment </li>\n<li> Excellent public transport link </li>\n</ul>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> <strong> About the Role </strong> <br><br> An opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join as a Senior Social Work Practitioner to assist the senior members to supervise social care staff to effectively manage their casework, oversee the team's duty system, undertake and oversee safeguarding enquiries as well as manage a small complex caseload. <br><br> <strong>Our Ideal Candidate:</strong> <br><br> You would be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have relevant post qualifying experience. You must have excellent communication skills, s ound knowledge of relevant legislation and the ability to form and maintain effective working relationships with people. <br><br> You must also have experience of undertaking adult safeguarding enquiries and demonstrate experience of managing and overseeing high volumes of work. Experience of supervising social care staff would be an advantage. <br><br> The main responsibilities of the post will be:<ul>\n<li> To carry a caseload of complex cases, including those where there are high levels of risk. </li>\n<li> To undertake Safeguarding enquiries and oversee management of enquiries by staff </li>\n<li> To provide both formal and informal supervision to other members of the team. </li>\n<li> To assist in the day to day running of the team, and deputise in the absence of the Team Manager and Deputy. </li>\n<li> To be part of the Lead Practitioner group and contribute to service development </li>\n<li> To manage allocations </li>\n<li> To supervise staff </li>\n<li> To be creative/confident in support planning to effectively create care packages and support others to do so </li>\n<li> To share management of the team's duty system. </li>\n</ul>Our Offer to You : <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br> <br> Additional Information : <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,510 - £50,574","publishDate":"2025-04-10T03:01:36.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-23T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8697654b-a089-420f-bdbf-2da7e77f25b3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7bcf35db-7c54-4b53-935c-fad256d3f793","title":"Newly Qualified Social Worker - ASYE","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p>At Bracknell Children’s Social Care we have a strong commitment to offering newly qualified social workers the best start in their social work career.</p>\n<p>We are looking for enthusiastic, confident and reliable practitioners who can build trusted relationships with children and young people and provide stability and ambition during their time working with us.</p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>You will be joining a small, welcoming and friendly Local Authority.</p>\n<p>Our leadership team know that it is essential for social workers to have a secure physical and psychological base from which to be the best workers they can be. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which will provide you with a strong sense of belonging.</p>\n<p>As part of our in-house Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme, you will receive comprehensive support and valuable opportunities to grow and develop in your role.</p>\n<p>The children and young people we work with have told us they want social workers to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>be friendly, fun and energetic</li>\n<li>listen respectfully, take action and stick to deadlines</li>\n<li>keep promises, be accessible and on time</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We champion relationship-based practice and value spending quality time with children and families.</p>\n<p>If you have chosen social work as your profession and are passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives, join us and help build a service that empowers families and creates lasting change for children.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council have a nationally recognised practice model – the ‘Family Safeguarding Model’.</p>\n<p>Working collaboratively with families to keep them together, where it is safe to do so, is at the heart of the embedded Family Safeguarding Model - an approach which is underpinned by Motivational Interviewing (MI).  This ensures families, children and young people feel empowered, and enables parents to make the positive changes needed, to achieve improved outcomes for their children and their own wellbeing. </p>\n<p>We are graded by Ofsted as “<strong>Outstanding”. </strong>  </p>\n<p>In June 2022 Ofsted identified during our inspection that <strong><em>“C</em></strong><strong>hildren receive the right support at the right time<em>”.</em></strong></p>\n<p>Inspectors concluded that social workers and other frontline practitioners benefit from manageable caseloads, good training and powerful and highly reflective supervision that ensures children are at the heart of decision making.</p>\n<p>In <strong>November 2023</strong> our Ofsted monitoring visit highlighted:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social workers receive regular supervision from their managers. Caseloads are manageable and allow workers to have time to spend with children.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Social workers are very positive about working in Bracknell Forest.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Everything we do in Children’s Social Care is about improving the life chances of Bracknell’s children, put simply, we change lives for the better.</p>\n<h3>ASYE Programme for Newly Qualified Social Workers</h3>\n<p>We provide a structured standalone Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme; during your first year in employment, we will help you to develop your skills, knowledge and professional confidence to be the best social worker you can be.</p>\n<p>Our programme is overseen by our Academy Team Manager and Principal Social Worker, who strive to continuously improve the programme and the experience of our newly qualified Social Workers; we are ambitious and not afraid to be creative and innovative.</p>\n<p>The support we offer newly qualified Social Workers during the ASYE programme includes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A structured academy and shadowing induction which will also include a buddy</li>\n<li>Monthly reflective practice groups</li>\n<li>Learning Workshops, linked to Skills for Care</li>\n<li>Regular one to ones facilitated by our inhouse experienced humanistic counsellor</li>\n<li>An inhouse Practice Educator Level 2 qualified assessor</li>\n<li>An experienced Worked Based Supervisor</li>\n<li>Regular reflective supervision, personal and group supervision</li>\n<li>Using collaborative conversations to allocate work</li>\n<li>A supported and steady transition to child protection work</li>\n<li>Personalised professional development plans</li>\n<li>Time for protected development activity</li>\n<li>Full access to our Research in Practice and Making Research Count membership</li>\n</ul>\n<p>During our recent Skills for Care Quality Assurance visit our newly qualified Social Workers shared their experience of:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Receiving regular reflective supervision</li>\n<li>An appreciation of the training and learning opportunities offered to them</li>\n<li>Feeling well supported by their team</li>\n<li>Helpful professional development plans which identify goals and the trajectory they needed to follow to achieve them</li>\n</ul>\n<p>You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Fmeet-our-staff&data=05%7C02%7CKaren.Cawley%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cd63e4a84e7434a5c727108dd781679b9%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638798760103977415%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LmRlWn5V30S0v3OOCmw3zhA%2B0VbxsmOaRSAO5a1PzO8%3D&reserved=0\">Meet children's social care staff | Bracknell Forest Council</a>.  </p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Build and maintain effective relationships with children and families.</li>\n<li>Provide evidence-based support that has a positive impact on the lives of children and families.</li>\n<li>Carry out assessments to identify needs and risks.</li>\n<li>Develop care plans that promote the well-being and safety of children and families.</li>\n<li>Work with other social workers, professionals and multi-agency teams.</li>\n<li>Seek support and advice from colleagues and with your supervisor set clear goals and actions plans as part of individual and group case supervision.</li>\n<li>Stay up to date with legislation and statutory guidance to inform your practice.</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 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<li>Reimbursement for Social Work England registration fees.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>(*pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 22<sup>nd</sup> May 2025</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Helen Gore- Principal Social Worker <a href=\"mailto:helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>or</p>\n<p>Julia Mackenzie -Academy Team Manager <a href=\"mailto:Julia.mackenzie@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Julia.mackenzie@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this </p>\n<p>commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,764 - £46,085 inclusive of 4% retention payment, London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance (retention payment payable annually after 1 year's service)","publishDate":"2025-04-09T11:19:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-07T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4c0fea0b-6dd5-40c0-a9e5-d9241c2c0dc0.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f17aec29-ecec-4c05-8304-fb839b66fa56","title":"Social Worker - Family Placement (Maternity Cover)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":2,"description":"<h3>Maternity cover contract or secondment opportunity for internal candidates: until 31st October 2025</h3>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate social worker to join our Family Placement Team, covering maternity leave until October 2025.</p>\n<p>We are looking for a reliable practitioner with current Social Work England registration and strong experience navigating the legal frameworks relevant to our work. Excellent assessment and analytical skills, with experience in completing Form F, Special Guardianship and Connected Person Assessments are preferred.</p>\n<p>You will possess a strong understanding of relevant child care legislation, along with excellent report writing and oral communication skills. Additionally, you will be adept at working within court and Fostering Panel timescales.</p>\n<p>The children and young people we support have told us they want social workers who are:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Friendly, fun, and energetic</li>\n<li>Respectful listeners who take action and meet deadlines</li>\n<li>Committed to keeping promises and being accessible and on time</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>We know that social work, whilst rewarding, is not always easy. To support high quality consistent social work, we have a comprehensive learning and development offer, driven by our passionate Principal Social Worker.  We have resilience groups, well-being days and events, group supervision as well as peer support. Each team has dedicated admin support.</p>\n<p>The Family Placement Team is a small but very supportive team. The work we do can be challenging and we understand the importance of peer support and advice.</p>\n<p>We work closely together and alongside the children’s social workers to ensure that we are providing the best support to our vulnerable children.</p>\n<p>Our social workers have the time to get to know everyone they work with, excellent support from managers and colleagues across the department and expert guidance whenever they need it.</p>\n<p>Our workforce tells us:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>There is a supportive and approachable leadership and management team.</li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"pt-0\">\n<div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\">\n<div class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\">All teams provide excellent peer support; there is a strong focus on shared problem solving.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</li>\n<li>You will feel appreciated and your development will be prioritised.</li>\n<li>Supervision is of high quality, reflective and routinely provided.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Fmeet-our-staff&data=05%7C02%7CAriana.Burdfield%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cd63e4a84e7434a5c727108dd781679b9%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638798760104586958%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1lb%2FpRB26DNxbB26cNXz1ZmTZuP8tvxlwRR8q0JDiWo%3D&reserved=0\">Meet children's social care staff | Bracknell Forest Council</a>.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>To recruit, train and assess new and substitute Foster Carers and Special Guardian applicants, for children and young people.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>To work within the context of relevant legislation and deliver services according to the department’s policies, procedures and guidelines.</p>\n</li>\n<li>To display a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits…</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and social club. </li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our Values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.  Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.  We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held week commencing 5th May 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. </p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<p>Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. </p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Sam Howard, Team Manager, Family Placement Team:<em> </em>01344 351658</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.</strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p><strong>No agencies please. </strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,362 - £47,387 FTE (inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance) plus 4% retention payment after 1 year","publishDate":"2025-04-08T16:56:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-22T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/daa86bcc-8b32-43c6-99c3-6817758f4336.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"88a4dde1-24d9-4f5b-b24d-97c6cee5f549","title":"Social Worker - Community Mental Health Team Older Adults","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment.  We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities.  </p>\n<p>We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Social Worker to join our Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults.</p>\n<h4>About you</h4>\n<p>In our Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults, we are dedicated to supporting some of our most vulnerable residents through a strength-based approach that places individual independence at the centre of everything we do. As a Social Worker within the team, you will have the time and space to truly get to know the people you support—building meaningful relationships that help change lives for the better.</p>\n<p>Working alongside a passionate and skilled team, you will be part of a service that prides itself on delivering holistic and seamless support through integrated working with our health and social care partners.</p>\n<h4>About the team</h4>\n<p>Our team is inclusive, welcoming, and deeply aligned with the organisation’s ethos, direction, and shared goals. We are supported by approachable and involved managers who foster a positive and encouraging environment where your voice is valued.</p>\n<p>The Bracknell Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults brings together exceptional clinical expertise, committed and hardworking practitioners, and a remarkably skilled administrative team. Together, we collaborate across agencies and departments, focused on a common goal—to meet the needs of the most vulnerable people in our community with compassion, professionalism, and care. We are proud of the work we do, the support we offer, and the difference we make every day.</p>\n<h4>Key responsibilities</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide advice, information, support and care to people with diagnosed memory problems and people with mental health needs who need social care.  </li>\n<li>Help to coordinate the resources at hand to identify people with longer term support, to deliver short term interventions utilising strength based assessment and community assets.</li>\n<li>To support people with a need for social care to assess their own needs and develop a person-centred plan of support, working together with carers, family and friend networks, health professionals and the voluntary sector.   </li>\n<li>To have responsibility for assessing safeguarding referrals, including carrying out investigations, completing risk assessments, chairing meetings (where necessary) and ensuring that action plans are effective in keeping people safe.</li>\n<li>To establish good clinical and management practices ensuring high standards of care using community or other available resources.</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>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 <span>(subject to eligibility)</span>.</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h4>Our Values</h4>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.</p>\n<h4>Interview date</h4>\n<p>Interviews will be arranged at a mutually convenient time and date.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h4>Want to ask us a question? </h4>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Vicki Brown, Interim Service Manager: 0118 9046 900</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p>We will accept applications from AYSE/NQSWs.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.</p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,145 - £47,387FTE inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User allowance","publishDate":"2025-04-08T15:23:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-27T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/06ec9033-7b75-46fe-9499-8ade3ee7fd80.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"aa594f54-656d-40fc-b44b-483dac1d5eca","title":"Move-on Officer (Migration)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an exciting vacancy for a Move On Officer (Migration) on a permanent, full-time contract for 37 hours per week. </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities.  </p>\n<h3>About you…</h3>\n<p>You will possess strong customer engagement skills, with the ability to clearly explain and discuss available options. You will have the necessary knowledge to conduct comprehensive needs assessments, including financial assessments, and utilise a range of resources and tools to support the move-on process. This will ensure that households are successfully placed into suitable and affordable accommodation on the first attempt. With excellent communication skills and the ability to work to deadlines, you will be adept at managing your time and resources efficiently.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>The Housing Management Team is a busy team providing an extensive and responsive property management service to homeless clients placed into temporary accommodation.</p>\n<p>Sitting within Welfare and Housing Services the team support each other by working closely together to achieve the right results, and to deliver a holistic service to clients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This role will also have close working links with the Migration Team and its customers who are accommodated as part of a national resettlement scheme. You will engage in diverse and challenging work every day, making it both rewarding and fulfilling, as we react to the demands of our homeless clients in temporary accommodation.</p>\n<p>By providing safe accommodation, ensuring they meet all health and safety regulations, we help our clients to feel safe and secure and to get people back on their feet quickly. </p>\n<p>These are just some of the things you will be supporting us to do when you join us. </p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In this role, your primary responsibility will be to work with households participating in a national resettlement scheme, helping to determine the most appropriate path for their re-housing into settled accommodation. You will support households in accessing their agreed move-on options through the Find Your Own scheme.</li>\n<li>You will liaise with other parts of the service, identifying private rented accommodation for clients, in order to identify a suitable housing option. To advise clients on how best to source this type of accommodation themselves and the assistance available.</li>\n<li>This role is key to ensuring that households are moved on successfully into long term solutions.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li><span>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</span></li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our Values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 14<sup>th</sup> May 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Michelle Farrell, Housing Management Team Leader • Early Help & Communities</p>\n<p>Tel: <a href=\"tel://01344%20351612/\">01344 351612</a></p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:Michelle.Farrell@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Michelle.Farrell@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£36,904 - £41,182 FTE inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User allowances","publishDate":"2025-04-08T09:08:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-02T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d1a87dba-8b8a-4f80-94ca-be8b924cbc6f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"89f86f53-0fd7-4d1f-8e44-85762c706da7","title":"Community Equipment Specialist Occupational Therapist","employer":"Brent Council","department":"","location":"Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>An Excellent Opportunity for a specialist in Occupational Therapy </strong></p>\n<div>Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.<br> </div>\n<div>The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.<br> </div>\n<div>The Post</div>\n<p>The post holder will work in partnership with commissioners and contracted providers as well as front line staff. You will aim to change and challenge the ordering behaviour of prescribers, and to improve the knowledge and understanding of prescribers and partners in the effective use of community equipment. As well as being knowledgeable, you will need substantial experience around community equipment along with being comfortable working with data and IT systems. Demonstrating systems and equipment will fall within the remit of the job.  A creative problem solver would be ideal in this role.<br><br>You will contribute to multi-agency forums and develop and nurture relationships within the Local Authority and across partnership agencies. You will have a commitment to staff wellbeing and reflective practice.</p>\n<p>Brent has demonstrated dedication to developing the careers of OTs introducing new roles such as a Practice Development Lead, Principal Occupational Therapist, Operational Lead OT and Community Equipment OT. As an employer, we are committed to enhancing your Continued Professional Development and offer many opportunities for career progression. This includes access to our innovative Skills Academy where you can choose a pathway to support your interests and ambitions. Opportunities are also available to train as an AMP, BIA  and Practice Educator. </p>\n<p>The London Borough of Brent benefits include: </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home (laptop and iPhone provided)</li>\n<li>Generous leave policy including parental, annual and sabbatical leave</li>\n<li>Monthly CPD sessions</li>\n<li>Regular professional supervision and peer support groups</li>\n<li>Generous Local Government pension scheme</li>\n<li>Access to internal and external learning and development via our Adult  Social Care Skills Academy</li>\n<li>Commitment to supporting workforce health and wellbeing with access to a free, confidential employee assistance scheme.</li>\n<li>Access to our Zipcar scheme</li>\n<li>A £5000 ‘golden hello’ for OTs new to Brent, upon completion of their probationary period.</li>\n<li>An annual retention payment of £3000 for eligible frontline workers and managers from Grade PO2 – PO7</li>\n<li><em>Additional payments are available for Practice Educators and Best Interest Assessors (subject to review.</em></li>\n</ul>\n<p>The Person</p>\n<p>We are looking for a qualified occupational therapist with significant post qualifying experience, who are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You will have excellent communication and managerial skills and experience of working within social care. You will need to be passionate about working with vulnerable adults and providing an excellent service. </p>\n<p>The ideal candidate will be dynamic and analytical in their approach and demonstrate the ability to manage competing demands and prioritise effectively to promote safe, positive and timely decisions for the residents of Brent. You will be able to contribute to developing practice within the team and provide mentoring to colleagues in the wider Adult Social Care teams.</p>\n<p>A good understanding of the relevant Adult Social Care and Housing legislation is essential to these posts. You will need to be able to work autonomously within agreed timeframes and manage frequently changing circumstances.</p>\n<p>For an exceptional candidate who cannot demonstrate all of the above, training would be provided. For an informal discussion please contact <a href=\"mailto:yvonne.olasunkanmi@brent.gov.uk\">yvonne.olasunkanmi@brent.gov.uk</a>. or <a href=\"mailto:sarah.richards@brent.gov.uk\">sarah.richards@brent.gov.uk</a> </p>\n<p>Please see link to assist in applying for this post - <a href=\"https://legacy.brent.gov.uk/media/16421164/help-to-complete-a-supporting-statement.pdf\">How to write a supporting statement</a></p>\n<div>Closing date: 27 April 2025 (23:59) </div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Additional Information</div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the \"Apply Now\" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.</strong></p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.</p>\n</div>\n<div>We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found <a href=\"https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn\">here</a>.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  <a>recruitment@brent.gov.uk </a>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary range: £50,574 - £53,607 p.a. inc. 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We understand the importance of a good work-life balance.</p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>You will be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have significant post qualifying experience, working with children and families in the statutory sector. You will want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people.</p>\n<p>As an Assistant Team Manager, you will have direct management and supervisory responsibility for social workers, including newly qualified social workers, students and support staff.</p>\n<p>The Assistant Team Manager plays a key role in working alongside the Team Manager to deliver our vision and strategic values.</p>\n<p>You will be expected to build and maintain effective professional relationships, demonstrate robust assessment and analytical skills, and possess a comprehensive understanding of assessment, planning, and intervention processes. Additionally, you will be required to contribute effectively as a member of the management team.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>The Child Looked After Team is a stable and established team. They work closely with colleagues within the Leaving Care Service and Permanency team to improve the life chances of the children and young people in the care of the Local Authority.</p>\n<p>The team are dedicated to hearing from those we work with to enhance our services and to encourage collaboration with the children and young people we support.</p>\n<p>The team work with children and young people who have established Care Orders or where Section 20 is the agreed long term permanency plan. We also work continually and creatively to establish long term permanency plans for our children and young people, as well as working with other agencies and the child’s support network.</p>\n<p>We are a small, welcoming, and friendly local authority. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which provides our workforce with a strong sense of belonging.</p>\n<p>Our leadership team is visible, available, and approachable. </p>\n<p>Everything we do in Children’s Social Care is about improving the life chances of Bracknell’s children, put simply, we change lives for the better.</p>\n<p>You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Fmeet-our-staff&data=05%7C02%7CKaren.Cawley%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cd63e4a84e7434a5c727108dd781679b9%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638798760103977415%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LmRlWn5V30S0v3OOCmw3zhA%2B0VbxsmOaRSAO5a1PzO8%3D&reserved=0\">Meet children's social care staff | Bracknell Forest Council</a></p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<p>Collaborate closely with the Team Manager to drive performance, ensure the right plans are in place and needs-led services and intervention is provided for children and families.</p>\n<p>To support the Team Manager with managing a team of staff, including recruitment/retention, induction, training and development, performance support and management, disciplinary/capability, and succession planning.</p>\n<p>Deliver high-quality, reflective individual and group supervision in line with the supervision policy, offering constructive feedback and performance analysis.</p>\n<p>To take a lead role in strategy discussions, placement support meetings, professional forums, and other multi-agency settings. Working collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure safe, proportionate decision-making in line with threshold guidance, and to support effective care planning for children in our care.</p>\n<p>To regularly review and monitor performance data alongside the Team Manager, including completing audits and contributing to audit programmes and frameworks.</p>\n<p>To promote listening to children and young people at every opportunity and be part of participation planning, ensuring their views are heard, recorded and acted upon in an appropriate and timely manner.</p>\n<p>To actively engage with parents and carers so that their views contribute to service improvement, including responding to complaints and feedback.</p>\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 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<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 29<sup>th</sup> April 2025</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Chloe Herniman, Team Manager - Life Chances</p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:chloe.herniman@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">chloe.herniman@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£56,657 - £59,808 inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance","publishDate":"2025-04-07T05:20:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-21T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/74b92e3e-7fc4-414a-9c9f-1a70e5a46cef.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5d85ac3c-b49d-4fd9-8e14-a047987350c0","title":"Occupational Therapist","employer":"Kedleston Group","department":"","location":"Hackney","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Leaways School and Silverways School</strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking a passionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team and help support children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.\n</p>\n<p><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide a high quality standard of occupational therapy assessment, management, treatment and advice for a caseload of children aged 9 to 17 with a wide range of emotional, social and mental health difficulties</li>\n<li>Plan, deliver and evaluate therapy treatment programmes as agreed in the child’s EHCP</li>\n<li>Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team and multi-agency teams involved with children and their families, contributing to team meetings, consultations, joint assessments, reviews and staff training.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dip COT, BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy together with HCPC and BAOT registration</li>\n<li>previous experience of working in a special school setting or in a CAMHS service</li>\n<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with students, staff, and parents.</li>\n<li>A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving and student support.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Why work for us?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supportive and friendly school community</li>\n<li>Ongoing training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.\n</p>\n<p>When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.</p>\n<p>You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>\n<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Generous life cover</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Who are we?</strong></p>\n<p>Leaways School is an independent specialist day school in Clapton, for children and young people aged between the ages of 7 and 17. The school provides a safe learning environment for children and young people with\n<strong>social, emotional and mental health needs</strong> including <strong>autism</strong> and an\n<strong>EHC Plan</strong>. We also have a dedicated primary unit taking children from 7 years old. We aim to offer as close to a mainstream experience as possible but provide the additional care and support needed around each young person to enable them to thrive.</p>\n<p>Silverways School is an independent specialist day school in Enfield, for children and young people aged between the ages of 7 and 16 with\n<strong>autism</strong> and associated learning needs enabling them to re-engage positively with education. Our specially-designed environment has been developed to accommodate children’s sensory needs and create the best setting for them to learn and achieve their potential.</p>\n<p>Leaways School and Silverways School are part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).</p>\n<p>We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.\n</p>\n<p>We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.</p>\n<p>Other1003</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,806 - £68,676 per year (actual salary)","publishDate":"2025-04-04T04:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-31T21:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/53988cad-9088-4ec7-a67d-ee6d3026ee46.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8d539403-bafd-4a92-86d6-6011e258a864","title":"Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)","employer":"Kedleston Group","department":"","location":"Napton-on-the-Hill","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong></strong><strong>Arc School Napton</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Contract type – part time – 2 days per week.</strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking a passionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team and help support children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.</p>\n<p><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide a high quality standard of occupational therapy assessment, management, treatment and advice for a caseload of children aged 5 to 11 with a wide range of emotional, social and mental health difficulties</li>\n<li>Plan, deliver and evaluate therapy treatment programmes as agreed in the child’s EHCP</li>\n<li>Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team and multi-agency teams involved with children and their families, contributing to team meetings, consultations, joint assessments, reviews and staff training.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dip COT, BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy together with HCPC and BAOT registration</li>\n<li>previous experience of working in a special school setting or in a CAMHS service</li>\n<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with students, staff, and parents.</li>\n<li>A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving and student support.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Why work for us?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supportive and friendly school community</li>\n<li>Ongoing training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.\n</p>\n<p>When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.</p>\n<p>You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>\n<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Generous life cover</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Who are we?</strong></p>\n<p>Opened in 2008, Arc School Napton offer primary provision in a small school setting within the lovely Warwickshire countryside. Learning by stage, not age, our pupils are placed in classes that will allow them to effectively access learning which is delivered in the most appropriate way for their needs. Pupils of all primary ages are welcome and we have an area of the school set up for those pupils in the EYFS or KS1 age groups, this is staffed with adults who have extensive experience supporting pupils in the younger age ranges.</p>\n<p>Arc School Napton is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).</p>\n<p>We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.\n</p>\n<p>We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.\n</p>\nTeaching1002","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£11,988 - £18,460 (actual salary) per year","publishDate":"2025-04-04T04:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-31T21:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c07a55e8-518e-4fa4-bc13-a4f8c5a3c852.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9a6d4f1a-2ab8-44dc-adbf-fe40d2f68de8","title":"Residential Care Worker – Children and Young People","employer":"Kedleston Group","department":"","location":"Staines","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Millstream Lodge</strong></p>\n<p>Are you compassionate, patient, and dedicated to supporting young people? We’re looking for a\n<strong>Residential </strong><strong>Children’s Care Worker</strong> to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive!</p>\n<p><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support and care for children in a safe environment</li>\n<li>Help build their confidence, independence, and life skills</li>\n<li>Work closely with a team to provide emotional and practical support</li>\n<li>Ensure every child feels valued and heard </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A caring and empathetic nature</li>\n<li>Experience working with children and young people with complex and mental health needs</li>\n<li>Resilience, patience, and a positive attitude</li>\n<li>A passion for making a difference in young lives </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Why work for us?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supportive and friendly staff team</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Ongoing development and training including the opportunity to gain a level 3 diploma in Residential Childcare (plus £1000 bonus if completed within 12 months!)</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A rewarding role where no two days are the same and you’ll make a real impact!</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.\n</p>\n<p>When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.</p>\n<p>You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>\n<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Generous life cover</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Who are we?</strong></p>\n<p>Millstream Lodge Children’s Home is designed, decorated and equipped to meet the needs of the children and young people in placement. This includes the encouragement for children and young people to personalise and decorate their bedrooms and personal space.</p>\n<p>Millstream Lodge is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).</p>\n<p>We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.\n</p>\n<p>We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.\n</p>\nCare1001","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,245 (unqualified) - £33,080 (qualified) per annum + £60 sleep-in shift payment","publishDate":"2025-04-04T04:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-31T21:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d66ac539-ebf9-4fdf-b09b-238dcc99b134.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b3e6f388-da24-439d-86f7-b29e098a11bb","title":"Social Worker - Children's Specialist Support Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our disability team, to make a difference to the lives of children and young people with specialist needs.</p>\n<h3>About you..</h3>\n<p class=\"\">We are looking for a dedicated Social Worker who is committed to advocating for children and their families, striving to create positive change in their lives. You will have experience in supporting children with disabilities and their families and be equipped to understand their unique needs by conducting assessments and developing care plans. The ability to manage competing demands while prioritising those children who are most vulnerable will be essential, to ensure they receive the care and attention they deserve. You will also have in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, including safeguarding and child protection protocols, which will guide your practice. </p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p class=\"\">We are a small, welcoming and friendly local authority. Our leadership team knows that it is essential for Social Workers to have a secure physical and psychological base from which to be the best workers they can be. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which will provide you with a strong sense of belonging. </p>\n<p>The Children's Specialist Support Team is a multi-professional service delivering a \"right help at the right time\" approach, to children with disabilities and their families.​ Our team supports children and young people up to the age of 18 with a variety of disabilities and complex needs. </p>\n<p>We are an experienced, friendly and supportive team who focus on ensuring that children are at the centre of all we do. We provide a range of services for children with additional needs and those who are assessed to have additional vulnerability. This includes the council’s statutory responsibilities for disabled Children in Need in the community (including care packages and short breaks). Partnership and collaborative working is the key to our success as our service covers a wide breadth of work with children with disabilities, occupational therapy, short breaks (including Larchwood - our short break respite unit) and taking a child first and social model approach.</p>\n<p>What our staff say: I would like to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the warm welcome I received as part of the Children’s Specialist Support Team. My experience here has been invaluable, and I have gained a great deal of knowledge and insight under the guidance of my educator. This experience has provided me with the confidence and skills that will undoubtedly benefit me in my future role. I would also like to commend the staff at Bracknell Council. Their genuine care and dedication to their families is evident in the quality of their work, and I have been impressed by their professionalism and diligence. I would not hesitate to recommend this organisation to future students or potential employees, as it is truly a supportive and rewarding environment to work in.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<p>You will be responsible for a caseload of children with disabilities, including Children in Need, children subject to Child Protection Plans, Children in Care and those where care proceedings have been initiated. You will play a crucial role in conducting assessments, developing care plans and ensuring the delivery of appropriate services to meet the individual needs of each child.</p>\n<p>Please refer to the attached job description for further details.</p>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.</p>\n<h3>Interview date </h3>\n<p>Candidates will be shortlisted on weekly basis and we reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been found. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Catherine Lloyd, Team Manager, Catherine.Lloyd@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</p>\n<p>or</p>\n<p>Benigna Amago, Assistant Team Manager, Benigna.Amago@bracknell-forest.gov.uk </p>\n<p>You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Fmeet-our-staff&data=05%7C02%7CAriana.Burdfield%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cd63e4a84e7434a5c727108dd781679b9%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638798760104586958%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1lb%2FpRB26DNxbB26cNXz1ZmTZuP8tvxlwRR8q0JDiWo%3D&reserved=0\">Meet children's social care staff | Bracknell Forest Council</a>.  </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council</p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,362 - £47,387 inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance. Plus annual 4% retention payment after 1 year","publishDate":"2025-03-28T13:47:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/07005d2c-1d70-42e0-b23d-3583af98a897.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"06f4633c-1205-49c6-8436-aeab061295fd","title":"Team Manager - Family Safeguarding","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are a small, welcoming and friendly local authority. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which provides our workforce with a strong sense of belonging.</p>\n<p>As part of our grow your own culture in Bracknell, internal promotions and investment in management capacity, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager with at least four years supervisory experience within children social care, that includes child protection to join our Family Safeguarding service, to make a difference to the lives of children and young people.</p>\n<h4>About you</h4>\n<p>You will be able to build effective relationships, demonstrate strong assessment and analytical skills, have a well-developed understanding of assessment, planning and intervention and work effectively as part of a management team.</p>\n<p>The Successful candidate will work with assistant team managers to drive performance, ensure the right plans are in place and needs led services and intervention is provided for children and families.</p>\n<p>The Team Manager will deputise when required for the Head of Service and work closely alongside the them to deliver our vision and strategic values whilst having direct responsibility for assistant team managers and social workers, including newly qualified social workers, students and support staff.</p>\n<p>You will need to be a registered social worker with Social Work England with at least five years post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector.</p>\n<h4>About the team</h4>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council have a nationally recognised practice model – the ‘Family Safeguarding Model’.</p>\n<p>Everything we do in Children’s Social Care is about improving the life chances of Bracknell’s children, put simply, we change lives for the better.</p>\n<p>Our leadership team is visible, available, and approachable. </p>\n<p>The Family Safeguarding Team is a stable and established multi-agency group of talented professionals who work collaboratively with specialist practitioners in domestic abuse, mental health, and substance misuse as part of our embedded family safeguarding approach. Dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, the team strives to keep families together whenever it is safe to do so. With a strong focus on providing both high support and high challenge, the team enables you to deliver your best to the families who need it most.</p>\n<p>The team focuses on longer term intervention, following transfer from our front door we undertake statutory social work interventions, including child in need, child protection, CLA and court proceedings.</p>\n<p>You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Fmeet-our-staff&data=05%7C02%7CLaura.Owen%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cd63e4a84e7434a5c727108dd781679b9%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638798760106645887%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=22GPsHRdWFYWMQSw4saT4quykZ%2F5PxNLb%2BxqrYAmRBw%3D&reserved=0\">Meet children's social care staff | Bracknell Forest Council</a>.  </p>\n<h4>Key responsibilities</h4>\n<p>You will be supported to carry out the specific duties and responsibilities of the job, which includes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Managing a team of staff, including recruitment/retention, induction, training and development, performance support and management, disciplinary/capability, and succession planning.</li>\n<li>Chair Pre-Proceedings meetings, professional meetings and other forums, working together with partner agencies to conclude with safe and proportionate threshold decision and planning</li>\n<li>Managing care proceedings and Pre-Proceedings ensuring that permanency for children is considered and timely.</li>\n<li>Promoting listening to children and young people at every opportunity, ensuring their views are heard, recorded and acted upon in an appropriate and timely manner.</li>\n<li>Actively engage with parents and carers so that their views contribute to service improvement, including responding to complaints and feedback.</li>\n<li>Leading within a secure base model and to support and encourage a culture where good social work practice can flourish. Providing a secure physical and psychological base from which to work safely and thus reducing the risk of harm to children and increase and improve their long-term outcomes.</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 scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h4>Our Values</h4>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h4>Interview date </h4>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 30<sup>th</sup> April 2025</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h4>Want to ask us a question?</h4>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Cheryl Perry, Team Manager - Family Safeguarding: <a href=\"mailto:Cheryl.perry@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Cheryl.Perry@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>or </p>\n<p>Peter Hodges, Head of Service - Life Chances: <a href=\"mailto:Cheryl.perry@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Peter.Hodges@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.</p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£60,866 - £63,003 inclusive of £706 London Weighting and £963 ECU. Plus annual 4% retention payment after 1 year.","publishDate":"2025-03-28T13:06:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-20T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/760dcff6-294a-4ade-886f-89e3cfdb2d8d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2c2c6144-9ec0-4c3f-9dfa-6f9a8da21533","title":"Assistant Team Manager, Children's Specialist Support Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Team Manager who is a registered social worker with Social Work England and with post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector to join our Children’s Specialist Support Team and make a difference to the lives of children and young people.</p>\n<h4>About you…</h4>\n<p>You will have significant post-qualifying experience in statutory work with children and families, and a strong understanding of assessment, planning, and intervention to ensure the right plans are in place and needs lead services and interventions are provided for children and families.</p>\n<p>You will be a natural leader with the ability to build effective relationships, demonstrate strong analytical skills, and work collaboratively as part of a management team. You will have direct responsibility for social workers, including newly qualified social workers, and family workers.</p>\n<p>You will also be comfortable deputising for the Team Manager, managing performance, chairing meetings, and supporting recruitment and retention efforts.</p>\n<h4>About the team…</h4>\n<p>The Children’s Specialist Support Team (CSST) is a highly skilled and supportive group of professionals dedicated to working with children who have disabilities and/or complex health needs. Our focus is on keeping children at the heart of everything we do. We deliver a range of services, including support for children with additional vulnerabilities, statutory responsibilities for disabled Children in Need, care packages, and short breaks.</p>\n<p>Our team is diverse, covering a broad range of areas, including social work, occupational therapy and short breaks, such as Larchwood, our respite unit. We embrace a \"child-first\" and social model approach, valuing partnership and collaboration as key to our success.</p>\n<p>As a small and welcoming Local Authority, we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture and strong sense of community. We prioritise staff wellbeing and foster a supportive environment where everyone feels connected and valued.</p>\n<p>You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Fmeet-our-staff&data=05%7C02%7CLaura.Owen%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cd63e4a84e7434a5c727108dd781679b9%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638798760106645887%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=22GPsHRdWFYWMQSw4saT4quykZ%2F5PxNLb%2BxqrYAmRBw%3D&reserved=0\">Meet children's social care staff | Bracknell Forest Council</a>.  </p>\n<h4>Key responsibilities</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>To support the Team Manager to manage the delivery and performance of the Children’s Specialist Support Team, including recruitment/retention, workload allocation and management, induction, supervision and development of staff, disciplinary/capability performance management and succession planning.</li>\n<li>To promote and support the Council’s policies and procedures for safeguarding, ensuring children are at the centre of all decisions, and the social model of disability is respected in all work.</li>\n<li>To ensure arrangements for regular engagement/participation with children and young people, parents and carers by all staff within the service and to lead on investigations and response to complaints from service users/relatives/carers.</li>\n<li>To lead on strategy discussions, child in need meetings, professional meetings and other forums, working together with partner agencies to conclude with safe and proportionate threshold decision and planning.</li>\n<li>To undertake regular reviews of, and track, performance data alongside the Team Manager.</li>\n<li>Completing audits and contributing to audit programmes and frameworks.</li>\n<li>To develop and maintain effective internal and external working relationships, ensuring a positive working culture within the team, and working collaboratively with multi-agency partners, including chairing reviews, planning meetings, strategy discussions and other professional/network meetings.</li>\n<li>Providing high quality, reflective supervision (in line with the supervision policy) including providing feedback and analysis of performance.</li>\n<li>To develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the department's policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR.</li>\n<li>To contribute to service development and learning of others.</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 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. 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If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. </p>\n<h4>Interview date</h4>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Wednesday 30<sup>th</sup> April 2025</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. 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