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Help us to prevent school exclusion – join Brent’s Inclusion Support Team! Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.&nbsp; The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
The Post
We are looking for a committed and experienced Inclusion Support Officer to join our Inclusion Support Team. This is a key role in supporting schools to keep children and young people engaged in education and reduce exclusions.
You will: •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Act as the main contact for a cluster of schools, providing advice and guidance on strategies to prevent exclusions. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Develop and implement Pastoral Support Plans (PSPs) for pupils at risk of exclusion. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support schools in raising achievement for children and young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD). •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Represent the local authority at governor disciplinary hearings and exclusion appeal panels. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lead multi-agency meetings and collaborate with services such as Education Welfare, Social Care, and SEND. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure compliance with DfE guidelines and Council policies on exclusions and managed moves.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you will make a real difference to the lives of children and young people in Brent.
The Person
We are looking for someone who is: •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Passionate about inclusion and committed to safeguarding and inclusion. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Skilled at building relationships with schools, families and professionals. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Confident in managing a varied caseload and working under pressure. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to our Brent values. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experienced in supporting pupils at risk of exclusion and delivering training to professionals •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You will have a Teaching, Social Work or Youth Work qualification, or equivalent relevant experience and evidence of professional development in the last 3 years.
In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Very generous employer pension contribution •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided) •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to affordable parking nearby •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to our Zipcar scheme&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Season ticket loan for public transport •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers. Closing Date: 8 December 2025 (23:59)
Additional Information
Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time &nbsp; &nbsp;
If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.
We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
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 here.
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on <a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a>

Brent Council

This is Brent

Inclusion Support Officer

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



Personal Adviser (Leaving Care): Children we care for and young people leaving our care team (Here4U)
We have an exciting opportunity for a new Personal Adviser (focussed on young people leaving our care) in the Children we care for and young people leaving our care team(Here4U).
As a member of the Here4U team you will have limitless opportunities to make a huge difference to the lives of young people (up to 25 years) who are leaving our care.&nbsp; The team support these young people to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities in life.
In the Here4U Team you will be working directly with young people from age 16 – 25yrs old on a daily basis, building long term relationships supporting them to achieve their potential as adults.
The pod that this role will be based in, will have particular emphasis on supporting our young people who have been in our care as Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC). The successful candidate will therefore have exceptional verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and the ability to connect with individuals from a range of backgrounds with unique experiences.
To enable you to work to your best we will develop you in your role and as part of the team; additional training and support will be provided, and you will have an opportunity to develop the range of interventions and skills you bring to make a difference to children and young people. You will have opportunities to work alongside your peers, with the creation &amp; delivery of group work and activities with care leavers. This will include supporting young people to celebrate their milestones, and participate in events honouring their individual faiths and festivals.
This role will require the worker to have some flexibility in the working hours to meet young people’s needs, with the possibility of evening and weekend work. It is also likely that this role will require some flexibility with regards to travelling to meet with our young people, and you will therefore require a full UK Driving Licence for this role.
Our Offer
<ul>
<li>Salary: £36,363 - £39,862 per annum</li>
<li>Annual Leave: 28 days, plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 33 with 5yrs continuous service).</li>
<li>Senior Social Worker Annual Leave: 30 days, plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 35 with 5yrs continuous service).</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme.</li>
<li>Continuous professional development with full access to our broad Learning and Development offer.</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li>
<li>Supportive management.</li>
</ul>
Closing date: Wednesday 10th December 2025, at 11pm
Interview Date: Friday 19th December in person, in our main offices in Wokingham.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information or an informal discussion, please contact either:
Holly Potter (Here4U Team Manager) <a href="mailto:Holly.Potter@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Holly.Potter@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or James Brophy (Here4U Assistant Team Manager) <a href="mailto:James.Brophy@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">James.Brophy@wokingham.gov.uk</a> 
Alternatively, you can contact Alix Williams (Recruitment &amp; Retention Specialist for Children’s Social Care) for a broader discussion <a href="mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a> 
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. 
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. 
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

Personal Adviser (Leaving Care), Children we care for & young people leaving our care team (Here4U)

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



Children’s Services: Family Support Worker – Referral &amp; Assessment Team
We have an exciting opportunity for a new Family Support Worker to join Wokingham Children’s Services, helping families receive the right help at the right time.
The Family Support Worker will work alongside Social Workers and will include administrative support and direct work with children and their families.
The Role
<ul>
<li>To work with children and their families, offering advice, support, signposting and direct intervention, as required</li>
<li>The children’s lead professional will be a Social Worker, who will provide you with guidance, support and advice</li>
<li>Children and families needs will span a wide range of issues including poverty, family conflict, substance or alcohol misuse, mental ill health and/or disability, neglect and helping families focus on the needs of the children</li>
<li>Working closely with other agencies and local services, you will be on the frontline improving outcomes for children aged 0-18</li>
<li>You will hear and promote the voice of the child</li>
<li>Promote and safeguard the welfare of Wokingham children</li>
<li>To provide a wide range of case related support to the team of Social Workers</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Be an integral member of the team supporting and demonstrating collaborative ways of working</li>
</ul>
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in either a paid or voluntary capacity working directly with children and families in a formal setting, to include support around crisis interventions. You will be able to demonstrate confidence and resilience with a flexible approach. &nbsp;
Further details with regards to the essential criteria are listed on the Job Description.
What we can offer you:
<ul>
<li>Salary: Grade 6: £31,537 – £35,413 per annum</li>
<li>Annual Leave: 28 days, rising to 33 days with 5 years continuous service</li>
<li>Enhanced Local Government Pension</li>
<li>Local and National Discounts</li>
<li>Continuous Professional Development</li>
<li>Supportive Management</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>
</ul>
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
In response to the national reforms, we are going through a period of transformation, reimagining the way that we deliver our services to children and families in Wokingham. This means that you will be joining us at an exciting time as we enhance our offer in Wokingham.
For more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Alix Williams, Recruitment &amp; Retention Specialist for Children’s Social Care: <a href="mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: Sunday 14th December 2025, at 11pm
Interview date: Monday 22nd December 2025, time TBC
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.&nbsp;
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. 
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. 
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Family Support Worker, Referral & Assessment Team, Children's Services

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Please apply online via the 'Apply online' button which will take you to the Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your account to view the status of your application.&nbsp;
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Please contact Recruitment Services on 01784 444263 (24hr answer phone) or email <a href="mailto:recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk</a> if you are having difficulty applying online.
Health and Housing Integration Officer
Salary £35,081 - £42,659, Full Time
We are looking for a great communicator and practical problem solver, with experience in health and wellbeing client-facing roles, to join our friendly team and deliver the role of a Health and Housing Co-ordinator. You will be reporting to the Housing Strategy Team Leader, Contract Performance Management and Data Reporting, and you will ensure the best use and efficient management of Step Down / Step Up accommodation, as well as provide reporting and administrative support to the Team Leader with any ad hoc tasks. Your role will include the daily tasks in managing hospital discharge and supported accommodation move-on to ensure the best outcome for our clients.
This is a varied and interesting role, and you must be able to identify and problem-solve issues whilst building and maintaining effective working relationships with multiple professionals across a diverse range of services, as well as internal colleagues.
You will possess good communication skills, and you will be able to work independently and proactively to support the Data and Contract Management, Team Leader and the Strategic Lead, as required.
In return, we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme, free car parking and at least 23 days paid leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer-facing posts.&nbsp; These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirements for public sector workers.&nbsp; The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post-holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.
Please note that as part of the employment checks, this post will be subject to a basic Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.
For an informal discussion about the post and further information, please contact Gareth Richards on 07850902382
Closing date: 8 December 2025 (Noon)
Interview: w/c 15 December 2025
To apply, please use the ‘apply online’ button below.
CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.
Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.&nbsp; If we have not contacted you within 3 weeks of the closing date, then your application has been unsuccessful.
All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.
Working towards equal opportunities
Strictly No Agencies

Spelthorne Borough Council

Health and Housing Integration Officer

The Housing and Environment directorate is in a period of major change, addressing some of the biggest challenges the council faces: responding to the homelessness crisis, investing in our stock of council housing, improving how we work as a landlord, making sure the private-rented sector treats tenants fairly and delivering sustainable transport solutions. We have cross-cutting programmes to digitally transform our housing services and to develop our workforce. To effectively monitor and manage these major changes as well as our business-as-usual, we require high quality performance data, delivered within a robust performance management framework, that tracks delivery, and provides insight to drive continuous improvement.To help us meet these challenges, we are recruiting an experienced Performance Manager who will report into the Head of Strategy, Performance and Improvement as a core part of our team. We have the basics in place: regular reporting through a clearly articulated governance structure, a directorate-level performance framework, and a developing three lines of defence model, and are seeking a talented individual to develop and drive our performance function.You will be an experienced and innovative performance professional, with technical skills, who has made an effective contribution to the performance management of a large organisation, can communicate effectively, and build confidence and respect with all stakeholders. You will be passionate about making Ealing a better place, be able to see and appreciate things from the perspective of our residents’ and be able to take our performance function to the next level and make things happen.For an informal discussion about this role, please contact James Smith, Head of Strategy, Performance and Improvement at <a href="mailto:smithja@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">smithja@ealing.gov.uk</a>It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we are looking forward to hearing from you.We have tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right-hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE RETURN TO THE <a href="https://jobs.ealing.gov.uk/ealing-council-filter/" target="_blank">EALING COUNCIL VACANCY</a> SEARCH PAGE AND CLICK ON ‘APPLY ONLINE’ IN THE RELEVANT JOB SUMMARY BOX.Interviews will take place week commencing 5 January 2026<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/21207/rp.pdf" target="_blank">Role profile</a><ul></ul>

London Borough of Ealing

Performance Manager

Working as part of a team, you will need to deliver excellent customer service to library users, contribute to better, increased engagement initiatives, building involvement with residents and community groups in line with library service priorities.The post holder will work as part of the development team, to support the coordination of an engagement programme of events and activities that help improve the quality of life for residents and service users as well as develop and maintain partnership working with a range of internal and external partners, funders, national agencies, governing bodies and others in the library and learning sector.Supporting the development of a cultural programme in key libraries including developing content/ events and collaborating with the colleagues in the wider Culture and Libraries team is key. Also, responsibility for helping to promote the wider cultural offer of our libraries by posting listings and developing stories on our social platforms like <a href="https://libraries.ealing.gov.uk/events" target="_blank">All Events | Events | Ealing libraries</a> and <a href="https://ealingculture.org/whats-on/" target="_blank">What’s on – Ealing arts and culture</a> .You will need to foster engagement with cultural partners in the borough and be keen to develop new cultural contacts, partnerships, and look for funding to support our aspirations to improve the cultural reach of our service.In addition to the duties above, this role requires you to work independently for significant periodsHours on offer are 35 hours a week. You will be expected to work some evenings and weekends. Please ensure you are available to work within flexible hours before applying.It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we are looking forward to hearing from you.We have tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right-hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE RETURN TO THE <a href="https://jobs.ealing.gov.uk/ealing-council-filter/" target="_blank">EALING COUNCIL VACANCY</a> SEARCH PAGE AND CLICK ON ‘APPLY ONLINE’ IN THE RELEVANT JOB SUMMARY BOX.Interviews will be held week commencing 12 January 2026<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/21208/rp.pdf" target="_blank">Role profile</a><ul></ul>

Development Officer

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How to Apply &nbsp;- Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.
Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.&nbsp; If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration formTo find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit&nbsp; <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk" target="_blank">https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk</a>
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest - <a href="https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/</a>
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.
Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application &amp; selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.&nbsp;
Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form. &nbsp;
The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.&nbsp;
References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.



St Michael’s Easthampstead CE VA Primary School is a friendly school with a caring Christian ethos where all staff are committed to ensuring every child achieves to the best of their ability.&nbsp; We have an exciting opportunity for a SEN Teaching Assistant to start work in our lovely school with a main focus in Infants.
What we are looking for:
<ul>
<li>Enthusiastic, creative and a passionate nature</li>
<li>An engaging, warm personality</li>
<li>Positive behaviour management with a therapeutic approach</li>
<li>Willingness to work as part of a team</li>
</ul>
The right candidate will:
<ul>
<li>Have a nurturing outlook and approach</li>
<li>Deliver high quality support and interventions for both groups and individuals</li>
<li>Develop positive relationships with students, parents and staff</li>
<li>Have an ability to work using their own initiative</li>
<li>Have a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults</li>
<li>Adapt to changing situations and learn new skills</li>
<li>Be resilient and have good behaviour management</li>
<li>Be a team player and work closely with other staff members within the school</li>
<li>Have experience of working with children ideally those with SEN</li>
<li>Have knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures</li>
<li>Able to deliver prepared lessons to cover staff absence</li>
</ul>
We can offer:
<ul>
<li>An ambitious, highly skilled team to work with</li>
<li>Wonderful, friendly children who want to learn</li>
<li>A community dedicated to learning and willing to try new things</li>
<li>A supportive SLT that values wellbeing.</li>
</ul>
Working pattern: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm but with some flexibility for the right candidate.&nbsp; This is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2026.
Please complete the online application form on the Bracknell Forest website. Only applications received via Bracknell Forest will be considered. No agencies please.
Applications will be considered as they arrive.&nbsp; The school reserves the right to close this advert once sufficient applications have been received.

SEN Teaching Assistant

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£2,752.85 - £2,796.04 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefitsPermanent, Part Time5 hours per week, 38 weeks per yearJanuary 2026 StartWe are looking for a caring and reliable Midday Supervisor to join our friendly team at Lift Ashingdon. You will play a key role in making lunchtimes a safe, happy and enjoyable part of the school day, helping our children to eat well, play well and return to afternoon lessons ready to learn.In this role, you will:<ul><li>Supervise pupils in the dining hall, playground and other designated areas over the lunchtime period</li><li>Help ensure children are safe, well behaved and respectful towards one another</li><li>Encourage positive play, inclusion and friendship so that every child feels involved</li><li>Support children with routines such as washing hands, lining up and eating their lunch</li><li>Help to deal calmly and confidently with any minor incidents, accidents or disagreements</li><li>Assist with keeping dining and play areas clean and tidy, including wiping tables and clearing spillages</li></ul>About Lift AshingdonLift Ashingdon is part of a family of schools brought together by one common vision and passionate belief that each and every child can lead a remarkable life. An excellent education transforms lives and every pupil who attends one of our schools is given the support, care and opportunity they need to flourish.The school dates back to 1873 and is steeped in history and heritage alongside its excellent facilities including a large sports field and a heated swimming pool! The school is a key part of the village and local community and benefits from a small school feel and engaged parents.To arrange a school visit or to find out more about the role, please contact us.Closing date : 7th December 2025 Who is Lift Schools?We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.We offer you:<ul><li>Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.</li><li>Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.</li><li>Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.</li></ul>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Midday Supervisor

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



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

Bracknell Forest Council

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

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Please contact Recruitment Services on 01784 444263 (24hr answer phone) or email <a href="mailto:recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk</a> if you are having difficulty applying online.
Biodiversity Officer
Salary £31,368-£37,298 pa plus essential user car allowance
36 hours full time
Neighbourhood Services, which provides a high proportion of front-line services for Spelthorne Borough Council, including refuse collection, street cleansing and grounds maintenance, are advertising for a full-time Biodiversity Officer to work at our Whitehouse Depot in Kingston Road, Ashford and other Council owned sites.




Working within our busy Neighbourhood Services office, you will manage the SSSI’s which fall under the council’s management along with other sites of ecological significance. You’ll also be responsible for the management of the common land in the borough.




You will lead on environmentally focused projects as required to meet statutory duties and enable community participation. You will also provide a primary point of contact for general ecological queries both externally and internally.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Please note that as part of the employment checks, this post has an essential car user allowance attached to it. A valid driving licence, and access to a vehicle insured for business use will be required.




Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network.&nbsp; Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.
In return, we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits’ package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro rata for part time).&nbsp;
If you would like more information on this role, please speak to Catherine Munro on 01784 446317.
Closing date: 12 December 2025 (noon)
Interview date: 7 January 2026
To apply please use the ‘apply online’ button below.
CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.
Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.&nbsp; If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.
All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.
Working towards equal opportunities
Strictly No Agencies

Biodiversity Officer

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Salary: MPR + TLR 2b Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional BenefitsHours: Full TimeContract type: Fixed term (March 2027)Start date: March 2026We are seeking an inspirational Drama practitioner with the vision, drive, and expertise to lead our Performing Arts provision across the Academy. You will oversee a team of three specialist teachers: this team forms a committed, creative, and ambitious Performing Arts department ready for the next stage of its development.The successful candidate will lead on curriculum design, raise standards of teaching and learning, and champion a culture where creativity, confidence, and expression thrive across Drama and Music.You will also have a key role in strengthening enrichment, school productions, showcases, and wider opportunities for students to engage in the performing arts.What We're Looking For:<ul><li>An experienced Performing Arts Drama specialist with a record of excellent classroom practice</li><li>A strategic, motivating leader who can inspire colleagues and drive departmental improvement</li><li>Someone who can elevate participation in productions, concerts, and performance events</li><li>A commitment to inclusive practice and recognising talent in every student</li><li>A collaborative and flexible approach aligned with Lift Kingsley's values</li></ul>About Lift KingsleyLift Kingsley, is a 'Good' 11-18 secondary school that has made remarkable progress in recent years. Our school has grown significantly and is now full in every year group, with waiting lists across all years-a testament to our success, positive culture, and exceptional student behaviour.At Lift Kingsley, we are proud to be an inclusive and supportive community school, committed to giving every student the opportunity to achieve academic excellence.This is more than a school-it's a place where you can make a tangible difference in the lives of young people, helping them to reach their full potential and prepare for bright futures.Who is Lift Schools?We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.We offer you:<ul><li>Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.</li><li>Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.</li><li>Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.</li><li>Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.</li></ul>The role is due to commence March 2026. This is a full time, fixed term position. Closing date: 8 December 2025We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Head of Performing Arts

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Permanent Ref: HOS34 This position attracts a £5,000 market supplement per annum which will be reviewed after 2 years.&nbsp;&nbsp; Around half an hour by train from the centre of London, Dacorum occupies an enviable location just outside the M25 and is home to the towns of Hemel Hempstead (where our offices are based), Berkhamsted and Tring. An active and green place, Dacorum is a buzzing centre of business, enterprise and ambition. We’re designing our services around customers, ensuring our teams have the right skills and behaviours to excel, and we’ve developed new ways of working which support flexible and hybrid working. We are prepared to do things differently in Dacorum and our integrated neighbourhood delivery model enables us to deliver great services and create high-performing teams with a positive, empowered culture. Our ambition is to set the standards that other local authorities aspire to, and you can play a part in making this happen. Responsible for waste and recycling, fleet, street scene, grounds maintenance and cemeteries, your leadership will be central to encouraging a sense of shared mission and accountability across the service. Other priorities will include a focus on waste operations and fleet management (including the modernisation of our fleet), supporting the redevelopment and modernisation of our depot, maximising our commercial waste service, garden waste and the smooth running of the depot. Longer term, you’ll make an influential contribution to our planning for local government reorganisation and the opportunities that presents. It's a role that will suit someone with the right level of professional knowledge, acquired through study or career experience, and who has a proven track record of managing a multi-million-pound waste service within a complex, multi-agency service system. An informed appreciation of the practical demands of managing cultural and operational change is essential along with the ability to take a ‘first principles’ analytical approach to problem-solving and generating solutions. Excellent stakeholder management, customer service and engagement skills, are essential, as are good political awareness and sensitivity to the needs and priorities of others. It’s a fantastic time to join the team at Dacorum Borough Council and shape a cleaner, greener and safer place for our residents and stakeholders. We’re looking for candidates who will bring proven expertise and capabilities in their own professional area, but who also offer the wider strategic perspective and leadership skills to shape a progressive, collaborative and effective organisational culture, with a focus on customer service and service improvement. You’ll bring a creative, enthusiastic and open-minded approach to how we work across the Council and with our partners, to bring about the best outcomes for our residents and service users. Please note that all applications for this position should be made to Solace in Business and not through the DBC website. Information from&nbsp; candidates will be shared with Solace in Business.&nbsp;&nbsp; Visit <a href="http://www.join-dacorum.co.uk" target="_blank">www.join-dacorum.co.uk</a> to find out more or contact Steve Guest or Beth Roberts at Solace in Business on 020 7976 3311 for a confidential discussion. Closing date: 15 December 2025 Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK. A Basic check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions. We are an equal opportunities employer. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed.

Dacorum Borough Council

Head of Neighbourhood Services

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to safer recruitment and equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. If you are unable to apply online for reasons of disability, please call 01276 707126 to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be made to accommodate your individual requirements.
Please note:
All successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks in line with BPSS guidelines, which includes standard identification, referencing and unspent conviction checks. Surrey Heath Borough Council undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a disclosure on the basis of conviction or other information revealed.
For the best chance of successful application, please read the Job Description and Personal Specification fully before applying for this vacancy as it contains information you will need to refer to when applying. We do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed application form. To reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. If you choose to submit your CV with your application form we request that you remove all your personal details before uploading your CV. This will ensure that Managers cannot see your personal details when completing their shortlist. &nbsp;If you have not heard from the council within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful. All unsuccessful applications will be removed and confidentially disposed of 6 months after the closing date.
If you have any further enquiries please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@surreyheath.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@surreyheath.gov.uk</a> or telephone 01276 707126.
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Grade &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SH08 
Surrey Heath Borough Council is looking to recruit a Senior Solicitor or Legal Executive to join the Legal Services team based in Camberley. The role is suitable for a commercial property solicitor or Legal Executive with over 4 years PQE.
Over the last nine years, the Council has acquired a commercial property investment portfolio of significant financial and community value in order to increase income to help maintain services and to further its regeneration plans for the borough. The Council owns a range of properties including a shopping centre, various industrial estates, business parks and office buildings as well as its operational buildings and other land.
The work will involve a wide range of non-contentious matters, focusing on landlord and tenant work relating to the retail property portfolio, but will also include advising on other types of commercial property matters, proposed development sites and other Council matters as appropriate.
The Council is looking for a candidate who can progress property transactions, working collaboratively with the Council’s property team and with minimal supervision and has the confidence to tackle a variety of other matters. Applications from Solicitors or Legal Executives with a private practice background or from Solicitors or Legal Executives with local government knowledge and experience are welcomed.
This is a fantastic opportunity for career development within a supportive and collegiate in-house environment where the successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Deputy Head of Legal and under the overall guidance of the Head of Legal. A healthy work-life balance is encouraged and the Council’s flexible working arrangements include home working. Applications for part time working will be considered as well as full-time remote working.
A generous benefits package includes a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave, Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking and flexible working hours.
Further information on the role is detailed in the Job Profile.
Closing date:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Midday 8th December 2025
Interviews: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; W/C 8th December 2025
Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Surrey Heath Borough Council

Senior Solicitor - Property

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



Compass Team Practitioner, Children’s Services
Compass Team Practitioner:
We have an exciting opportunity for a new Compass Team practitioner to join us in The Compass Team.
The Compass Team Practitioner role will work alongside the Social Work Teams and manage a complex caseload, undertaking one-to one and co-work, in the homes and community and working closely alongside the key lead professional and colleagues from across Family Services and other key partner
The Compass Team are a dynamic &amp; proactive team, who use Trauma Informed and Systemic Theory to underpin relationship-based practice with families. The team’s core purpose is to provide additional capacity to support social work teams to deliver and sustain positive outcomes, achieving permanence with children, families, carers and multiagency partners focusing on:
<ul>
<li>Children remaining at home or in their connected networks when safe to do so (traditionally referred to as edge of care).</li>
<li>Children remaining in placements for as long as appropriate and without any unplanned moves (traditionally referred to as placement stability).</li>
<li>Children returning home or to their connected networks, so that they can safely leave care and build their relationships and resilience in their local communities (traditionally referred to as reunification).</li>
</ul>
We are keen to recruit people with a range of skills and backgrounds who have experience of working with children and adults in varying contexts. You will want to develop your skills to work in a relationship-based way using systemic and trauma informed approaches. You will have an ability to work collaboratively, creatively and build positive relationships both with families you work with and the professional network surrounding them.
As you will be required to travel to different locations within the borough, this position requires a full UK Driving Licence. A flexible working pattern may at times be adapted as per the service need, occasionally involving some weekend work.
Our Offer
<ul>
<li>Salary: £36,363 - £39,862 per annum</li>
<li>Annual Leave: 28 days per annum (rising to 33 days with 5 years continuous service), plus 8 bank holidays&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme.</li>
<li>Continuous professional development with full access to our broad Learning and Development offer.</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li>
<li>Supportive management.</li>
</ul>
Closing date: Sunday 7th December 2025, 11pm
Interview Date: 15th, 17th &amp; 18th December in person, in Wokingham. 
If you are interested in this role and would like more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Pj Lewis-Wall (Compass Team Manager) at <a href="mailto:pj.lewis@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">pj.lewis@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Alternatively, you can contact Alix Williams (Recruitment &amp; Retention Specialist for Children’s Social Care) for a broader discussion <a href="mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a> 
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. 
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. 
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Compass Team Practitioner

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Senior Compass Team Practitioner, Children’s Services
Senior Compass Team Practitioner:
Due to internal progression in Children’s Services, we are excited to advertise for a new Senior Compass Team practitioner.
As Senior Compass Team Practitioner, in addition to managing a caseload you will provide monthly supervision to the Compass Team Practitioners, assist the Team Manager in the management of data collected on the Compass Team performance and evaluation and provide support and delegation capacity to the Compass Team Manager.
The Compass Team are a dynamic &amp; proactive team, who use Trauma Informed and Systemic Theory to underpin relationship-based practice with families. The team’s core purpose is to provide additional capacity to support social work teams to deliver and sustain positive outcomes, achieving permanence with children, families, carers and multiagency partners focusing on:
<ul>
<li>Children remaining at home or in their connected networks when safe to do so (traditionally referred to as edge of care).</li>
<li>Children remaining in placements for as long as appropriate and without any unplanned moves (traditionally referred to as placement stability).</li>
<li>Children returning home or to their connected networks, so that they can safely leave care and build their relationships and resilience in their local communities (traditionally referred to as reunification).</li>
</ul>
We are keen to recruit people with a range of skills and backgrounds who have experience of working with children and adults in varying contexts. You will want to develop your skills to work in a relationship-based way using systemic and trauma informed approaches. You will have an ability to work collaboratively, creatively and build positive relationships both with families you work with and the professional network surrounding them.
As you will be required to travel to different locations within the borough, this position requires a full UK Driving Licence. A flexible working pattern may at times be adapted as per the service need, occasionally involving some weekend work.
Our Offer
<ul>
<li>Salary: £40,778 - £45,092 per annum</li>
<li>Annual Leave: 30 days per annum (rising to 35 days with 5 years continuous service), plus 8 bank holidays.</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme.</li>
<li>Continuous professional development with full access to our broad Learning and Development offer.</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li>
<li>Supportive management.</li>
</ul>
Closing date: Sunday 7th December 2025, 11pm
Interview Date: 15th, 17th &amp; 18th December in person, in Wokingham. 
If you are interested in this role and would like more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Pj Lewis-Wall (Compass Team Manager) at <a href="mailto:pj.lewis@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">pj.lewis@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Alternatively, you can contact Alix Williams (Recruitment &amp; Retention Specialist for Children’s Social Care) for a broader discussion <a href="mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a> 
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.&nbsp;
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. 
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. 
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Senior Compass Team Practitioner, Children's Services

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Salary: Voluntary Living Wage £12.60 per hour (£20,815 pro rata). For those with a level 3 qualification: NJC 5 - 7 £21,906 - £22,608 (pro rata salary) £25,583 - £26,403 (FTE salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Start date: January 2026
Are you passionate about education and looking for a fulfilling career?
We're looking for a dedicated teaching assistant to join our supportive team at Lift Wishmore.
You're someone who'll be able to: 
<ul>
<li>Support and adapt learning for pupils in any phase.</li>
<li>Be robust, resilient and take pride in helping students who can sometimes find school life challenging.</li>
<li>Be flexible, positive and compassionate.</li>
</ul>
We value the skills and dedication of our teaching assistants. To support the best outcomes for our students, we require a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). If you don't yet hold this qualification, don't worry! We'll invest in your development by enrolling you in our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Programme, helping you gain the behaviours, skills and experience you need to thrive in the role.
About Lift Wishmore 
Lift Wishmore is a special school in Chobham, Surrey for boys aged 7 to 16 years who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties. We can admit up to 82 pupils which means that class sizes are small and we work very closely with our students to ensure they get the most out of each day with us. Set in beautiful grounds, we provide high quality CPD to all staff routed through the instructional excellence model.
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
<ul>
<li>Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.</li>
<li>Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.</li>
<li>Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.</li>
</ul>
The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a full time, permanent position.
Closing date: 1 December 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Teaching Assistant

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and TeamJoin Kingston Council’s dynamic Occupational Therapy Team and make a real difference every day! As an Occupational Therapy Support Coordinator, you’ll be part of a passionate, forward-thinking service that empowers residents to live independently, confidently, and safely. You’ll work alongside experienced OTs who are committed to innovation, collaboration, and creating meaningful change in the community. This is your opportunity to grow, develop your skills, and be part of a supportive team that celebrates creativity, problem-solving, and positive outcomes. If you’re enthusiastic, people-focused, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAbout the role The purpose of the Occupational Therapy Support Coordinator role is to assist the Occupational Therapy Team in delivering timely, effective, and person-centred support to Kingston residents. You will play a key part in helping people maintain or regain their independence by coordinating assessments, organising essential equipment or adaptations, and ensuring smooth communication between service users, families, professionals, and partner agencies. Your role helps to keep the service running efficiently—supporting Occupational Therapists, managing workflow, and ensuring that residents receive the right support at the right time. Ultimately, the purpose of the job is to improve quality of life for individuals across Kingston while contributing to a responsive, compassionate, and high-quality OT service.About you We’re looking for a motivated and organised individual who brings both solid skills and a passion for supporting others. You’ll need to hold an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and have experience using case-based ICT systems, along with strong literacy, numeracy, interpersonal, and IT abilities. Ideally, you will also have experience working with adults in a care or health setting, a basic understanding of occupational therapy, and a good standard of written and verbal communication. Confidence with record-keeping, basic IT skills, and access to transport for visiting residents are also desirable. If you’re someone who combines practical capability with genuine empathy and a commitment to helping people live independently, we’d be excited to receive your application.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Kingston&nbsp;we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Occupational Therapy Support Coordinator

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Job Title:&nbsp;Housing Support Worker
Location:&nbsp;Based primarily in Brent, (Main office near the Civic Centre), you will provide support to Brent residents and participants in a variety of settings, including their homes, community locations, Brent Hubs, and libraries across the borough. Please be kindly aware although there is step free access at our base office, we cannot guarantee step free access in our outreach sites and participant homes.
Salary:&nbsp;£27,000 (Annual)
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;8month fixed term contract, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday on a rota which can range between 08:00 - 16:00, 09:00 - 17:00 and 10:00 - 18:00. You may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and participant requirements.&nbsp;
<h4>About the Role</h4>
We're hiring a Housing Support Worker to join our floating support service which is based in Brent. The service supports adults who have been or are at risk of homelessness, have experienced social exclusion, have previous criminal convictions, suffer with their mental health, have substance misuse, and/or could have a learning disability. You will support participants on their journey towards recovery, reablement, and independence, all within a compassionate, trauma informed environment.
In this role, you'll be at the heart of delivering high quality, person centered support through tailored support plans which provide practical interventions, to empower our participants to overcome personal challenges, develop life skills, and achieve their personal goals. You will also work closely in partnership with various organisations to support the different needs of our participants, which may include signposting. Join us on the journey to empowering people to be the best versions of themselves!&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities Include:
<ul>
<li>Support participants will all aspects of their housing needs to support them ensure sustainable housing.</li>
<li>Co-create tailored support plans which are centred towards the participants needs.</li>
<li>Signpost participants with local providers to support with their independence such as with Job Centres, employment support hubs, community support centres, mental health trusts and other as relevant.</li>
<li>Recognise support needs in an individual and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent further deterioration.</li>
<li>Complete safeguarding and other referrals where required.</li>
</ul>
<h4>About You</h4>
This role is ideal for someone who has a real passion towards helping others to achieve greater independence. You will thrive in a person centred environment with real compassion and a non judgmental attitude, understanding that people face different life experiences and sometimes just need that extra support to get back on their feet. We're looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives! You will have:
<ul>
<li>Understanding of the housing support needs that people with multiple, and complex needs face</li>
<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector</li>
<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs</li>
<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>
<li>Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with complex needs</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
</ul>
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
<h4>What we Offer</h4>
<ul>
<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
</ul>
<h4>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</h4>
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp;
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
<h4>Additional Information</h4>
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
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Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.&nbsp;
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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Housing Support Worker

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

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/1798/IPS___SEQF_Specialist_JD_.pdf" target="_blank">IPS___SEQF_Specialist_JD_</a></li>
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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



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

IPS/ SEQF Specialist and Compliance Lead

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/1868/Senior_Occupational_Therapist_CSST_JD_PS_Nov25.pdf" target="_blank">Senior_Occupational_Therapist_CSST_JD_PS_Nov25</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/1870/Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_Sept_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_Sept_2025</a></li>
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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



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

Senior Occupational Therapist - Children's Specialist Support Team

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How to Apply
If you’re ready to join a Group that has the resources to develop the talents of both students and staff, you can find more information on this role and details on how to apply by visiting our dedicated recruitment microsite at ucgjobs.com.
Alternatively, you can email <a href="mailto:hr@ucg.ac.uk" target="_blank">hr@ucg.ac.uk</a> for more information, quoting the job reference.
The College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be subject to full vetting procedures including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.



Assistant Principal- Engineering, Construction, and the Built Environment (ECBE)
Full Time, Permanent
London
£69,468.00 (inc. London Weighting) (spine point 52 on the harmonized scale)
We are seeking ambitious, outstanding candidates to join our teaching staff at United Colleges Group. We are a forward-thinking education provider and our mission is to deliver outstanding, world-class education and skills.
Who we are
UCG provides education to over 11,000 learners a year, including 16–18-year-olds, adults, apprentices, and students with high needs.
With an annual turnover of over £50m, we are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK. We offer education and training in almost all vocational areas at a variety of levels for a wide range of learners of all ages and starting points.
Our students come from a diverse range of backgrounds. In the academic year 2022–23, we enrolled more than 3,500 full-time 16–18 students, 8,000 adult learners and over 450 apprentices across our Group. UCG currently enrols 250+ HE students per year across four campuses onto 12 courses from STEM subjects (Science, Construction, Engineering, and Computing) to Business, Music and Professional Qualifications.
We have around 1,000 dedicated, skilled and enthusiastic staff who always put the needs of our students first. We are now looking for an Assistant Principal for Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment (ECBE) to join our cohort of dedicated staff.
Our mission is to provide all our learners with the very best knowledge and to break down any barriers to learning. We pride ourselves on enabling our learners to meet their individual needs and aspirations, delivering a learning experience that is unique, enjoyable and rewarding.
About You
The Assistant Principal for ECBE will contribute to the strategic and operational management, development and performance of all aspects of College operations. This role will mainly be based at our Paddington Green campus, with a requirement to travel to all sites.
You will deliver the implementation of the College Group’s quality improvement strategies for elements of the Education Inspection Framework and maintain a culture of continuous improvement through self-assessment and other quality initiatives. You will work with the SLT, CLT and College Manager to develop the College’s strategic and operational objectives into approved strategic plans and annual performance targets.
A key element of this role will be responsibility for the high-quality delivery of curriculum from Level 1 to Level 6, including provision across Building Services, Construction and Engineering. This includes overseeing qualifications such as T Levels, BTECs, and other vocational and technical programmes. The role will hold responsibility for the full ECBE curriculum offer delivered at both Paddington Green and the Euston Skills Centre, ensuring consistently excellent teaching, learning and assessment across all programme areas.
You will also review the Curriculum Delivery Plan (CDP) and associated processes and drive improvements across achievement, attendance and overall student outcomes, ensuring performance targets are met and exceeded.
The successful applicant will lead, manage and develop a team of staff, with direct line management responsibility for Curriculum Managers (as agreed with the Group or Deputy Principal). You will also hold responsibility for staff performance, identifying and facilitating development needs and training requirements.
The Assistant Principal for ECBE will:
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<li>Be educated to degree level or equivalent, with a record of continuous professional development and a recognised teaching qualification.</li>
<li>Have an excellent understanding of curriculum development and achieving high standards of innovation and delivery in teaching and learning.</li>
<li>Have a strong understanding of the policy context for education (primary, secondary, FE, HE, ALS and Inclusive Learning), including issues such as the 14–19 agenda, employer engagement, the student learning experience and policy and funding matters.</li>
<li>Have experience of initiating and managing significant cultural change with a track record of shaping a management team to achieve planned outcomes.</li>
<li>Have the ability to communicate and explain complex issues and reports clearly.</li>
<li>Have the ability to present information confidently and to take feedback constructively.</li>
<li>Be highly organised and able to manage specialist, complex projects with excellent attention to detail.</li>
<li>Have experience of motivating, developing and managing the performance of effective, multi-disciplinary teams across multiple sites.</li>
<li>Have the ability to communicate effectively with key senior stakeholders, manage and delegate workload effectively in a challenging environment, and build positive internal and external relationships.</li>
<li>Demonstrate proven success in improving student achievement, attendance and progression outcomes, and in implementing strategies to raise performance across curriculum areas.</li>
</ul>
How to Apply
If you’re ready to join a Group that has the resources to develop the talents of both students and staff, you can find more information on this role and details on how to apply by visiting our dedicated recruitment microsite at ucgjobs.com.
Alternatively, you can email <a href="mailto:hr@ucg.ac.uk" target="_blank">hr@ucg.ac.uk</a> for more information, quoting the job reference.
The College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be subject to full vetting procedures including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

United Colleges Group

Assistant Principal- Engineering, Construction, and the Built Environment (ECBE)

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How to Apply &nbsp;- Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.
Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.&nbsp; If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration formTo find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit&nbsp; <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk" target="_blank">https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk</a>
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest - <a href="https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/</a>
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.
Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application &amp; selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.&nbsp;
Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form. &nbsp;
The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.&nbsp;
References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.



We are looking for&nbsp;a very special&nbsp;person to come and join our team.&nbsp;&nbsp;We have a&nbsp;20 place&nbsp;resource provision for children with autism and speech,&nbsp;language&nbsp;and communication needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;The majority of&nbsp;our children attend mainstream in the afternoons however some of our children are in the provision full time.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is a unique role which requires someone who has the following skill set:&nbsp;
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<li>Able to plan for individual needs&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Can&nbsp;develop&nbsp;an enriching learning environment&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Has experience of teaching pupils with varying needs&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Has SEND experience&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Is able to&nbsp;adapt learning&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Has experience of leading and directing support staff&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Is willing to work as part of an excellent team&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Has an&nbsp;understanding&nbsp;of&nbsp;the curriculum across EYFS, KS1 and KS2&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;‘An atmosphere of partnership and purpose can be felt throughout this school. There is a shared high ambition to ensure every pupil is an eager learner who achieves well. Staff prioritise developing caring relationships will pupils, providing thoughtful nurture and care. Classrooms and communal areas are therefore kind and calm places. Pupils feel safe and say that bullying is rare. Children of all ages are proud of their good behaviour. One pupil said, ‘I love it here and never want to leave.’&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Pines is a vibrant Primary school with a Nursery.  We are well&nbsp;resourced&nbsp;and we have extensive outside space along with a Specialist Resource Provision. There are currently 300 children on roll.&nbsp;
At The Pines there has been rapid improvement in the quality of education, behaviour &amp;&nbsp;attitudes&nbsp;and personal development.&nbsp;We will continue to focus on improving the outcomes for our children. This is an exciting time to join us and our amazing team.&nbsp;
The school&nbsp;is located in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Hanworth&nbsp;estate which is on the outskirts of Bracknell town and is within&nbsp;very easy&nbsp;access of many amenities.  The 'Look Out’ environmental area, Bracknell Sports Centre and Swimming Pool, David Lloyd Health Club, the South Hill Park Theatre &amp; Arts Centre are all well within walking distance with skating, bowling,&nbsp;cinemas&nbsp;and a leisure pool nearby.&nbsp;
We can offer you:&nbsp;
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<li>An inclusive ethos&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Excellent, experienced support staff&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>A dedicated SRP&nbsp;SENCo&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Happy, motivated children who enjoy coming to school&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>A commitment to professional development for all staff&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Caring and committed staff teams including an actively supportive leadership team&nbsp;who work well together&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Supportive parents who engage positively in the improvement of the school&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Closing date:  18th January 2026&nbsp;(we reserve the right to close the vacancy before this date should a suitable candidiate be found).
Interview: To be confirmed, reviewed on receipt of shortlisted applications
Hours:  Full time
Terms: This is a fixed term position to cover maternity leave from February (or sooner if possible) until 31st December 2026, with potential to extend or become permanent.
Visits are actively encouraged.&nbsp;Please&nbsp;contact&nbsp;Steph Chandler, School Business Manager, should you&nbsp;require any further information.  <a href="mailto:SBM@thepinesschool.org.uk" target="_blank">SBM@thepinesschool.org.uk</a>&nbsp;
At The Pines we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp;&nbsp;We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.&nbsp;

Maternity Cover – Temporary with potential to extend or become permanent

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Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete&nbsp;but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.
&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form" target="_blank">https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form</a>
To apply use the "Apply Online" button below, which will take you to our Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your online account at any time to view the status of any of your applications. By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.



Senior/Principal Planning Officer 
Development Management, Planning and Environmental Health
Salary: £45,868 - £56,105 (Scale 36-45) 
Closing date: 9am on Monday 12 January 2026
Interview date: w/c 26 January 2026
What does it take to be a planner at Elmbridge?
Commitment? Determination?&nbsp; Solution-focussed attitude?
We would suggest that it takes all of this and one other trait; we want our planners to be passionate about design.
That’s what makes planning at Elmbridge different; we have talented, passionate people, determined to do their best work for Elmbridge, influencing and helping to shape Elmbridge.
You will see the other essential criteria in the person specification, but it’s your approach to work that will be your main asset.
Are you ready to step up to a more senior role dealing with complex applications?&nbsp; Our recently created Senior/Principal Planning Officer role enables career progression within the same post, which would include the opportunity to take on the responsibility of delegated decision making for certain applications.
Whether you are a planning manager, officer or trainee you will understand that you have an important role to play in helping us to shape Elmbridge. You will be supporting our customers and helping them to understand the role good planning makes in shaping an area.
Elmbridge is one of the busiest local planning authorities in the country and sets very high standards for the delivery of planning decisions within Government targets.&nbsp; With land values that rival London and a population of 140,000, we will provide you with an interesting and challenging step in your career.
From April 2027, Elmbridge will become part of the new East Surrey Council.&nbsp; As we work towards that time, our focus remains firmly on delivering high quality services to our residents.&nbsp; We understand that this period of transition may bring uncertainty, particularly around future working arrangements such as office locations. Please be assured that we are committed to supporting all our employees throughout this process, prioritising wellbeing, continuous learning and professional development.
While we cannot predict exactly what lies beyond 2027, we can confidently say that your time at Elmbridge Borough Council will be both rewarding and enriching. You will gain valuable experience, benefit from extensive training opportunities and be involved in one of the most significant transformations in local government in the past 50 years.
About us
We know we ask a lot, but the good news is that we give a lot too.
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<li>Learning and development:
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<li>We will support you on that journey by creating a bespoke learning and development plan for you.</li>
<li>You will meet people in the team who have completed Masters, been promoted within the team and have taken on other professional qualifications.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Flexibility:
<ul>
<li>We know hybrid working is here to stay and we will discuss the right mix of home and office for you.</li>
</ul>
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</ul>
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<li>Wellbeing:
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<li>When you thrive Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees.</li>
</ul>
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<li>The package:
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<li>Not forgetting our excellent pension and ‘Thrive’ package of employee benefits and discounts with various local businesses. There is also free employee parking.</li>
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What else?
We encourage you to read more on us and if you have any queries please give us a call.
If you would like to talk to us about the role, please give Paul our Development Manager a call on 01372 474808.
What are you waiting for?

Elmbridge Borough Council

Senior/Principal Planning Officer

Ealing Council have an exciting new opportunity as Deputy Head of Cabinet Office available on a full time working pattern basis. Ealing has a strong and dynamic political leadership team that are committed to delivering excellent public services for the borough whilst be at the cutting edge of policy innovation across the local government and wider public sector. This role sits at the heart of the political leadership of the council supporting cabinet members in delivering their vision for the borough.The role:The Deputy Head of Cabinet Office manages the direct support to cabinet members as well as taking a leadership role in the wider function of the cabinet office team. The postholder will ensure co-ordination of the crosscutting support that is offered to all cabinet members. They will also ensure that cabinet members priorities and policies are reflected across the organisation and ensuring all cabinet level communications are consistent and reflect the overall strategic message of the administration.As the Deputy head of cabinet office you will:<ul><li>To be responsible for the management of the Cabinet Office in the absence of the head of cabinet office.</li><li>To line manage and develop the cabinet support officers.</li><li>To provide strategic advice and support to the Cabinet on key issues affecting the council.</li><li>To work with Cabinet, Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) and colleagues within Strategy &amp; Change to ensure a forward communications plan aligned to the administration’s narrative and priorities.</li><li>To facilitate effective communication between the Leader, the Cabinet, Strategic Leadership Team ensuring that key issues are progressed in an effective, co-ordinated and timely way.</li><li>To attend meetings on behalf of the cabinet office influencing policy and projects, communicate and feedback as appropriate Ensure that the Leader and Cabinet members are supported with a thorough awareness of new legislative, political, financial and reputational communications developments at a national, regional and local level.</li><li>Contribute to a local engagement programme for the Leader supported by cabinet to ensure that their decisions are informed by feedback from residents, business, voluntary sector and other stakeholders, liaising with communications, community management and partners as necessary.</li><li>Contribute to a public affairs programme for the Leader, supported by Cabinet, to lobby Government and other decision makers to advance the interests of the borough and its residents</li><li>Lead project work on behalf the Leader and Cabinet to ensure delivery of priorities and projects and liaise with Council departments and other agencies to deliver the required outcomes.</li><li>Manage and be accountable for the leaders’ budget and ensure that strategic consideration into how this fund can be used to maximise impact for the leaders’ priorities, provide monthly reports on expenditure against budget, report variances and take corrective action where required.</li><li>Manage the Cabinet Office support officers including recruitment, training, induction, development, and performance appraisals of staff.</li></ul>Working closely with the Strategic Director of Strategy and Change and contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan on time and to budget in alignment with emerging administration priorities. Other activities appropriate to the grade and the needs of the service.Our ideal deputy head of cabinet office will have the below skills and experience:<ul><li>Extensive experience of working in an executive support position with senior managers and politicians in a comparable organisation.</li><li>A strong understanding of the political environment and the sensitivities of operations in this environment.</li><li>An in-depth awareness of the strategic policy and service delivery issues facing local government.</li><li>The ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders to communicate and deliver the Leader and Cabinet’s priorities.</li><li>Ability to manage service delivery within a challenging and political environment.</li></ul>You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage. It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.This role is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE RETURN TO THE <a href="https://jobs.ealing.gov.uk/ealing-council-filter/" target="_blank">EALING COUNCIL VACANCY</a> SEARCH PAGE AND CLICK ON ‘APPLY ONLINE’ IN THE RELEVANT JOB SUMMARY BOX.Closing date: Monday 08 December 2025Interviews: to be held week commencing 15 December 2025.<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/21198/deputy_head_of_cabinet_office.pdf" target="_blank">Role profile</a>:<ul></ul>

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