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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7189/Candidate_Pack_-_Communities_Directorate_-_June_2025_PS.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate_Pack_-_Communities_Directorate_-_June_2025_PS</a></li>
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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.&nbsp;



At Bracknell Forest Council legal excellence is our standard. &nbsp;We currently have an exciting opportunity for a part time solicitor specialising in Planning and Highways.
We pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
<h3>About you…</h3>
We are seeking a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with knowledge and experience in planning and highways.&nbsp; You will provide customer focused, high quality and responsive specialist legal advice and assistance, with your primary focus being in these areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;A high level of professional judgement and political awareness is required as you will be required to represent the council publicly in a variety of venues.
<h3>About the team…</h3>
We are a small team who work closely together to make sure that we are providing the best support to the council’s officers and members.&nbsp; As one of our lawyers you will be supported to develop your skills and competencies in a learning environment which values creativity, teamwork and innovation. Sometimes the work is challenging however there is also time for finding creative solutions and every day is different.
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
<ul>
<li>To undertake legal work involving planning and highways matters including as necessary negotiation and drafting in connection with planning (s106) agreements and unilateral undertakings and highways (s38/278) agreements and associated agreements to include enforcement of these agreements.</li>
<li>To have good working knowledge of the National Planning Policy Framework; local plans; neighbourhood plans and consultations, listed building, conservation area, affordable housing and Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) land.</li>
<li>To be able to direct officers in the preparation of policies and strategic planning matters.</li>
<li>To undertake planning appeals, judicial reviews and strategy work.</li>
<li>To understand, draft and advise on Biodiversity Net Gain.</li>
<li>To attend and advise at planning committees and other meetings of the council as required (Planning Committee in person on average four times a year); and to provide such legal advice and support to those meetings as may be required.</li>
<li>To approve reports for, to attend and to give legal and procedural advice at Corporate Management Team, Cabinet and other groups as may be required in accordance with the law and the council’s constitution.</li>
<li>To personally have conduct of an extensive case load relevant to your area of work and as required by service demand.</li>
<li>To provide specialist legal advice to elected members, Chief Officers, senior managers and officers as part of a team of lawyers.</li>
<li>To tailor the presentations and format of legal advice to suit the level and understanding of the instructing council officer.</li>
<li>To attend courts, tribunals or other forums as required in relation to the post-holder’s case load in order to represent the council’s interests at the same.</li>
<li>Be adept at working independently as well as collaborating with other legal specialists when required.</li>
<li>Instruct Cabinet when required.</li>
<li>To be responsible for representing the interests of the service at a corporate level.</li>
<li>You will be expected to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other service areas within the council and with outside organisations where appropriate.</li>
<li>To give advice on policy making and procedural developments through analysing the legal framework and familiarisation with operational matters.</li>
<li>To assist the management team with conduct of complex cases where requested to do so.</li>
<li>To provide comprehensive practical and solution focused legal advice and support on planning compliance.</li>
<li>Liaise with service clients and other services affected by a matter in hand and coordinate, where necessary, any required input from other services. Advise on the best means of legally achieving the client’s objectives.</li>
<li>Maintain personal case load information and case progress data including time recording in computerised form as instructed.</li>
<li>Ensure that work is completed within set timescales or to client requirements and where applicable in accordance with time limits imposed by statute, courts and the Planning Inspectorate.</li>
<li>To contribute to the provision of an effective and efficient value for money legal service.</li>
<li>Undertake all the duties within the framework of equal opportunities.</li>
<li>Demonstrating commitment to the values and required behaviours of the council as assessed at annual appraisal meetings.</li>
<li>Any other duties as maybe commensurate with the grade.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits…&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
*(pro rata for part time)
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values 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;&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date&nbsp;</h3>
Interviews will be held the week commencing 28th July 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;
Helen Brewster - Assistant Borough Solicitor (Place Team)
Tel: 01344 352037
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for&nbsp;more details.&nbsp;
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.
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

Assistant Lawyer - Planning and Highways (part time, 22 hours per week)

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Please apply online via the link provided.



About us at Hounslow
We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.
We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential.&nbsp; We are stepping up for our residents like never before.
About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock.&nbsp; All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”.&nbsp; It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.
We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.
As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.&nbsp; There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.
Our Benefits
If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these <a href="https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20037/working_for_the_council" target="_blank">here.</a>
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Homelessness, Independence and Preventative Service which adopts a preventative approach across the housing, health and social care agendas.&nbsp; You will be a frontline professional delivering a first class, modern and flexible service to some of the most vulnerable people in the Borough.
About The Team You’ll Be Working In
This is an exciting and busy role that is at the centre of the Councils response to homelessness. The service is developing and progressing our agenda to reduce the use of temporary accommodation and achieve more upstream prevention outcomes.
<ol>
<li>If you want to work in the public sector and be part of a progressive team, this is a unique opportunity for you as we are interested in what you can bring to help us improve and develop our services for our customers.</li>
<li>You will contribute to the effective delivery of the integrated preventative service across housing, health and social care, providing a proactive, accessible, efficient and effective front-line service; promote access to preventative services, working proactively to ensure services are accessed in a timely way.</li>
<li>You will work as part of a team and being a conduit for the Council and Health partners. You are responsible for assessing the complex needs of vulnerable residents. Connecting them with support which will help them to avoid crisis, allowing them to continue to live independently and reducing demand on statutory services.</li>
<li>You work proactively to prevent and resolve crisis and prevent the loss of accommodation while preventing the escalation of health care needs.</li>
<li>You work collaboratively to facilitate discharges from health care settings, enable access to lower-level preventative services and prevent repeat and avoidable admissions to acute health care services.</li>
<li>You adopt a casework-based approach to complete detailed holistic assessments of housing, health and social care needs, providing practical interventions and support.</li>
<li>You Maintain an ongoing knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and the Council’s statutory duties in relation to housing, health and care needs, ensuring advice given is accurate at all times and provide tailored solutions to meet identified needs.</li>
</ol>
About You
You have extensive knowledge and experience of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, working with vulnerable people, and experience of leading multi-disciplinary housing teams and work involving complex needs and diverse client groups and an expert knowledge of homelessness and associated legislation.
It will be necessary for you to have extensive knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and it is desirable to have knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 to apply for this role.
<ol>
<li>You have experience of multi-disciplinary working involving complex and diverse client groups and an understanding of complex legislative frameworks including homelessness, social care, mental health, immigration and welfare benefits.</li>
<li>You are a great communicator to engage effectively with a broad range of people to influence, negotiate and persuade and you quickly build trusting relationships with complex individuals to develop a comprehensive understanding of issues faced by vulnerable people.</li>
<li>You act with integrity, take personal responsibility and handle stress effectively while maintaining high levels of motivation and enthusiasm to achieve successful corporate preventative outcomes, using proactive and creative solutions.</li>
<li>You work independently, proactively and flexibly, being an expert problem solver demonstrating excellent analytical skills, to seek out and implement bespoke solutions to complex issues and make decisions confidently.</li>
<li>You are a high performing individual who works collaboratively with others, adapting to meet a range of changing needs while achieving targets and service objectives and make the team the very best it can be.</li>
<li>You are confident to visit residents in their homes and other health care settings, and work from different locations in the Borough alongside other professionals. You are able to have challenging conversations with other professionals while maintaining a customer focus to achieve successful outcomes across housing, health and social care.</li>
</ol>
Essential for the Role
Basic DBS check is required for the role.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Are you passionate about customer services?</li>
<li>Are you an experienced homelessness professional?</li>
<li>Are you looking to working in a forward thinking and progressive housing department?</li>
</ul>
If the points above resonate with you, we would like to hear from you. 
Please read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile.
When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact
The key information you need about the role should be in the Role Profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact: 
Email: <a href="mailto:Serge.Momboye@hounslow.gov.uk" target="_blank">Serge.Momboye@hounslow.gov.uk</a>
Interviews for this job will be held during July 2025.
Closing date – 9th July 2025

London Borough of Hounslow

Housing and Hospital Link Worker

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/5428/Joint_Corporate_Health_and_Safety_Manager_v2_-_April_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Joint_Corporate_Health_and_Safety_Manager_v2_-_April_2025</a></li>
</ul>

To apply for this vacancy, click the “Apply Online” link.
If you are not already on Waverley Borough Council's website for this vacancy, you will be redirected to our website's jobs page.&nbsp; Either click "Apply Online" at the bottom of this page, or at the top left hand side under Waverley Borough Council click either the "Log in" button (if you are already registered) or the "Register" button.
You will be redirected to the JobsGoPublic system, which manages our online recruitment process. Once you have registered with JobsGoPublic (which is free to use) you can log in to your application at any time and keep track of where you are in the recruitment process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you are unable to use this service or would like assistance, please contact us via <a href="mailto:hr@waverley.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr@waverley.gov.uk</a> or call the Human Resources team on 01483 523388.



This is an exciting time to join Waverley Borough Council as we support transformational change working in collaboration with Guildford Borough Council.
Are you looking for the opportunity to take on a new challenge?
Do you want to be involved in developing a new team dedicated to corporate health and safety?
Are you and experienced health and safety manager with a proven track record of delivering improvements?
As a qualified health and safety specialist with strong people skills, you will take a lead role in implementing, developing and monitoring health and safety issues across&nbsp; both Guildford and Waverley Borough Council’s.&nbsp; You will develop a positive health and safety culture and ensure both organisations meet statutory and legislative requirements. &nbsp;&nbsp;
In this role you will act as lead advisor at all organisational levels to ensure that the health, safety and welfare of our employees, contractors, visitors and service users is protected.&nbsp;
This is a new role, which provides the perfect opportunity to work with our existing managers to build a golden thread of good health and safety practice throughout our organisation.
This post is a full-time role for 37 hours a week, split between offices in Guildford and Godalming.&nbsp;
How to apply -
Please ensure you submit a supporting statement setting out how you meet the essential criteria on the job description when you submit your CV.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Suzanne Robinson on 01483 523034
Closing date for applications: 9:00am on the 14th July 2025
Interview date: 29th July 2025 at The Burys in Godalming
In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-at-Waverley/Working-at-Waverley" target="_blank">Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council</a>
The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-at-Waverley/Working-at-Waverley" target="_blank">here</a>
We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-at-Waverley/Working-at-Waverley" target="_blank">here</a>
Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.

Joint Corporate Health and Safety Manager

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Job Title:&nbsp;Dual Diagnosis Worker
Salary:&nbsp;£29,000&nbsp;
Location and Travel:&nbsp;The role is based in East Croydon, accessible by Train and Tram Link. Any travel required outside your home location for work-related purposes can be expensed. &nbsp;
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;12 months Fixed Term Contract -Full time: 37.5 hours per week. Hours to be discussed, you will be based in service.&nbsp;
About the role
We are seeking a Dual Diagnosis Worker who has a specialism in complex mental health and substance misuse to join our team in Croydon. This is a residential service which provides specialist mental health, complex needs, and dual diagnosis support to our residents. You will utilise your previous experience and knowledge, and provide specialist support to those who have been diagnosed with mental ill health and have challenges with substance use. You will deliver evidence-based interventions based on holistic assessments to support personalised recovery, integration, and promotion of independent living skills.
Within this role, you will act as a specialist for comorbidity, supporting the team to achieve positive outcomes for our residents. Some of the duties may include:
<ul>
<li>Undertake joint holistic assessments, risk assessments, care plans, and interventions to support harm reduction and minimisation.</li>
<li>Set up realistic and flexible strengths-based support plans, working closely with colleagues and support teams to support and advise on interventions and approaches to meet individual needs.</li>
<li>Help reduce episodes of crisis and assist residents/participants to access services which can offer alternatives to crisis support.</li>
<li>Work closely with support staff and clinical teams to support and advise them on interventions and approaches to meet resident/participant comorbid, complex mental health and substance misuse needs.</li>
<li>Support multi-disciplinary teams and the wider community teams with support, advice, signposting, and move on care planning.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
About you
We’re looking for someone who has specialist knowledge on how to support individuals with comorbid and complex needs, with previous experience in a similar role. We look at individual characteristics to be able to show resilience, solve challenges, and be proactive in your approach. You will have a passion for supporting people to achieve their personal goals, and achieve positive outcomes, this includes having the ability to engage with people who may be hard to reach and engage with. We further are looking for someone who has:
<ul>
<li>An appropriate qualification which is relevant to the role which could include: National Diploma, Bachelors, or master’s in psychology, Dual Diagnosis, Substance Misuse or any relevant</li>
<li>Previous experience in a similar role, providing holistic assessments and support for people experiencing mental health challenges</li>
<li>Applied knowledge of the principles of risk assessment and risk management, particularly in relation to harm minimisation.</li>
<li>A commitment to promoting recovery, harm reduction, and active involvement in care planning.</li>
<li>Ability to apply relapse prevention models to promote sustained recovery and harm reduction.</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency.</li>
</ul>
Please note that the above is not an exhaustive list, more details on the role and requirements can be found in the JDPS attached.
What we offer
<ul>
<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>
</ul>
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
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 (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. 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;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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;
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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Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.&nbsp;
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Dual Diagnosis Worker | Mental Health Support | Substance Misuse | Trauma-Informed Care | Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) | Holistic Assessments | Recovery Support | Harm Reduction | Risk Management | Person-Centred Care | Resilience Building | Independent Living | Multi-Disciplinary Team | Crisis Prevention | Case Management | Comorbid support

Dual Diagnosis Worker

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/8137/Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_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 an exciting opportunity for a committed worker, with experience of working with 16–25 year olds, to join our team as a Leaving Care Personal Adviser.
<h3>About you...</h3>
As a Leaving Care Personal Adviser, you will develop an effective working relationship with young people eligible for leaving care services. You will motivate and effectively support them to engage in education, training and employment whilst ensuring they effectively handle their finances, live in suitable housing, and have the necessary emotional resilience and skills for independence.
As a Leaving Care Personal Adviser, you will need a wide range of skills including knowledge of issues that impact care leavers and unaccompanied young people. You will play a key part in supporting them into adulthood and preparing them with skills to ensure they have the best chances moving forward independently.
You will need to think creatively and take the lead on some participation and group activities for the cohort of care leavers that we work with.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
The Leaving Care Team is a small, dedicated team providing essential support to ensure we provide the best support to our vulnerable young people and care leavers.
We are a small, welcoming and friendly local authority. Our leadership team knows that it is essential for workers to have a secure physical and psychological base from which to be the best practitioners they can be. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which will provide you with a strong sense of belonging.
We are Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding,’ with Ofsted recognising that at Bracknell Forest Council, “Children who need help and protection in Bracknell Forest receive a consistently high quality service”.
Inspectors concluded that Social Workers and other frontline practitioners benefit from manageable caseloads, good training and powerful and highly reflective supervision that ensures children are at the heart of decision making.
Everything we do in Children’s Social Care is about improving the life chances of Bracknell’s children, put simply, we change lives for the better.
Read more about our culture and what our staff say: <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/childrens-social-care-jobs" target="_blank">Children's social care jobs | Bracknell Forest Council</a>
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
You will be supported to carry out the following duties, responsibilities and training…
<ul>
<li>Carry out holistic assessments of young people leaving care.</li>
<li>To act as a personal adviser to a caseload of young people leaving care.</li>
<li>To promote the Leaving Care Service to partner agencies.</li>
<li>To work in partnership with other professionals.</li>
<li>To actively refer care leavers into appropriate services.</li>
<li>To maintain appropriate case management records.</li>
<li>To work flexibly to meet the needs of young people leaving care. This may include traveling out of area and working in the evening.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
<ul>
<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
(* pro rata for part-time)
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values 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;&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 29th July 2025 and Thursday 31st July 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?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Chloe Herniman,Team Manager – Life Chances
Tel.: 01344 354336
Email: <a href="mailto:Chloe.Herniman@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Chloe.Herniman@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
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;

Leaving Care Personal Adviser

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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
Make a Difference. Shape the Future. Woking is a vibrant borough undergoing significant change. At Woking Borough Council, we are committed to delivering excellent services and responding to the financial and strategic challenges facling local government. We are seeking a highly motivated, forward-thinking Senior Corporate Strategy Officer to join our Commercial Team at Woking Borough Council. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our organisation and helping to deliver real, positive outcomes for our residents, businesses, and communities. About the Role As our Senior Corporate Strategy Officer, you will work at the heart of the organisation, providing strategic insight, high-quality analysis, and innovative thinking to support senior leaders and elected members in making informed decisions. You will help drive the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Council’s key strategic plans, including our Corporate Plan, service strategies, and performance frameworks. You will play a critical role in ensuring alignment across the organisation, promoting a culture of evidence-based decision-making, and supporting our ambition to deliver high-quality, efficient, and responsive services. This role is vital to driving organisational improvement and ensuring Woking Borough Council remains focused, accountable, and responsible in a rapidly changing environment. Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Support the ongoing development and review of the Council’s Corporate Plan and key strategic documents.</li>
<li>Provide high-quality strategic advice and briefings to senior leaders and elected members to support effective decision-making.</li>
<li>Undertake horizon scanning, research, and policy development to ensure the Council remains proactive and responsive to emerging challenges/opportunities.</li>
<li>Support the alignment of corporate strategy with service plans, performance frameworks, and governance arrangements.</li>
<li>Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a joined-up, partnership approach to delivering our strategic priorities.</li>
<li>Lead on strategic projects that support organisational improvement, innovation, and transformation.</li>
<li>Lead on the Council’s corporate risk and business continuity frameworks – ensuring that risks are identified, assessed, monitoried, and reported effectively.</li>
<li>Monitor and report on progress towards corporate objectives, using data and evidence to support performance management and accountability.</li>
</ul>
About You We are looking for someone with excellent strategic thinking, analytical and communication skills, combined with a strong understanding of local government and the challenges and opportunities facing the public sector. You will have:
<ul>
<li>Significant experience in strategy, policy, corporate planning, and performance management, ideally within the public sector.</li>
<li>Experience in developing and managing corporate risk frameworks, with the ability to translate complex risks into clear actions and assurance.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information concisely and with impact.</li>
<li>Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels.</li>
<li>Experience of delivering strategic projects and supporting organisational improvement.</li>
<li>A proactive, collaborative approach with a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.</li>
<li>A good understanding of the political environment and the role of local government.</li>
</ul>
Why Join Us? At Woking Borough Council, we are proud of the work we do to support our communities, and we know our people are our greatest asset. We offer:
<ul>
<li>A competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement.</li>
<li>Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.</li>
<li>A supportive and inclusive working environment.</li>
<li>Access to a local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.</li>
<li>A generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month.</li>
<li>Discounted health and leisure membership.</li>
</ul>
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are passionate about shaping strategy, driving improvement, and working in a dynamic public sector environment, we would love to hear from you.
English Language Requirement
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post.&nbsp; An assessment may be required. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact the Human Resources team.
Who to contact for informal discussion:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Pino Mastromarco, (Head of Commerical, Corporate Strategy and Performance) on <a href="mailto:pino.mastromarco@woking.gov.uk" target="_blank">pino.mastromarco@woking.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: 3 August 2025 at 23.59
Interview Date:&nbsp; w/c 11 August 2025

Senior Corporate Strategy Officer

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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
An existing opportunity has arisen to join the Property Services team at Woking Borough Council.&nbsp;We are seeking a motivated, confident, and pro-active person to join our Property Services Team.
You will facilitate the purchase of Right to Buy properties in accordance with the Housing Act (1985), in conjunction with Housing and Legal Services. This also includes Buy Backs, (the buying back of previously owned Council properties) and Share Owndership transactions.
Ideally the successful candidate will have property related public sector experience, however not essential. We expect you to be able to demonstrate the ability to manage, plan, and prioritise as well as show strong people skills &amp; abilities to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Also essential is the ability to interpret and explain legislation to customers, stakeholders and tenants and as appropriate officer direction.
The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post.&nbsp; An assessment may be required. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact the Human Resources team.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Caroline Rivett, Commercial Manager on <a href="mailto:caroline.rivett@woking.gov.uk" target="_blank">caroline.rivett@woking.gov.uk</a> / 01483 743249
Closing Date: 20 July 2025 at 23.59&nbsp;
Interview Date:&nbsp; w/c 28 July 2025

Right To Buy Officer

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We're looking for a dedicated Technical
 Support Officer to join our Housing Property Services team. In
 this essential role, you'll provide high-quality administrative
 and technical support to our housing teams - including property
 services, engineering, repairs &amp; maintenance, and
 compliance. 
 
We seek the best talent from the widest
 pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our
 success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident
 Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued
 employment of people with disabilities.
We support hybrid working, it's important
 to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our
 employees to excel and within this role you'll have the
 opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.
About the role:
You'll be the first point of contact for
 internal and external customers, helping to progress housing
 planned programmes of work, essential cyclical programmes and
 work stream linked to statutory compliance obligation as a social
 landlord, process invoices, maintain records, and handle queries
 with professionalism and care. 
 
Your day-to-day work could vary from working with our team on a
 Zero Carbon strategy to our existing housing stock, to assisting
 with admin function to enable various Maintenance / Servicing
 program of works as well as our additional projects. We work with
 various departments within the wider housing property services
 team therefore you could find yourself liaising with other
 departments such as our Sheltered Housing team. 
 Role
 responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Supporting frontline housing services
 with efficient and accurate admin support</li>
<li>Maintaining and updating databases and
 documentation</li>
<li>Handling customer and contractor
 enquiries via phone and face-to-face</li>
<li>Raising purchase orders and processing
 invoices</li>
<li>Preparing and distributing letter
 communications to keep residents informed and resolving and
 responding to complaints</li>
<li>Attending sites to conduct site
 inspections as and when required</li>
<li>Taking minutes at meetings and
 coordinating appointments</li>
<li>Delivering excellent customer service
 and teamwork across departments</li>
</ul>
Works include
 carrying out administration to facilitate contracts and projects
 of a vast portfolio as well as the day-to-day administration
 requirements for the service.
You will be part
 of an operational team providing an efficient and effective
 service and good customer care, meeting the needs of both
 internal and external customers. You will update and maintain
 database records, produce documents and standard letters, process
 work tickets for the in-house Housing Repairs and Maintenance
 Service and generally provide technical administration support
 for all areas of the team.&nbsp;

About
 you:
The following
 experience is required for this role:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Competent
 literacy and numeracy.</li>
<li>Ability to
 compose short letters with correct punctuation, spelling and
 grammar, whilst expressing accurate information.</li>
<li>Uploading of
 documentation to various systems as required for regulatory
 purposes and standards.</li>
<li>Raising of purchase orders and works
 orders as required.</li>
<li>Knowledge of
 schedule of rates in the construction industry and their
 use.</li>
<li>Experience of
 large-scale data entry, and administrative work.</li>
<li>Happy
 supporting customer or clients face to face, by telephone or
 through Teams.</li>
<li>Comfortable
 using IT to amend and develop database records and complete
 reports.</li>
<li>Ability to work
 with initiative, be solution driven and orientated in assisting
 the team in finding solutions to issues.</li>
</ul>

You'll be part of a team that relies on
 each individual to play their part to the best of their ability.
 As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day,
 you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part
 in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. 
 
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a
 great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the
 benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we
 will achieve this:

Work Together as
 one team - work collaboratively, with each other and
 with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in
 everything we do
Drive
 Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and
 put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take
 responsibility for our own learning and development and for
 reaching our potential
Be
 Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance -
 striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and
 challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a
 Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of
 customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the
 services needed at the time they are needed

Our
 offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow
 and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas
 across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and
 you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and
 collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of
 benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days
 holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after
 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working
 opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Modern working environment at 19 Bennet
 Road, Reading</li>
<li>
<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension
 Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual
 salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery)
 rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the
 cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme
 allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three
 years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road
 tax</li>
</ul>
For more
 information on this position please contact: David Ade -
 Engineering Services Manager, <a href="mailto:David.ade@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">David.ade@reading.gov.uk</a> 
 
Closing Date: Sunday 20th July 2025
Interview Date: to be confirmed
Please note that the closing date is given
 as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a
 sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore,
 it is strongly advised that you complete and return your
 application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Reading Borough Council

Technical Support Officer - Housing Property Services Team

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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
An existing opportunity has arisen to join the Property Services team at Woking Borough Council.
We are seeking a pro-active person with the ability to deliver a wide-ranging financial and administrative workload who can work well under pressure to join our Property Services Team. Previous experience of administrative and financial duties is essential.
Your tasks will include but are not limited to the raising and monitoring of purchase orders, preparation of invoices for payment for ad-hoc works and service charges. Processing and monitoring of utilities and business rates. Raising of invoices and debt monitoring. Assist with moniotiring and management of budgets, for revenue and individual projects. Leading on accruals and supporting year end processes.
Ideally the successful candidate will have a broad understanding of building terminology and a basic understanding of the basic principles of building contracts, building regulations and planning, however not essential. We expect you to be able to demonstrate the ability to manage, plan, and prioritise as well as an accurate eye for detail. We expect you to have proficient Microsoft office skills, particularly excel. &nbsp;
The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post.&nbsp; An assessment may be required. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact the Human Resources team.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Zahra Kanadia, Property Finance Control Manager on <a href="mailto:Zahra.kanadia@woking.gov" target="_blank">Zahra.kanadia@woking.gov</a> / 01483 743552
Closing Date:&nbsp; 20 July 2025 at 23.59
Interview Date:&nbsp; &nbsp;w/c 28 July 2025

Property and Finance Support Officer

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We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and friendly individual to join our Wellbeing team at the Community and Wellbeing Centre. You will lead on supporting the team of Wellbeing assistants whilst engaging with the members and being creative with activities.
The focus of this role is to encourage independent living, whilst planning and undertaking administrative duties and reporting on general building maintenance. You will also take part in assessments of clients alongside other Wellbeing Coordinators.
The ideal candidate will need to have a background in working with older people.&nbsp; You will need be organised, able to work independently and manage your time well to ensure you are able to meet the needs of the members.&nbsp; You will need to have excellent verbal, written, communication and people skills along with IT experience with Word/Excel/Databases.
You will be expected to deliver a person-centred approach to our members. You will be core to the daily delivery of our services to our members.
If you would like to make a positive impact within our Community and Wellbeing Centre and to be part of a professional and committed team then this role may be for you. We look forward to receiving your application.
For further details please contact Katie Charman on 01372 732484.
Closing date :&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;31 July 2025
Interviews/ assessments:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 04 August 2025

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