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Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Reading/BFfC is proud to be one of the first trailblazer sites for the Mental Health Support Teams (MHST), delivering evidence-based interventions aimed at improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people by either working directly with them or with their parents/carers.  Due to the success of our first team, we have recently expanded our service in Reading with a second MHST and a third team will launch in September 2025.  One position is being advertised for a Senior EP to cover maternity leave, and the other position is for a Senior EP to manage the newly expanded third MHST in Reading.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About the role </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">SEPs play a key role as members of the Mental Health Support Teams (MHST).  The role of the SEP in the MHST is to take a lead responsibility for line management and supervision of the team, to liaise with schools in regard to improving the quality of education and standards of attainment of pupils with social emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH) and to contribute to the development of the MHST.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">The MHST delivers services to children, young people, their families and school staff via a combination of face-to-face visits to schools and also remotely via telephone and video calls.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">The </strong><strong class=\"customHTML\">Senior Educational Psychologist</strong> <strong class=\"customHTML\">will:</strong></p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Lead the Reading/BFfC Mental Health Support Team and provide appraisal, supervision and day-to-day management.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Contribute to the improvement of the MHST, by taking account of its performance against agreed targets, standards, service level agreements and national statistics.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Help schools shape their development plans to cover target setting for improvements in pupil mental health and emotional wellbeing.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Manage and co-ordinate the allocation of work for Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and other members of the team.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Contribute to whole school screening of emotional and mental health needs, and planning around individual, group and whole school approaches.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Coordinate the delivery of emotional/mental health support across the geographical area covered by the MHST.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Contribute to relevant training of Head Teachers, Teachers, SENCOs, Governors, etc. on relevant legislation, procedures and other relevant issues, organising and leading presentations and workshops as appropriate.</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">The </strong><strong class=\"customHTML\">Senior Educational Psychologist</strong> <strong class=\"customHTML\">must have</strong>:</p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Post-graduate qualification in Educational Psychology, either Masters or Doctorate.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC)</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Experience of working as an Educational Psychologist with a local authority.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Experience of working in a range of educational settings across the age range.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Experience of working with children and young people with SEMH needs and a commitment and passion to improving the mental health of children and young people.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Knowledge, experience and/or qualifications in delivering cognitive behavioural therapy-based approaches.</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Our offer</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Discounted Childcare (on site nursery).</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Cycle to work scheme.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Season train ticket loans.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A range of local shopping discounts</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A commitment to remote/Agile working</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Closing date:   24<sup class=\"customHTML\">th</sup> November 2024</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Shortlisting: 25/26<sup class=\"customHTML\">th</sup> November 2024</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Interview date: 3<sup class=\"customHTML\">rd</sup> December 2024 (online)</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Inclusion and Diversity</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Asking for Adjustments</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. 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As BFfC’s Independent Fostering Agency (IFA), we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our staff enjoy many of the same benefits as Council employees, including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service. </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We are closely integrated with BFfC’s Children’s Social Care services and also work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are members of the SESLIP (South-East Sector Led Improvement Programme) which is a DfE initiative aimed at improving the recruitment and retention of foster carers by local authorities. We also work closely with our local Foster Carers’ Association to hear the voice of Foster Carers, and this is central to shaping our service delivery.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Our main aim is to provide local foster placements for Reading Children Looked After, who need to live apart from their families, that protect and enhance the lives of these children, enabling them to lead happy, healthy and successful lives with dedicated Foster Carers.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About the Team/role </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We are seeking to develop our IFA service in line with the changing expectations of the courts around permanence through fostering being a suitable long-term care option of Children Looked After, and the need to increase our in-house fostering resource and to reduce the numbers of children being placed away from the Reading area. 2024 will be an exciting time to join our IFA service and help us to shape its future development. <br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Joining our IFA will give you the opportunity to have a varied case load covering different aspects of carer recruitment and retention. This will include assisting with the preparation, assessment, supervision, support and ongoing training of Foster Carers. You will also contribute to the matching process and assist with placing children with Foster Carers, in accordance with the Agency’s ethos and guidelines. In addition, as part of our social work team you will help us to provide a level of out of hours support to our carers, on a rota basis, during the evening and at weekends, in order to assist them to maintain high standards of care for all children who are placed with them (an extra allowance is paid for this).</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Job responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">To support the ongoing development of our IFA fostering service.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">To assist with the recruitment of Foster Carers and support shared retention activities.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">To actively participate in the recruitment, preparation and assessment of prospective Foster Carers.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">To provide and deliver professional support and supervision to BFfC’s IFA’s foster carers in line with regulatory requirements, whilst always promoting the safe care and development of the looked after children/young people who are placed in their care.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">To develop and maintain positive working relationships with children, their families and other professionals.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">To keep up to date with contemporary issues in children’s social work / fostering, including legislation and evidence-based practice, and to attend relevant training and development opportunities.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">To at all times comply with the Fostering Service Regulations, National Minimum Standards for Fostering and any other relevant legislation, policy and procedures.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">To maintain accurate and timely case recording.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">When working with foster carers and vulnerable looked after children/young people, to recognise safeguarding concerns, risk assess and monitor identified risks. Where necessary to escalate any safeguarding concerns in a timely manner and plan mitigating actions, complying with any child protection, and safeguarding requirements.</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">Essential Qualification/Experience: </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Social Work Qualification – Diploma in Social Worker, BA or equivalent.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Social Work England (SWE) registration.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Able to understand and apply knowledge of the legal, social, economic, and ecological context of social work practice.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A good understanding of the range of issues relevant to fostering services, including relevant fostering legislation and standards.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Reasonable computer literacy, including the ability and confidence to use email, to access the internet, and to use basic IT systems to maintain electronic records.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A good understanding of safeguarding policies, in particular:</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">The role of the LADO</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Handling Allegation/Standards of Care Management</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Child Protection and Working Together. </li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">Our offer </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We offer a very supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to be creative and focus on innovative and ambitious interventions that leads to sustainable change for children placed with our Foster Carers.  We seek to be supportive of our staff, to work respectfully and collaboratively with colleagues and carers, and to consistently work in ways that uphold our company values.  We offer a competitive salary along with a range of benefits:<br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Relocation Scheme</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">26 days’ holiday (from 1 April 2023) plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Cycle to work scheme.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Season ticket loans</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A range of local discounts</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Free parking</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Inclusion and Diversity</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Asking for Adjustments</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let us know.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Closing date: 17th November 2024</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We very much look forward to hearing from you!</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"includes £8,000 annual market supplement","publishDate":"2024-11-01T16:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-17T16:30:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/49c9e215-732c-48f3-bd50-f3bcbda7051c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2a928ecc-6c02-4f47-b7b3-3b25b67ac104","title":"Service Manager – Together for Families Team","employer":"Brighter Futures for Children","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading","locationType":2,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong><strong class=\"customHTML\">Service Manager – Together for Families Team</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About us</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">About the role</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We currently have a vacancy for an experienced Service Manager to join our Family Help & Safeguarding service. We firmly believe that relationship-based social work makes a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families, and our generic Together for Families Teams, ASYE Academy Team, and Supporting Families Team all focus on delivering outstanding support to families.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">Our Together for Families (TfF) Teams have been developed in order to allow children and families to benefit from the continuity of having only one social worker, and to form a relationship with that worker that promotes sustained positive change.  The benefit for our social workers in this practice model is the ability to form consistent, meaningful relationship with children and their families; the opportunity to learn and to develop new skills whilst working across the journey of the child in statutory social work; to have lower caseloads, and a supportive environment that makes relationship-based social work flourish.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">Our Together for Families teams, and the ASYE Academy Team both work with children during S.17 (Children Act, 1989) single assessments, S.47 child protection investigations, as well as working with children subject to Child In Need Plans, Child Protection Plans, pre-proceedings, proceedings and those becoming looked after.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">Our Supporting Families Team currently provides a range of supportive interventions including supervised contact for Children Looked After; specialist support for parent/carers with substance misuse difficulties via a Consultant Practitioner; providing direct work and parenting interventions for those children subject to CIN and CP Plans and offering group work support for parents/carers who are survivors of domestic abuse. There is also now an exciting development within the Team to introduce a small group of Lead Practitioners to case hold Child in Need (S.17, Children Act 1989) cases, with the support of a social work qualified and experienced Assistant Team Manager.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">As a Service Manager you will be responsible for leading and managing 4 Together for Families Teams, each team comprising a Team Manager and 5 social workers and taking new cases from our Children’s Single Point of Access Team (MASH) on a 9-week duty cycle. You will also manage the ASYE Academy Team, comprising of a Team Manager, 3 Consultant Practitioners and 9 ASYEs.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">You will provide passionate and inspiring leadership to your Teams, providing regular high quality management oversight, supervision and support. You will ensure that the child’s lived experience is at the very heart of everything that is done. At Brighter Futures for Children, we have a culture of providing high support and high challenge, in the very best interests of children. We are immensely proud to be growing and developing our staff in the Family Help & Safeguarding service and now benefit from having a very stable workforce where over 90% of our staff are permanent, our reliance on agency cover is low, and caseloads are mostly manageable. We need skilled and committed people to join our Team and support our delivery within this relationship-based practice model and make a real difference to our children and families in Reading. In return we offer a very competitive salary and benefits package, a recruitment and retention allowance, generous pension, relocation package, annual leave up to 26 days, and excellent career progression opportunities. Whether you want to develop your skills and experience as a social worker or step into more senior roles including management, we offer a comprehensive range of training and learning opportunities to do so, making a commitment to investing in you. At Brighter Futures for Children, we invest in the well-being of our staff too, and know that we can’t deliver excellent outcomes for families if our staff are also not exceptionally well supported. We really do like to “grow our own” and are immensely proud at how so many of our staff have stayed working with us, and have been supported to progress in their careers, including to more senior roles. If you like the sound of this, please get in touch with us today for a confidential discussion about the post.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Our offer</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Discounted Childcare (on site nursery)</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Cycle to work scheme.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Season train ticket loans.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A range of local shopping discounts</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Inclusion and Diversity</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Asking for Adjustments</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let us know.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Closing date: 8 November 2024</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Interview date: 27 November (face to face)</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">We look forward to hearing from you!</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"includes £10,500 annual market supplement","publishDate":"2024-10-25T14:56:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-08T15:56:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c25a1fc3-7df9-4a5b-8a2a-6cd4de0d0d1d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"29b335aa-ce67-497b-b0e3-570c4ed86869","title":"ASYE Academy Team Manager","employer":"Brighter Futures for Children","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading","locationType":2,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">ASYE Academy Team Manager</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">Full time, permanent post</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About us</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">About the role</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We currently have a vacancy for an experienced Team Manager to join our ASYE Academy Team, part of the Family Help & Safeguarding service. We firmly believe that relationship-based social work makes a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families, and our ASYE Academy Team focus on delivering outstanding support to families.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">Our newly created ASYE Academy Team has been developed in order to allow children and families to benefit from the continuity of having only one social worker, and to form a relationship with that worker that promotes sustained positive change.  The benefit for our ASYE social workers in this practice model is the ability to form consistent, meaningful relationships with children and their families; the opportunity to learn and to develop new skills whilst working across the journey of the child in statutory social work; to have lower caseloads, and a supportive environment that makes relationship-based social work flourish.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Our practitioners in the ASYE Academy Teamwork with children during S.17 (Children Act, 1989) single assessments, S.47 child protection investigations, as well as working with children subject to Child In Need Plans, Child Protection Plans, pre-proceedings, proceedings and those becoming looked after. They are provided with regular support and supervision by a Consultant Practitioner in the Team.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">As a Team Manager you will be responsible for leading and managing the team comprising of 3 Consultant Practitioners and 9 ASYE social workers and taking new cases from our Children’s Single Point of Access Team (MASH). You will also be responsible for overseeing the learners and practice educators within BFfC’s Children’s Social Care. You will provide passionate and inspiring leadership to your Team, providing regular high-quality supervision and support, and will ensure that the child’s lived experience is at the very heart of everything that is done. At Brighter Futures for Children, we have a culture of providing high support and high challenge, in the very best interests of children. We are immensely proud to be growing and developing our staff in the Family Help & Safeguarding service and now benefit from having a very stable workforce where over 90% of our staff are permanent, our reliance on agency cover is low, and caseloads are mostly manageable. We need skilled and committed people to join our Team and support our delivery within this relationship-based practice model and make a real difference to our children and families in Reading. In return we offer a very competitive salary and benefits package, a recruitment and retention allowance, generous pension, relocation package, annual leave up to 26 days, and excellent career progression opportunities. Whether you want to develop your skills and experience as a social worker or step into more senior roles including management, we offer a comprehensive range of training and learning opportunities to do so, making a commitment to investing in you. At Brighter Futures for Children, we invest in the well-being of our staff too, and know that we can’t deliver excellent outcomes for families if our staff are also not exceptionally well supported. We really do like to “grow our own” and are immensely proud at how so many of our staff have stayed working with us, and have been supported to progress in their careers, including to more senior roles. If you like the sound of this, please get in touch with us today for a confidential discussion about the post.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">For more information about the role, please read the job description and person specification.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Our offer</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Discounted Childcare (on site nursery)</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Cycle to work scheme.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Season train ticket loans.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A range of local shopping discounts</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Inclusion and Diversity</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Asking for Adjustments</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let us know.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Closing date: 8 November 2024</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Interview date: 15 November (face to face)</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">We look forward to hearing from you!</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2024-10-25T14:34:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-08T15:34:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/58c16f91-12e9-48ea-b140-ee8d369fdb1c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"74201a78-c3a4-49e0-9a6b-645dafc69ced","title":"Residential Child Care Practitioner","employer":"Brighter Futures for Children","department":"","location":"Cressingham Short Break Unit","locationType":2,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children<br class=\"customHTML\"></strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">We will also accept the application for Casual Waking Night post<br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Salary:  £23,500 - £28,770 pa plus 15% shift allowance</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About us</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Cressingham </strong>is an expanding and thriving short break service offering overnight support, independence clubs, and after school visits to children and young people aged 8-18 years with complex needs and learning disabilities. We provide a home from home setting where children can make friends and feel safe.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About the role</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We aspire for all our children and young people to have opportunities and experiences that enhance their lives. Our aim is to empower young people to achieve and develop skills that will give them a solid foundation to succeed. We further aim to promote social inclusion to access everyday opportunities and community participation.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About you</strong></p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">You will already have a Level 3 in children and young people’s residential care pathway or equivalent qualification or be able to demonstrate a willingness and ability to achieve this within the first 2 years of employment through an apprenticeship.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Experience in working with young people with disabilities in residential childcare or in a similar caring environment is preferred. Ongoing development and training will be provided.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">You will be passionate in providing care to children and offer a child-centred approach and have an understanding of the needs of children and young people with disabilities. You will be enthusiastic and creative and be able to work effectively as part of a team and also use your own initiative when required within the policies, procedures and guidelines. You will be expected to have good written and verbal communication skills, basic IT skills and produce clear legible reports.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">The ability to provide individualised care to young people and to communicate and foster positive relationships with children, staff, families and other professionals is essential.</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Our organisation, Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">Our offer</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">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.  We offer work sponsorship for overseas applicants and a relocation package.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Local Government Pension Scheme - includes generous employer contribution.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Cycle to work scheme.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Season train ticket loans</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A range of local shopping discounts</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Please note that these dates are indicative at this stage and may be subject to change.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Inclusion and Diversity</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Asking for Adjustments</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let us know.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Closing date Sunday 24 November</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Interview date is to be confirmed</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We look forward to hearing from you!</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"plus 15% shift allowance","publishDate":"2024-10-25T14:18:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-24T15:18:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0e500dd8-8603-4021-87ad-32d03568da3c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"886ab308-6bd3-43a2-91df-56b08f82bb5b","title":"Social Worker","employer":"Brighter Futures for Children","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading","locationType":2,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Part time, 18.5 hours per weeks</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">12-month Fixed term post</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Salary: £44,648 - £49,418 pa (includes £8,000 Annual Market Supplement) </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About us</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">The Team/Role</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Are you passionate about children? Do you have the desire to improve and provide quality services for our children?</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">If yes, then come join Brighter Futures for Children on our improvement journey.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We currently have a vacancy for qualified social workers in our Leaving Care Team.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> <strong class=\"customHTML\">Role Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Undertake assessments and, where appropriate, arrange accommodation for children and young people.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">To work with children, young people, families, carers and communities to help them make informed decisions and engender change, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">To develop and maintain positive working relationships with service users and other professionals.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">To keep up to date with contemporary issues in children’s social work including legislation and evidence-based practice, and to attend relevant training and development opportunities.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">To work with children, young people, families, carers and communities to help them make informed decisions and engender change, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">To liaise with colleagues in own, other directorates, and external agencies in order to gather information relevant to assessment and care planning activities and jointly plan and deliver interventions.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Maintain and update case notes and other records and write reports as necessary. If required, prepare statement in relation to Secure Order and Dols application.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Participate in planning and/or reviewing the cases of children in care and supervise fostering/adoption arrangements.</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Our offer</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Cycle to work scheme.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Season train ticket loans</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A range of local shopping discounts</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Remote/Agile working</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Inclusion and Diversity</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Asking for Adjustments</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let us know.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Closing date: 10th November 2024</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Interview date: To be confirmed.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">We look forward to hearing from you!</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"includes £8,000 Annual Market Supplement","publishDate":"2024-10-25T09:21:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-10T10:21:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/26580c20-22dc-4ee4-9fa0-760cf498cefd.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"77a38f25-ea67-4ab6-93d2-130209ce028c","title":"Education Mental Health Practitioner","employer":"Brighter Futures for Children","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading","locationType":2,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">1.5fte Education Mental Health Practitioners</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Fixed term contract (until 30.6.25), this contract may be extended, subject to funding review </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Full time (37 hours per week) </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Part time considered </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About us</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Reading/BFfC is proud to be one of the first trailblazer sites for the Mental Health Support Teams (MHST), delivering evidence-based interventions aimed at improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people by either working directly with them or with their parents/carers.  Due to the success of our first team, we have recently expanded our service in Reading with a second MHST and will launch a third team in September 2025.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About the role<br class=\"customHTML\"></strong>In line with the Government’s priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, the Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) role is an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people in educational settings.<br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">EMHPs play a key role as members of the Mental Health Support Teams.  The role will include, although not limited to, completing assessments to inform subsequent intervention(s) and involves working with children, young people and/or their parents/careers to support self-management of mild to moderate mental health needs through targeted and evidence-based interventions.  Applicants will also be expected to work with colleagues to provide better access to specialist mental health services and support referrals where required. <br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">Successful applicants will be expected to manage their allocated caseload.  They will be expected to prepare and present caseload information at regular supervision sessions. </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About you<br class=\"customHTML\"></strong>Applicants should be enthusiastic and committed to promoting and supporting wellbeing and mental health. <strong class=\"customHTML\">Applicants must have completed the </strong><strong class=\"customHTML\">‘Education Mental Health Practitioner’ course.</strong> Previous experience of working with children and/or young people within education settings is desirable but not essential. </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Our offer</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Discounted Childcare (on site nursery).</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Cycle to work scheme.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Season train ticket loans.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A range of local shopping discounts.</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Inclusion and Diversity</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Asking for Adjustments</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let us know.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Closing date:  Sunday 10 November 2024</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Shortlisting: Wednesday 13 November 2024</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Interview date: Wednesday 20 November 2024 (on Teams)</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">We look forward to hearing from you!</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,000 - £39,999","publishDate":"2024-10-17T13:18:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-10T14:18:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/cc2d7d83-ecc4-433c-aa7f-b7a9ff77fbcc.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"01c35909-cca3-43a5-a2cc-477610d45be0","title":"Social Worker – Children Looked After Team","employer":"Brighter Futures for Children","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading","locationType":2,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Social Worker – Children Looked After Team</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">£44,648 to £49,418 pa (Includes £8,000 Market Supplement)</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About us<br class=\"customHTML\"></strong>Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. 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Senior Educational Psychologists

Brighter Futures for Children

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Soulbury, Scale B 3 – 9

Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading (Hybrid)

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