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<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7316/Brentwood_Economic_Growth_Strategy_2025-2028.pdf" target="_blank">Brentwood_Economic_Growth_Strategy_2025-2028</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7317/Brentwood_Economic_Growth_Action_Plan_2025-2026.pdf" target="_blank">Brentwood_Economic_Growth_Action_Plan_2025-2026</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7320/Rochford_District_Economic_Growth_Strategy_2025-2028.pdf" target="_blank">Rochford_District_Economic_Growth_Strategy_2025-2028</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7321/Rochford_District_Economic_Growth_Action_Plan_2025-2026.pdf" target="_blank">Rochford_District_Economic_Growth_Action_Plan_2025-2026</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7322/OneTeam_Economic_Development_Officer_JD___PS.docx" target="_blank">OneTeam_Economic_Development_Officer_JD___PS</a></li></ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.
Rochford District Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.&nbsp;
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)&nbsp;
<h4>The OneTeam partnership</h4>
Rochford District Council and Brentwood Borough Council have formed an exciting strategic partnership, and the Economic Development Team provide support to both Councils.
<h4>About the role</h4>
Rochford District Council and Brentwood Borough Council have each recently adopted refreshed Economic Growth Strategies covering the period of 2025-2028. To deliver on Rochford and Brentwood Councils' ambitions, we are looking for an Economic Development Officer to join our OneTeam that serves both councils.
Rochford District Council priorities include town centre regeneration, supporting growing businesses, skills delivery and sustainability. Brentwood Borough Council priorities include supporting start-ups, skills delivery and sustainability. For more information, please visit the Economic Growth Strategies and Action Plans for each Council (links provided below).
<h4>The role will involve</h4>
<ul>
<li>
Project and Strategy Support: Assist in implementing the Councils’ Economic Development Strategies and action plans, including leading and managing specific projects and feasibility work including those funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.</li>
<li>
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a deputy contact for external organisations such as Essex County Council, attending networking events and assist with organising Council-run business engagement programmes.</li>
<li>
Business and Investment Services: Provide advice and signposting to local businesses, respond to inward investment enquiries and contribute to strategic economic development documents.</li>
<li>
Communications and Administration: Create and manage content for newsletters, websites and social media, while also handling administrative and financial tasks up to £25,000.</li>
<li>
Corporate and Compliance Responsibilities: Work flexibly across Brentwood and Rochford councils, adhere to safeguarding, data protection, health and safety, and equality policies, and support emergency response efforts when required.</li>
</ul>
<h4>About the candidate&nbsp;</h4>
You will need to have strong written and verbal communication, good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, able to work within a friendly and supportive team, be well organised and able to deliver to tight deadlines and to maintain effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders. &nbsp;
Desirable qualities include local government and UK Shared Prosperity Fund experience, knowledge of economic development generally and insights on the Brentwood Borough and Rochford District business communities specifically.
<h4>Benefits of working for us</h4>
In return, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to our employee assistance programme and staff benefits platform with discounts across a range of retailers.
This post is initially for a 2 year fixed term and may become permanent subject to funding.
For an informal discussion please contact Laurie Edmonds, Corporate Manager Economic Development, on <a href="mailto:laurie.edmonds@brentwood.rochford.gov.uk" target="_blank">laurie.edmonds@brentwood.rochford.gov.uk</a>
This role will involve travel between Brentwood Town Hall, Rochford District Council’s offices at The Launchpad at Southend Airport Business Park, as well as networking venues around Brentwood Borough and Rochford District. You will be expected to attend networking events that take place outside usual working hours. There may be occasional weekend events to attend.
Please note – the successful candidate will be employed by Rochford District Council.

Economic Development Officer

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</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.
Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.&nbsp;



We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Worker in our Family Safeguarding team, on a full-time, permanent basis.&nbsp;
If you are passionate about supporting families in making positive changes and share our commitment to helping to keep more children safely at home with their families, then this could be the role for you.
To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/SBqihNKEzBo" target="_blank">at our workforce video</a>.
Read more about our culture and what our staff say <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Four-culture&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAriana.Burdfield%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cad347b02f91b4bbad25908ddb5531965%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638866090708602874%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MW%2FXb%2B3I8p0wnuGl2PEf%2BpYM6iiMvCAi4sxVWLmigoc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Children's social care culture | Bracknell Forest Council</a>
<h3>About you…</h3>
You must have a current Social Work England registration and at least three years post qualifying experience within children’s social care that includes child protection, public law outline and care proceedings.
To succeed in this role, you will have an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, policies and thresholds. Strong experience of multi-agency working, working in partnership and co-producing needs led safety plans for children and young people. You will have excellent recording skills, and the ability to produce quality assessments, reports and statements for court.
You will role model and champion good social work practice, are able to evidence relevant continued professional development, will support others in sharing your knowledge and experience and contribute to our inclusive culture.
<h3>About the team…</h3>
Bracknell Forest Council have a nationally recognised practice model – the ‘Family Safeguarding Model’
Working collaboratively with families to keep them together, where it is safe to do so, is at the heart of the embedded Family Safeguarding Model; an approach which is underpinned by Motivational Interviewing (MI).&nbsp; This&nbsp;ensures families, children and young people feel empowered, and enables parents to make the positive changes needed, to achieve improved outcomes for their children and their own wellbeing.&nbsp;
We are graded by Ofsted as “Outstanding”.&nbsp;&nbsp;In June 2022 Ofsted identified during our inspection that
“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.
In November 2023 our Ofsted monitoring visit highlighted:
<ul>
<li>Social workers receive regular supervision from their managers.</li>
<li>Caseloads are manageable and allow workers to have time to spend with children.</li>
<li>Social workers are very positive about working in Bracknell Forest</li>
<li>Staff feel valued and that they can progress in their social work career. They feel well supported by managers and leaders.</li>
</ul>
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.
Because we’re Bracknell Forest…….. a great place to learn and develop your practice.
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
<ul>
<li>To carry out needs led child focused assessments which include outcome focused plans.</li>
<li>To work alongside other professionals and partner agencies in assessing children in need and undertaking child protection enquiries.</li>
<li>To be the allocated Social Worker for duty caseload of single assessments under S17 and S47 investigations, with some short-term work.</li>
<li>To take part in the duty system responding to child protection concerns.</li>
<li>To develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the department's policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR.</li>
<li>To participate in regular reflective supervision and be able to set clear goals and intervention strategies.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits…&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>28 days* 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>Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme 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 on Monday 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;
Cheryl Perry -&nbsp;Head Of Service - Family Safeguarding
<a href="mailto:Donna.barber@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Cheryl.Perry@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
Or:
Helen Gore -&nbsp;Principal Social Worker
<a href="mailto:Helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Helen.gore@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&nbsp;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.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.&nbsp;
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

Senior Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7311/Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7518/Senior_Social_Worker_-_Duty_and_Assessment_JD_PS_Jun_25__1_.pdf" target="_blank">Senior_Social_Worker_-_Duty_and_Assessment_JD_PS_Jun_25__1_</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7520/Welcome_payment__2_.pdf" target="_blank">Welcome_payment__2_</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.



We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Worker in our Duty and Assessment team, on full-time, permanent basis.&nbsp;
If you are passionate about supporting families in making positive changes and share our commitment to helping to keep more children safely at home with their families, then this could be the role for you.
To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/SBqihNKEzBo" target="_blank">at our workforce video</a>.
Read more about our culture and what our staff say <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Four-culture&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAriana.Burdfield%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cad347b02f91b4bbad25908ddb5531965%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638866090708602874%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MW%2FXb%2B3I8p0wnuGl2PEf%2BpYM6iiMvCAi4sxVWLmigoc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Children's social care culture | Bracknell Forest Council</a>
<h3>About you...</h3>
You must have a current Social Work England registration and at least three years post qualifying experience within Children’s Social Care that includes child protection. To succeed in this role, you will have an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, policies and thresholds. Strong experience in multi-agency working, along with excellent skills in assessment, analysis and recording, as well as the confidence to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and lead in complex situations, are also essential for this role.
You will role model and champion good social work practice, are able to evidence relevant continued professional development and will support others in sharing your knowledge and experience to contribute to our inclusive culture.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
The Duty and Assessment team acts as the front door for Children’s Social Care and carries out short term work. Working alongside and directly with children, young people, and their families.
We are a small, welcoming, and friendly local authority. Our leadership team knows that it is essential for social workers to have a secure physical and psychological base from which to be the best 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,&nbsp;“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.
In&nbsp;November 2023&nbsp;our Ofsted monitoring visit highlighted:
<ul>
<li>Social workers receive regular supervision from their managers</li>
<li>Caseloads are manageable and allow workers to have time to spend with children</li>
<li>Social workers are very positive about working in Bracknell Forest</li>
<li>Staff feel valued and that they can progress in their social work career. They feel well supported by managers and leaders</li>
</ul>
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.
Because we’re Bracknell Forest: a great place to learn and develop your practice.
You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <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>
<ul>
<li>To carry out needs led child focused assessments which include outcome focused plans.</li>
<li>To work alongside other professionals and partner agencies in assessing children in need and undertake child protection enquiries.</li>
<li>To be the allocated Social Worker for duty caseload of single assessments under S17 and S47 investigations, with some short-term work.</li>
<li>To take part in the duty system responding to child protection concerns.</li>
<li>To develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the department's policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR.</li>
<li>To participate in regular reflective supervision and be able to set clear goals and intervention strategies.</li>
</ul>
We use the Family Safeguarding Model in our approach to collaborate with families to keep them together, where it is safe to do so, supported by Motivational Interviewing (MI). This approach empowers families, children, and young people, enabling parents to make positive changes that lead to improved outcomes for their children and enhance their own wellbeing.
<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>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>
<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>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 23rd July &nbsp;&nbsp;
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Donna Barber
Team Manager
<a href="mailto:Donna.barber@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Donna.barber@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
Or:
Helen Gore
Principal Social Worker
<a href="mailto:Helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Helen.gore@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.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.&nbsp;
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Senior Social Worker - Duty and Assessment

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</ul>

How to apply
Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.

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Teaching Assistant
Employer:&nbsp;Willow Wood Primary
Salary:&nbsp;Grade 5
Location:&nbsp;Willow Wood Community Nursery &amp; Primary School
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Contract:&nbsp;Temporary
Working Pattern:&nbsp;Part Time
Hours:&nbsp;27.5 hours per week TTO + 5
DBS Check:&nbsp;Enhanced
Closing Date:&nbsp;14/07/2025 at 12:00 noon
The governors of Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School are looking to appoint a Grade 5 Teaching Assistant to work in our EYFS department. &nbsp;
We are a happy and welcoming school with wonderful children, staff and parents.
We are looking for Grade 5 teaching assistants who:
<ul>
<li>has a strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and supporting pupils with SEND &nbsp;</li>
<li>has experience of working within EYFS and delivering phonic sessions to groups</li>
<li>makes our children smile and helps them to be excited about coming to school each day</li>
<li>is enthusiastic about our school, our children and doing the best we can for every member of our community</li>
<li>can support children effectively and consistently to secure good outcomes</li>
<li>inspires children in varied learning activities that are relevant, purposeful, exciting and fun</li>
<li>values children’s uniqueness</li>
<li>has high expectations and demonstrates this through their attitude and approach inside and outside the classroom</li>
<li>is reflective in their practice and seeks to develop themselves professionally</li>
<li>has a positive can do attitude</li>
<li>is prepared to go the extra mile</li>
<li>is able to work closely with parents to help them support their child’s learning</li>
</ul>
We can offer:
<ul>
<li>An amazing and supportive team</li>
<li>A school committed to developing the skills of its staff</li>
<li>Happy and friendly children</li>
<li>Wonderful school grounds, including our own forest!</li>
</ul>
We believe our school is a wonderful place to work and is a place where children flourish – come and be part of the team.
Have a look at our website&nbsp;for further information about our school -&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.willowwoodprimaryschool.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.willowwoodprimaryschool.co.uk/</a>
As a school, we take the safety of our children very seriously and so all candidates will be required to provide current references which will be called upon and checked. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the appointment.&nbsp;
Closing Date: Thursday 17th July 2025
How to apply
Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.
For further information regarding this role, please contact <a href="mailto:admin@willowwood.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@willowwood.cheshire.sch.uk</a>

Teaching Assistant

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7277/ESO_personal_specification.docx" target="_blank">ESO_personal_specification</a></li>
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Please apply online. If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by emailing <a href="mailto:personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk" target="_blank">personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk</a>



Are you an organised and detail-oriented administrator with a passion for democracy?
Tonbridge &amp; Malling Borough Council is looking for a motivated Electoral Services Officer to join our friendly and busy Electoral Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering elections, referendums, and maintaining the Register of Electors, ensuring that residents can participate in the democratic process.
As an Electoral Services Officer, you will report to the Senior Electoral Services Officer and Head of Electoral Services. Your role will be to assist the team to deliver smooth and efficient electoral services in our Borough. Your key responsibilities will include:
<ul>
<li>Maintaining and updating the Register of Electors, including managing absent voters and election staffing records.</li>
<li>Handling public and stakeholder enquiries via phone, email, and in person, providing accurate and professional responses.</li>
<li>Assisting in the planning, organisation, and delivery of elections, referendums, and statutory polls.</li>
<li>Supporting voter engagement campaigns to encourage participation in elections.</li>
<li>Keeping up to date with electoral legislation and ensuring compliance with the Elections Act 2022.</li>
<li>Carrying out general administrative duties, including data entry, document scanning, and customer service.</li>
<li>Assisting in the preparation, compilation, and publication of key electoral documents.</li>
<li>Handling and transporting election materials such as ballot boxes when required.</li>
</ul>
We are looking for someone who is organised and detail-oriented, with excellent administrative skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, capable of handling enquiries professionally and diplomatically. Proficiency in IT will be essential, with experience using Microsoft Word, Excel. Experience in Electoral services and software an advantage, but not essential.
This role requires flexibility, especially during election periods when additional hours will be necessary, including evenings and weekends.
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference to local democracy, we would love to hear from you!
Discover what it’s like to work at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and explore the benefits we offer:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/council/working-us" target="_blank">Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council - Working for Us </a>
This post is currently offered as a part-time vacancy working 29.5 hours per week, however we are seeking approval to increase this to a full time post. It is likely that this post will move to full-time hours following Members decision in October 2025. Please can you specify in your application whether you are interested in full time hours, part time hours (29.5) or both.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Daune Ashdown on 01732 876229 &nbsp;(direct candidates only, strictly no agencies)

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Electoral Services Officer

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The Service In Portsmouth we are proud to be at the forefront of integrated multi-agency work with neurodiverse children and their families. As a national trailblazer, we have launched our new ND pathway and Multidisciplinary 0-19yr Neurodiversity Service. This brings together experts from a range of fields to provide universal and targeted information, advice and guidance.The Role This exciting new role will give you the opportunity to work alongside a range of ND expertise in the city. Working closely with colleagues, children and their families you will help us to better understand the challenges they face when children have additional needs and help shape our work to meet these needs. You will deliver a range of information, advice and guidance for children, families and practitioners, and you will be central to improving the way in which we as a city support children, families and practitioners to navigate the many challenges and successes of being neurodiverse. You will ensure that practitioners across the workforce are able to map a child's individual profile and plan to meet their needs. You will ensure information, advice and guidance is provided to children, families and practitioners in the most effective way to ensure that improved outcomes are achieved, including reducing demand on high-cost specialist services. There will be occasional evening and out of hours working.The ideal candidateYou will need to have/be <ul>
<li>A nationally recognised qualification such NVQ level 4 or other higher-level qualification orequivalent experience. An up to date working knowledge of safeguarding children and young adults</li>
<li>Experience of working with young people and their families and have a positive attitude to helping young adults and delivering a safe and effective offer.</li>
<li>Experience of delivering training for parents and professionals would be an advantage.</li>
<li>You need to have an up-to-date working knowledge of neurodiversity and, the impact it can have on children and families.</li>
<li>A car driver with access to transport or able to easily access public transport to move across Portsmouth City.</li>
</ul>Please see the Job profile for the full details of this roleThe successful candidate will be expected to work from the office base at the civic offices twice a week in line with the council's hybrid working policy.Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:Claire Mason, Neurodiversity Service Lead, <a href="mailto:claire.mason@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">claire.mason@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a> or call 023 92 841273Interview date:7th August 2025 Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application, we ask that you complete apersonal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills.This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under our corporate commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you: Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a> Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

Neurodiversity Family Support Worker

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please fully complete the on-line application form.
*This role is based at Halton Borough Council*
Our Story:
 Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey.&nbsp;Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.&nbsp;
 Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives.&nbsp;It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.
 We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’.&nbsp;
 Our Team:
The Specialist Teaching and Advisory Service (STAS) has a team of specialist advisors with experience and qualifications in the areas of Speech, Language and Communication (including Autism), Complex Physical/Medical Needs and Cognition and Learning.&nbsp;We work in settings across Halton providing outreach support and advice in the form of consortiums, training and modelling and support to staff. We work closely with the Educational Psychology Service and are part of the wider SEND Team. Hours:&nbsp;19.5 per week to be worked over 3 days.&nbsp;
 Your Contributions:
 You will work 1:1 with pupils with visual impairment, supporting them and their families, as well as providing INSET and training to settings across Halton.&nbsp;You will complete environmental audits of settings to ensure their suitability for visually impaired learners, including providing advice on Risk Assessments.&nbsp; Our Offer:
 Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:
• &nbsp; Investment in your personal development&nbsp;
• &nbsp; &nbsp;Free Car Parking at HBC sites&nbsp;
• &nbsp; &nbsp;Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme. Next Steps:
 At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Lisa Turner (0151 511 6169 /&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lisa.mart@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisa.mart@halton.gov.uk</a>)
 Interviews will take place on 17th June (subject to change).&nbsp;
 At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects.&nbsp;We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual.&nbsp;This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you –&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>
 Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.
 We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.&nbsp;
 We look forward to receiving your application - please apply via the link below.

Qualified Teacher for Vision Impairment

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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 available for an Overseas Arrivals Accommodation Co-ordinator to join our Housing Needs and Options Service, here at Wokingham Borough Council. This exciting new post will provide strategic direction for migration in the borough and will be responsible for coordinating a Council wide response to this increasing demand. This post will identify opportunities to prevent and relief homelessness for this cohort by coordinating bids for funding opportunities and effectively managing existing migration budgets to ensure that preventative measures are put into place that deliver quantifiable outcomes in service delivery.
The Role
As the Overseas Arrivals Accommodation Co-ordinator, you will work closely with senior officers in the Housing Needs and Options Service, as well as with other senior officers across the Council in key areas including Housing, Education, Transport and Community Safety. You will also work closely with the Voluntary and Community Sector.&nbsp;
Please note this is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Your main responsibilities will include:
<ul>
<li>Using data and intelligence to forecast migration numbers and future demands on Council services and to produce regular reports to inform the Corporate Leadership Team.</li>
<li>Undertake research to inform policy development and best practice.</li>
<li>Identify and assess potential risks associated with migration pressures, including financial and operational risks.</li>
<li>To manage migration budgets and migration related funding streams, ensuring that allocated budgets deliver preventative measures which lead to cost avoidance and long-term financial sustainability.</li>
<li>Apply project management principles including coordinating project meetings, producing project plans and risk registers; lead on all projects, strategies and policies relating to migration.</li>
<li>Represent the Council in regional forums and partnerships on migration and in discussions with central government bodies, advocating for local needs and ensuring alignment with national policies.</li>
</ul>
About You
We are looking for an organised and motivated individual with an in-depth knowledge of migration, the asylum process and homelessness legislation. The ideal candidate will have:
<ul>
<li>Experience of managing budgets, project management and partnership working.</li>
<li>An ability to collaborate with senior officers, Elected Members, and partners.</li>
<li>Strong research, evaluation, and analytical skills.</li>
<li>A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to inform and influence senior internal and external stakeholders in key decisions.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Programme or project management qualifications or demonstrable experience in supporting projects and/or programmes is highly desirable.</li>
</ul>
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join an excellent and dynamic team.
Please note, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible, as this advert may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
For an Informal discussion, please email Danielle Willmott, Interim Head of Housing Needs and Options - <a href="mailto:danielle.willmott@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">danielle.willmott@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date of applications: 11.00pm on 13/07/2025
Interview date: Week commencing 14/07/2025&nbsp;
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful.&nbsp; Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

Overseas Arrivals Accommodation Co-ordinator

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
 



Introducing ourselves:
The Active Sports Team are responsible for delivering a portfolio of numerous Health, Sport and Physical activity programmes working with a wide range of partners and contributing to key council priorities including Health &amp; Wellbeing, Most Vulnerable and Community Resilience.
Job requirements:
Active Sefton are looking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our high performing services.
The Development Officer (Children and Young People) will be responsible for the development and delivery of existing and new services as part of the Active Sefton Team, the Children and Young People’s 0-19 Pathway and the Living Well Sefton Services within Community settings.
The role involves contact with a wide range of individuals and organisations from health professionals, service providers, schools, to children, young people, and their families. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills are essential elements for the post.
The role will involve supporting colleagues within the team deliver our commissioned services around reducing anti-social behaviour, health interventions, and Active Schools delivery (after school clubs and healthy habits workshops in schools), using sport and physical activity as a tool to engage people and deliver relevant projects.
NB: These posts are registered as exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and in accordance with the police act; any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal record disclosure. Any disclosure of a criminal record will not automatically prevent an offer of employment.
Office Base – Litherland Sports Park, delivery across the borough of Sefton.
Interview dates: Tuesday 22nd July and Friday 25th July 2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Development Officer (Children & Young People)

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June 2025
The Governors of Monks Coppenhall Academy seek to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, and self-motivated 1.0 FTE Key Stage 1 class teacher.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This is a temporary position to cover the maternity leave of the current postholder. There is flexibility to offer a start date of either September 2025 or after the Autumn half term. This can be negotiated with the successful candidate.&nbsp;&nbsp;
It is expected that the contract will end in July 2026 when the postholder returns.&nbsp;
The successful candidate will work under the guidance of a class teacher mentor and the supervision of a member of the leadership team. As a forward-thinking academy, we are always looking at succession planning and opportunities to support continuous professional development are given the highest priority. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who is ready to develop their career and make a positive contribution to the development of our academy as a whole. Could this be you?
The successful candidate must: -&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Have a track record of excellence in their classroom practice;</li>
<li>Have ambition, drive and a passion for learning;</li>
<li>Promote and lead high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour through positive classroom management;</li>
<li>Be highly motivated and committed to working as part of a team;</li>
<li>Be able to provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities for all children;</li>
<li>Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the National Curriculum;</li>
<li>Demonstrate a strong commitment to parental and community involvement;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Have good sense of humour and a hardworking ethos.</li>
</ul>
In return we can offer: -&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>A very supportive, caring team;&nbsp;</li>
<li>A happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent opportunities for training and professional development;</li>
<li>Talented Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work life balance;</li>
<li>Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services);</li>
<li>Eye care vouchers;</li>
<li>Discounted gym membership;</li>
<li>Free annual flu jab.</li>
</ul>
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Barring Service Check, along with other relevant employment checks.
We warmly encourage all potential applicants to visit our school. Showarounds will take place on Thursday 3rd July at 4:00pm and Tuesday 8th July at 9:15am To make an appointment to view the school please e-mail Mrs Z Holloway Trust HR Officer- <a href="mailto:hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk" target="_blank">hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk</a>
Application forms and further details are available from the Monks Coppenhall Academy website. Please forward completed application forms to Mrs Z Holloway by <a href="mailto:e-mail-hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk" target="_blank">e-mail-hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk</a>. &nbsp;
Please note that letters of application should not exceed two sides of A4, font size 11 stating how you feel you meet the person specification. Furthermore, a handwritten letter should be included with the application form explaining why you would like to work at Monks Coppenhall Academy which should be addressed to the Chair of Governors Mr Gordon Fairbairn. &nbsp;
Closing date: Thursday 10th July at 3:00pm
Interview date: Tuesday 15th July&nbsp;
We pride ourselves on ensuring that every child feels valued and is given the opportunity to flourish.

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