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These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.</p>\n<p>Please note as part of the employment checks this post will subject to a basic Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.</p>\n<p>Closing date: <strong>25 October 2024 (noon)</strong></p>\n<p>Interviews: <strong>week commencing</strong> <strong>11 November 2024</strong></p>\n<p><strong>To apply please use the link below</strong></p>\n<p>All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date. CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form. Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates. 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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. 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\">If you live here, work here or just visit, you will already know Reading is a great place and at BFfC we’re dedicated to making it even better. Key to this is ensuring our workforce is equipped for the challenge – this is where you come in. Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. 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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 </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">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. </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Senior Wellbeing Practitioners (SWPs) will play a key role as members of the Mental Health Support Teams (MHST). 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The post holder will be supervised and supported by university staff and experienced mental health practitioners within MHST, and will work closely with professionals supporting children and young people. </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Successful applicants will be expected to manage their allocated caseload and to prepare and present caseload information at regular supervision sessions. The successful candidates will complete a 2-year training course (fully funded) covering supervision and support for c/yp with more complex presentations. 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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> </p>\n<p>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> </p>\n<p>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><strong><br>About the role</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our CSPOA team. This is a key management post with both operational and strategic responsibilities.</p>\n<p> You will work together and across local partnerships to provide the right support and services at the right time to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and their families. </p>\n<p>The postholder is responsible for delivering statutory and non-statutory services as identified including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Children Single Point of Access (CSPoA)</li>\n<li>Partnership Team</li>\n<li>One Reading Children & Young People’s Partnership</li>\n<li>Reducing Parental Conflict Programme</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will lead on the operational management of CSPoA, ensuring it delivers an effective and safe service that meets key performance requirements.</p>\n<p> You will ensure that the Partnership team works effectively for individual children while, at the same time, developing robust and effective partnerships with schools, health colleagues and other key partners. This work will focus on reducing the escalation of need and risk while contributing to increased resilience across the partnership.</p>\n<p> You will provide strategic leadership (alongside the Head of Service) in the development of the One Reading Children & Young People’s Partnership arrangements, including the development of the Early Help Strategy across the partnership and the engagement of partners in delivering on that strategy. </p>\n<p> You will be wholly focused on brighter outcomes for children and young people and will be able to demonstrate how you’ve achieved this.</p>\n<p>You will be the strategic lead for the Reducing Parental Conflict Programme, a grant funded programme funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to support the partnership to work with parents and carers where conflict features that is frequent, intense and unresolved. At this time there is a commitment for this programme from the DWP until March 2025.</p>\n<p>Join us now and you will have a real opportunity to be involved in the reshaping of our services to have a lasting impact on improving outcomes for Reading’s children, young people and their families.</p>\n<p>For more information about the role, please read the job description and person specification.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Our offer</strong></p>\n<p>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> </p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution</li>\n<li>Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)</li>\n<li>Discounted Childcare (on site nursery)</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme.</li>\n<li>Season train ticket loans.</li>\n<li>Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme</li>\n<li>A range of local shopping discounts</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Inclusion and Diversity</strong></p>\n<p>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>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> </p>\n<p><strong>Asking for Adjustments</strong></p>\n<p>Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. 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To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Paul Clark - Finance Business Partner</p>\n<p>Tel: 01344 354054</p>\n<p>Email: Paul.Clark@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. 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The successful candidate will provide a high standard of procurement advice,</p>\n<p>knowledge and guidance across the Council, supporting the delivery of our corporate objectives and maximising value for money through efficient, sustainable and innovative practices.</p>\n<p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Benefits </strong></p>\n<p>We are committed to providing a healthy work life balance for our employees, with hybrid working and other flexible working arrangements on offer. A laptop will be provided for your role if applicable. We offer a generous benefits package including a minimum of 23 days’ annual leave rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, free parking for all employees and payment of a professional membership fee. As well as subsidised gym membership at our local Places Leisure Centre and great savings from supermarkets, shopping, cycle to work schemes and holidays via the My Staff Shop scheme.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: </strong> <strong>20<sup>th</sup> October, 2024</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: </strong> <strong>24<sup>th</sup> October, 2024</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Contact details</strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion, please contact Loraine Austin on 01276 707267, <a href=\"mailto:loraine.austin@surreyheath.gov.uk\">loraine.austin@surreyheath.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Our Commitment</strong></p>\n<p>Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. 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You will need a CCAB or CIMA qualification and substantial local authority finance experience.</p>\n<h3>Our benefits include…</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time).</li>\n<li>Annual leave purchase policy.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans.</li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.</li>\n<li>Supermarket discount.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Interview date </h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 5th November 2024.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Arthur Parker - Chief Accountant</p>\n<p>Tel: 01344 352158</p>\n<p>Email: Arthur.Parker@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. 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Allocate and oversee audit work performed by apprentices and junior auditors.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Supervision and Training:</strong> Supervise and mentor apprentices and junior auditors, providing on-the-job training and ensuring adherence to quality standards.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Reporting and Recommendations:</strong> Prepare comprehensive audit reports for senior management, detailing audit objectives, findings, and recommendations for improvement. Lead exit meetings to discuss audit outcomes and agree on management actions.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Recommendation Tracker Management:</strong> Maintain and enhance the Internal Audit Recommendation Tracker. Ensure timely updates on the status of recommendations and develop effective reporting mechanisms to monitor progress.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Stakeholder Engagement:</strong> Build and maintain strong working relationships with senior management and key officers across the Council. Represent the Internal Audit Service at committees and other external engagements as required.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Knowledge and Standards:</strong> Stay up-to-date with the Council’s operations, risks, and relevant internal audit standards, guidance, and best practices. 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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? 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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\"> </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. 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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: 20<sup class=\"customHTML\">th</sup> October 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":"2024-10-03T08:54:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-20T08:54:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/439f30aa-55c3-472d-b180-f9db1ecf7cbb.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"756ae6c0-1b1c-4e03-94f1-a7ce6757f595","title":"ACT Now Prevention Case Manager (part time 18.5 hrs p/w FTC 12 months)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"The Willows Children Centre","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are seeking a dedicated and experienced youth case manager to join our team as we launch a brand-new violence prevention programme in Bracknell Forest.</p>\n<p>Do you:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have recent experience of supporting vulnerable children and their families to achieve positive outcomes</li>\n<li>Have a commitment to contributing towards a brighter future for children and safer communities?</li>\n<li>Have an understanding and working knowledge of safeguarding of children</li>\n<li>Place value on victim support, reparation and restorative justice</li>\n<li>Apply Child First principles to the work that you do</li>\n<li>Believe in personal values of inclusivity, ambition and always learning</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If so, we would love to hear from you.</p>\n<p>The Youth Justice Team is a busy, supportive and passionate team of people who deliver excellent support to children who have offended or who are at risk of offending. A Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation inspection that took place in November 2023 rated Bracknell Forest’s Youth Justice Services as ‘Good’ with a number of outstanding areas of practice.</p>\n<p>The Team is multi-disciplinary as it includes police, health and speech and language colleagues and it also benefits from strong working relationships with Children’s Social Care, Education and Early Help services. All these services working together and with children in our cohort, means that we have a dedicated team around each child to maximise their life chances.</p>\n<p>Visible, invested and experienced leadership is in place to ensure that the team are supported with any challenges they face – a number of people in the team have worked for Bracknell Forest Council for over 20 years!</p>\n<p>A normal day may include a visit to a child and their family to undertake an assessment, liaising with team specialists on a speech and language assessment, exploring activities and interventions that the child is interested in and would benefit from, writing up case notes, visiting a child in custody, undertaking training and attending partnership meetings.</p>\n<p>We have also just secured our very own building which is central, accessible and child-friendly.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<p>The aim of the Act (Achieving Change Together) Now project is to reduce violence in our communities by offering early intervention and support to children arrested for knife-related and violent offences. 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We believe in rehabilitation and empowerment, providing support that encourages positive change and community reintegration.</p>\n<p>In this role, you will work closely with children who are on the periphery of youth offending and who need support to address things in their life that are proving complex and challenging. </p>\n<p>Key responsibilities will include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Case Management: Develop and implement child-centred plans, monitor progress, and adjust strategies as needed.</li>\n<li>Advocacy: Serve as an advocate for a child, connecting them with necessary services, resources, and support systems.</li>\n<li>Collaboration: Work with families, professionals, schools, and community organisations to co-ordinate services and support.</li>\n<li>Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate support in some crisis situations and help the child develop coping strategies.</li>\n<li>Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely records of interactions, case progress, and outcomes.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits include...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time).</li>\n<li>Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans.</li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.</li>\n<li>Supermarket discount</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Friday 25 October 2024. </p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Jo Graves, Operational Manager</p>\n<p>Tel.: 01344 354324</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p><strong>Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. 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To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview process deleted, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h4>Want to ask us a question?</h4>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Tammy Grey, Team Manager: Disabled Facilities Grants: 01344 352010 or <a href=\"mailto:Tammy.Grey@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Tammy.Grey@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.</p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. 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You will also need to be computer literate as you will be using two computer systems at the same time.</p>\n<p>The hours are worked flexibly between 8am to 5pm daily to be agreed with the Manager.</p>\n<p>Spelthorne currently has a hybrid working policy; however, this role is mainly office based due to the requirements of this position.</p>\n<p>We can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme, free car parking and at least 23 days paid leave per year.</p>\n<p>The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts. These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.</p>\n<p>A Basic DBS check plus BPSS check will also be required for this post.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:</strong> 18<sup>th</sup> October 2024 (Noon)</p>\n<p><strong>Interview:</strong> 24<sup>th</sup> October 2024</p>\n<p>For full information and to apply online, go to <a href=\"http://www.surreyjobs.info\">www.surreyjobs.info</a> or <a href=\"http://www.spelthorne.gov.uk\">www.spelthorne.gov.uk</a> alternatively, please contact Recruitment Services on (<strong>01784 444263</strong> (answer phone) <strong>quoting reference number 1220.</strong></p>\n<p>Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates. If we have not contacted you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.</p>\n<p>All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date. CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><em>Working towards equal opportunities</em></p>\n<h1><strong> </strong></h1>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Strictly No Agencies</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£23, 645 - £26, 346 per annum","publishDate":"2024-10-02T16:12:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-18T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5d5fa0ac-6b2a-48db-aae4-6826dabb008b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ec7c5fca-235a-4c1a-9fa2-2e86aec23624","title":"Building Control Surveyors (Registered Building Inspectors) x 2","employer":"Surrey Heath Borough Council","department":"","location":"Surrey Heath House, Camberley, Hybrid Working","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Grade SH06 - SH07</strong></p>\n<p>Join Surrey Heath Borough Council and be part of an organisation which is committed to delivery through meaningful community engagement and excellent customer service. We have a friendly and supportive staff culture with people who want to help make a real difference in our community for everyone that lives and works here. We welcome a culture of innovation and creativity by welcoming new ideas from everyone. We support a work life balance with options for flexible and hybrid working.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>\n<p>This is a fantastic opportunity for newly qualified or experienced Registered Building Inspectors to join the Council’s Building Control Team.</p>\n<p>You will join an efficient and pro-active team of professionals to ensure the continuation of a first-class Building Control Service</p>\n<p>Surrey Heath Borough comprises of a mix of residential, high end residential and commercial developments within 36.5 sq miles.</p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for Registered Building Inspectors to manage an area within the Borough and assist the team as a whole to maintain its current outstandingly high level of service. Duties will include ensuring decisions on applications are made within the statutory period, undertaking site inspections so that works carried out on site comply with the building regulations, inspecting Dangerous Structures, providing out of hours and office cover.</p>\n<p>We are seeking applicants with a good level of literacy and numeracy together with excellent IT skills. You will also need to be committed to delivering a first-class customer focused service in a competitive environment and marketing the department and Local Authority Building Control (LABC).</p>\n<p>The ability to make clear concise and accurate decisions on the spot and under pressure is essential. You will ideally be a member of the CABE, RICS or CIOB. A current full UK driving licence and daily access to a car for business purposes are required, for which expenses will be paid.</p>\n<p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Benefits </strong></p>\n<p>We are committed to providing a healthy work life balance for our employees, with hybrid working and other flexible working arrangements on offer. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided for your role. We offer a generous benefits package including a minimum of 24 or 25 days’ annual leave (grade dependant) rising by a further 5 days after 5 years’ service, plus paid Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, free parking for all employees and payment of a professional membership fee. As well as subsidised gym membership at our local Places Leisure Centre and great savings from supermarkets, shopping, cycle to work schemes and holidays via the My Staff Shop scheme.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Tuesday 29th October 2024</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: w/c 3 November 2024</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Please note that an assessment maybe required, you will be informed of this prior to interview.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Contact details</strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion, please contact Samantha Hallam, Building Control Manager on</p>\n<p>01276 707243, <a href=\"mailto:Samantha.Hallam@surreyheath.gov.uk\">Samantha.Hallam@surreyheath.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Our Commitment</strong></p>\n<p>Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.</p>\n<p>NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,514.00 – £60,667.00 per annum (inclusive of £9,000 Recruitment & Retention Allowance), plus £2,000 car allowance per annum, and £5,000, one-off ‘Golden Hello’ payment made payable following successful completion of probationary period","publishDate":"2024-10-02T13:34:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-29T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/886ea0c1-477b-4c6c-84f9-c0a2b1073c13.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"70a1f7e5-4084-4207-b01e-d5e7e3039ace","title":"Homelessness Prevention Officer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Homelessness Prevention Officer </strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough Council is dedicated to preventing homelessness and ensuring that all residents have access to safe, secure housing. Our Homelessness Prevention Team play a crucial role in delivering these services by providing comprehensive support to individuals and families at risk of losing their homes. We are now seeking a passionate and dedicated Homelessness Prevention Officer to join our team and contribute to our mission of reducing homelessness across the borough.</p>\n<p><strong>The Role</strong></p>\n<p>As a Homelessness Prevention Officer, you will be responsible for providing expert housing advice and support to a diverse range of applicants, including families and single individuals, who are at risk of homelessness. You will work to prevent homelessness by developing personalised housing plans and ensuring compliance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.</p>\n<p>Your main responsibilities will include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing timely and detailed housing advice and assistance to individuals and families presenting as homeless or threatened with homelessness within 56 days.</li>\n<li>Conducting thorough assessments of those at risk of homelessness, implicating practical measures to prevent and relieve homelessness in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act.</li>\n<li>Developing detailed, personalised housing plans that address the specific needs and circumstances of each applicant.</li>\n<li>Investigating statutory duties owed to homeless applicants, issuing relevant notification decisions under Section 184 of the Housing Act.</li>\n<li>Conducting financial assessments to determine affordability and identify barriers to securing housing for homeless households.</li>\n<li>Supporting applicants in accessing private rented sector housing</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual who is committed to preventing homelessness. The ideal candidate will have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A strong background in homelessness prevention and housing services.</li>\n<li>In-depth knowledge of the Housing Act, particularly section 184, and other relevant legislation.</li>\n<li>Experience in conducting thorough housing assessments and developing personalised housing plans.</li>\n<li>The ability to manage complex cases,</li>\n<li>A commitment to delivering high-quality customer care and treating all applicants with fairness and respect.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join an excellent and dynamic team.</strong></p>\n<p>To apply, please follow the link below.</p>\n<p>Closing date of applications: Monday 14th October 2024, 11pm</p>\n<p>Interview date: TBC</p>\n<p>For an Informal discussion, please contact: David Higgins, Team Manager Housing Needs and Options on david.higgins@wokingham.gov.uk</p>\n<p><em>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. </em></p>\n<p><em>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.</em></p>\n<p><em>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. 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Due to expansion, we are looking for a passionate and motivated Level 2/or Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners. </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">You will have the privilege of working with the most amazing children and passionate staff within the nursery and part of Brighter Futures for children.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">Our practice is underpinned by the value we place on working collaboratively with families with a systemic, holistic whole-family approach to support them in finding their own solutions and building on their strengths. </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">The children are very important and so is our team. 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You will be offered a range of additional training to enable you to support all children in the setting including bespoke SEN training, attention autism, intensive interactions and sensory processing workshops.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We offer a supportive framework to develop your career and provide many opportunities for CPD. 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We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">We will accept application from level 2 or Level 3 qualified candidates. </strong> </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. 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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 Assistant Team Manager to join our Supporting Families 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 Supporting Families Team focus is on delivering outstanding support to families.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">Our Supporting Families Team currently provides a range of 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\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">As this Assistant Team Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing a small team of 5 Lead Practitioners who will each case-hold a number of Child in Need cases, taking new cases from our Together for Families Teams following the completion of Single Assessment. 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 our 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\"> </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\"><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: 13 October 2024</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Interview date: 22 October 2024 (in person)</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">We look forward to hearing from you!</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"includes £6000 market supplement","publishDate":"2024-10-01T12:18:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-13T12:18:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9f49e839-b34e-40e5-89bc-da2f50db830a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"98eea992-5805-4617-abd2-6589f0c91a11","title":"Team Managers","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\">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\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We currently have vacancies for experienced Team Managers to join our Together for Families Teams, 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 generic Together for Families Teams focus on delivering outstanding support to families.<br 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\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Our Together for Families teams 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.<br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">As a Team Manager you will be responsible for leading and managing a small team of 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 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 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. 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