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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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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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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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.</em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,945 - £37,336 Per Annum, Plus Benefits (Pay Award Pending)","publishDate":"2024-10-02T09:40:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-14T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8ab95d55-6bdf-4202-a58e-306bf37cd95a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a3adf6df-46a9-4970-8c4a-f74fb9c6faf4","title":"Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)","employer":"Achieving for Children","department":"","location":"Kingston upon Thames","locationType":2,"description":"<h2>Job Information</h2>\n<p>Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us <a href=\"https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/pages/about-us\" target=\"_blank\">click here.</a> </p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>We are looking for a permanent full time LADO to join us. The role will be to offer professional consultation and advice, chair and coordinate complex meetings, and manage allegations against people who work with children in paid employment or in voluntary work. </p>\n</div>\n<h2>About the role</h2>\n<p>The core activities of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) will be to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Offer professional consultation and advice, chair and coordinate complex meetings, and manage allegations against people who work with children in paid employment or in voluntary work.</li>\n<li>Chair complex multi-agency and multi-disciplinary meetings, making threshold decisions about the likelihood of significant harm and providing appropriate advice and guidance</li>\n</ul>\n<p>For an information discussion about his role, please contact Lorrisa Webber, Head of Service, on <a href=\"mailto:lorrisa.webber@achievingforchildren.org.uk\">lorrisa.webber@achievingforchildren.org.uk</a>.</p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p>The successful candidate will have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>LADO experience (preferably).</li>\n<li>A degree level education with a relevant professional qualification in social work and active Social Work England registration.</li>\n<li>Experience of chairing complex multi agency and multi-professional meetings.</li>\n<li>Experience of building strong partnerships, maintaining relationships whilst providing constructive challenge if required.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills and experience of keeping and maintaining records.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of relevant theory that informs practice delivery and statutory legislation and national policy drivers that will affect children’s services.</li>\n<li>Strong organisational abilities including: time management, creative-thinking, problem-solving and multitasking.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>About our benefits</h2>\n<p>We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month(Or for term term workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract.)</li>\n<li>Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC</li>\n<li>Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)</li>\n<li>Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance</li>\n<li>A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts</li>\n<li>An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway</li>\n</ul>\n<p>To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children <a href=\"https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/pages/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>. For our social work offer <a href=\"https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/pages/work-for-us/our-social-work-offer\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</p>\n<h2>Important Information</h2>\n<p><strong>Start dates:</strong> Achieving for Children have <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/13uJxl4hNeyla82su-9YlePwcKQ5e-JKh/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">set start dates</a> meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.</p>\n<p><strong>Right to work:</strong> The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\" target=\"_blank\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.</p>\n<p><strong>Equality:</strong> We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.</p>\n<p><strong>Safeguarding:</strong> We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).</p>\n<p><strong>For more information about AfC:</strong> Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.</p>\n<p>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</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary from £59,328 (SCP48) Salary to £62,748 (SCP51)","publishDate":"2024-10-02T09:24:07.152Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-10T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/08cf6fe8-0d71-4151-b963-da4550766092.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a9422ddc-68a1-4bd3-b676-de00a8482b77","title":"Senior Social Worker - Hospitals Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are looking for qualified Social Workers registered with Social Work England. </p>\n<p>You will have at least 5 year’s post qualification experience in statutory social services, usually in a local authority setting. You’ll need to demonstrate excellent knowledge of best practice and legislation. 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Our social care teams work together as one service and go the extra mile to ensure our residents have the right support. </p>\n<p>We work closely with health and other partners to ensure that people don’t go into hospital when they don’t need to, and if they do that they are there only if they need to be and can return home as quickly and safely as possible. </p>\n<p>We have regular multidisciplinary forums, meaning our residents can have easy access to health and social care services that talk to each other, to provide holistic support when needed. </p>\n<p>We know there can be pressures working in Adult Social Care, so we make sure our staff are well supported. You will receive regular supervision and access to training. We have a strong focus on supporting our staff to learn, grow and develop to achieve their potential. We listen to our social care staff about the best way to deliver our services and encourage feedback and suggestions on how we can do things better together. </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>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage a caseload, organising and prioritising the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.</li>\n<li>To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, connecting people and their families to their community and social networks enabling them to live within their own communities,</li>\n<li>To work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure people have the right care, at the right time in the right place.</li>\n<li>To take a strengths-based approach to support people to live the best life they can and reduce dependence on long term care.</li>\n<li>To support in delivering and maintaining high standards of performance across the service</li>\n<li>To work within allocated resources as set out in our scheme of delegation.</li>\n<li>To take an evidence-based approach to practice.</li>\n<li>Take an active part in your own supervision and appraisal in accordance with the departmental supervision policy and council's appraisal policy.</li>\n<li>Take responsibility for your own learning, including mandatory and recommended training,</li>\n<li>To lead on specific areas of work as required.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held 6th December 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>Naveen Pulluru, Assistant Community Services Manager- Hospital Team</p>\n<p>Tel.: 01344 351860</p>\n<p>or</p>\n<p>Leena Chand, Community Services Manager- Hospital Team</p>\n<p>Tel.: 01344 354468</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>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>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </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. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,093 - £50,126 Inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance","publishDate":"2024-10-01T07:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-22T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/bd3fe746-67c0-42d9-ad0d-9ff14231a308.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"34b54702-ddcd-477f-9b0c-54ea7cade492","title":"Family Hubs and Start for Life Parents as First Teachers Practitioner","employer":"Brent Council","department":"","location":"Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 0FJ","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Come and make a difference, be part of Brent's Parenting Team </strong><br><br>Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. <br><br>The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.</p>\n<p><strong>The Post</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for an exceptional candidate to deliver the Parents as First Teachers intervention as part of the Family Hubs and Start for Life offer.</p>\n<p>As the successful candidate, you will support the implementation of the Parents as First Teachers intervention by delivering a homebase education and support package as well as delivering parenting activities in a group setting.</p>\n<p>You will also contribute to the evaluation and effectiveness of the programme, and evidencing the sustained impact for parents.</p>\n<p>You will work closely with the parenting coordinator, Family Wellbeing Centres, health colleagues, schools, and other partners to respond to the diverse needs of families.</p>\n<p><strong>The Person</strong></p>\n<p>You will be passionate about supporting babies, children and their parents, and will posses sound knowledge and experience of child development, particularly in the earliest years. You will be confident, creative and motivating and have a keen interest in supporting and educating parents and their children.</p>\n<p>Closing Date: Sunday 6 October 2024 (23:59)</p>\n<p><strong>Additional Information </strong></p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the \"Apply Now\" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. </strong></p>\n<p>Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.</p>\n<p>We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.</p>\n<p>The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found <a href=\"https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn\">here</a>.</p>\n<p>Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.</p>\n<p>As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. 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Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. <br><br>The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda with our partners that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. <br> </p>\n<div><strong>The Post</strong></div>\n<p>The role will be to lead projects and contribute to the delivery of programmes across adult social care and health working collaboratively with our Community Service Provider and other Integrated Care Partners in Brent.</p>\n<p>The post holder will be expected to work closely with local care home providers and key stakeholders to develop and align with the ambitions of the Enhanced Heath in Care Homes and social care to support people living in care homes. </p>\n<p>In addition, the post holder will be supporting the Integration and Delivery Team with managing a variety of complex and exciting community healthcare contracts to develop and improve healthcare services. The role will support hospital discharges functions from acute hospitals and interim Care Home placements.<br> </p>\n<div><strong>The Person</strong></div>\n<p>We are looking for a proactive project manager with a proven track record of delivering improvements of health care services and a can-do attitude. </p>\n<p>You will be required to build strong, lasting relationships with staff in the NHS and Council, while navigating through the complex landscape of the health and social care system. <br> </p>\n<div><em>Closing date: 9 October 2024 (23:59)</em></div>\n<div>\n<br> </div>\n<div><strong>Additional Information</strong></div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the \"Apply Now\" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.</strong></p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.</p>\n</div>\n<div>We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.<br> </div>\n<div>The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found <a href=\"https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn\">here</a>.<br> </div>\n<div>Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.<br> </div>\n<div>As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on <a>recruitment@brent.gov.uk </a>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary range: £49,083 - £52,116 p.a. inc. London weighting","publishDate":"2024-09-27T06:01:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-09T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/38a2f619-2b26-4760-be7c-fc1e0c646820.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"192ba422-917e-4426-97bf-8750d1c7dd4b","title":" Project Manager","employer":"London Borough of Ealing","department":"","location":"Ealing","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p>\n<p>The Projects Delivery Unit (PDU) is seeking an experienced, proactive and energetic Project Manager to join its project management team, working alongside a multidisciplined team of professionals to support the Council’s development portfolio. Previous experience of working in a Local Authority environment; schools, leisure and with other public sector institutions would be advantageous.</p>\n<p>The successful applicant will be based in Perceval House and working around the borough of Ealing, needing to be highly self-motivated and possessing a firm commercial grounding.</p>\n<p>This is a full-time and permanent post with a minimum requirement of 2 days per week in the office.</p>\n<p>Ealing is a richly diverse borough in west London, with the third most ethnically diverse local population in the UK.</p>\n<p>We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity is our strength, and we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. Our policies and practices are designed to promote equality and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team, and we are dedicated to building a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive.</p>\n<p><strong>The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:</strong></p>\n<p>Manage projects in line with the Council’s approved Gateways, liaising with designers, contractors, stakeholders and end-users as necessary;</p>\n<p>Carry out Project Manager duties and services in accordance with the Council’s management processes, such as the BILD reporting system and the Council’s Project Gateways.</p>\n<p>Develop, agree and manage project commercial strategies, ensuring compliance within the Council’s Contract Procurement Rules and processes. Work in coordination with the Quantity Surveying team and wider PDU in relation to contract variations and procurement advice.</p>\n<p>Managing JCT suite of contracts and other forms of contract. Acting where necessary as contract administrator.</p>\n<p>Identify, manage and mitigate project risks, plan and coordinate projects with key stakeholders.</p>\n<p>Manage project teams of in-house and external professionals and provide direction to consultants and contractors.</p>\n<p>Ensuring that project teams and supervised staff comply with Health and Safety legislation and follow Council H&S policy and procedures.</p>\n<p>Monitor and contribute to management of project and program budgets</p>\n<p>Managing individual small to medium sized projects and programs of work of varying size, from by example £50,000 – £5million+, often from inception though to the end of the defect’s liability period.</p>\n<p>Act were, necessary in a supporting role on larger projects</p>\n<p>Act as an ambassador for the Council’s Economy and Sustainability directorate, championing best practice.</p>\n<p><strong>About you:</strong></p>\n<p>This is an exciting role which will give the successful candidate a broad experience in a projects reaching across the Council’s various directorates.</p>\n<p>To be successful in this role you will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be dynamic, an effective communicator and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.</li>\n<li>Be adaptable and have a flexible working style with ability to pick up and independently lead a wide range of different tasks.</li>\n<li>Have experience of project and programme management practices and tools and putting these into practice.</li>\n<li>Have the ability to work under pressure to challenging timetables and manage a varied workload with competing priorities.</li>\n<li>Professional outlook with high standards of integrity</li>\n</ul>\n<p>This role is subject to Ealing’s enhanced vetting process.</p>\n<p>For further information or an informal chat about the role please contact Jason Lytton, Major Projects Manager on 07748776119</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/20110/role_profile_-_project_manager.pdf\">Role Profile</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52,116.00 - £54,129.00 pa (inclusive) Grade 13","publishDate":"2024-09-26T13:24:30.310Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-14T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/eba62de1-7dc3-465f-87b3-4ccefd6a6874.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"08d9f55e-5a70-46eb-b002-0efab124abc9","title":"Policy Officer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Wokingham Borough Council is looking for a highly motivated and versatile Policy Officer, with great communication and analytical skills, to join its Strategic Housing team. Reporting to the Senior Strategy Officer in Strategic Housing you will be supporting the development and implementation of housing strategies, policies and affordable housing delivery programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity for people looking to invest in a local authority housing policy environment and make a positive difference to our residents.</p>\n<p>Educated to degree level or with the equivalent work experience in housing, your work will cover different areas of housing, undertaking research to support the development of housing strategies and policies. You will be a team player, able to work with the different functions within the Strategic Housing team as well as the wider housing service. You will take ownership of particular areas of work, driving them forward and ensuring delivery. You’ll need to be a strategic thinker, a highly organised individual who is able to manage mutiple areas of work, have the ability to interpret and analyse complex information and data. You will need to engage and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.</p>\n<p>Key duties and responsibilities:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support the development, implementation and monitoring of the Council’s housing strategies, undertaking research to underpin and evidence the proposed approach </li>\n<li>Take ownership and oversight of the Council's library of housing policies </li>\n<li>Undertake research and 'horizon scan' for new national and regional trends, assessing the implications of these on the wider housing service</li>\n<li>Lead on government housing consultations, assessing the implication those proposals would have on the housing service and our residents </li>\n<li>Lead on the management of the Council's self-build register, pulling together the necessary monitoring returns to Government </li>\n<li>Provide support on the affordable housing delivery programme and support on a range of housing projects, leading on specific projects where relevant</li>\n<li>Provide support on writing bids for external funding</li>\n<li>Provide written reports and briefing notes on various housing topics and be able to present to senior managers and Members </li>\n</ul>\n<p>Skills, attributes and experience:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A relevant degree or equivalent housing experience</li>\n<li>Good communicator (both written and verbal)</li>\n<li>Good organisational skills</li>\n<li>Ability to undertake research, interpret and analyse complex information and data</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Closing date: Thursday 24th October 2024, 11pm</p>\n<p>Interview Date: Tuesday 5th November 2024 (subject to change)</p>\n<p>For an informal, confidential discussion about this role, please contact the recruiting manager Frances Haywood on 07769 955068 or at frances.haywood@wokingham.gov.uk</p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,945 - £37,336 Per Annum, Plus Benefits (Pay Award Pending)","publishDate":"2024-09-26T09:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-24T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/033bc60b-5d1e-473c-bda2-8a9903f54112.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ec7ae69d-2026-410c-a67e-9db6b1c75c47","title":"Senior Strategy Officer (Housing)","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Wokingham Borough Council is looking for a highly motivated Senior Strategy Officer, with great communication and analytical skills, to join its Strategic Housing team. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Housing you will be leading on the development and implementation of housing strategies, policies and affordable housing delivery programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity for people looking to invest in a local authority strategic housing environment and make a positive difference to our residents.</p>\n<p>Educated to degree level or with the equivalent work experience in housing, you will have experience of strategy development and housing development or housing commissioning. You will take ownership of particular areas of work, driving them forward and ensuring delivery. You’ll need to be a strategic thinker, a highly organised individual who is able to manage mutiple areas of work, have the ability to resolve complex issues or bring forward solutions. You will need to engage and build successful relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.</p>\n<p><strong>Key duties and responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead on the development of housing strategies e.g., homelessness and rough sleeping strategy and action plan, young person’s housing strategy, older persons/specialist housing strategy.</li>\n<li>Lead on affordable housing policies enabling the Council to secure affordable housing provision through development management</li>\n<li>Justify affordable housing policies at planning appeals, inquiries and hearings. </li>\n<li>Lead on affordable housing enabling across the Borough, negotiating with developers for both onsite and offsite affordable housing, and liaise with Registered Providers. </li>\n<li>Act as link person in strategic housing team on key issues such as homelessness and domestic abuse </li>\n<li>Lead on the project management of commissioned housing projects including specialist housing schemes and community led housing schemes, including developing robust business cases, taking projects through from implementation to completion.</li>\n<li>Deputise for the Head of Service when required. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Closing date:</strong> Thursday 24th October 2024, 11pm</p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date:</strong> Monday 11th November (subject to change)</p>\n<p>For an informal, confidential discussion about this role, please contact the recruiting manager Frances Haywood on 07769 955068 or at frances.haywood@wokingham.gov.uk</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.</p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,421 - £48,474 Per Annum - (Pay award pending)","publishDate":"2024-09-26T09:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-03T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6cca2000-c39d-4a15-b37d-ca6ce369760f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4673aedd-437e-4e51-9286-ca2ed63635bf","title":"Temporary Accommodation Resettlement Officer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Temporary Accommodation Resettlement Officer</strong></p>\n<p><strong>18 Month Fixed Term Contract</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to preventing and relieving homelessness in our community by securing suitable accommodation for those in need. Our team plays a critical role in ensuring that homeless households have access to safe and secure housing. We are currently seeking an experienced and proactive candidate to join our team as a Temporary Accommodation Resettlement Officer. This role is key to ensuring that households in temporary accommodation receive the support they need to secure suitable in helping us expand our network of accommodation providers and support households in transitioning from temporary or insecure housing to more permanent solutions housing in a timely and efficient manner.</p>\n<p><strong>The Role</strong></p>\n<p>As a Temporary Accommodation Resettlement Officer, you will work closely with our Homelessness Prevention Officers and the Accommodation Procurement Officer to facilitate the transition of households from temporary accommodation to more permanent housing.</p>\n<p>Your main responsibilities will include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Establishing a network of new accommodation providers. Engage with existing and prospective landlords and letting agents to expand our pool of available properties.</li>\n<li>Supporting households in temporary accommodation.</li>\n<li>Inspecting and procuring suitable properties.</li>\n<li>Making emergency and temporary accommodation placements.</li>\n<li>Facilitating timely sign-up for temporary accommodation placements.</li>\n<li>Providing cover to support various functions of the Temporary Accommodation Service.</li>\n<li>Conducting regular visits to households in temporary accommodation.</li>\n<li>Managing temporary accommodation schemes.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for an organised and motivated individual who is committed to supporting households in securing, long-term housing. The ideal candidate will have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience working in housing services, particularly in roles related to homelessness prevention, resettlement or property management.</li>\n<li>Strong organisational skills and excellent communication and negotiation skills.</li>\n<li>A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.</li>\n<li>A commitment to delivering high-quality customer care, ensuring that all households receive the support they need to move on to suitable accommodation.</li>\n<li>Experience in managing temporary accommodation schemes or similar housing services is highly desirable.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The successful candidate must hold a full clean UK driving licence and have their own vehicle, which is fully insured and taxed, as the role involves regular travel to properties both within and outside the Wokingham borough,</p>\n<p><strong>Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join an excellent and dynamic team.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>For an Informal discussion, please contact: David Higgins at david.higgins@wokingham.gov.uk</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date of applications</strong>: Monday 14th October 2024, 11pm</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date</strong>: TBC</p>\n<p>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. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.</p>\n<p>Please note, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible, as this advert may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.</p>\n<p>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 & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.</p>\n<p>Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,945 - £37,336 Per Annum - (Pay award pending)","publishDate":"2024-09-25T15:12:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-14T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/011c0814-cfa5-413b-9075-3de5c0d09000.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"23b85c7d-ac67-4b79-a611-56125e874ed6","title":"Accommodation Procurement Officer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Accommodation Procurement Officer </strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to preventing and relieving homelessness in our community by securing suitable accommodation for those in need. Our team plays a critical role in ensuring that homeless households have access to safe and secure housing. We are currently seeking an experienced and proactive candidate to join our team as an Accommodation Procurement Officer. This role is essential in helping us expand our network of accommodation providers and support households in transitioning from temporary or insecure housing to more permanent solutions.</p>\n<p><strong>The Role</strong></p>\n<p>As an Accommodation Procurement Officer, you will work closely with our Homelessness Prevention Officers to secure private rented sector accommodation for households at risk of homelessness.</p>\n<p>Your main responsibilities will include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Establishing a network of new accommodation providers. Engage with existing and prospective landlords and letting agents to expand our pool of available properties.</li>\n<li>Conducting thorough property inspections.</li>\n<li>Adhering to procurement processes and compliance checks.</li>\n<li>Promoting the uptake of our Rent Guarantee Scheme.</li>\n<li>Coordinating property viewings.</li>\n<li>Managing properties under the Rent Guarantee Scheme, including conducting regular inspections and taking enforcement action when necessary.</li>\n<li>Inspecting and procuring properties to meet business requirements.</li>\n<li>Conducting regular visits to households.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for an organised and motivated individual with a strong background in housing procurement or property management. The ideal candidate will have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience working with landlords and letting agents, with a proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships.</li>\n<li>A thorough understanding of property standards and regulations.</li>\n<li>Strong organisational skills and excellent communication and negotiation skills.</li>\n<li>A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.</li>\n<li>Experience in housing management is highly desirable.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The successful candidate must hold a full clean UK driving licence and have their access to their own vehicle, as the role involves regular travel within and outside the Wokingham borough.</p>\n<p><strong>Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join an excellent and dynamic team.</strong></p>\n<p>Please note, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible, as this advert may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.</p>\n<p>For an Informal discussion, please email David Higgins, Housing Needs and Options Team Manager david.higgins@wokingham.gov.uk </p>\n<p><strong>Closing date of applications:</strong> 11pm on Monday 14th October 2024</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date:</strong> TBC</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. </p>\n<p>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 & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. 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We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated candidate to take on the role of Refugee Homelessness Prevention Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of refugees by ensuring they receive the housing support and advise they need.</p>\n<p>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. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.</p>\n<p><strong>The Role</strong></p>\n<p>As the Refugee Homelessness Prevention Officer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive housing advice and assistance to refugees who are homelessness or at risk of homelessness.</p>\n<p>Your main responsibilities will include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing timely and detailed housing advice and assistance to refugees presenting as homeless or threatened with homelessness within 56 days.</li>\n<li>Conducting thorough assessments of households at risk of homelessness and implementing practical measures to prevent and relieve homelessness.</li>\n<li>Investigating statutory duties owed to refugees, issuing relevant notification decisions under Section 184 of the Housing Act.</li>\n<li>Delivering detailed personalised housing plans for eligible applicants, taking into account their specific circumstances and needs.</li>\n<li>Conducting financial assessments to determine affordability and identify barriers to securing housing for refugees with complex needs.</li>\n<li>Supporting refugees in accessing private rented sector housing</li>\n<li>Acting as the eligibility expert within the service, providing guidance and support to colleagues as needed.</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 supporting refugees and preventing homelessness. The ideal candidate will have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A strong background in homelessness prevention and housing services, with specific experience working with refugee populations.</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, particularly those involving eligibility or immigration complications.</li>\n<li>A proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential barriers to housing for refugees.</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>For an Informal discussion, please contact: <strong>David Higgins,</strong> Housing Needs and Options Team Manager at david.higgins@wokingham.gov.uk </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Closing date of applications:</strong> 14th October 2024, 11pm</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date</strong>: TBC</p>\n<p>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. 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You'll be at the heart of ensuring families and young people receive the highest quality care, helping them reach their full potential, have their voices heard, and stay safe. Together, we can shape brighter futures for children and families.</p>\n<p>You will ensure that consistent, high-quality advice and support regarding the education welfare of children and their families is available to Early Help colleagues, Children’s Social Care and other BFC colleagues. You will also consistently promote the benefits of good attendance and set high expectations for schools to ensure that children and young people, particularly the most vulnerable, reach their full potential.</p>\n<p>As a team member you will contribute to our ‘can do’ approach by being flexible and responsive to the unique needs of each family, child and young person you are supporting. You will need to combine the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, supporting team colleagues and representing the service where this is required.</p>\n<h3>Our benefits include ...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs</li>\n<li>Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.</li>\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>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave</li>\n<li>Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre</li>\n<li>Internal sports and social club opportunities</li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership</li>\n<li>Supermarket discount</li>\n<li>An interest free loan for a rail season ticket</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Key responsibilities ...</h3>\n<ol>\n<li>To effectively lead an agreed area, associated staff, and their performance under the direction of the Specialist Programme Manager</li>\n<li>To collate, analyse and provide relevant data for the head of service, department management team and director related to school attendance</li>\n<li>To provide information and guidance to ensure that all Bracknell Forest schools are confident and competent regarding their duties for school attendance and that they have robust policies and procedures in place for managing attendance matters</li>\n<li>Provide regular training to schools, school governors, local authority staff and partners and on the statutory duties regarding school attendance</li>\n<li>To hold a caseload of schools</li>\n</ol>\n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\n<p>Interviews to be held week commencing 14th 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. Additionally, this approach allows the recruiting manager and the team to establish connections with potential team members.</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>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. </p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview process, 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: <strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Name: Noosha Churchill </p>\n<p>Job Title: Specialist Programme Manager </p>\n<p>Email: Noosha.churchill@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>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. 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