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Bracknell Forest Council is seeking a Head of Berkshire Emergency Duty Service to oversee the delivery and coordination of statutory social care during out-of-hours operations across all six unitary authorities of Berkshire. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of diverse community needs and the ability to manage complex service delivery for a large and varied population.</p>\n<h3>About You</h3>\n<p>You will have a social work qualification with valid Social Work England registration, as well as extensive experience of legislation, policy and statutory requirements relating to Children, Adults, Mental Health and Housing.</p>\n<p>You will also have a track record of achievement at senior management level and experience of operational services in a large complex social care, health or other relevant setting. </p>\n<h3>About the Team</h3>\n<p>We are deeply committed to the wellbeing of Berkshire residents, and our dedicated out-of-hours social care team plays a crucial role in safeguarding some of our most vulnerable community members. Our specialist team includes Approved Mental Health Professionals, Senior Social Workers (Children’s Services), Adult Safeguarding Care Coordinators and Call Screening Officers. Collaborating closely with health professionals, the police, and families, we provide vital support and intervention for individuals facing social care crises outside regular hours.</p>\n<p>The Berkshire Emergency Duty Service (hosted by Bracknell Forest Council) provides unique, out-of-hours emergency social care across the entire Berkshire region. We take pride in our community, the care we deliver and the meaningful partnerships we have built with key stakeholders. However, we are always striving to improve, giving our team the time, support and resources to do their best work while also shaping the future of the service. </p>\n<p>This is an exciting time to join the team. Following a recent service restructuring, EDS has been recognised as a safe and effective service that safeguards children and vulnerable adults, earning positive feedback from Ofsted and CQC. 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(Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.</li>\n<li>Supermarket discount.<strong> </strong>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our Values</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. 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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>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>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>About the role<br>We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our SEND team. This role is a key post which will be responsible for overseeing and driving forward the performance within SEND Team. Delivering on Brighter Futures for Children’s Key Performance Indicators to provide outcomes for children through effective decision making and management of managers. Ensuring children and young people with SEND are provided with an initial assessment process that identifies needs, outcomes and provision according to legislation and statutory guidelines, and robustly monitor and review Annual Reviews to ensure EHCP’s remain relevant and accurate. To provide oversight of specialist school placements, Alternative Provision and Enhanced Resource Provisions. To provide management across the SEND system sharing knowledge and experience to deliver timely permanence for all children and young people.<br>•    To provide direction and performance management, assisting the Head of Service, across all designated services. Delivering on the strategic values and vision for Brighter Futures for Children’s. Strategic responsibility for developing and implementing evidenced based practice taken from research that reflects current good practice and achieves best outcomes for children, young people and families. Promote the continuing professional development of all staff in the service and create a sustainable and effective workforce. Authority to implement decisions for service delivery in line with statutory and legal regulations to ensure good outcomes for children and families.<br>•    Providing confident and evidence-based leadership. To lead, supervise, appraisal, develop and manage direct reports responsible for the delivery of services to children and young people provided by the Local Authority. Decision making in relation to meeting the Council’s and Service areas strategic aims and objectives in accordance with legislative, statutory and procedural requirements. To problem solve and effectively prioritise need and ensure that the most vulnerable children and young people are provided with a consistent, robust and proportionate response.<br>•    Management responsibilities including financial management decision making. Provide leadership and direction for budget planning within services to ensure value for money within the service, to report on Higher Needs Block and adjustments to funding for Schools forum and other reporting mechanisms. Quality assurance and Performance Management on a daily and weekly basis to address immediate service core activity across a variety of key social care areas of delivery.</p>\n<p> <br>Role responsibilities:<br>•    Responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at all times.<br>•    The post holder will be required to deputise for the Head of Service and provide appropriate cover.<br>•    Accountable for the performance of the teams and drive the delivery of improved outcomes as measured by an agreed set of indicators.<br>•    Responsible for the effective leadership and management of a minimum of 3 Team managers including regular supervision, recruitment, motivation, development, performance management, absence management, resolution of conflict and implementation of change in line with council employment procedures and policies of the managers and their teams.<br>•    Provide caseload management and individual practice support to the team managers and to other staff across the service in line with professional standards. Making effective decisions and recommendations, taking person responsibility for any decisions made.<br>•    To comply and manage the Quality Assurance for SEND within the team, including the audit and review of case files to ensure that high professional standards are being met or exceeded, and that best practice complies with legislation and guidance. Take action as necessary to address under performance.<br>•    Lead the application of research and best practice evidence via learning and development, individual supervision and team and service meetings.<br>•    Be accountable for the performance of the teams and drive the delivery of improved outcomes as measured by an agreed set of indicators within various data collection sets. Engender a performance culture within the teams on a weekly basis that is inquisitive but is also rigorous in offering challenge so that improvements can be made.<br>•    Ensure that the inputting and updating of electronic client records by staff is both appropriate and timely in line with Practice standards.<br>•    Make budget decisions so that Financial Regulations are complied with and best value principles adopted.<br>•    Sustain and improve the overall reputation of the Council and act in the best interest of the Authority through effective representations regionally and nationally.<br>•    Chair multi-agency meetings and informal and formal mediations as required helping determine service delivery.<br>•    Act on behalf of the service in providing management representation at Tribunal and in statutory process, i.e. safeguarding. <br>•    Work in partnership across the system and foster positive working relationships with colleagues within social care, corporate services, partner agencies and universal providers. </p>\n<p>For more information about the role, please read the job description and person specification. </p>\n<p><br>Our offer<br>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>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:<br>•    Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution<br>•    Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)<br>•    Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)<br>•    Cycle to work scheme.<br>•    Season train ticket loans<br>•    Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme<br>•    A range of local shopping discounts</p>\n<p> Inclusion and Diversity<br>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. <br>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>Asking for Adjustments<br>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.<br>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>Closing date: 25 May 2025<br>Interview date: To be confirmed</p>\n<p>We look forward to hearing from you!</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2025-05-08T07:07:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-25T07:07:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/bb81d748-ddf1-42ef-883b-a846d12cbd04.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c8c46d56-a617-4dfd-a5a7-53062e0a4a22","title":"Class Teacher - St Michaels Primary","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Teacher required September 2025</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>St Michael’s Primary School is a warm and welcoming school situated in the heart of the Tilehurst community. We are seeking to appoint a inspirational and enthusiastic teachers to help continue our journey to raise attainment and progress.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p><b>What we can offer:</b><br>• A welcoming and caring ethos<br>• A great staff well-being <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>package, including a paid wellbeing day, off-site PPA, TOIL accumulation for extra-curricular activities/residential and much more.<br>• An experience and supportive team of staff and Governors<br>• Excellent teaching resources and working environment<br>• High quality professional development<br>• A track record of nurturing and growing talent<br>• Pupils who are confident and enjoy coming to school</p>\n<p></p>\n<p><b>We are looking for someone who:</b><br>• Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour<br>• Is able to play a positive and active role in our dedicated team.<br>• Is able to create a stimulating learning environment.<br>• Has strong ambition to make a difference to make a difference to pupils<br>• Is adaptable and embracing the ever changing school environment</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p><b>To arrange a visit, or if you require any further information, please contact us on 0118 901 5550 or contact us by emailing: <a href=\"mailto:Businessmanager@stmichaels.reading.sch.uk\">Businessmanager@stmichaels.reading.sch.uk</a></b></p>\n<p></p>\n<p><b>More information about our school can be found at <a href=\"https://www.stmichaels.reading.sch.uk/vacancies/\">https://www.stmichaels.reading.sch.uk/vacancies/</a></b></p>\n<p><br>Closing date: Wednesday 21st May 2025 - Applications will be considered upon receipt</p>\n<p><br>Interview date: Friday 23rd May 2025</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.</p>\n<p>This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,650 - £49,084 Per year","publishDate":"2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c56f7b2f-bb4b-4624-a21f-1fdc898a1a2f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9f66b314-4e37-4f27-a1a1-a91ed4a90933","title":"Teacher of English (Part Time) - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<div><span>Part Time Teacher of English (2 days per week)</span></div>\n<div><span>Required September 2025</span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><span>We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Teacher of English to join our experienced department. As a teacher at BHFCS, you must be an excellent classroom practitioner dedicated to seeing every pupil achieve their maximum potential.  If you are looking for a school <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>that will help you to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.</span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><b><span>What we are looking for:</span></b></div>\n<div><span>• A professional who is forward thinking and capable of inspiring students through their passion for English</span></div>\n<div><span>• A successful teacher who believes in bringing out the best in every student and who believes in the potential of all</span></div>\n<div><span>• A team player who will work alongside the strong department to continually evaluate and improve their quality of teaching and learning</span></div>\n<div><span>• An individual who has the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils.</span></div>\n<div><span>• Applications are welcome from ECTs/NQTs, from more experienced colleagues who are looking for a change or someone considering returning to teaching where you will be fully supported </span></div>\n<div><b><span> </span></b></div>\n<div><b><span>Why choose our school?</span></b></div>\n<div><span>• Join a highly successful English team that has an exceptional track record for training teachers</span></div>\n<div><span>• We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs</span></div>\n<div><span>• Small A level classes ensuring high quality of teaching and progress at Key Stage 5</span></div>\n<div><span>• £1,000 Golden Hello to welcome you to our team</span></div>\n<div><span>• A unique ethos due to our Catholic identity with students at the heart of all that we do</span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><span>We offer an exciting, highly engaging, diverse, creative and innovative curriculum enriched with events and trips including theatre, Media and Enterprise events.</span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><span>We teach the AQA Literature and Language course at GCSE and offer Media and Literature at A Level with students performing very well at both levels.</span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><span>This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to develop in a dynamic environment where strong professional relationships exist.</span></div>\n<div><span>We are part of the PiXL group of schools, whose aim is to promote student achievement through academic success. </span></div>\n<div><span>Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school.  We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.</span></div>\n<div><span></span></div>\n<div><b><span>It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.</span></b></div>\n<div><b><span>An application form can be downloaded from our website  <a href=\"https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/\">https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/</a></span></b></div>\n<div><b><span> </span></b></div>\n<div><b><span>You can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website.</span></b></div>\n<div><b><span> </span></b></div>\n<div><b><span>Further information can also be obtained from Karyn Stiles, HR Officer – <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@hughfaringdon.org\">recruitment@hughfaringdon.org</a></span></b></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><span>Closing Date – 25 May 2025</span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><span>Applications considered upon receipt.  Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received. </span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><span>The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.</span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><span>The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.</span></div>\n<div></div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£12,660 - £19,633 Per year","publishDate":"2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1814fa5a-46ba-4b19-b10a-4af652b54282.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"81502b92-5d6e-450d-b7d6-f12a39f0e3f1","title":"Children's Social Worker - Referral & Assessment Team","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Wokingham Children’s Services </strong>are looking to recruit an<strong> Experienced Social Worker </strong>in the<strong> Referral & Assessment Team </strong>on a<strong> Permanent Basis.</strong></p>\n<p>The Referral and Assessment Team is a fast-paced team that works closely with the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub, Helping Early Service and the Children’s Safeguarding Social Work teams within Children’s services<em>.  </em></p>\n<p>As a Social Worker in the Referral & Assessment Team you will speak to children and their families and other involved professionals to complete assessments which will identify relevant support needed in a timely manner.</p>\n<p>The goal of the Referral & Assessment team is to work in partnership with children and the important people in their lives to understand more about the support families may need to safely and effectively parent. Our aim is to identify where this support can be obtained, be that through further social work support alongside a family’s naturally connected networks or other community-based services.</p>\n<p>Your work will include assessments, and child protection enquiries. It may also include court proceedings work including applications in care proceedings and section 7 reports. </p>\n<p><strong>The Social Worker role </strong></p>\n<p>You will work as part of a dynamic and fast paced team and be able to demonstrate the ability to multi-task, work collaboratively with stakeholders, and exhibit resilience. The right candidate will work effectively with colleagues alongside representatives from partner agencies, to ensure the child’s voice is evident throughout the work completed.</p>\n<p>You will need to have great inter-personal skills, excellent recording skills, and a sound knowledge of children’s legislation and thresholds.</p>\n<p>The Referral & Assessment Team are currently working in a hybrid capacity, with our Social Workers combining a regular routine of working in the office, working from home, and working within the community. </p>\n<p>Social Workers in Wokingham are highly valued for the important and challenging work they undertake and will find an environment where their learning and development is promoted and supported. We welcome creative individuals who are keen to make a difference by finding supportive solutions for our most vulnerable children.</p>\n<p>The Social Workers in our Referral and Assessment Team benefit from regular in-depth supervision, supportive peers and an energetic team spirit.</p>\n<p><strong>What we can offer you:-</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manageable caseloads and supportive management</li>\n<li>Excellent Learning & Development and Career Progression programme</li>\n<li>Generous Annual Leave allowance (minimum of 28 days; with additional days added according to seniority and length of continuous service)</li>\n<li>Flexible working environment</li>\n<li>Enhanced Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n<li>A number of discount and benefit schemes locally and nationally</li>\n</ul>\n<p>For more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact either Team Manager, Alison Miller at <a href=\"mailto:alison.miller@wokingham.gov.uk\">alison.miller@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or Recruitment & Retention Specialist, Alix Williams at <a href=\"mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk\">alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>This vacancy will close: 1st June at 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews will take place on: In person in Wokingham. Date tbc</strong></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>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.</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>WBC is an equal opportunities employer.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,511 - £50,754 (includes £3k Market Supplement) Per Annum","publishDate":"2025-05-07T16:13:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/004b7b9f-2882-4bf6-aa64-ec1008ce065c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e910da09-ffe3-4405-b0af-7eae91b39167","title":"Experienced Social Worker - Early Help and Prevention","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Somerstown Family Hub","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The Service</strong></p><p>The Early Help and Prevention Service in Portsmouth is a new way of doing things – providing extra practical help with families early on, to stop problems getting worse. We talk with families about the things that are most important to them, what might help and what we can do differently to help them. This is how we start working together with the whole family to help get things back on track.</p><p>We are committed to working with families to repair harm and relationships. We are restorative in all we do, working closely with partnership agencies to provide high challenge and high support, building strong relationships between practitioners and their families. We have been recognised by Ofsted as a \"Good\" Local Authority, working systemically to provide services improving outcomes for children and their families.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The role involves working within the 0-19 Early Help team to strengthen plans and support families to make change without statutory intervention. The role requires sensitive support and challenge to families and staff. The role includes line management responsibilities as part of a Locality based team. This will include data monitoring and other Quality Assurance activities. </p><p>In Portsmouth we believe social work matters. We continue to invest in our front-line staff and services drawing on a wide range of skills, sharing expertise with our partner agencies and valuing development and improving practice.</p><p>We are committed to professional development and will provide training for the successful candidate. If successful you will be joining lively, challenging and supportive teams whose priority is in improving outcomes for Portsmouth’s children and young people.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong></p><p><strong>You will need to have/be </strong></p><ul>\n<li>A social work qualification (degree, diploma or equivalent) and be registered with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>Have substantial post qualifying experience in the role of a social worker and be able to evidence extensive direct family work with families and children and be able to support the team with threshold decisions.</li>\n<li>A good working knowledge of theory and legislation including the Children Act 89/04 amongst others.</li>\n<li>Understand anti-oppressive practice and the legislative framework around this.</li>\n<li>Understand how families can be supported outside of statutory intervention through restorative practice and early help.</li>\n<li>Be imaginative and creative, coming up with inspirational ideas and at times amazing solutions to the toughest of problems. Have experience of supervising/ mentoring individuals</li>\n<li>Be an excellent communicator who is equally comfortable speaking with children and other professionals from external partners and agencies. Be able to converse at ease with clients and provide advice in accurate spoken English. This is essential for the post.</li>\n<li>Have excellent analytical skill to aid you in your assessments.</li>\n<li>Be someone who enjoys a busy atmosphere who can cope with competing demands and the stresses that comes with them.</li>\n<li>Be motivated to achieve good outcomes for children and able to demonstrate child focussed practice.</li>\n</ul><p><em><strong>Please see the Job profile for the full details of this role</strong></em><strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:</strong></p><p>Gill Noble, Early Help and Prevention Service Lead, <a href=\"mailto:gill.noble@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">gill.noble@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>, 023 92 437 832</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Application process</strong></p><p>We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.</p><p>As part of your application we ask that you complete a<strong>personal statement,</strong> this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the<strong>'Who is the Person'</strong>points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills.This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.</p><p>We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at<a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/\">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a></p><p><strong>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Portsmouth City Council</strong><br></p><p><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></p><p>Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.</p><p>Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/\">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a></p><p><br></p><p>Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.</p><p>Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.</p><p><strong><br></strong></p><p>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800</p><p><br></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Band 10, £41,510 to £45,718 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-07T15:35:25.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-26T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8427ee75-ae0a-4807-ba91-8738856f075a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7cf7cc89-fd71-4fe2-872b-396e41fb2f35","title":"Housing Options Officer - Looked After Children","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":2,"description":"<h3>12-month fixed-term contract or 12-month secondment for internal candidates</h3>\n<p>We are looking for an experienced Housing Options Officer to join our team to work alongside our colleagues in the Leaving Care and Children Looked After teams. </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, although this is a hybrid working role, much of your contact with partners and customers will be face-to-face.</p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>You will be working closely with young people to improve their housing outcomes by providing tailored housing options and pathways, helping to prevent looked after children and care leavers who are at risk from becoming homeless. You will also work collaboratively with children’s social workers, offering advice to support the best outcomes for young people, while also building effective relationships with them. As a main part of your role, you will be expected to carry out full enquiries and make legal decisions under the relevant housing legislation.</p>\n<p>The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with young people, able to manage their own caseload effectively and committed to delivering a customer focused approach.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>You will be joining a dynamic, friendly and solution-based Housing Options team, delivering proactive advice and assistance to households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. The work is fast-paced and innovative, sometimes challenging however there is also time for finding creative solutions where every day is different.</p>\n<p>We pride ourselves on being person-centred and have formed positive working relationships with agencies within and outside of the council. We have a can-do attitude that enables us to offer the best support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community. We will make sure that you have all the training and support you need.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To provide comprehensive advice to young people who are either homeless or at risk of homelessness to retain their existing accommodation or secure alternative housing</li>\n<li>To provide a customer focussed approach ensuring that a full housing needs assessments has been undertaken, all statutory notifications and Personal Housing Plans are published</li>\n<li>To consider and assess homelessness applications in accordance with the Housing Act 1996 Part VII (as amended by the Homeless Act 2002 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017)</li>\n<li>To work closely with agencies involved with young people.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</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<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.</p>\n<h4>Our support </h4>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process</p>\n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 10th and 11th June 2025.</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>Name: Michele Keegel</p>\n<p>Job Title: Housing Options Team Leader</p>\n<p>Phone Number: 01344 351355</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, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.</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><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":"£35,941 - £40,219 (inclusive of London Weighting)","publishDate":"2025-05-07T15:24:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-22T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f2e91c8f-8a42-41a3-b392-29cd8c342e49.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4613ea9a-0520-4175-8388-8812e4668af5","title":"Business Studies Teacher with Department Responsibility","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Garth Hill College","location":"Garth Hill College, Bull Lane, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<div><strong>Are you a talented educator with a big heart who shares our commitment to excellence and achieving the very best for all our pupils?  </strong></div>\n<div><strong> </strong></div>\n<div>We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and committed teacher to the position of Business Studies Teacher with some department responsibility. 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We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children/young people/adults at risk.  You will need to tell us about any spent convictions or cautions, which may later appear on your DBS Certificate.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>\n<strong>Should you have any queries please contact Mrs S Barnes at the College on </strong><a href=\"mailto:s-barnes@garthhillcollege.com\">s-barnes@garthhillcollege.com</a> <strong>or 01344 421122</strong>. </div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Only applications submitted on the official application form will be considered.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS AT 09H00 ON 16 MAY 2025</strong></div>\n<div><em> </em></div>\n<div><strong><em>Please Note: Applications may be dealt with on receipt which may cause this position to close earlier than stated.</em></strong></div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"TEACHER PAY SCALE (Fringe) PLUS TLR 2A £3,391 for a suitably qualified/experienced candidate","publishDate":"2025-05-07T11:15:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-16T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/410d9bf8-1ca3-43b1-9ff5-7f719dd71267.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b6343884-d270-4ec0-b3ed-98312c7df0e0","title":"Experienced Social Worker","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The Service</strong></p><p>Family Support & Safeguarding Teams South Locality</p><p>We have exciting opportunities for qualified social workers to join our Children and Families Directorate, in one of our Family Support & Safeguarding Teams (FSS) based in Portsmouth City Council.</p><p>We have been recognised by Ofsted as a \"Good\" Local Authority with \"Outstanding\" for our Family Safeguarding and Support teams.</p><p>The successful candidate will have an opportunity to be based within one of our Family Support & Safeguarding Teams.Within this teamyou will be working to provide support under children in need or in need of protection where necessary, or when children have come into the care of Children's Social Care. 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Have excellent analytical skills to aid you in your assessment of children's needs.</li>\n<li>Be someone who enjoys a busy atmosphere who can cope with competing demands and be resilient enough to manage the stresses (with support) that come from this. Have the motivation and integrity to achieve outstanding outcomes for children.</li>\n<li>Understand anti-oppressive practice and the legislative framework around this and be restorative in your thinking.</li>\n<li>Be people-focused, centring the child and parent, empowering them to make informed choices and respecting their needs and wishes in equal measure.</li>\n<li>Value diversity and being inclusive, and work with people in a way that respects and acknowledges difference.</li>\n</ul><p><strong><em>Please see the Job profile for the full details of this role</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact Vicky Williams email - <a href=\"mailto:vicky.williams@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">vicky.williams@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Application process</strong></p><p>We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.</p><p>As part of your application we ask that you complete a <strong>personal statement</strong>, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the '<strong>Who is the Person'</strong> points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.</p><p>We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/\">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a></p><p>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.</p><p>We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/our-values-and-behaviours/\">Learn more about our values and behaviours</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Portsmouth City Council</strong></p><p><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></p><p>Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.</p><p>Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/\">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a></p><p><br></p><p>Portsmouth City Council iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.</p><p>DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.</p><p>Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.</p><p><br></p><p>Should you require anysupportin completing the application form please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800</p><p><br></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Band 10 £41,510 to £45,718 per annum. plus, a recruitment and retention package of £3,000 market supplement per annum, paid monthly.","publishDate":"2025-05-07T11:05:47.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-27T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/66cb79e6-f376-4df2-b832-7a40a3097317.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f0089b99-a5e5-4fa7-953a-a8ab0c85d306","title":"Casual Instructor at Dinton Activity Centre","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Dinton Activity Centre, Hurst, Wokingham","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity available for Instructors to join us as key members of the Dinton Activity Centre team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a casual basis.</p>\n<p>Dinton Activity Centre is a thriving local authority centre based with Dinton Pastures Country Park. The centre handles a footfall of around 20,000 people per year, so the place is very much alive during peak season. We have a fleet of 30 sailing boats and 90 canoes, kayaks and paddle boards. On land we have a low ropes course, bush craft area, a rock climbing and high ropes facility, two orienteering courses and a mobile climbing tower. </p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<p>As an Instructor, you will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support the delivery of activities such as taster sessions, school/youth group events, corporate days, school holiday activities and BC/RYA courses</li>\n<li>Assist with boat hire, offsite events, centre maintenance, and general administration / reception cover duties where necessary</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate Requirements: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum age of 16 years old</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Must hold one of the following qualifications:</strong> BCAB (Paddle UK) Paddlesports/SUP Instructor Award (or equivalent), RYA Dinghy Instructor, Climbing Wall Instructor (previously CWA), Archery GB Instructor or British Fencing Core Coach award</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Benefits include: Flexible hours, holiday pay, training opportunities and use of equipment.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Area:</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.</p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.</p>\n<p>If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!</p>\n<p>Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Richard Ashwell, Centre Manager at richard.ashwell@wokingham.gov.uk or alternatively Mike Bennett, Activities Manager at dintonactivitycentre@wokingham.gov.uk</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Friday 23rd May 2025, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: TBC</strong></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.<strong>     </strong></em></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. 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Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.</p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.</p>\n<p>If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!</p>\n<p>Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Jackelyn Dance, Head of Service for Helping Early, Community and Prevention at jackelyn.dance@wokingham.gov.uk or call 0118 237 8428</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 18th May 2025, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: TBC</strong></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.<strong>     </strong></em></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. 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The role of Principal Educational Psychologist is key to shaping the EPS, aligning it with council priorities like the Safety Valve agenda, and ensuring financial sustainability.</p>\n<p>You will also play an active leadership role within the wider SEND & Inclusion service, contributing significantly to the local SEND strategic plan and fostering strong multi-agency partnerships to enhance outcomes for CYP with SEND and their families. </p>\n<p>You will be fully qualified (Doctorate or Masters in Educational Psychology) and HCPC registered Educational Psychologist with significant post-qualification experience, preferably within a local authority.</p>\n<p>As Educational Psychologist, you must have proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate professional staff, alongside experience in strategic planning, service development, and managing change. A deep understanding of relevant legislation (Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice), educational systems, and psychological theory is essential. We need an excellent communicator and collaborator with experience managing budgets and using data to drive service improvement. A commitment to ethical practice, equality, diversity, and inclusion is fundamental.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>As the Principal Educational Psychologist, you will lead the Educational Psychology Service (EPS), managing the Senior Educational Psychologists and reporting directly to the Assistant Director Education & Learning. The EPS sits within the Education & Learning section of the People Directorate.</p>\n<p>You will be joining a structure focused on improving outcomes for children and young people through collaborative, evidence-based practice.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Educational Psychology Service (EPS), ensuring alignment with council priorities (e.g., SEND strategy, Safety Valve agenda).  </li>\n<li>Lead, manage, and supervise the EP team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and high-quality, evidence-based service delivery (statutory and traded).  </li>\n<li>Manage the EPS budget and develop the traded service offer, including income generation, marketing, and ensuring financial sustainability.  </li>\n<li>Champion multi-agency collaboration, building strong partnerships with schools, health, social care, and families to drive the SEND strategic plan and promote inclusive practice.  </li>\n<li>Represent the EPS, contributing expert psychological knowledge at strategic council meetings, SEND panels, and multi-agency forums, ensuring the LA meets its statutory duties.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.</li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<h4>Our support…</h4>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 4th June 2025</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>Duane Chappell, Assistant Director – Education & Learning</p>\n<p>Tel.: 01344 351720</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, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</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>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Soulbury B 10-13 £69,025 - £73,034 inclusive of London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-05-07T10:22:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-27T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c252ff32-60e5-4be7-b21a-4af26590f9a6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"76a2463e-df24-4183-966c-bf999da2c41b","title":"Domestic Abuse Housing Advisor","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices & Housing Offices within Portsmouth & Havant","locationType":3,"description":"Portsmouth Homes is committed to ensuring that it's tenants and leaseholders can access the right support at the right time. <br><br>Domestic abuse is the third most common cause of people losing their homes. <br><br>Tenants and leaseholders at risk of or experiencing domestic abuse are supported by our Housing Officers who provide advice and assistance regarding the options available to them, for example helping make the person's current home safe for them to remain where that is what they want, exploring legal remedies available through the courts, or seeking alternative, safe accommodation.<br><br>The Domestic Abuse Housing Specialist will work alongside the Housing Team to:<br><br>•\tSupport Housing Officers to develop their skills and knowledge to recognise and manage domestic abuse cases.<br>•\tOffer support and advice to Housing Officers on the management of complex tenancy matters related to domestic abuse cases<br>•\tDevelop and deliver training to Housing Teams ensuring they are kept up to date with good practice and current legislation.<br>•\tDevelop an effective toolkit for Housing Teams to support their management of domestic abuse cases.<br>•\tDevelop learning and reflective practise across the service to ensure continuous learning.<br>•\tTo advise on policy and processes<br>•\tMake appropriate links to partner agencies to support Portsmouth Homes inclusion in relevant multi agency meetings and forums.<br>•\tTo collate and use data to improve service delivery<br>•\tCreate and present reports to provide oversight as part of the governance structure.<br> <br><br>The role: <br>Working within the Anti-Social Behaviour team and reporting to the Anti-Social Behaviour Manager, the role of the Domestic Abuse Housing Specialist will: <br>•\tbe co-located as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist advice to Housing Officers on best practice to support survivors of domestic abuse <br>•\tcontribute to statutory activities undertaken by the council including safeguarding in the home and advice to access safe accommodation.<br>•\tProvide support and advice to Housing Officers to help residents who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing domestic abuse regarding the options available to them, and provide the help they need to follow the right option for them<br>•\tProvide support and advice to Housing Officers to help residents (male and female) who are experiencing domestic abuse or are using unhealthy behaviours in their relationships, which is impacting upon their welfare and that of any dependants. <br>•\twork within the Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) framework to engage wider local partnerships to identify and assess survivors of domestic abuse and to provide a proactive crisis intervention to reduce risk and meet the needs of all family members<br>•\tprovide support and practical information to Housing Officers on options available to empower and enable survivors and household members to improve the impact of unhealthy behaviours and develop healthy behaviours. This will include assistance with immediate safety planning and/or advice on how to access emergency accommodation as well as supporting access to other services to help meet their and their dependants needs.<br>•\tProvide support to enable housing teams to hold those who use abusing or unhealthy behaviours to account and signpost to support to change behaviours<br>•\tprovide a restorative, strengths-based approach to meet complex households needs and manage information in a calm and professional manner<br>•\twork alongside colleagues to provide face-to-face and telephone support, including safety planning, advocacy and crisis intervention <br>•\tuphold confidentiality whilst adhering to a multi-agency model of safeguarding vulnerable adults, children and young people<br>•\tbe responsible for continual self-learning and development and be able to deliver advice, guidance and training to both internal and external colleagues and partners<br>•\tunderstand the complexity of needs and circumstances of adults and young people who are experiencing abusive and unhealthy behaviours as 'victims', 'perpetrators' or 'survivors' and be able to support and empower all household members to recognise the impact and dynamics of this behaviour<br><br>•\twork collaboratively with relevant statutory and non-statutory partners to strengthen and maximise the impact of multi-agency plans which support the wider household and family network. Ensuring that individuals needs have been identified and addressed, including safeguarding needs and risk of harm<br>•\tAttend court when required to provide support to victims <br><br><br><b>Skills:</b><br><br>As a Domestic Abuse Housing Specialist, you will need to:<br>1.\thold an IDVA accreditation, a relevant vocational qualification, or have experience of working within a domestic abuse service and be willing to undertake relevant training and accreditation as necessary and appropriate<br><br>2.\thave experience of working with domestic abuse in a professional or voluntary capacity<br><br>3.\thave an understanding and appreciation of the relationship features and dynamics of domestic abuse and unhealthy behaviours, and how to achieve and maintain a healthy relationship whilst exercising professional curiosity<br><br>4.\thave the confidence and competence to communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing<br><br>5.\tcan build and maintain empowering, strengths-based relationships with adults<br><br>6.\thave a good working knowledge and experience of promoting anti-discriminatory practice and addressing equality opportunity issues<br><br>7.\toffer a restorative approach to engage with colleagues and families<br><br>8.\thave experience of providing evidence-based interventions to both individuals and groups<br><br>9.\thave a working knowledge of the MARAC process, the threshold of assessing needs and risk, and the DASH Risk Identification and Assessment and Management Model<br><br>10.\thave an ability to manage crisis and have professional resilience to respond effectively in stressful circumstances<br><br>11.\tbe confident in making safe decisions independently as well as being receptive to seeking and receiving additional professional advice and guidance from others<br><br>12.\texperience of complex assessments, analysing information and developing strengths based, outcome focused plans with survivors that engage their household<br><br>13.\thave good computer skills (as required to navigate electronic databases and case management systems and use Microsoft Office) and be able to keep and maintaining up-to-date, accurate and comprehensive records<br><br>14.\thave a good knowledge of the Data Protection Act and an understanding of client confidentiality<br><br>15.\tunderstand and have experience of children and adult safeguarding, both in terms of practice approaches, policy and legal processes<br><br>16.\tmaintain a keen interest in relevant local and national developments<br>You will need to be a car owner with a full driving license and be willing to work across several office bases in Portsmouth and Havant.<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Band 8 - £35,235 - £37,937 p.a.","publishDate":"2025-05-07T10:14:41.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-04T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2c863f39-11b8-4e0e-aab9-f43fb7d6161e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3f813b60-271d-4327-a29e-95cf13baccfd","title":"Personal Assistant","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p>A Personal Assistant is sought to support a 12 year old young person with ASD.  The hours can be flexible but will be mainly after school and weekends.  This will be a 2:1 role so you would be working alongside a family member taking them out in the community to parks and SEN sessions.  The young person is verbal, friendly, energetic and a delight to be around.  This would be a lovely role for someone local to Bracknell, with a driving licence, looking for roughly 10 hours per month of work.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£17 Per Hour","publishDate":"2025-05-07T08:58:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-31T08:58:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/77be244e-d8ba-4398-9ab9-4388f9d8feea.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c09d878c-3a7a-4a39-803d-70b6a754ba9b","title":"Key Stage 1/2 Teacher - Oxford Road and Wilson Primary School","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Required for September 2025</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a highly motivated, caring and creative professional to join our team.</p>\n<p><br>Across the Federation we are committed to high aspirations and inspiring pupils. Adults and children work together and create an environment in which everyone can flourish and achieve their true potential, both <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>academically and socially. The school’s core values, provide an ethos which unites and empowers everyone to gain confidence, take risks and seize opportunities to excel in an ever-changing world.</p>\n<p><br>If you are keen to work within a school community which celebrates cultural diversity, values community and strives to provide the very best opportunities for every child, coupled with exciting prospects for personal development, then our Federation could be the place for you! The role would be based at ORCS or Wilson however we are committed to developing and sharing pedagogy, practice and training across the federation.</p>\n<p><br>The roles would suit ECTs or experienced teachers.</p>\n<p><br><b>We can offer you:</b><br>• Dedicated and supportive staff.<br>• A positive, caring and forward-thinking atmosphere.<br>• Work life balance and staff wellbeing initiatives.<br>• An active role in contributing to the shared vision of the Federation.<br>• Opportunities for self-development across both schools.<br>• An empowering ECT induction programme.</p>\n<p><br><b>Are you:</b><br>• Highly motivated and hardworking?<br>• Committed to high quality learning and able to promote high standards of pupil achievement?<br>• Creative and have a sense of humour?<br>• Dedicated to the life of our school community?</p>\n<p><br>The role may be at either Oxford Road or Wilson however your employment is with the Federation.</p>\n<p><br>This means that there may be opportunities in the future to move across schools.</p>\n<p><br>Closing date is Thursday 1st May 2025 with interviews 7th May 2025</p>\n<p><br><b>To apply, please complete an application form available from our websites</b><br><b><a href=\"https://www.wilsonprimary.co.uk/Vacancies-29012021132011/\">https://www.wilsonprimary.co.uk/Vacancies-29012021132011/</a> or <a href=\"https://oxfordroad.reading.sch.uk/News/Vacancies/\">https://oxfordroad.reading.sch.uk/News/Vacancies/</a></b><br><b>and return to</b><br><b><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wilson.reading.sch.uk\">recruitment@wilson.reading.sch.uk</a></b></p>\n<p></p>\n<p>For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.</p>\n<p><br>The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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