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Many of these applications are for ‘householder’ development however, a wide variety of planning applications are submitted in the Borough including change of use and conversion of buildings, changes to heritage buildings, the extension and development of new commercial, leisure and community uses and the provision of new homes. \nWe are seeking an ambitious and experienced town planner, with a strong track record in development management to drive high quality, sustainable growth in our area, ensuring that development aligns with our strategic priorities and delivers the best solutions for our communities. \nBenefits: \nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including: \n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays \n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme \n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline \n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts \n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office) \n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes \n⭐ And much more!  \nKey responsibilities \n<ul>\n<li>Leading a high performing planning application team which is consistently within the top ten performing Councils in the country according to Government league tables. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Managing the budget. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Delivering a robust planning enforcement service. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Overseeing the land charges functions, which processes land charges and legal queries on property transactions within the borough. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Building strong relationships with internal departments, councillors and stakeholders to ensure a responsive and efficient service. </li>\n</ul>\n Candidate requirements \n<ul>\n<li>Experience of successfully resolving highly complex cases relating to the specialist area that require a significant element of judgement </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Significant understanding of the political landscape, legislative frameworks, and regional and national drivers </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Chartered town planner </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Extensive technical planning knowledge </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to vary style to meet the needs of the audience </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of leading a high performing team </li>\n</ul>\n Our Area: \nWokingham 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. \nWe’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. \nFor more information or to arrange a confidential call, please email Marcia Head, Head of Development Management, Place and Growth - marcia.head@wokingham.gov.uk\nClosing date: Sunday 13th April 2025, 11pm\nInterview date: TBC \nPlease 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. \nIf 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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Within this position you will work within the relevant legal frameworks, guidance, policies, and procedures to undertake assessments, reviews and support planning with individuals and their carers, whilst promoting well-being, independence and safety.\nYou will support and enable people to identify their own needs and the outcomes they wish to achieve and to implement and review support plans to meet these needs and to liaise with other professional/agencies as required.\nBenefits: \nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Cycle to work schemes\n⭐ Monthly Supervision\n⭐ Opportunities to apply to train as a Best Interest Assessor to support our young people.\n⭐ Social Work Registration Paid\n⭐ And much more! \nKey responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>To work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess, review or reassess complex needs of customers and their carers, offering advice and guidance and access to support services in line with their eligible needs, with an emphasis on health, safety and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals and those that care for them.</li>\n<li>To adopt a strengths-based approach to the role and maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with individual customers and carers. 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Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.\nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, 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.\nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!\nOr for an informal discussion, please contact A Davies via email <a href=\"mailto:a.davies@wokingham.gov.uk\">a.davies@wokingham.gov.uk</a> \nClosing Date: Tuesday 8th April 2025, 11pm\nInterview Date: Tuesday 15th April 2025\nPlease 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.\nIf 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.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nWokingham 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.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer. 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You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 27-28 days (rising to 32-33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ And much more\nKey Responsibilities\n<ul>\n<li>To take on the role of a corporate parent, providing our children and young people with love and direction.</li>\n<li>The ability to connect with and build meaningful relationships with children and young people who have had complex early lives.</li>\n<li>To take immediate action when the welfare or safety of children or young people is at risk.</li>\n<li>To ensure that the wishes, thoughts and feelings of our children and young people are advocated.</li>\n<li>Delivery of high-quality support and guidance in order to promote the best outcomes possible for children in placement.</li>\n<li>To support the Homes Manager to exceed expectations at Inspection and Regulation 44 visits in terms of delivering positive outcomes for young people.</li>\n<li>To be flexible and willing to do activities with the children and young people along with attending appointments.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate Requirements\n<ul>\n<li>Professional qualification in (recognised and current) QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare, or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this within the statutory timescales.</li>\n<li>The ability to engage with children and teenagers who have complex emotional needs.</li>\n<li>2 years’ experience in Social Care is desirable.</li>\n<li>Ability to work the required shift patterns including weekends, overnights, late shifts and bank holidays.</li>\n</ul>\nThis is an excellent opportunity to develop and advance to a Grade 6 once all progression criteria's have been met.\nOur Area\nWokingham 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.\nWe’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.\nFor an informal discussion, please contact - Hayley Joyce (Residential Children’s Homes Manager) via email Hayley.joyce@wokingham.gov.uk\nClosing Date: Sunday 20th April 2025, 11pm\nInterview Date: TBC\nPlease 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.\nIf 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.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nWokingham 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.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer. 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The successful Supervising Social Worker candidate, will work collaboratively with Social Workers and Managers from other Children’s Services teams, the Joint Legal Team, and our inhouse Compass Team. The work is interesting, often complex and challenging but is crucial to achieving placement stability and permanence.\nThis role sits within a busy team, who work creatively with competing demands. The culture in the Family Placement team is one of enthusiastic and experienced workers, who enjoy celebrating their achievements as a team and good practice. The team benefit from a supportive and friendly environment, where colleagues encourage and empower one another to fulfil their professional potential.\n Main accountabilities of the role:\n<ul>\n<li>Supervision and Support of Foster Carers</li>\n<li>Annual Reviews presented to Fostering Panel</li>\n<li>Running monthly support groups</li>\n<li>Supporting complex placements</li>\n<li>Identify and training Foster Carers</li>\n<li>Contribute to strong matching and completing long term matching</li>\n<li>Out of Hours Supervising Social Worker on a rota basis</li>\n<li>Taking part in the Family Placement Team (FPT) duty system, supporting colleagues and contributing to service delivery and development.</li>\n<li>Attending meetings and contributing to care planning decisions</li>\n<li>Offer a high challenge, high support approach to Foster Carers</li>\n</ul>\nThe ideal candidate will be Social Work qualified and SWE registered, with tangible experience of completing assessments and good report writing skills. We are looking for the successful candidate to understand the statutory duties and responsibilities of Children’s Services in this area of practice. You must be committed to extending your knowledge, skills and experience through learning and development and working closely with others.\nWhat we can offer you:\n<ul>\n<li>Salary: £41,511 - £47,754 per annum (plus additional £3k Market Supplement)</li>\n<li>Annual Leave: 28 days, rising to 33 days with 5 years continuous service</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension</li>\n<li>Local and National Discounts</li>\n<li>Continuous Professional Development</li>\n<li>Supportive Management</li>\n</ul>\nFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact: either Holli Blackburn, Team Manager (Family Placement Fostering Team) <a href=\"mailto:holli.blackburn@wokingham.gov.uk\">holli.blackburn@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nOr Alix Williams (Recruitment & Retention Specialist, Children’s Social Care) <a href=\"mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk\">alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nClosing date: Sunday 6th April 2025, 11pm\nInterviews: Tuesday 22nd April, in person at our main Wokingham offices\nPlease 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.\nIf 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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Flexible working, generous leave, outstanding pension scheme, work laptop and mobile phone.\nDinton Pastures Country Park, near Reading, Berkshire, is seeking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated individual to join the senior team at the recently opened, multimillion pound NetZero carbon activity centre building. \nDinton Activity Centre is a thriving local authority centre. The centre handles a high footfall and is a hub of outdoor recreation in Berkshire. The centre houses a large dinghy fleet of over 30 boats, and an array of paddlesports equipment ranging from kayaks to giant paddleboards, accessing the 84 acres of Black Swan Lake. Dinton is also home to an indoor climbing wall, a 12m high outdoor high roped facility, outdoor archery range and low ropes course situated within the 350 acre Dinton Pastures Country Park.\nIdeal candidates will hold multiple awards in climbing, paddlesports and sailing and have substantial experience working in a commercial centre. It would be preferable if a candidate held multiple of these awards or had experience in the other activities such as archery, fencing or environmental education. A background in equipment maintenance, sports development or centre management or administration would be desirable.\nRequired Qualifications\nEither:\n<ul>\n<li>RYA Senior Instructor</li>\n<li>Climbing Wall Instructor or Rock-Climbing Instructor</li>\n<li>BCAB Sheltered Water Coach in Canoe/Kayak/SUP</li>\n</ul>\nAlong with\n<ul>\n<li>First Aid (minimum 8hr)</li>\n</ul>\nDesirable Qualifications\n<ul>\n<li>RYA Safe and Fun</li>\n<li>RYA PB2 and Safetyboat</li>\n<li>RYA Powerboat Instructor</li>\n<li>RYA Level 2 Race Coach</li>\n<li>RYA Advanced Instructor</li>\n<li>RYA First Aid Instructor</li>\n<li>BCAB Paddlesports Instructor</li>\n<li>BCAB SUP Instructor</li>\n<li>16hr Outdoor First Aid</li>\n<li>Archery GB instructor</li>\n<li>Fencing Core Coach</li>\n<li>Bushcraft and Wilderness Skills</li>\n</ul>\nAs a Senior Instructor we will expect you to lead groups of clients, individuals and staff as required by the Activities Manager, and to make sure that these activities meet the standards required in the centre operating procedures. You will also be responsible for developing the activity programme, applying for funding grants and liaising with NGB’s about participation uptake data. \nAs part of the centre management team you will occasionally be required to deputise for either the Centre Manager or Activities Manager, and lead on customer care. Other responsibilities will include centre administration, front of house duties, resource allocation, session planning, and risk assessment reviewing, and equipment checks. You will also be expected to manage training and development opportunities for instructors, offsite events, and coordinate maintenance tasks. The team of instructors that you will be looking after currently stands at around 40 individuals, with a wealth of experience and diversity between them.\nOver the winter months the candidate will be involved in a variety of infrastructure projects to keep the centre running and working with the wider countryside team on practical projects across the country parks.\nClosing date: 27/03/2025, 11pm\nInterviews dates: TBC\nFor an informal discussion, please contact: Richard (Centre Manager) or Mike (Activities Manager) at dintonactivitycentre@wokingham.gov.uk\nWokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. 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You will use a strength-based approach to maximise individual’s abilities to live independently as possible and remain safe in their community.\nWe are dedicated to providing exceptional care and supporting individuals in need, ensuring they lead fulfilling and independent lives. Part of this role will include supporting carers to continue in their caring role for as long as they are willing and able to do so.\nWe are currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated and proactive Social Care Practitioner to join us.\nBenefits:\nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. 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To provide or arrange advocacy as required ensuring that the voices of service users are heard, and application of positive risk-taking framework as required.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements: \n<ul>\n<li>Competent level of IT skills and ability to learn and use adult social care recording system</li>\n<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills – including ability to engage with individuals with a diverse range of communication needs</li>\n<li>Ability to work under pressure and maintain professional composure</li>\n<li>Ability to relate to individuals from a diverse range of social, economic, and cultural backgrounds</li>\n<li>Awareness of the impact of ill health, disability, social disadvantage, and poverty has on and individuals’ wellbeing</li>\n<li>Awareness of the impact of caring has on carers and their choice and control and wellbeing</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham 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.\nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, 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.\nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!\nOr for an informal discussion, please contact Laura Gordon, Team Manager - laura.gordon@wokingham.gov.uk \nClosing Date: Sunday 20th April 2025, 11pm\nInterview Date: TBC\nPlease 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.\nWhilst 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 will support the provision of a professional, child centered service, ensuring its accordance with the relevant regulations, legislation, codes of practice and policy and procedures.\nWokingham Borough Council’s aim is to enable our most vulnerable children and young people in care to live close to the things they hold dear – close to family, friends, community, and those who care for them most. This service comprises a multi-Building children’s home including a 4-bedroom Emotional Behaviour Disorder/Difficulties (EBD) home and the addition of a smaller Complex home.\nThese homes will enable more children with complex needs to remain in or return to Wokingham and to avoid the use of unregistered placements and children living away from their communities and networks.\nBenefits\nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ And much more!\nKey responsibilities: \n<ul>\n<li>Support the Homes Manager to ensure that the service meet its statutory responsibility and is compliant with the Children’s Homes Regulations (2015).</li>\n<li>Assist in the development of a professional team that performs to the highest standards, ensuring effective supervision, staff development and training.</li>\n<li>Support the Homes Manager to exceed expectations at Inspection and Regulation 44 visits in terms of delivering positive outcomes for young people.</li>\n<li>Work openly with Quality Assurance to ensure good safeguarding standards and high-quality information recording are maintained.</li>\n<li>Line management for 8/9 members of staff over a working week, including 2 Senior Support workers, 4/5 Support workers and 1/2 Waking night staff.</li>\n<li>Take immediate management action when the welfare or safety of children or young people is as risk.</li>\n</ul>\n Candidate Requirements\n<ul>\n<li>Hold a professional qualification in Level 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent.</li>\n<li>Extensive professional work experience in a management position in a children’s residential setting.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Children Act 1989 & CH regulations and good standards of practice.</li>\n<li>Demonstrate experience of working effectively with children, parents, colleagues and partner agencies.</li>\n<li>Ability to work the required shift patterns including alternate weekends, overnight and late shifts.</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham 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.\nWe’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.\nFor an informal discussion, please contact  Hayley Joyce (Residential Children’s Homes Manager) on Hayley.joyce@wokingham.gov.uk\nClosing Date: Sunday 30th March 2025, 11pm\nInterview Date: TBC\nPlease 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.\nIf your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nWokingham 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.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,711 - £49,764 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2025-03-11T10:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-30T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/72c02032-ecd6-4c1c-b506-99134a024ed2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b8b3f422-deb5-49f5-866d-4edf33f9907b","title":"Fleet & Finance Officer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End, Wokingham","locationType":2,"description":"Community Transport Unit – Fleet & Finance Officer\nWe are looking for a Fleet & Finance Officer to work within our Community Transport Team to support with the day-to-day administration of transport finances and oversee the management of the Council's small in-house fleet. The ideal person is a suitably experienced professional with good organisational and analytical skills, has an eye for detail and can manage their own time efficiently. \nThis role will report to the Community Transport Manager and be responsible for overseeing the contract management and maintenance for a small fleet of vehicles, across Council departments. This role will also support the Senior Finance and Data Officer with the day-to-day financial management for home to school transport, adult social care transport, community transport, volunteer transport and public transport.\nMain Duties:\n<ul>\n<li>Scheduling and overseeing regular maintenance and repairs of vehicles in line with the Council fleet management contract.</li>\n<li>Collabarating with Council depatments to support operational needs in relation to fleet.</li>\n<li>Supporting with the procurement of fleet related contracts .</li>\n<li>Overseeing the delivery and return of lease or hire vehicles.</li>\n<li>Keeping up to date with, and advising of, any regulations and legislation relating to an in-house fleet.</li>\n<li>Raising/receipting purchase orders, checking invoices, and keeping acurate financial records in relation to transport finances.</li>\n<li>Supporting with the organisation and adminstration of personal transport budgets and spare seats on Council operated school coaches.</li>\n<li>Supporting with data input and the analysis of transport data to help track performance of routes and contracts.</li>\n<li>Providing excellent customer service to residents and stakeholders in relation to the activities of the community transport unit.</li>\n</ul>\n• Closing date: 11pm, Sunday 6th April • Interview date: 24th & 25th April, subject to change • For an informal discussion, please contact: Rebecca Brooks, Rebecca.Brooks@wokingham.gov.uk or 0778 382 8221\nWokingham 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.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer.\nPlease 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.\nIf 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.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,559 - £34,314 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-10T11:03:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-06T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c1522fbb-9d98-46ca-9452-d5bd06af2509.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"177af2f0-cb7e-492f-9aca-76f4cc01d12b","title":"Personal Adviser (Leaving Care), Children we care for & young people leaving our care team (Here4U)","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"HERE4U -Woodley Family Centre, 46 Church Road, Woodley","locationType":2,"description":"Personal Adviser (Leaving Care): Children we care for and young people leaving our care team (Here4U)\nWe have an exciting opportunity for a new Personal Adviser (focussed on young people leaving our care) due to expansion in the Children we care for and young people leaving our care team (Here4U).\nAs a member of the Here4U team you will have limitless opportunities to make a huge difference to the lives of young people (up to 25 years) who are leaving our care. The team support these young people to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities in life.\nIn the Here4U Team you will be working directly with young people from age 16 – 25yrs old on a daily basis, building long term relationships supporting them to achieve their potential as adults.\nThe pod that this role will be based in, will have particular emphasis on supporting our young people who have been in our care as Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC). The successful candidate will therefore have exceptional verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and the ability to connect with individuals from a range of backgrounds with unique experiences.\nTo enable you to work to your best we will develop you in your role and as part of the team; additional training and support will be provided, and you will have an opportunity to develop the range of interventions and skills you bring to make a difference to children and young people. You will have opportunities to work alongside your peers, with the delivery of group work and activities with care leavers.\nThis role will require the worker to have some flexibility in the working hours to meet young people’s needs, with the possibility of evening and weekend work. It is also likely that this role will require some flexibility with regards to travelling to meet with our young people, and you will therefore require a full UK Driving Licence for this role.\nOur Offer\n<ul>\n<li>Salary: £35,235 - £38,626</li>\n<li>Annual Leave: 28 days, plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 33 with 5yrs continuous service).</li>\n<li>Senior Social Worker Annual Leave: 30 days, plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 35 with 5yrs continuous service).</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme.</li>\n<li>Continuous professional development with full access to our broad Learning and Development offer.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li>\n<li>Supportive management.</li>\n</ul>\nClosing date: 8th April at 11pm\nInterview Date: 23rd & 24th April\nIf you are interested in this role and would like more information or an informal discussion, please contact either: \nHolly Potter (Here4U Team Manager) <a href=\"mailto:Holly.Potter@wokingham.gov.uk\">Holly.Potter@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or\nAlix Williams (Recruitment & Retention Specialist for Children’s Social Care) <a href=\"mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk\">alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a> \nWokingham 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. WBC is an equal opportunities employer.\nIf your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nPlease note: We will be reviewing applications on a daily basis, and as such this advert timeframe is subject to early closure.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,235 - £38,626 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-10T09:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-08T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c301c8c8-4797-4a71-a835-cdda52c007b6.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dcb1e507-44b8-49e2-9d37-bdd715601a59","title":"Assistant Team Manager, Children in our care and leaving our care Team (Here4U)","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"HERE4U -Woodley Family Centre, 46 Church Road, Woodley","locationType":2,"description":"Assistant Team Manager (Here4U team)\nWe have an exciting opportunity for a new Assistant Team Manager due to expansion of the Children we care for and young people who are leaving our care team (“Here4U”).\nAs a member of the Here4U team you will have limitless opportunities to make a huge difference to the lives of children and young people up to 25 years old in our care and leaving care. The team support these children and young people to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities in life.\nThe main focus of this Assistant Team Manager role, will be to support young people leaving our care in Wokingham. The successful candidate will manage a small team of Personal Advisers, who will ensure that the needs of our young people are being met and long term aspirations for their lives are being achieved.\nWe know that the success of any team will be dependent upon the people we employ. We are keen to hear from those that are flexible, dynamic and willing to work with safe uncertainty, to achieve the best outcomes for our children and young people.\nTo enable you to work to your best we will develop you in your role and as part of the team; additional training and support will be provided, and you will have an opportunity to develop the range of interventions and skills you bring to make a difference to children and young people.\nThe Assistant Team Manager role - is for those qualified social work managers who want to develop their skills to work systemically, within a trauma informed and Signs of Safety framework. You will provide support to the Team Manager, whilst delivering quality supervision and support to the team for the young people leaving our care.\nOur Offer\n<ul>\n<li>Salary: £53,788 - £57,972 (includes £3k market supplement).</li>\n<li>Annual Leave: 30 days, plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 35 days with 5 years continuous service).</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme.</li>\n<li>Continuous professional development with full access to our broad Learning and Development offer.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li>\n<li>Supportive management.</li>\n</ul>\nClosing date: 8th April at 11pm\nInterview Date: 23rd & 24th April\nThe successful candidate will be required to deliver a short presentation at the interview, details of which will be communicated with interview confirmation.\nIf you are interested in this role and would like more information or an informal discussion, please contact either: \nHolly Potter (Here4U Team Manager) <a href=\"mailto:Holly.Potter@wokingham.gov.uk\">Holly.Potter@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or\nAlix Williams (Recruitment & Retention Specialist for Children’s Social Care) <a href=\"mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk\">alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a> \nPlease note: Applications will be reviewed on a daily basis, and as such this advert may close early as a result of the responses received.\nWokingham 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. WBC is an equal opportunities employer.\nIf 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.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53,788 - £57,972 (includes £3k Market Supplement)","publishDate":"2025-03-10T09:23:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-08T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7c6919fd-19a7-424e-b46f-879532c80b8d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e9ee6cd3-16a4-44b0-b20c-00e8fd63d36c","title":"Senior Social Worker - Preparing for Adulthood","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham Borough Council, Wokingham","locationType":2,"description":"We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Senior Social Worker to join our award winning adult social care team at Wokingham Borough Council on a Full-Time, Permanent Basis.\nThis role is part of our incredible Preparing for Adulthood team working with young people aged 14 up to 25 to help them transition into Adult Social Care.\nAs a Senior Social Worker, you will play a key role in ensuring that the quality and performance are met by providing guidance, support, supervision, and/or line management to registered and non-registered social care professionals.\nWith a focus on the health, safety, and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals and those who care for them, you will work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess, review, or reassess the complex needs of customers and their carers within the borough. You will also provide advice and guidance as well as access to support services in line with their eligible needs.\nBenefits\nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Cycle to work schemes\n⭐ Monthly Supervision\n⭐ Opportunities to apply to train as a Practice Educator to support our social work students and apprentices\n⭐ Social Work Registration Paid\n⭐ And much more! \nKey responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>To work within the relevant legal frameworks, guidance, policies, and procedures to undertake assessments, reviews and support planning with individuals and their carers, promoting well-being, independence for preparing for adulthood and safety.</li>\n<li>To enable people to identify their own needs and the outcomes they wish to achieve and to implement and review support plans to meet these needs and to liaise with other professional/agencies as required.</li>\n<li>To provide guidance, support, Supervision, and/or line management of registered and non-registered Social Care professionals, ensuring that quality and performance are met.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Good working knowledge of the statutory framework for the relevant care group and of an appropriate range of professional interventions</li>\n<li>Demonstrable ability to lead, motivate, supervise and performance manage staff</li>\n<li>Professional degree level Social Work qualification or equivalent</li>\n<li>Current registration to professional governing body (Social Work England)</li>\n<li>Full EU driving licence (and access to daily use of a car)</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham 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.\nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, 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.\nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!\nOr for an informal discussion, please contact A Davies via email <a href=\"mailto:a.davies@wokingham.gov.uk\">a.davies@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or Barbara Ntow- Boahene via email <a href=\"mailto:Barbara.Ntow-Boahene@wokingham.gov.uk\">Barbara.Ntow-Boahene@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nClosing Date: Sunday 13th April 2025 , 11pm\nInterview Date: TBC\nIf 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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We promote and support positive contact between children and their families whilst they are going through the court process.\nThe main office base is at The Palm Centre in central Wokingham however staff may need to work across the borough adopting a flexible working style.\nWe are recruiting contact workers on a casual contract to work in the afternoons and early evening, (typically 3-6 pm).\nWe are looking for people who may have previous experience of working with children, young people and families, as well as people who would like to make a difference to families.\nWe offer a high level of support and training to all contact workers as well as generous benefits and salary.\nFor more information please contact Jo Drinkwater on 0118 9088280.\nClosing date: 11pm, 16th March 2025\nWokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. 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As a lead professional you will complete whole family Early Help Assessments to gain an understanding of the children and family’s needs and develop a time-limited action plan to help the family achieve the identified outcomes. You will work closely with other professionals and coordinate wrap around, strength-based support for the family.\nThe Senior Early Help Worker will provide reflective supervision for at least two Early Help Workers and support them to deliver their work using a whole family approach. The Senior Early Help Worker will also provide quarterly supervision for two Children's Centre volunteers.\nClosing date: 11pm, 15th March 2025\nInterview date: TBC\nFor further information about this post, please contact Jo Hewitt, Assistant Team Manager, Early Help Service on jo.hewitt@wokingham.gov.uk\nPlease 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.\nWokingham 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.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer.\nIf 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.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nWhilst 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 7 £35,235 to £38,626 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-03T13:55:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-15T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8a892521-6706-44e7-8936-1767ef0a42ac.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d8dd6557-a8ee-47da-85e8-4edd3483f21e","title":"Head of Health and Social Care Integration","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End, Wokingham, Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"We have an excellent opportunity available for a Head of Health and Social Care Integration to join our proactive Public Health team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis.\nAs Head of Health and Social Care Integration, you will play a key role in developing and overseeing the delivery of a sustainable change programme which will improve the health and wellbeing of Wokingham residents.\nThis programme of work will contain supporting the delivery of common schemes across the Integrated Care Partnership in Berkshire West and the delivery of local schemes, including the Better Care Fund, to meet local needs and reduce health inequalities in accordance with the council’s ambition of becoming a ‘Marmot Borough’.\nThe Wokingham Integrated Partnership (WIP) oversees an extensive locality-wide transformation programme, and the role of Head of Health and Social Care Integration is pivotal in its delivery.\nThe relationships across the main partners and stakeholders are critical to the success of transformation. This role will take a lead in managing the delivery of programmes and ensuring key relationships are developed and maintained, and in facilitating collaborative working.\nYou will be responsible to ensuring there are strong links with Adult Social Care operational colleagues, in regards the design and review of integration work streams, and in forging close links and opportunities for joint working with colleagues in the Integrated Care Board.\nBenefits:\nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ And much more! \nKey responsibilities: \n<ul>\n<li>Lead the strategic approach to Integrated health and care in Wokingham & delivery of the Better Care Fund (BCF) priorities, and report on progress.</li>\n<li>Build effective working relationships in order to develop and sustain integration plans which engage with, and are supported by, a broad range of key partners.</li>\n<li>Ensure alignment of local integration programmes with the plans and actions of the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West Integrated Care System.</li>\n<li>Support the implementation of service redesign projects focused on integrated services to support the implementation of the Wokingham Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy.</li>\n<li>Produce reports that detail progress against plans from a variety of sources and to a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders.</li>\n<li>Fulfil management responsibilities in line with the Council’s policies, procedures and governance.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Proven experience of leading and delivering complex change and strategy development programmes in a politically sensitive and complex environment.</li>\n<li>Build effective working relationships in order to develop and sustain integration plans which engage with, and are supported by, a broad range of key partners.</li>\n<li>Ensure alignment of local integration programmes with the plans and actions of the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West Integrated Care System.</li>\n<li>Support the implementation of service redesign projects focused on integrated services to support the implementation of the Wokingham Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy.</li>\n<li>Experience of identifying, developing, and delivering opportunities for improving services.</li>\n<li>Fulfil management responsibilities in line with the Council’s policies, procedures and governance.</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area:\nWokingham 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. \nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. \nLike many areas we have a growing and aging population, our adoption of Social Care Future demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that everyone has the support, resources and opportunities to achieve positive outcomes. \nFor more information or to arrange a confidential call, please email Lyndon Mead, <a href=\"mailto:lyndon.mead@wokingham.gov.uk\">lyndon.mead@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nClosing date: Sunday 6th April 2025, 11pm\nInterview date: TBC\nPlease 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.\nIf 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.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nWokingham 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.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£63,778 - £69,823 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2025-03-03T10:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-06T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/de36116b-63cb-4b38-a54c-49b52e5975d2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"005824f2-fa49-4d96-b6bc-1bdef9543526","title":"Independent Member of the Audit Committee","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End, Wokingham","locationType":3,"description":"Do you want to use your professional knowledge and skills to help support Wokingham Borough Council to serve their community more effectively?\nThe Council is looking to strengthen our Audit Committee. We are looking for an experienced senior leader, ideally with a strong background in finance, audit, risk, or governance. We have a local code of corporate governance that sets out the principles we hold ourselves to. The Audit Committee plays a key role in ensuring that these principles are lived up to.\nThe purpose of the role is to provide an independent voice on the Committee. Free from political or sectional interest to challenge and support the Council to deliver the highest possible standards of governance. This role will be appointed for four years and provide continuity as the elected members of the committee change with the electoral cycle.\nThis role will work collaboratively with elected Members of the Committee, the senior leadership team of the Council and stakeholders to provide assurance to the Council that it is upholding the highest standards of good governance.\nThe Committee meets five times a year in the evenings. Meetings usually take place in February, June, July, September, November. They are usually held at the Council Offices, Shute End, Wokingham and start at 7pm. They last approximately 2 hours. Time will also be needed prior to each meeting for preparation. The role is for approximately 14 hours a year. An allowance of £1,000 is paid plus reasonable expenses.\nIf you’re interested in this opportunity, click the link below and apply today.\nAlternatively, if you would like to ask any questions about this role please email Andrew Moulton at <a href=\"mailto:Andrew.Moulton@wokingham.gov.uk\">Andrew.Moulton@wokingham.gov.uk</a> \nClosing date: 23rd March 2025, 11pm\nIf 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. \nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nWokingham 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. \nWBC is an equal opportunities employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£1,000","publishDate":"2025-02-28T09:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-23T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9791272b-ac15-4cab-9208-bd20a87395dd.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"16bf6dc8-e8ee-4cbb-b721-8acf4925da71","title":"Principal Lawyer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End, Wokingham, Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Principal Lawyer to join our proactive Legal team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full Time, Permanent basis.\nAs the Principal Lawyer you will lead on Planning-related legal matters, providing crucial legal advice to support our work in shaping the future of Wokingham. This pivotal role will include leading a team of legal professionals, providing expert legal advice and especially support in the crucial area of planning and development. \nYou will be responsible for implementing a consistent, corporate approach to legal advice and acting as an expert advisor in respect to the law, best practice and procedure. You will manage the relevant legal team in delivery of legal advice and guidance.\nWokingham Borough Council is a dynamic and progressive local authority committed to delivering high quality services to our community. It’s an exciting time to join us, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of interesting, high profile and rewarding projects across the borough.\nWe offer flexible working arrangements, with the option to hybrid work between home and the office in Wokingham, in addition to the necessary in-person meetings based on business needs.\nBenefits:\nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ And much more!\nKey responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>To be a member of the LIGS Leadership Team taking a proactive role in ensuring that (i) the Council’s vision, values and objective are met and (ii) the LIGS service plan is understood and delivered, both in accordance with the law and best practice</li>\n<li>Be the professional expert and act as lead advisor for relevant area of expertise within relevant legal team.</li>\n<li>Lead, manage and motivate the relevant legal team to deliver high performance and lead on the management and strategy of the relevant legal team</li>\n<li>Deputise for Head of Legal & Information Governance Services, including advising members and officers in public and private meetings, and reviewing and clearing officer reports and briefing notes to the Senior Leadership Team, the Executive, Committees/Sub-Committees and Council</li>\n<li>To attend Council, Executive, committees and other member meetings in person when requested by the Head of Legal & Information Governance Service or Assistant Director – Governance.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Qualified Lawyer in England/Wales– Solicitor, Barrister, Legal Executive</li>\n<li>7 years PQE</li>\n<li>Demonstrate expertise in Planning law and practice.</li>\n<li>Good working knowledge and experience of Highways law.</li>\n<li>Management, supervision and helping others develop</li>\n<li>Must be open to technical change and innovation</li>\n<li>Good working knowledge and experience of Local Government Law is desirable</li>\n<li>Advise Planning and other Committees is desirable</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham 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.\nWe’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.\nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today.\nFor further discussion please contact Neil Allen, Head of Legal & Deputy Monitoring Officer via email neil.allen@wokingham.gov.uk\nClosing: Sunday 30th March 2025, 11pm\nInterviews: TBC\nIf 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 involves developing and implementing safety initiatives to enhance residents' quality of life.\nBenefits:\nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive extensive support, encouragement and ongoing training, as well as wellbeing support and a host of incredible employee benefits which include:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme, including a 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ And so much more\nKey responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>To Lead the Councils approach and to delivering, developing and implementing Community Safety as defined by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (2021). 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To lead on the implementation of the assessment and protection requirements in line with counter terrorism duties with respect of public, private and commercial assets across the borough.</li>\n<li>Acting as the Council’s key advisor for the area of specialism, both internally with senior management team, and political members, and externally with customers, partners, other agencies and stakeholders; promoting the Community Safety Partnerships work and its reputation.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements: \n<ul>\n<li>Demonstrates extensive experience of working at a senior level, corporate leadership teams, political members, and supervising staff.</li>\n<li>Demonstrates experience in managing multi skilled successful teams and projects, with a record of collaborative, partnership, stakeholder and team working.</li>\n<li>A thorough working understanding of the legislation and statutory framework affecting service delivery in this area.</li>\n<li>Enhanced Home Office Security Clearance, experience of Children’s and Adults Safeguarding frameworks.</li>\n<li>Ability to use, analyse and interpret complex data and information to guide and influence decision making.</li>\n</ul>\nOur area:\nWokingham 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. \nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible, community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. \nFor more information please contact Narinder Brar, Head of Community Safety & Enforcement via email narinder.brar@wokingham.gov.uk \n- Closing date: 30th March 2025, 11pm\n- Interview date: TBC\nPlease 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.\nIf 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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This role is to support setting up processes that will embed our new Council Plan across the work of the organisation, so that we can be sure we are delivering what is important to our residents and monitoring our impact.\nYou will join the Insight, Strategy & Inclusion team where your day-to-day work will involve administration to co-ordinate corporate performance reporting, and developing processes to track and demonstrate how our actions are making a difference. You will liaise with other departments to ensure reporting timelines are met and develop new templates for collating the Delivery Plan, Service Plans, and Key Performance Indicators.\nThis is a part-time post - at 24 hours a week to run for approx 9 months. We can consider a flexible working pattern.\nWe are looking for someone with strong administration skills, and an eye for detail who can liaise confidently and diplomatically. 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Senior Social Worker - Preparing for Adulthood

Wokingham Borough Council

£48,710 - £49,764 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham Borough Council, Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

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Early Help Contact Worker

Wokingham Borough Council

£44,711 - £49,764 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working (Hybrid)

Posted 21 days ago

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27 Wokingham Borough Council jobs

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Head of Development Management

Social Worker - Preparing for Adulthood

Children’s Residential Support Worker

Supervising Social Worker, Family Placement Fostering Team

Senior Instructor at Dinton Activity Centre

Social Care Practitioner

Assistant Manager - Residential Children's Homes

Fleet & Finance Officer

Personal Adviser (Leaving Care), Children we care for & young people leaving our care team (Here4U)

Assistant Team Manager, Children in our care and leaving our care Team (Here4U)

Senior Social Worker - Preparing for Adulthood

Early Help Contact Worker

Senior Early Help Worker

Head of Health and Social Care Integration

Independent Member of the Audit Committee

Principal Lawyer

Community Safety Service Manager

Corporate Strategy and Performance Support Officer

Senior Social Worker

Strategy and Commissioning Officer – Older People

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Wokingham Borough Council jobs