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We also deal with a range of journalists daily, often on sensitive or urgent issues. We often have to think on our feet within short deadlines; no day is ever the same.  </p>\n<h4>Key responsibilities</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Responding to approximately 300 media enquiries per year about services across the council. To be achieved through providing expert advice, drafting responses, facilitating interviews and briefings, securing appropriate senior officer / councillor input and sign off, in a timely and appropriate way.</li>\n<li>Providing expert media advice to team members, senior officers and councillors on prioritising highly sensitive or confidential reputational risks. Work with communications and service-based staff to define key messages for these. </li>\n<li>Providing a professional lead on the council’s social media and digital activities; working with communications officers to develop, deliver and review innovative and target driven social media campaigns.</li>\n<li>Lead and manage production of our resident and staff publications. Lead and manage the Leader’s column to ensure positive promotion of, and effective engagement in, the council’s work and its strategic themes in action.</li>\n<li>Participate in the out-of-hours duty rota, which provides emergency communications support 24/7 365 days a year, for which additional payment is made.</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Our benefits…</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>This role is for 30 hours per week. This will be across four days per week - Mon, Tues, Wed, and Fri, 9am - 5pm.</li>\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>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<h4>Our Values</h4>\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’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d love to hear from you. </p>\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<h4>Interview date</h4>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Monday, 31 March 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person.</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<h4>Want to ask us a question?</h4>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Michelle Palmer, Deputy Head of Communications and Marketing: 01344 352173</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.</p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,941 - £40,219 FTE inclusive of London Weighting (£29,140 - £32,609 pro rata for 30 hours per week)","publishDate":"2025-03-10T09:42:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-23T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3e95d04e-1712-4d70-afe0-2efc1ce245d3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a5dd2d22-ada5-478c-8ada-5a12b780a589","title":"Smiles for Sibs Co-ordinator - Promise Inclusion","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Bracknell Forest","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of The Promise Inclusion Charity.</strong></p>\n<p>Promise Inclusion is a local charity working with people with a learning disability and those with an autism spectrum condition, their carers and families.  </p>\n<p>We have a vacancy for a Co-ordinator at our Bracknell Smiles for Sibs group, which runs on Thursdays (term-time only) between 4.30pm and 6.15pm at Braybrooke Community Hall. The children at Sibs are aged 8-13 and have a sibling with a learning disability including those with profound and multiple learning disabilities. The Co-ordinator will supervise, plan and lead the club providing activities at the club including playing games, arts & crafts, cooking, outdoor activities and occasional school holiday day trips, plus training, administration, meetings, and special activities as required.</p>\n<p><strong>The closing date is 28th March 2025 however we will be assessing applications as they are returned to us.</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated people to join our team.  Experience of working in similar positions is desirable, but training will be given for the successful applicant. Our office base is now in Wokingham.</p>\n<p>References, an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and a Right to Work check will be carried out on the successful candidates.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£12.00 - £13.00 per hour (depending on experience)","publishDate":"2025-02-28T12:53:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-28T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c28b4035-538f-4997-a77a-81790189fc79.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d30e3d9f-97b1-4dbc-bcb9-98bc31c64bd9","title":"Appropriate Adult - Volunteer","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"EDS Bracknell, Maidenhead Police Station, Loddon Valley Policy Station","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Would you like to volunteer as an Appropriate Adult to support vulnerable young people in your community?</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Full training will be given.</strong></p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council are looking for volunteers to work alongside their Emergency Duty Services team.</p>\n<p>More information regarding the Emergency Duty Service team can be found at: <a href=\"https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/emergency-duty-service\">Emergency Duty Service | Bracknell Forest Council (bracknell-forest.gov.uk)</a></p>\n<p><strong>What is an Appropriate Adult?</strong></p>\n<p>An Appropriate Adult is a trained volunteer who attends the police station when a young person’s parents or guardians cannot attend or where friends/relatives/carers of a vulnerable adult cannot attend.  They are there primarily to ensure the young person understands their rights, police procedures and to safeguard their welfare whilst in custody.</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>As a volunteer you will be working in the police station with both police officers, young people and vulnerable adults and so must be able to effectively communicate with these.  Co-operation in interview is vital in safeguarding the young person’s welfare but also patience as some delays may occur.  Volunteers need to be reliable and maintain confidentiality as well as confident to intervene in the interview to ensure the young person is being treated fairly and understands their rights.</p>\n<p>The role of the Appropriate Adult is to be present when the young person/vulnerable adult is interviewed, both with and without a solicitor present, read their rights, photographed, fingerprinted, and charged.  This will require you to sign police paperwork but also to liaise with the young person/vulnerable adult.  Your role includes ensuring the welfare of the young person whilst they are in custody and taking an active role in ensuring they understand the process that they are going through and the rights they have both in custody and when being interviewed.</p>\n<p>We cover Maidenhead and Loddon Valley custody suites.  EDS are operational from 5.00pm until 9.00am Monday to Friday and all-day Saturday/Sunday but provide Appropriate Adults until <strong>11pm</strong>. You can specify your availability which will be added onto our rota.</p>\n<p><strong>Role requirements</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<em> </em>Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check</li>\n<li>Due to the nature of the role volunteers must be over the age of 18</li>\n<li>References will be required</li>\n<li>Confidentiality</li>\n<li>Listening skills</li>\n<li>Understanding of safeguarding young people</li>\n<li>Own car essential</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Want to ask us a question and find out how you can volunteer?</strong></p>\n<p>If you would like to ask any questions about volunteering as an appropriate adult, please contact:</p>\n<p>Laura Mason, Scheme Coordinator for the Emergency Duty Service </p>\n<p>Telephone: 01344 353427 (please note this phone number is only available between 9am-5pm)</p>\n<p>Shelli Read - Business Services Manager</p>\n<p>Telephone: 01344 353465 (please note this phone number is only available between 9am-5pm)</p>\n<p>Email:<em> </em><a href=\"mailto:EDS.Admin@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">EDS.Admin@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><em> </em></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"This is a voluntary role","publishDate":"2025-02-26T11:11:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-31T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/76e79538-1215-441b-a291-f17b5512e0db.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"46e6dac8-aab5-45a4-813d-8d405051ce9f","title":"Job Coach","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an exciting, full-time Job Coach vacancy within our Breakthrough Supported Employment team.</p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>We are seeking a Job Coach to help develop and increase employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism diagnosis, empowering them to achieve their career aspirations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and proven experience in networking and negotiation skills. As a Job Coach, you will be confident, reliable and dedicated to achieving a variety of successful employment outcomes for people referred to the service. You will also understand the model of equal opportunities and a diverse workforce.</p>\n<p><span>You will enhance and broaden pathways to employment and career opportunities for those we support, enabling us to improve lives today and build a better future for vulnerable individuals.</span></p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>Breakthrough currently supports people with a learning disability and people with an autism diagnosis into employment.</p>\n<p>We are a small team who work closely and are committed to finding and supporting people into a range of employment outcomes. The work of a Job Coach can be challenging but it is equally rewarding, knowing that you have helped to make a difference to someone’s life.</p>\n<p>We are realistic but keen that the people we support are helped to achieve their career goals and aspirations, improve independence, confidence and be part of the community.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>As a Job Coach, you will be supported to gain a qualification in Supported Employment Level 3 Certificate.</li>\n<li>Identify sources of local labour market intelligence.</li>\n<li>Work with local employers in identifying and addressing skills needs and employment possibilities for people referred to the service (temporary, part time, full time, host employers for supported internships and more).</li>\n<li>Engage with schools and adult education providers to offer supported employment to young people who are approaching adulthood to reflect PfA outcomes.</li>\n<li>Ensure that action plans, SMART targets, reviews and monitoring of any type of work takes place in a timely manner.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 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>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<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 Friday, 28th March 2025.</p>\n<p>The Job Coach 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: Karen Scott</p>\n<p>Job Title: Team Leader</p>\n<p>Phone Number: 01344 354291 / 07876 502 879</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. 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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":"£26,852 - £30,293 FTE (inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance)","publishDate":"2025-02-25T10:43:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-16T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/902cdd97-347f-4ce5-8d43-cb14898410c1.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b0dea86a-4bb0-4229-a4aa-9a711875f692","title":"Deputy Finance Business Partner (Children and Young People)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<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 good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities. </p>\n<p>We are looking for a full-time, dynamic Deputy Finance Business Partner to will support financial decision-making across Education, Children's Social Care and Early Help services.</p>\n<p>As our Deputy Finance Business Partner, you will lead on the local funding formula for schools and provide technical expertise in managing the Dedicated Schools Grant. Your salary will be dependent upon your qualification level, with part-qualified CCAB or CIMA and relevant experience being a minimum requirement.  Candidates who currently hold CIMA Level 1, or equivalent, will receive study support to progress to Level 2.</p>\n<p>Apply today to help shape our financial future!</p>\n<h3>About You ...</h3>\n<p>You will need to be a minimum part-qualified CCAB or CIMA [Level 1] with significant experience and technical knowledge in education finance from a local authority perspective and the ability to analyse and interpret complex financial information to inform decision making.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>The Accountancy team is a friendly, supportive and busy team with an excellent reputation for delivery. Finance Business Partners play a crucial role in developing and enhancing that reputation due to the strategic role they perform. You will be working collaboratively within a team of experienced professionals to provide high quality financial advice and support to directorate management teams, other budget managers and Members.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To provide financial insight, analysis and advice to the Education and Learning, Children’s Social Care and Early Help services within the People Directorate, including in budget preparation, monitoring and the final accounts process.</li>\n<li>Play a lead role in developing and implementing Bracknell Forest’s local funding formula for schools by preparing reports for the Bracknell Forest Schools Forum with the Assistant Director: Education and Learning, on mainstream and special school funding issues, including allocation of the Dedicated Schools Grant.  </li>\n<li>Work closely with Strategic Business Partner (People Directorate), Executive Director: People, Assistant Directors and budget holders within the People directorate to provide supportive, challenging financial and decision-making advice, driving efficiency, accountability and commercial thinking.</li>\n<li>Line management responsibility for 4 staff and assisting the Finance Business Partner (People Directorate) to shape and deliver holistic financial support services to the People Directorate.</li>\n<li>To oversee, manage the production of and critically appraise relevant reports, such as monthly budget monitoring, performance reports and annual processes, including budget setting.</li>\n<li>To deputise for the Finance Business Partner (People Directorate) as appropriate.</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>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<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 week commencing 31<sup>st</sup> March 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>Jordan McDougall - Finance Business Partner (People)</p>\n<p>Tel: 01344 355271</p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:Jordan.McDougall@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Jordan.McDougall@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></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><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":"Full-time Deputy Finance Business Partner role at Bracknell Forest Council, supporting financial decisions in education and offering study support for CIMA Level 1.","salaryDescription":"£53,511 - £58,845 FTE (Level 1 part-qualified) £59,903 - £65,284 FTE (Level 2 qualified) both inclusive of £706 LWA","publishDate":"2025-02-24T09:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-24T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3ac69054-f524-4c09-a5a4-4748c33e0761.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":true},{"id":"f460b0d1-0453-4309-88b2-e6a56ddd3959","title":"Planning Assistant","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Bracknell Forest Council is a Unitary Authority with a regenerated town centre and significant housing developments. To support the high levels of growth in our area, we are expanding our Development Management Team and seeking a dedicated planner to join us.</p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>You will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and dependable individual with a strong commitment to customer service. You will be capable of handling a diverse range of responsibilities aligned with the role.</p>\n<p>You will have the opportunity to collaborate within a team and contribute to the provision of a high-quality, efficient, and user-focused planning service that aims to protect, enhance, and promote both the natural and built environment of the area.</p>\n<p>You will have a degree (2:2 or higher) or an equivalent qualification, preferably in a planning related field.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>The Development Management Team is a friendly and busy team, mainly dealing with householder planning applications, and schemes up to 10 dwellings/1,000m<sup>2</sup> of commercial floorspace and planning enforcement matters.</p>\n<p>The work can be challenging, however, the team shares issues and experience to deliver positive results and creative solutions.  The weekly applications meetings are a great opportunity to deal with any concerns and input your own ideas on a huge range of applications and every day is different.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<p>Within the Development Management Section, the role involves processing and evaluating planning and related applications, undertaking any associated appeals and responding to pre-application enquiries.</p>\n<p>As a Planning Assistant your will have good communication skills to provide advice to those using our services, particularly responding to enquiries from members of the public in relation to householder and smaller commercial developments. </p>\n<p>The successful candidate will work in the Development Management Team and gain valuable experience in dealing with sites through the whole process from pre-application to appeal.  There will also be opportunities to present your cases to the Planning Committee. </p>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 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>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>Paid Annual Subscription to a professional body.</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </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 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’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d love to hear from you. </p>\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 Monday 14 April 2025 </p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet some of 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>Basia Polnik, Development Management Team Manager</p>\n<p>Phone Number: 01344 351134 or <a href=\"mailto:basia.polnik@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">basia.polnik@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>or</p>\n<p>Jo Male, Assistant Director: Planning</p>\n<p>Phone Number: 01344 351128 or <a href=\"mailto:jo.male@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">jo.male@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></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><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":"£29,799 - £35,020 inclusive of London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-02-24T08:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-03T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/63d89e3d-09ae-4f3a-b11c-59e6b3693d47.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"32905d98-3274-4701-878f-2240ac1766a3","title":"Procurement Business Partner - Place and Resources","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are delighted to announce the following Procurement Business Partner position as part of the council’s Corporate Procurement Leadership team.</p>\n<h3>The role</h3>\n<p>As the Procurement Business Partner for Place and Resources, you will work closely with the Heads of Service for these directorates in deciding upon commissioning, procurement and contract management activity. With the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, you will support the delivery of projects on time and within defined budgets, providing comprehensive, relevant and high value insight into all procurement and commercial aspects for specific departments and services.</p>\n<p>You will also have responsibility for managing a small team of Procurement Officers, supporting them in the creation and application of procurement strategy and the delivery of a range of procurements - directly supporting the council’s most strategic contracts and promoting sustainable, effective procurement practice.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council operates a very flexible hybrid working policy. You can be based at home or in the office, depending on your preference, however you will need to be within a reasonable commute of Bracknell for meetings in the office as and when required. The office is in Time Square in Bracknell, with great transport links and easy access to the regenerated town centre.</p>\n<h3>About you</h3>\n<p>You will be a highly adaptable individual, looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a very supportive team environment. You will be personable and self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build strong and positive relationships internally with your stakeholders.</p>\n<p>You will have previous experience in either a Construction or Professional Services category focused procurement position and you will ideally be working towards your MCIPS qualification and have up to date knowledge of current and prospective public procurement legislation. You will need a detailed understanding of the procurement and commissioning lifecycle coupled with the ability to to adopt a strategic business partnering approach to support the development and delivery of a strategic sourcing pipeline whilst managing demand and prioritising contracts appropriately.</p>\n<h3>Benefits include</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ service</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).</li>\n<li>Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans.</li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Additional information</h3>\n<p>Bracknell Forest’s Core values are:</p>\n<p>Inclusive | Ambitious | Always Learning</p>\n<p>These values influence the way the council’s employees work with each other and the way the council serves its residents and engages with its communities. The values are made real by Bracknell Forest Council’s employees demonstrating them in how they 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<p>Bracknell Forest Council is 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 and we will work with you to support you throughout the process.</p>\n<p>For further information about the role or to request a copy of the full job description please contact Simon Burr at Morgan Law.</p>\n<p>Please note Morgan Law are managing this campaign on behalf of Bracknell Forest Council and any CVs sent directly to the council will not be considered.</p>\n<p><strong>We can also only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.</strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. 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With the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, you will support the delivery of projects on time and within defined budgets, providing comprehensive, relevant and high value insight into all procurement and commercial aspects for specific departments and services.</p>\n<p>You will also have responsibility for managing a small team of Procurement Officers, supporting them in the creation and application of procurement strategy and the delivery of a range of procurements; directly supporting the council’s most strategic contracts and promoting sustainable, effective procurement practice.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council operates a very flexible hybrid working policy. You can be based at home or in the office, depending on your preference, however you will need to be within a reasonable commute of Bracknell for meetings in the office as and when required. The office is in Time Square in Bracknell, with great transport links and easy access to the regenerated town centre.</p>\n<h3>About you</h3>\n<p>You will be a highly adaptable individual, looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a very supportive team environment. You will be personable and self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build strong and positive relationships internally with your stakeholders.</p>\n<p>You will have previous experience in either an ICT or Social Care category focused procurement position and you will ideally be working towards your MCIPS qualification and have up to date knowledge of current and prospective public procurement legislation. 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The values are made real by Bracknell Forest council’s employees demonstrating them in how they 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<p>Bracknell Forest Council is 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 and we will work with you to support you throughout the process.</p>\n<p>For further information about the role or to request a copy of the full job description please contact Simon Burr at Morgan Law.</p>\n<p>Please note Morgan Law are managing this campaign on behalf of Bracknell Forest Council and any CVs sent directly to the council will not be considered.</p>\n<p><strong>We can also only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.</strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. 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The course will start in January 2026 as part of the 9th cohort funded by the Department for Education.</p>\n<p>A bursary is available of £21,995, paid in 15 monthly instalments of £1,466.33.</p>\n<div class=\"group/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&]:mt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>To apply for this role, you will need to have experience of voluntary or paid work with children, young people and families and will need to demonstrate your maturity and emotional resilience. Additionally:</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<ul>\n<li>A minimum 2.2 degree qualification (level 6) in any discipline except social work from a UK higher education institution, or an approved overseas equivalent. Final year students are not eligible. You must have completed your degree programme to apply.</li>\n<li>GCSEs in English or English Language at grade C/grade 4 or above (or an approved equivalent).</li>\n<li>A minimum of 6 months full-time (or equivalent) direct experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and/or families/carers or vulnerable adults, either in a paid or voluntary capacity.</li>\n<li>To show evidence of your qualifications (such as certificates). Please ensure that you have the relevant electronic versions to upload these to the application portal.</li>\n<li>To live in England and have the right to live and study in the UK (including access to public funds).</li>\n<li>To complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Application is not through the usual university route, you need to apply through the Department of Education website and the application window is open from 17th February (you can register an expression of interest prior to that date) and closes at midday on 25<sup>th</sup> March 2025 <a href=\"https://susw.eu-careers.pocketrecruiter.com/\">Home | Step Up to Social Work</a></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>Lin - Step-Up Berkshire Regional Partnership Officer</p>\n<p>Email: stepupto.socialwork@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</p>\n<p>Tel: 01344 352264</p>\n<h3>How to apply</h3>\n<p>Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. </p>\n<p><a href=\"https://susw.eu-careers.pocketrecruiter.com/\">Home | Step Up to Social Work</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Bursary £21,995","publishDate":"2025-02-04T10:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-25T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c76bf549-6c6c-40d9-8a50-a96a823b86d9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ad4bbfb0-d2bc-4d62-9807-ec33c4c05e21","title":"Social Worker - Duty & Assessment Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our Duty and Assessment Team, to make a difference to the lives of children and young people. The Duty and Assessment Team is fast paced, the work is immensely rich and varies day to day.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>The Duty and Assessment Team acts as the front door for Children’s Social Care and carries out short term work. Working alongside and directly with children, young people, and their families. If you are passionate about supporting families to make positive changes and share our commitment to helping to keep more children safely at home with their families, then this could be the role for you.</p>\n<p>We are a small, welcoming, and friendly Local Authority. Our leadership team knows that it is essential for Social Workers to have a secure physical and psychological base from which to be the best practitioners they can be. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which will provide you with a strong sense of belonging.</p>\n<p>Come and join us to be part of our journey of further improvement and dedication to the children of Bracknell Forest Council.</p>\n<p>We are Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding,’ with Ofsted recognising that at Bracknell Forest Council, <em><strong>“Children who need help and protection in Bracknell Forest receive a consistently high quality service”</strong></em></p>\n<p>Inspectors concluded that Social Workers and other frontline practitioners benefit from manageable caseloads, good training and powerful and highly reflective supervision that ensures children are at the heart of decision making.</p>\n<p>In <strong>November 2023</strong> our Ofsted monitoring visit highlighted:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social Workers receive regular supervision from their managers</li>\n<li>Caseloads are manageable and allow workers to have time to spend with children</li>\n<li>Social Workers are very positive about working in Bracknell Forest</li>\n<li>Staff feel valued and that they can progress in their social work career. 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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’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d love to hear from you. </p>\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><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\">Shortlisting will be done on a weekly basis, and interviews will be arranged a minimum of 7 days after this for suitable applicants.</span></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<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>Chloe Herniman, Team Manager</p>\n<p>Email: chloe.herniman@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. 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With a strong focus on providing both high support and high challenge, the team enables you to deliver your best to the families who need it most.</p>\n<p>The team focuses on longer term intervention, following transfer from our front door we undertake statutory social work interventions, including child in need, child protection, CLA and court proceedings.</p>\n<p>The children and young people we work with have told us they want social workers to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>be friendly, fun and energetic.</li>\n<li>listen respectfully, take action and stick to deadlines.</li>\n<li>keep promises, be accessible and on time.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We would love to hear from you if you are:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social worker with experience in child in need, child protection and care proceedings.</li>\n<li>Reliable Social Worker who can build trusted relationships with children and young people and ensure their voice is heard.</li>\n<li>Social worker with proven ability to build strong and respectful relationships with families, their support network and partner agencies.</li>\n<li>Social worker with in-depth knowledge of the legal powers and key duties with safeguarding children and young people as well as the relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.</li>\n<li>Social worker with a proven ability to maintain records, manage complex cases, meet deadlines, and write reports and assessments to a high standard.</li>\n<li>Motivated Social Worker with a passion to make a difference.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council have a nationally recognised practice model – the ‘Family Safeguarding Model’. Working collaboratively with families to keep them together, where it is safe to do so, is at the heart of the embedded Family Safeguarding Model; an approach which is underpinned by Motivational Interviewing (MI).  This ensures families, children and young people feel empowered, and enables parents to make the positive changes needed, to achieve improved outcomes for their children and their own wellbeing. </p>\n<p>We are graded by Ofsted as “<strong><em>Outstanding”. </em></strong>  In June 2022 Ofsted identified during our inspection that</p>\n<p><strong><em>“Children who need help and protection in Bracknell Forest receive </em></strong><strong><em>a consistently high quality service”</em></strong></p>\n<p>Inspectors concluded that social workers and other frontline practitioners benefit from manageable caseloads, good training and powerful and highly reflective supervision that ensures children are at the heart of decision making.</p>\n<p>In <strong>November 2023</strong> our Ofsted monitoring visit highlighted:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Social workers receive regular supervision from their managers.</em></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Caseloads are manageable and allow workers to have time to spend with children.</em></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Social workers are very positive about working in Bracknell Forest.</em></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Staff feel valued and that they can progress in their social work career. They feel well supported by managers and leaders.</em></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Everything we do in Children’s Social Care is about improving the life chances of Bracknell’s children, put simply, we change lives for the better.</p>\n<p>Because we’re Bracknell Forest... a great place to learn and develop your practice.</p>\n<h4>Key responsibilities ...</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and implement effective safeguarding plans to protect children from harm.</li>\n<li>To work alongside other professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team.</li>\n<li>To manage a caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, Care Proceedings and Children Looked After.</li>\n<li>To take part in the team duty system responding to concerns as and when they arise.</li>\n<li>To make effective use of time and be able to prioritise workload, ensuring timeliness in visiting, report writing and other deadlines.</li>\n<li>To participate in regular reflective supervision and be able to set clear goals and intervention strategies.</li>\n<li>To develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the department's policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR.</li>\n<li>To contribute to service development and learning of others.</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Our benefits… </h4>\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>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>Sports and social club. </li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </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>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n<li>Reimbursement for Social Work England registration fees.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time). </p>\n<h4>Our Values</h4>\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’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d love to hear from you. </p>\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<h4>Interview date </h4>\n<p>Shortlisting will be done on a weekly basis, and interviews will be arranged a minimum of 7 days after this for suitable applicants.</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<h4>Want to ask us a question? </h4>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Cheryl Perry- Team Manager – <a href=\"mailto:Cheryl.perry@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Cheryl.perry@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>Donna Barber- Team Manager – <a href=\"mailto:Donna.barber@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Donna.barber@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></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. 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Senior Building Surveyor

Bracknell Forest Council

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£48,400 - £53,471 (inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance)

Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Posted 9 hours ago

Personal Assistant

Bracknell Forest Council

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£13.65PH

Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 10 hours ago

Personal Assistant

Bracknell Forest Council

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£11.44 ph

Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Procurement Officer - Place & Resources

Bracknell Forest Council

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£41,182 - £46,424 inclusive of London Weighting

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Procurement Officer - People & Communities

Bracknell Forest Council

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£41,182 - £46,424 inclusive of London Weighting

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Personal Assistant

Bracknell Forest Council

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£11.44ph

Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Media and Publications Officer

Bracknell Forest Council

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£35,941 - £40,219 FTE inclusive of London Weighting (£29,140 - £32,609 pro rata for 30 hours per week)

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Smiles for Sibs Co-ordinator - Promise Inclusion

Bracknell Forest Council

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£12.00 - £13.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Bracknell Forest (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

Appropriate Adult - Volunteer

Bracknell Forest Council

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This is a voluntary role

EDS Bracknell, Maidenhead Police Station, Loddon Valley Policy Station (Hybrid)

Posted 15 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Job Coach

Bracknell Forest Council

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£26,852 - £30,293 FTE (inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance)

Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Posted 16 days ago

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Deputy Finance Business Partner (Children and Young People)

Bracknell Forest Council

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£53,511 - £58,845 FTE (Level 1 part-qualified) £59,903 - £65,284 FTE (Level 2 qualified) both inclusive of £706 LWA

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 17 days ago

Full-time Deputy Finance Business Partner role at Bracknell Forest Council, supporting financial decisions in education and offering study support for CIMA Level 1.

Planning Assistant

Bracknell Forest Council

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£29,799 - £35,020 inclusive of London Weighting

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 17 days ago

Procurement Business Partner - Place and Resources

Bracknell Forest Council

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£52,805 to £58,139 plus £706 London Weighting Allowance

Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Posted 29 days ago

Procurement Business Partner – People and Communities

Bracknell Forest Council

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£52,805 to £58,139 plus £706 London Weighting Allowance

Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Posted 29 days ago

Step up to Social Work

Bracknell Forest Council

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Bursary £21,995

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

Enhanced job

Social Worker - Duty & Assessment Team

Bracknell Forest Council

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£45,362 - £47,387 inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance. Plus annual 4% retention payment after 1 year

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

Experienced social worker needed for fast-paced duty and assessment team to assess children in need and empower families to make positive changes.

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Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

Bracknell Forest Council

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£45,362 - £47,387 FTE inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance. Plus annual 4% retention payment after 1 year

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

Experienced Social Worker needed for Family Safeguarding Team in Bracknell Forest Council. Competitive package, hybrid working, and career opportunities.

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