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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 20th May at Bracknell Library.</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. 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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<h4>Interview date</h4>\n<p>Interviews will be held week Monday 19 May</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. 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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>Interview will be held on Tuesday 6th May 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. 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This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that values service and satisfaction.</p>\n<h4>About you…</h4>\n<p>You are a catalyst for change, passionate about improving services and enhancing customer interactions. You thrive on using technology to streamline processes and provide better information for both customers and the organisation. With a strong focus on customer support, you are committed to managing interactions, offering advice, and ensuring service requests and enquiries are handled effectively.</p>\n<h4>About the team…</h4>\n<p>You will be joining a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to delivering excellent customer service. The team works closely together, always ready to help one another.</p>\n<p>While the role can sometimes be challenging, the shared sense of purpose and teamwork makes it highly rewarding and fulfilling.</p>\n<h4>Key responsibilities</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>provide a first point of contact for customers contacting the Council, managing service requests, and providing information to support customer enquiries.</li>\n<li>deliver the highest quality service within a team environment, as the face of Bracknell Forest Council.</li>\n<li>continually develop the knowledge necessary to handle a diverse range of enquiries at the first point of contact.</li>\n<li>use various communication channels to support customer interactions, including phone, email, web chat, social media, and face to face.</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Our benefits…</h4>\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>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost <span>(subject to eligibility)</span>.</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 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<h4>Interview date</h4>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Wednesday 21 May 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<h4>Want to ask us a question?</h4>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact our Customer Services Operations Managers, Bev Neville or Lisa Nicholson, on 01344 352000 or <a href=\"mailto:cs.management@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">cs.management@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>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>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>No agencies please. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,889 - £29,330 FTE inclusive of London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-04-14T08:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2615c0d7-dd21-4ec0-8551-1452521aeaa9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7bcf35db-7c54-4b53-935c-fad256d3f793","title":"Newly Qualified Social Worker - ASYE","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p>At Bracknell Children’s Social Care we have a strong commitment to offering newly qualified social workers the best start in their social work career.</p>\n<p>We are looking for enthusiastic, confident and reliable practitioners who can build trusted relationships with children and young people and provide stability and ambition during their time working with us.</p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>You will be joining a small, welcoming and friendly Local Authority.</p>\n<p>Our leadership team know that it is essential for social workers to have a secure physical and psychological base from which to be the best workers 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>As part of our in-house Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme, you will receive comprehensive support and valuable opportunities to grow and develop in your role.</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 champion relationship-based practice and value spending quality time with children and families.</p>\n<p>If you have chosen social work as your profession and are passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives, join us and help build a service that empowers families and creates lasting change for children.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council have a nationally recognised practice model – the ‘Family Safeguarding Model’.</p>\n<p>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>Outstanding”. </strong>  </p>\n<p>In June 2022 Ofsted identified during our inspection that <strong><em>“C</em></strong><strong>hildren receive the right support at the right time<em>”.</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>Social workers receive regular supervision from their managers. Caseloads are manageable and allow workers to have time to spend with children.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Social workers are very positive about working in Bracknell Forest.</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<h3>ASYE Programme for Newly Qualified Social Workers</h3>\n<p>We provide a structured standalone Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme; during your first year in employment, we will help you to develop your skills, knowledge and professional confidence to be the best social worker you can be.</p>\n<p>Our programme is overseen by our Academy Team Manager and Principal Social Worker, who strive to continuously improve the programme and the experience of our newly qualified Social Workers; we are ambitious and not afraid to be creative and innovative.</p>\n<p>The support we offer newly qualified Social Workers during the ASYE programme includes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A structured academy and shadowing induction which will also include a buddy</li>\n<li>Monthly reflective practice groups</li>\n<li>Learning Workshops, linked to Skills for Care</li>\n<li>Regular one to ones facilitated by our inhouse experienced humanistic counsellor</li>\n<li>An inhouse Practice Educator Level 2 qualified assessor</li>\n<li>An experienced Worked Based Supervisor</li>\n<li>Regular reflective supervision, personal and group supervision</li>\n<li>Using collaborative conversations to allocate work</li>\n<li>A supported and steady transition to child protection work</li>\n<li>Personalised professional development plans</li>\n<li>Time for protected development activity</li>\n<li>Full access to our Research in Practice and Making Research Count membership</li>\n</ul>\n<p>During our recent Skills for Care Quality Assurance visit our newly qualified Social Workers shared their experience of:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Receiving regular reflective supervision</li>\n<li>An appreciation of the training and learning opportunities offered to them</li>\n<li>Feeling well supported by their team</li>\n<li>Helpful professional development plans which identify goals and the trajectory they needed to follow to achieve them</li>\n</ul>\n<p>You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Fmeet-our-staff&data=05%7C02%7CKaren.Cawley%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cd63e4a84e7434a5c727108dd781679b9%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638798760103977415%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LmRlWn5V30S0v3OOCmw3zhA%2B0VbxsmOaRSAO5a1PzO8%3D&reserved=0\">Meet children's social care staff | Bracknell Forest Council</a>.  </p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Build and maintain effective relationships with children and families.</li>\n<li>Provide evidence-based support that has a positive impact on the lives of children and families.</li>\n<li>Carry out assessments to identify needs and risks.</li>\n<li>Develop care plans that promote the well-being and safety of children and families.</li>\n<li>Work with other social workers, professionals and multi-agency teams.</li>\n<li>Seek support and advice from colleagues and with your supervisor set clear goals and actions plans as part of individual and group case supervision.</li>\n<li>Stay up to date with legislation and statutory guidance to inform your practice.</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>Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans.</li>\n<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<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 22<sup>nd</sup> May 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>Helen Gore- Principal Social Worker <a href=\"mailto:helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>or</p>\n<p>Julia Mackenzie -Academy Team Manager <a href=\"mailto:Julia.mackenzie@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Julia.mackenzie@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>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 </p>\n<p>commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,764 - £46,085 inclusive of 4% retention payment, London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance (retention payment payable annually after 1 year's service)","publishDate":"2025-04-09T11:19:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-07T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4c0fea0b-6dd5-40c0-a9e5-d9241c2c0dc0.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f17aec29-ecec-4c05-8304-fb839b66fa56","title":"Social Worker - Family Placement (Maternity Cover)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":2,"description":"<h3>Maternity cover contract or secondment opportunity for internal candidates: until 31st October 2025</h3>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate social worker to join our Family Placement Team, covering maternity leave until October 2025.</p>\n<p>We are looking for a reliable practitioner with current Social Work England registration and strong experience navigating the legal frameworks relevant to our work. Excellent assessment and analytical skills, with experience in completing Form F, Special Guardianship and Connected Person Assessments are preferred.</p>\n<p>You will possess a strong understanding of relevant child care legislation, along with excellent report writing and oral communication skills. Additionally, you will be adept at working within court and Fostering Panel timescales.</p>\n<p>The children and young people we support have told us they want social workers who are:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Friendly, fun, and energetic</li>\n<li>Respectful listeners who take action and meet deadlines</li>\n<li>Committed to keeping promises and being accessible and on time</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>We know that social work, whilst rewarding, is not always easy. To support high quality consistent social work, we have a comprehensive learning and development offer, driven by our passionate Principal Social Worker.  We have resilience groups, well-being days and events, group supervision as well as peer support. Each team has dedicated admin support.</p>\n<p>The Family Placement Team is a small but very supportive team. The work we do can be challenging and we understand the importance of peer support and advice.</p>\n<p>We work closely together and alongside the children’s social workers to ensure that we are providing the best support to our vulnerable children.</p>\n<p>Our social workers have the time to get to know everyone they work with, excellent support from managers and colleagues across the department and expert guidance whenever they need it.</p>\n<p>Our workforce tells us:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>There is a supportive and approachable leadership and management team.</li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"pt-0\">\n<div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\">\n<div class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\">All teams provide excellent peer support; there is a strong focus on shared problem solving.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</li>\n<li>You will feel appreciated and your development will be prioritised.</li>\n<li>Supervision is of high quality, reflective and routinely provided.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Fmeet-our-staff&data=05%7C02%7CAriana.Burdfield%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cd63e4a84e7434a5c727108dd781679b9%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638798760104586958%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1lb%2FpRB26DNxbB26cNXz1ZmTZuP8tvxlwRR8q0JDiWo%3D&reserved=0\">Meet children's social care staff | Bracknell Forest Council</a>.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>To recruit, train and assess new and substitute Foster Carers and Special Guardian applicants, for children and young people.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>To work within the context of relevant legislation and deliver services according to the department’s policies, procedures and guidelines.</p>\n</li>\n<li>To display a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits…</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and social club. </li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<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 5th May 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<p>Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. </p>\n<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>Sam Howard, Team Manager, Family Placement Team:<em> </em>01344 351658</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.</strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p><strong>No agencies please. </strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,362 - £47,387 FTE (inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance) plus 4% retention payment after 1 year","publishDate":"2025-04-08T16:56:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-22T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/daa86bcc-8b32-43c6-99c3-6817758f4336.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"88a4dde1-24d9-4f5b-b24d-97c6cee5f549","title":"Social Worker - Community Mental Health Team Older Adults","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 have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Social Worker to join our Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults.</p>\n<h4>About you</h4>\n<p>In our Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults, we are dedicated to supporting some of our most vulnerable residents through a strength-based approach that places individual independence at the centre of everything we do. As a Social Worker within the team, you will have the time and space to truly get to know the people you support—building meaningful relationships that help change lives for the better.</p>\n<p>Working alongside a passionate and skilled team, you will be part of a service that prides itself on delivering holistic and seamless support through integrated working with our health and social care partners.</p>\n<h4>About the team</h4>\n<p>Our team is inclusive, welcoming, and deeply aligned with the organisation’s ethos, direction, and shared goals. We are supported by approachable and involved managers who foster a positive and encouraging environment where your voice is valued.</p>\n<p>The Bracknell Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults brings together exceptional clinical expertise, committed and hardworking practitioners, and a remarkably skilled administrative team. Together, we collaborate across agencies and departments, focused on a common goal—to meet the needs of the most vulnerable people in our community with compassion, professionalism, and care. We are proud of the work we do, the support we offer, and the difference we make every day.</p>\n<h4>Key responsibilities</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide advice, information, support and care to people with diagnosed memory problems and people with mental health needs who need social care.  </li>\n<li>Help to coordinate the resources at hand to identify people with longer term support, to deliver short term interventions utilising strength based assessment and community assets.</li>\n<li>To support people with a need for social care to assess their own needs and develop a person-centred plan of support, working together with carers, family and friend networks, health professionals and the voluntary sector.   </li>\n<li>To have responsibility for assessing safeguarding referrals, including carrying out investigations, completing risk assessments, chairing meetings (where necessary) and ensuring that action plans are effective in keeping people safe.</li>\n<li>To establish good clinical and management practices ensuring high standards of care using community or other available resources.</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>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost <span>(subject to eligibility)</span>.</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 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<h4>Interview date</h4>\n<p>Interviews will be arranged at a mutually convenient time and date.</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>Vicki Brown, Interim Service Manager: 0118 9046 900</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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p>We will accept applications from AYSE/NQSWs.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></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>No agencies please. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,145 - £47,387FTE inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User allowance","publishDate":"2025-04-08T15:23:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-27T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/06ec9033-7b75-46fe-9499-8ade3ee7fd80.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"aa594f54-656d-40fc-b44b-483dac1d5eca","title":"Move-on Officer (Migration)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an exciting vacancy for a Move On Officer (Migration) on a permanent, full-time contract for 37 hours per week. </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities.  </p>\n<h3>About you…</h3>\n<p>You will possess strong customer engagement skills, with the ability to clearly explain and discuss available options. You will have the necessary knowledge to conduct comprehensive needs assessments, including financial assessments, and utilise a range of resources and tools to support the move-on process. This will ensure that households are successfully placed into suitable and affordable accommodation on the first attempt. With excellent communication skills and the ability to work to deadlines, you will be adept at managing your time and resources efficiently.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>The Housing Management Team is a busy team providing an extensive and responsive property management service to homeless clients placed into temporary accommodation.</p>\n<p>Sitting within Welfare and Housing Services the team support each other by working closely together to achieve the right results, and to deliver a holistic service to clients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This role will also have close working links with the Migration Team and its customers who are accommodated as part of a national resettlement scheme. You will engage in diverse and challenging work every day, making it both rewarding and fulfilling, as we react to the demands of our homeless clients in temporary accommodation.</p>\n<p>By providing safe accommodation, ensuring they meet all health and safety regulations, we help our clients to feel safe and secure and to get people back on their feet quickly. </p>\n<p>These are just some of the things you will be supporting us to do when you join us. </p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In this role, your primary responsibility will be to work with households participating in a national resettlement scheme, helping to determine the most appropriate path for their re-housing into settled accommodation. You will support households in accessing their agreed move-on options through the Find Your Own scheme.</li>\n<li>You will liaise with other parts of the service, identifying private rented accommodation for clients, in order to identify a suitable housing option. To advise clients on how best to source this type of accommodation themselves and the assistance available.</li>\n<li>This role is key to ensuring that households are moved on successfully into long term solutions.</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><span>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</span></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 14<sup>th</sup> May 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices.</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>Michelle Farrell, Housing Management Team Leader • Early Help & Communities</p>\n<p>Tel: <a href=\"tel://01344%20351612/\">01344 351612</a></p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:Michelle.Farrell@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Michelle.Farrell@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> </strong><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£36,904 - £41,182 FTE inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User allowances","publishDate":"2025-04-08T09:08:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-02T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d1a87dba-8b8a-4f80-94ca-be8b924cbc6f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4f721354-c2ac-467c-9bdf-e79873e8dc14","title":"Assistant Team Manager - Children Looked After","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>As part of our grow your own culture in Bracknell, internal promotions and investment in management capacity, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Team Manager to join our Children Looked After team.</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a good work-life balance.</p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>You will be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have significant post qualifying experience, working with children and families in the statutory sector. You will want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people.</p>\n<p>As an Assistant Team Manager, you will have direct management and supervisory responsibility for social workers, including newly qualified social workers, students and support staff.</p>\n<p>The Assistant Team Manager plays a key role in working alongside the Team Manager to deliver our vision and strategic values.</p>\n<p>You will be expected to build and maintain effective professional relationships, demonstrate robust assessment and analytical skills, and possess a comprehensive understanding of assessment, planning, and intervention processes. Additionally, you will be required to contribute effectively as a member of the management team.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>The Child Looked After Team is a stable and established team. They work closely with colleagues within the Leaving Care Service and Permanency team to improve the life chances of the children and young people in the care of the Local Authority.</p>\n<p>The team are dedicated to hearing from those we work with to enhance our services and to encourage collaboration with the children and young people we support.</p>\n<p>The team work with children and young people who have established Care Orders or where Section 20 is the agreed long term permanency plan. We also work continually and creatively to establish long term permanency plans for our children and young people, as well as working with other agencies and the child’s support network.</p>\n<p>We are a small, welcoming, and friendly local authority. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which provides our workforce with a strong sense of belonging.</p>\n<p>Our leadership team is visible, available, and approachable. </p>\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>You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Fmeet-our-staff&data=05%7C02%7CKaren.Cawley%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cd63e4a84e7434a5c727108dd781679b9%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638798760103977415%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LmRlWn5V30S0v3OOCmw3zhA%2B0VbxsmOaRSAO5a1PzO8%3D&reserved=0\">Meet children's social care staff | Bracknell Forest Council</a></p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<p>Collaborate closely with the Team Manager to drive performance, ensure the right plans are in place and needs-led services and intervention is provided for children and families.</p>\n<p>To support the Team Manager with managing a team of staff, including recruitment/retention, induction, training and development, performance support and management, disciplinary/capability, and succession planning.</p>\n<p>Deliver high-quality, reflective individual and group supervision in line with the supervision policy, offering constructive feedback and performance analysis.</p>\n<p>To take a lead role in strategy discussions, placement support meetings, professional forums, and other multi-agency settings. Working collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure safe, proportionate decision-making in line with threshold guidance, and to support effective care planning for children in our care.</p>\n<p>To regularly review and monitor performance data alongside the Team Manager, including completing audits and contributing to audit programmes and frameworks.</p>\n<p>To promote listening to children and young people at every opportunity and be part of participation planning, ensuring their views are heard, recorded and acted upon in an appropriate and timely manner.</p>\n<p>To actively engage with parents and carers so that their views contribute to service improvement, including responding to complaints and feedback.</p>\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>Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans.</li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.</li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. 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 29<sup>th</sup> April 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>Chloe Herniman, Team Manager - Life Chances</p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:chloe.herniman@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">chloe.herniman@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£56,657 - £59,808 inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance","publishDate":"2025-04-07T05:20:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-21T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/74b92e3e-7fc4-414a-9c9f-1a70e5a46cef.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ce91f5fc-fd14-436d-b7fd-db7708aa78b4","title":"Assistant Director - Democratic and Registration Services","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are looking for an experienced and dynamic leader to join our team as the Assistant Director - Democratic & Registration Services. This role is crucial in ensuring the effective delivery of democratic and registration services in accordance with statutory requirements and best practices.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community. We work collaboratively to support the council's decision-making processes and ensure strong local governance. Our inclusive and ambitious team environment encourages continuous learning and professional development.</p>\n<h3>Key Responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide leadership and direction to the Democratic & Registration Services teams.</li>\n<li>Offer specialist advice and guidance on the council’s decision-making processes and statutory provisions.</li>\n<li>Actively seek opportunities to improve service delivery and outcomes.</li>\n<li>Oversee the management and delivery of Electoral Registration and elections.</li>\n<li>Lead the development of the council’s constitution and political management arrangements.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>27 days* annual leave, increasing to 32 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.</li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA.</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’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 Tuesday 10th June 2025</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<h3>Want to as us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Kevin Gibbs, Executive Director – Communities</p>\n<p>Tel.: 01344 355621</p>\n<p>Email: kevin.gibbs@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, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.  All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£88,024 - £95,071","publishDate":"2025-04-04T16:08:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-04T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/daedcfba-76eb-4962-af30-30f83fabdcf6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"368098f0-3eeb-421b-86f4-8ce2461d969d","title":"Private Rented Sector (PRS) Acquisitions Officer (FTC 12 months)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable people.</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment.  We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities.  </p>\n<h3>About you…</h3>\n<p>As a Private Rented Sector (PRS) Acquisitions Officer you will play a key role in ensuring vulnerable individuals receive the support they need to explore and secure appropriate housing options locally.</p>\n<p>Your strong customer engagement skills will enable you to clearly explain available options, conduct holistic needs assessments, including financial evaluations.  You will utilise various tools and resources to facilitate smooth transitions into suitable and affordable accommodation within the private rented sector.</p>\n<p>With excellent negotiation skills, you will work to secure the most cost-effective rental agreements for our clients. Your ability to communicate effectively, manage deadlines and prioritise tasks will be essential in delivering positive outcomes.</p>\n<p>You will play a key role in shaping our work, with the trust and autonomy to take ownership of your responsibilities. You will have the opportunity to engage deeply with the community—making a difference today while helping to build a better future.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>The Housing Management Team is a busy team providing an extensive and responsive property management service to homeless clients placed into temporary accommodation.</p>\n<p>Sitting within Welfare and Housing Services, the team support each other by working closely together to achieve the right results and to deliver a holistic service to clients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This role will also have close working links with the Migration Team and its customers who are also in temporary accommodation. You will engage in diverse and challenging work every day, making it both rewarding and fulfilling.</p>\n<p>Each day brings new challenges as we react to the demands of our homeless clients in temporary accommodation.</p>\n<p>Providing safe accommodation, ensuring they meet all health and safety regulations, we want our clients to feel safe and secure and to get people back on their feet quickly. </p>\n<p>These are just some of the things you will be supporting us to do when you join us. </p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Proactively engage with local landlords and accommodation providers to secure private sector accommodation both short and long term for council customers.</li>\n<li>Work directly with the Move on Officers to suitably match properties.</li>\n<li>Supporting households to access temporary accommodation procured for emergency use within the private rented sector.</li>\n<li>Work with partners, landlord and accommodation providers to obtain property compliance and standards information.</li>\n<li>Work directly within the housing management team responsible for temporary accommodation to assist with procurement of accommodation at short notice.</li>\n<li>Undertake procedures for housing customers into the private rented sector and other accommodation types.  This will include ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, guidance governing the suitability of accommodation and council policies, procedures and targets.</li>\n<li>This role is key to ensuring that households are moved from temporary accommodation so that year on year reductions of households in temporary accommodation can be achieved.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li><span>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</span></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 entitlement, 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 rates 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’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 8th May 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>Michelle Farrell, Housing Management Team Leader - Early Help & Communities</p>\n<p>Tel: 01344 351612</p>\n<p>Email: Michelle.Farrell@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.</p>\n<p><strong>Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£36,904 - £41,182 inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance","publishDate":"2025-04-04T11:53:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9d0235f2-c88d-4499-838a-9eb7c07bf074.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3d7be5dc-a482-4209-8af0-24a6b95587b1","title":"Housing Management Officer","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an exciting vacancy for a Housing Management Officer on a permanent, full-time contract for 37 hours per week. </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities.  </p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>We are dedicated to making a difference for vulnerable individuals and you can support us to do this. Every day, we respond to the needs of homeless clients in temporary accommodation, ensuring our accommodation meet health and safety regulations. Our goal is to provide a safe, secure environment and help people get back on their feet quickly.</p>\n<p>The ideal candidate will have previous experience in housing management, preferably within the social housing sector, with a strong understanding of building maintenance and repair issues. You should be skilled at identifying and addressing health and safety compliance matters.</p>\n<p>With excellent communication skills and the ability to work efficiently to deadlines, you will demonstrate effective time and resource management.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>The Housing Management Team is a small but busy team providing an extensive and responsive property management service to homeless clients placed into temporary accommodation, procured by the council. Sitting within the Welfare and Housing Service we suppprt each other by working closely together to achieve the right results and to deliver a holistic service to clients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. </p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You will deliver an efficient, high quality and customer focussed service, providing day-to-day management of temporary accommodation.</li>\n<li>You will ensure service users are assisted to settle into their accommodation and support them to integrate into the community.</li>\n<li>You will manage temporary accommodation tenancies, investigate and deal with customer enquiries and complaints.</li>\n<li>You will make placements into accommodation pending decisions, manage temporary accommodation transfers, undertake suitability assessments to ensure properties are suitable and affordable. </li>\n<li>You will be responsible for the timely move-on into more permanent accommodation in order to discharge the council’s rehousing duty in line with the Allocations Policy. </li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<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 7th May 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>Claire Dudley-Morgan</p>\n<p>Housing Management Team Leader</p>\n<p>01344 351395 or claire.dudley-morgan@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, 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":"£36,904 - £41,182 FTE (inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance)","publishDate":"2025-04-01T09:07:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-25T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4d8648f5-0553-4237-aed1-3285932d67c6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"759685ab-31bb-4e8a-927d-7d4ce706fafb","title":"Educational Psychologist","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to join our person-centred Educational Psychology Service.</p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>You will be forward-thinking and committed to early intervention, inclusion and positive outcomes.</p>\n<p>This is your opportunity to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shape the future of an innovative and accessible support service.</li>\n<li>Work across traded, commissioned and statutory services, giving you variety and career growth.</li>\n<li>Bring your forward-thinking approach to early intervention, inclusion and achieving positive outcomes.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We welcome applications from 3<sup>rd</sup> year Trainee Educational Psychologists.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>We are a small, friendly and supportive team who are strengths-based and person-centred and committed to the principles of inclusion and early intervention.</p>\n<p>We offer a balance of work to all team members (Seniors, Educational Psychologists and Trainees) which includes a core ‘free’ offer to schools alongside traded work, commissions, project and statutory work. In addition, there are opportunities to develop or extend specialisms in relation to our service plan.</p>\n<p>We have monthly face-to-face team meetings in our central Bracknell office in addition to peer supervision and continuous professional development.  Opportunities for joint working are embedded.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide a traded service to link schools using a consultation model.</li>\n<li>Deliver strategic, thematic workshops and consultation support to all schools (EBSA, Scaffolded Learning and Neurodiversity: themes change each year).</li>\n<li>Support core EPS commissions within the council (Virtual School, Social Care & Early Help) and projects (ELSA, Neurodiversity).</li>\n<li>Develop the SEND strategy within the council by contributing towards workstreams.</li>\n<li>Provide high-quality psychological advice as part of statutory EHC needs assessments.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans.</li>\n<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 w/c12<sup>th</sup> May 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>Ann Ricketts, Principal Educational Psychologist</p>\n<p>Email:  <a href=\"mailto:Ann.Ricketts@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Ann.Ricketts@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a> Tel.: 01344 355370</p>\n<p>Anna Bryant, Senior Educational Psychologist</p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:anna.bryant@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">anna.bryant@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a> Tel.: 01344 352388</p>\n<p>Sam Broomfield, Senior Educational Psychologist</p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:Samantha.Broomfield@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Samantha.Broomfield@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a> Tel.: 01344 35110</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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Soulbury A3-8 £49,590 - £59,856 inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance","publishDate":"2025-03-31T09:10:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-25T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/85cce3fc-2972-4909-9120-46bf77fb9a97.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b3e6f388-da24-439d-86f7-b29e098a11bb","title":"Social Worker - Children's Specialist Support Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our disability team, to make a difference to the lives of children and young people with specialist needs.</p>\n<h3>About you..</h3>\n<p class=\"\">We are looking for a dedicated Social Worker who is committed to advocating for children and their families, striving to create positive change in their lives. You will have experience in supporting children with disabilities and their families and be equipped to understand their unique needs by conducting assessments and developing care plans. The ability to manage competing demands while prioritising those children who are most vulnerable will be essential, to ensure they receive the care and attention they deserve. You will also have in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, including safeguarding and child protection protocols, which will guide your practice. </p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p class=\"\">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 workers 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>The Children's Specialist Support Team is a multi-professional service delivering a \"right help at the right time\" approach, to children with disabilities and their families.​ Our team supports children and young people up to the age of 18 with a variety of disabilities and complex needs. </p>\n<p>We are an experienced, friendly and supportive team who focus on ensuring that children are at the centre of all we do. We provide a range of services for children with additional needs and those who are assessed to have additional vulnerability. This includes the council’s statutory responsibilities for disabled Children in Need in the community (including care packages and short breaks). Partnership and collaborative working is the key to our success as our service covers a wide breadth of work with children with disabilities, occupational therapy, short breaks (including Larchwood - our short break respite unit) and taking a child first and social model approach.</p>\n<p>What our staff say: I would like to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the warm welcome I received as part of the Children’s Specialist Support Team. My experience here has been invaluable, and I have gained a great deal of knowledge and insight under the guidance of my educator. This experience has provided me with the confidence and skills that will undoubtedly benefit me in my future role. I would also like to commend the staff at Bracknell Council. Their genuine care and dedication to their families is evident in the quality of their work, and I have been impressed by their professionalism and diligence. I would not hesitate to recommend this organisation to future students or potential employees, as it is truly a supportive and rewarding environment to work in.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<p>You will be responsible for a caseload of children with disabilities, including Children in Need, children subject to Child Protection Plans, Children in Care and those where care proceedings have been initiated. You will play a crucial role in conducting assessments, developing care plans and ensuring the delivery of appropriate services to meet the individual needs of each child.</p>\n<p>Please refer to the attached job description for further details.</p>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<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>Candidates will be shortlisted on weekly basis and we reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been found. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</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>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>Catherine Lloyd, Team Manager, Catherine.Lloyd@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</p>\n<p>or</p>\n<p>Benigna Amago, Assistant Team Manager, Benigna.Amago@bracknell-forest.gov.uk </p>\n<p>You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Fmeet-our-staff&data=05%7C02%7CAriana.Burdfield%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cd63e4a84e7434a5c727108dd781679b9%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638798760104586958%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1lb%2FpRB26DNxbB26cNXz1ZmTZuP8tvxlwRR8q0JDiWo%3D&reserved=0\">Meet children's social care staff | Bracknell Forest Council</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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council</p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,362 - £47,387 inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance. Plus annual 4% retention payment after 1 year","publishDate":"2025-03-28T13:47:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/07005d2c-1d70-42e0-b23d-3583af98a897.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"06f4633c-1205-49c6-8436-aeab061295fd","title":"Team Manager - Family Safeguarding","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are a small, welcoming and friendly local authority. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which provides our workforce with a strong sense of belonging.</p>\n<p>As part of our grow your own culture in Bracknell, internal promotions and investment in management capacity, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager with at least four years supervisory experience within children social care, that includes child protection to join our Family Safeguarding service, to make a difference to the lives of children and young people.</p>\n<h4>About you</h4>\n<p>You will be able to build effective relationships, demonstrate strong assessment and analytical skills, have a well-developed understanding of assessment, planning and intervention and work effectively as part of a management team.</p>\n<p>The Successful candidate will work with assistant team managers to drive performance, ensure the right plans are in place and needs led services and intervention is provided for children and families.</p>\n<p>The Team Manager will deputise when required for the Head of Service and work closely alongside the them to deliver our vision and strategic values whilst having direct responsibility for assistant team managers and social workers, including newly qualified social workers, students and support staff.</p>\n<p>You will need to be a registered social worker with Social Work England with at least five years post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector.</p>\n<h4>About the team</h4>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council have a nationally recognised practice model – the ‘Family Safeguarding Model’.</p>\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>Our leadership team is visible, available, and approachable. </p>\n<p>The Family Safeguarding Team is a stable and established multi-agency group of talented professionals who work collaboratively with specialist practitioners in domestic abuse, mental health, and substance misuse as part of our embedded family safeguarding approach. Dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, the team strives to keep families together whenever it is safe to do so. 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>You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Fmeet-our-staff&data=05%7C02%7CLaura.Owen%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cd63e4a84e7434a5c727108dd781679b9%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638798760106645887%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=22GPsHRdWFYWMQSw4saT4quykZ%2F5PxNLb%2BxqrYAmRBw%3D&reserved=0\">Meet children's social care staff | Bracknell Forest Council</a>.  </p>\n<h4>Key responsibilities</h4>\n<p>You will be supported to carry out the specific duties and responsibilities of the job, which includes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Managing a team of staff, including recruitment/retention, induction, training and development, performance support and management, disciplinary/capability, and succession planning.</li>\n<li>Chair Pre-Proceedings meetings, professional meetings and other forums, working together with partner agencies to conclude with safe and proportionate threshold decision and planning</li>\n<li>Managing care proceedings and Pre-Proceedings ensuring that permanency for children is considered and timely.</li>\n<li>Promoting listening to children and young people at every opportunity, ensuring their views are heard, recorded and acted upon in an appropriate and timely manner.</li>\n<li>Actively engage with parents and carers so that their views contribute to service improvement, including responding to complaints and feedback.</li>\n<li>Leading within a secure base model and to support and encourage a culture where good social work practice can flourish. Providing a secure physical and psychological base from which to work safely and thus reducing the risk of harm to children and increase and improve their long-term outcomes.</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>Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<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 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<h4>Interview date </h4>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 30<sup>th</sup> April 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<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 - Family Safeguarding: <a href=\"mailto:Cheryl.perry@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Cheryl.Perry@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>or </p>\n<p>Peter Hodges, Head of Service - Life Chances: <a href=\"mailto:Cheryl.perry@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Peter.Hodges@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p>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>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£60,866 - £63,003 inclusive of £706 London Weighting and £963 ECU. 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You will have direct responsibility for social workers, including newly qualified social workers, and family workers.</p>\n<p>You will also be comfortable deputising for the Team Manager, managing performance, chairing meetings, and supporting recruitment and retention efforts.</p>\n<h4>About the team…</h4>\n<p>The Children’s Specialist Support Team (CSST) is a highly skilled and supportive group of professionals dedicated to working with children who have disabilities and/or complex health needs. Our focus is on keeping children at the heart of everything we do. We deliver a range of services, including support for children with additional vulnerabilities, statutory responsibilities for disabled Children in Need, care packages, and short breaks.</p>\n<p>Our team is diverse, covering a broad range of areas, including social work, occupational therapy and short breaks, such as Larchwood, our respite unit. We embrace a \"child-first\" and social model approach, valuing partnership and collaboration as key to our success.</p>\n<p>As a small and welcoming Local Authority, we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture and strong sense of community. We prioritise staff wellbeing and foster a supportive environment where everyone feels connected and valued.</p>\n<p>You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Fmeet-our-staff&data=05%7C02%7CLaura.Owen%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cd63e4a84e7434a5c727108dd781679b9%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638798760106645887%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=22GPsHRdWFYWMQSw4saT4quykZ%2F5PxNLb%2BxqrYAmRBw%3D&reserved=0\">Meet children's social care staff | Bracknell Forest Council</a>.  </p>\n<h4>Key responsibilities</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>To support the Team Manager to manage the delivery and performance of the Children’s Specialist Support Team, including recruitment/retention, workload allocation and management, induction, supervision and development of staff, disciplinary/capability performance management and succession planning.</li>\n<li>To promote and support the Council’s policies and procedures for safeguarding, ensuring children are at the centre of all decisions, and the social model of disability is respected in all work.</li>\n<li>To ensure arrangements for regular engagement/participation with children and young people, parents and carers by all staff within the service and to lead on investigations and response to complaints from service users/relatives/carers.</li>\n<li>To lead on strategy discussions, child in need meetings, professional meetings and other forums, working together with partner agencies to conclude with safe and proportionate threshold decision and planning.</li>\n<li>To undertake regular reviews of, and track, performance data alongside the Team Manager.</li>\n<li>Completing audits and contributing to audit programmes and frameworks.</li>\n<li>To develop and maintain effective internal and external working relationships, ensuring a positive working culture within the team, and working collaboratively with multi-agency partners, including chairing reviews, planning meetings, strategy discussions and other professional/network meetings.</li>\n<li>Providing high quality, reflective supervision (in line with the supervision policy) including providing feedback and analysis of performance.</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>Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<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 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<h4>Interview date</h4>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Wednesday 30<sup>th</sup> April 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<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>Catherine Lloyd, Team Manager: 01344 351680</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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </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>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£56,657 - £59,538 FTE inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User allowance","publishDate":"2025-03-27T13:09:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-21T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1ffc1db3-5b90-490e-821e-df3e88fcb5db.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1a02d1c4-7797-4bc1-8cb0-ad7b22b0ec1f","title":"Occupational Therapist - CSC (part time 18.5 hrs p/w)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join The Children’s Specialist Support Team on a part time contract who has experience in community settings. </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment.  </p>\n<h3>About you…</h3>\n<p>You should be passionate about making a meaningful impact in children's and young people’s lives and eager to join our supportive and welcoming team. We value individuals who are committed to personal growth and contributing to the development of their colleagues.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>The Children’s Specialist Support Team (CSST) is a highly skilled team working with children who have disabilities and/or complex health needs. We are an experienced, friendly and supportive team who focus on ensuring that children are at the centre of all we do.  We provide a range of services for children with additional needs and those who are assessed to have additional vulnerability. This includes the council’s statutory responsibilities for disabled children in need in the community (including care packages and short breaks).</p>\n<p>The team is an eclectic mix of different service areas covering a wide breadth of work with children with disabilities, including occupational therapy and short breaks (including Larchwood, our short break respite unit). We take a child first approach and embrace the social model, recognising that partnership and collaboration are essential to our success</p>\n<p>You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Fmeet-our-staff&data=05%7C02%7CLouise.Fallows%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cd63e4a84e7434a5c727108dd781679b9%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638798760103730569%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kF3dYW57Boq5OBHnfB91eVWFRguAfqBqYKfHSRpv7l0%3D&reserved=0\">Meet children's social care staff | Bracknell Forest Council</a>.  </p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To work with children, young people and their parents/carers to coordinate the identification of their needs.</li>\n<li>Undertake comprehensive assessments of individuals including those with diverse or complex presentations to develop person-centred SMART Goals and support plans designed to meet needs in ways that maximises independence, choice and control, and are legal and affordable.</li>\n<li>To work as part of the multidisciplinary team, participating in the development of services and other staff, providing direction and assistance to support workers, other members of the team and students.</li>\n<li>Take an active part in your own supervision and appraisal and to supervise and appraise allocated staff in accordance with the departmental supervision policy and council’s appraisal policy.</li>\n<li>To be responsible for your continuous professional development, ensuring your practice is up-to-date and evidence based, attending all mandatory training and specialist training where 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>Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>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>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>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 Thursday 1st May 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>Maryanne Mowczak - Senior Occupational Therapist</p>\n<p>Tel: 01344 354134 or 07920700395</p>\n<p>Catherine Lloyd - Team Manager </p>\n<p>Tel: 01344 351680</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework and be registered with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)</p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. 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If you are passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you!</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities, allowing you to work in the office and from home. </p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>The Consultant in Public Health (Public Health Programmes and Services) will lead the development, integration and delivery of Bracknell Forest Council's public health duties across the organisation and wider health and wellbeing system. This will include providing expert advice to elected members and senior leaders, steering strategy development and delivery.  You will also be advocating for evidence-based commissioning within the council, NHS and ICS and leading pan Berkshire and East Berkshire joint Public Health commissioning programmes.</p>\n<p>The role also involves inspiring and motivating the public health workforce, managing the public health grant and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and partnership working. Additionally, you will participate in public health emergency response when needed.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>Working in public health at Bracknell Forest Council means being part of a friendly and dynamic team that values flexibility in working styles. We have a clear vision that Bracknell Forest is one of the healthiest places for all to live, work, study and play.</p>\n<p>The team benefits from collaborative leadership and fosters good relationships across the organisation and wider system to really affect change. It is a small but energetic team that thrives on mutual support and effective teamwork.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead the development, integration and implementation of the council’s public health responsibilities across the organisation and the broader health and wellbeing system.</li>\n<li>Actively participating as a member of cross-council and system-wide strategic leadership boards and groups.</li>\n<li>Serve as the council’s lead and primary advisor on public health, working alongside the Director of Public Health to provide expert guidance to elected members and the Corporate Management Team.</li>\n<li>Drive strategy development and implementation across the wider system, representing the Health and Wellbeing Board and other Health and Care System Boards.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>27 days* increasing to 32 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. 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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 8th May 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>Charlotte Pavitt, Director of Public Health</p>\n<p>Email: Charlotte.Pavitt@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, 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>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£95,071 – £100,722","publishDate":"2025-03-25T09:53:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c0fa3bac-5d28-4547-9e16-eee54fbf256e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8e304345-c845-4b08-92a8-5256932ef7c7","title":"Senior Building Surveyor","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom","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 currently seeking a skilled Senior Building Surveyor to join our dynamic team. </p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>A main part of your role will be focusing on the professional building surveying of the council's temporary accommodation stock. You will also oversee the day-to-day repairs, manage voids, ensure cyclical compliance and coordinate capital works and Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs).</p>\n<p>The Senior Building Surveyor will also be responsible for ensuring projects are effectively procured and that they meet statutory and legislative requirements, delivering value for money and adhering to our internal governance policies and procedures. </p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>Our dynamic Housing Management Team provides an extensive and responsive property management service to homeless clients in temporary accommodation. As part of the Welfare and Housing Service, our team collaborates closely to achieve the best outcomes and deliver a comprehensive service to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. You will engage in varied and rewarding work every day, making a real difference in people’s lives.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\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-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>You will lead the preparation of specifications and contract conditions for tendering works. This includes coordinating with our main term contractor and service contractor for repairs and specialist projects. </p>\n<p>You will inspect and assess repair requests, such as damp and mould, providing technical advice on solutions. 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