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Working closely with Assistant Team Managers, you will drive performance, ensuring the right plans are in place so that services and interventions are provided for children and families.</p>\n<p>Working effectively as part of a management team, you will have strong assessment and analytical skills with a well-developed understanding of assessment, planning and intervention.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council we take our corporate parenting responsibility seriously and you will be the lead for the Children Looked After team and Care Leaving team.</p>\n<p>The Children Looked After team and Care Leaving team are stable and established teams of Social Workers and Personal Advisors who have a passion to support our young people to reach their potential. They work collaboratively with multi-agency groups, dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. With a strong focus on providing both high support and high challenge, the teams enable you to deliver your best to the families who need it most.</p>\n<p>The teams focus on longer term intervention.  Following transfer from our Family Safeguarding teams we undertake statutory social work interventions, including statutory visits, Children Looked After reviews and Pathway Plan reviews.</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<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<p>You will be supported:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>To manage a team of staff.</li>\n<li>To provide high quality, reflective supervision (in line with the supervision policy) including providing feedback and analysis of performance.</li>\n<li>To lead on panel meetings, professional meetings and other forums, working together with partner agencies to conclude with safe and proportionate plans for children and young people.</li>\n<li>To undertake regular reviews of, and track, performance data, completing audits and contributing to audit programmes and frameworks.</li>\n<li>To promote 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>To actively engage with parents and carers so that their views contribute to service improvement including responding to complaints and feedback.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our Values</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you’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 25<sup>th</sup> February 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the leadership team our workforce 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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The role also provides the opportunity for an interesting mix of roles and responsibilities with excellent opportunities for continual personal development.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: </strong>Sunday 16th February 2025, 11pm<br><strong>Interview date: </strong>TBC</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this job role, please contact Rebecca Bullock on 07562169076 or <a href=\"mailto:rebecca.bullock@wokingham.gov.uk\">rebecca.bullock@wokingham.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong awareness and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity, safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We are looking for someone who is patient, approachable and able to maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times, while also recognising the importance of professional empathy when the situation requires it.</div>\n<h3 class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\">About the team...</h3>\n<p>We are a dedicated and fast paced team working across three Family Hubs and a Youth Hub. We work closely with schools, Children's Social Care, Health Services and the Third Sector, to contribute to the best possible outcomes for children, young people and their families. You will have a big impact on what we do and you will be trusted to take ownership of your work. The role is varied, fast paced, sometimes challenging with the opportunity to develop creative and innovative solutions.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To provide a well organised and efficient business support to the service.</li>\n<li>To support users of the family and youth hubs and signpost them to other professionals/agencies when required.</li>\n<li>To maintain the accuracy of office and council systems including data input, minute taking, hub room bookings and financial records.</li>\n<li>To ensure services are advertised, promoted and updated through digital means.</li>\n<li>To be part of the service’s duty system which includes responding to telephone, online and in person enquiries.</li>\n<li>To support and maintain a clean, warm, safe and welcoming environment within all hubs.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our Values</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you’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 28<sup>th</sup> February 2025. </p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. </p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact;</p>\n<p>Name: Sam Castle</p>\n<p>Job Title: Early Help Administrator Team Leader</p>\n<p>Phone Number: 01344 352478</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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Based in a dynamic control center, this role plays a vital part in ensuring the safety and well-being of our customers through a person-centred approach. You will handle emergency alarm calls from lifeline customers, respond to emergency personal care calls and manage out-of-hours telephone enquiries. This position offers a diverse and rewarding experience in providing crucial emergency assistance to residents within multiple authorities and organisations. </p>\n<p>Forestcare’s mission is to deliver exceptional 24-hour emergency response services to vulnerable individuals in crisis across Bracknell and the wider Berkshire area. 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The ideal candidate will go the extra mile to ensure our customers are always satisfied.</p>\n<p>At Forestcare, every day is different. In our dynamic office environment, our team members provide care and support to over 30,000 service users from all walks of life. The decisions you make will directly impact the quality of life for many people. 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As the Creative Arts Lead, you will champion high-quality teaching and learning, serving as an exemplary role model. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development. To support every child reach their full potential as well as supporting your colleagues in planning and implementing an inspiring and memorable curriculum.</p>\n<p><strong>As an experienced teacher we can offer you:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>a school committed to improving outcomes for all</li>\n<li>a school where potential is recognised and rewarded</li>\n<li>a school where work life balance is ensured through the effective use of 1265hrs</li>\n<li>pupils with a thirst for learning and the behaviour to enable them to succeed</li>\n<li>professional, supportive and dedicated colleagues</li>\n<li>a modern and exceptionally well-resourced school</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>We are looking for a team player who:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>demonstrates personal responsibility for their own development and the progress of their pupils</li>\n<li>has proven effective teaching within the primary range 5 - 11</li>\n<li>is enthusiastic, motivated with high expectations of self and others</li>\n<li>is committed to raising standards</li>\n<li>is able to fully support the school’s vision</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Not suitable for ECTs.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applications</strong></p>\n<p>To arrange a visit please contact the school secretary@collegetownprimary.com or call 01276 31933</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Closing date for application is Friday 14<sup>th</sup> March with interviews on April 3<sup>rd</sup> & 4<sup>th</sup> </strong></li>\n<li><strong>However applications will be reviewed on receipt and interviews may be held earlier as required. 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Applicants need to be motivated, innovative, enthusiastic, flexible, practical, resourceful and highly confidential.&nbsp; Experience of SIMS is desirable, but training will be provided.&nbsp; Roles within iCollege are wide ranging and varied, and you may be required to support learners who can sometimes become angry or distressed.</p>\n<p>This will be a challenging role, however we offer a supportive Leadership Team as well as ongoing personal development.</p>\n<p><em>The School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp; We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.&nbsp; Successful candidates will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks including online searches.&nbsp;</em></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: &nbsp;Monday 17 February 2025 @ 5pm (half term week). </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Shortlisting will take place Monday 24 February 2025 </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews to take place week commencing Monday 3 March 2025</strong></p>\n<p>For further information or an application pack please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@icollege.org.uk\">recruitment@icollege.org.uk<span style=\"text-decoration-line: underline\"> </span></a>or phone Karen Hamilton 01635 48872</p>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade F (11-19), starting salary £12,500 (depending on experience)","publishDate":"2025-02-04T11:55:35.376Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-17T17:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b097999e-3ec5-426a-86c0-d8be70f9b985.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"19e08eb5-8351-42ec-9bf8-b0a580446a09","title":"Step up to Social Work","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>The Berkshire Regional Partnership has been successful in gaining funding for another cohort of Step Up to Social Work for high achieving graduates who are thinking of a career change. </p>\n<p>Opportunities are available at each of the local authority partners within the partnership: Bracknell Forest Council (Lead Partner), Reading now known as Brighter Futures for Children, Slough Children First and West Berkshire Council.</p>\n<p>Step Up to Social Work is a 14 month post graduate intensive full-time qualifying programme. 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Join our friendly and dedicated team and make a real impact!<br><br>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.<br><br>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Work Together as one team - </strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. 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The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n</ul>\n<p><span><strong> </strong></span></p>\n<p><strong>To find out more about New Directions College, visit the website: </strong><strong><a href=\"http://www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk/\"><span>www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk</span></a><span> </span></strong><br><br></p>\n<p><strong>For more information on the role please contact Aliea Rashid – MIS and Performance Manager at </strong><a href=\"mailto:Aliea.Rashid@reading.gov.uk\"><strong>Aliea.Rashid@reading.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> or call 07718 635 860</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Closing Date: Sunday 16<sup>th</sup> February 2025</p>\n<p>Interview Date: To be confirmed</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. 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We value our staff and the difference <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>that they make to our customers. <br><br></p>\n<p>Our <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>Housing and Communities Teams are passionate about the people who live in Reading; our vision is for everyone to have the opportunity to live in a good quality sustainable home within in a lively and thriving neighbourhood. We have a great track record in building strategic partnerships, successfully bidding for Government funding, major project delivery. <br><br></p>\n<p>We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. 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You'll also carry out a range of tasks including looking at dedicated accounts and really getting to know your tenants, providing expert welfare benefit and income maximisation advice, assisting in preparing applications for court, organising and attending case conferences and court hearings. You will have an eye for detail and will want to do the best by our residents in supporting them to sustain their tenancies. <br><br></p>\n<p>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day.  You’ll also be working withing our Team Reading values to ensure you are part of making Reading a successful and vibrant place. <br><br></p>\n<p>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Work Together as one team</strong> - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency</strong> - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. 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Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.<br><br>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>\n<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/\">Local Government Pension Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>For more information on this position please contact Claire Woodhouse, Housing Income Recovery Team Leader at </strong><a href=\"mailto:Claire.Woodhouse@reading.gov.uk\"><strong>Claire.Woodhouse@reading.gov.uk</strong></a></p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Closing Date: 23rd February 2025</p>\n<p>Interview Date: To be confirmed</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. 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There may be the opportunity to introduce Food at KS5.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The department benefits from a suite of specialist classrooms fully equipped to deliver the curriculum and a range of extra-curricular opportunities are offered.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to develop in a dynamic environment where strong professional relationships exist.<br><br></p>\n<p>We are part of the PiXL group of schools, whose aim is to promote student achievement through academic success. <br><br></p>\n<p>Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school.  We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.<br><br></p>\n<p>It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.<br><br></p>\n<p><strong>An application form can be downloaded from our website  <a href=\"https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/\">https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/</a></strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>You can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website.</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Further information can also be obtained from Juliet Lyons, HR Operations Assistant – <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@hughfaringdon.org\">recruitment@hughfaringdon.org</a> </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span>Closing Date – Wednesday 12th February 2025</span></p>\n<p><span><strong> </strong></span></p>\n<p>Applications considered upon receipt.  Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. 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You will have direct responsibility for social workers, including newly qualified social workers, students and support staff. You will support the Team Manager to drive performance, ensure the right plans are in place and needs lead services and intervention are provided for children and families.</p>\n<p>We will expect you to deputise for the Team Manager when required and support them across a range of areas, including recruitment and retention of staff and the chairing of meetings.</p>\n<p>You will have the ability to build strong relationships, showcasing excellent assessment and analytical skills. With a deep understanding of assessment, planning, and intervention, you will contribute effectively as a key member of the management team.</p>\n<p>Registration with Social Work England is essential, as well as having significant post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council has a nationally recognised practice model – the ‘Family Safeguarding Model’.</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>We focus 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>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. Our leadership team is visible, available and approachable. 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>Key responsibilities</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To support the Team Manager with managing a team, including recruitment/retention, induction, training and development, performance support and management, disciplinary/capability, and succession planning.</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 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. Complete audits and contributing to audit programmes and frameworks.</li>\n<li>To promote 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>To actively engage with parents and carers so that their views contribute to service improvement, including responding to complaints and feedback.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n<li>Social Work England fees reimbursed. </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 28<sup>th</sup> February</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the leadership team our workforce 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>Cheryl Perry</p>\n<p>Team Manager</p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Cheryl.perry@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Cheryl.perry@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. 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":"£56,657 - £59,808 FTE (inclusive of £706 London Weighting and £963 Essential Car User Allowance)","publishDate":"2025-02-03T16:55:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-16T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c05ec6a2-9099-4d0a-b4c6-c11f2957bf4e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"17c95443-59dd-42dc-a6b1-2e3a2c49aed3","title":"Class Teacher","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"College Town Primary School","location":"College Town Primary School","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Key Stage 1/2 </strong><strong>Class Teacher</strong></p>\n<p><sub>College Town Primary School </sub><sub>Branksome Hill Road, Sandhurst, Berkshire, GU47 0QF</sub></p>\n<p><strong>Great schools can ONLY exist with great teachers!</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for a qualified teacher to join our KS1 or KS2 teaching team.</p>\n<p>Our school is committed to developing a working environment where excellence is the expectation. This philosophy permeates everything we do for both adults and children alike.</p>\n<p><strong>As an experienced teacher we can offer you:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>a school committed to improving outcomes for all</li>\n<li>a school where potential is recognised and rewarded</li>\n<li>a school where work life balance is ensured through the effective use of 1265hrs</li>\n<li>pupils with a thirst for learning and the behaviour to enable them to succeed</li>\n<li>professional, supportive and dedicated colleagues</li>\n<li>a modern and exceptionally well-resourced school</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>We are looking for a team player who:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>demonstrates personal responsibility for their own development and the progress of their pupils</li>\n<li>has proven effective teaching within the primary range 5 - 11</li>\n<li>is enthusiastic, motivated with high expectations of self and others</li>\n<li>is committed to raising standards</li>\n<li>is able to fully support the school’s vision</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Suitable for ECTs.</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong><strong>Applications</strong></p>\n<p>To arrange a visit please contact the school secretary@collegetownprimary.com or call 01276 31933</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Closing date for application is Friday 14<sup>th</sup> March with interviews on April 3<sup>rd</sup> & 4<sup>th</sup> </strong></li>\n<li><strong>However applications will be reviewed on receipt and interviews may be held earlier as required. We reserve the right to close the advert early so early application is advised.</strong></li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Teachers Main Scale","publishDate":"2025-02-03T15:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-14T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4ccbd3ca-8dbb-4f72-904d-5e76fe25680a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"78116cfe-2066-487e-82c9-8e1ebad8f88f","title":"Emergency Response Officer - Fixed-term","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Waterside Park, Forestcare, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"<h3>Fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity for internal staff: until 30th September 2025.</h3>\n<p>We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a fixed-term Emergency Response Officer position at Forestcare. Based in our fast-paced control centre, this role is integral to ensuring our customers feel safe and supported through a person-centred approach. The key responsibilities include managing emergency alarm calls from lifeline customers, responding to emergency personal care calls and handling out-of-hours telephone calls. With the variety this role offers, you will play a vital part in delivering emergency assistance to residents across multiple authorities and organisations.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>Forestcare's mission is to achieve excellence in the delivery of a new and enhanced 24-hour emergency response to vulnerable people in crisis living in Bracknell as well as to others within Berkshire. We strongly believe in person centred care. We therefore strive to enable our customers to live independently, supported and cared for at their time of greatest need.</p>\n<p>At Forestcare, every day is different. In our dynamic office environment, our team members provide care and support to over 30,000 service users from all walks of life. The decisions you make will directly impact the quality of life for many people on a daily basis. The level of support varies with each call - whether it is something as simple as ensuring a person’s carers arrive on time or you may need to action the emergency services to assist a customer in the midst of a crisis.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitoring community lifeline alarms and residents’ alarms in sheltered accommodation.</li>\n<li>Monitor Lone Worker alarms to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff working within Bracknell Forest Council and other local authorities.</li>\n<li>Be the contact point for Bracknell Forest Council, and partner agencies, for emergencies outside of normal office hours.</li>\n<li>Respond to emergency homecare requests and provide personal care and assistance in the individuals' own homes.</li>\n<li>Participate in all appropriate internal/external training as identified through the supervision and appraisal system and utilise the skills and knowledge gained to improve services to individuals.</li>\n</ul>\n<div class=\"group/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&]:mt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>This role requires flexibility and willingness to attend to clients in the community, as well as being a first responder to ensure the safety and security of council property. Forestcare staff assist customers who have fallen within the community and are responsible for maintaining lifesaving equipment for vulnerable individuals in their homes. At times, our service users need extra support to live independently and manage daily challenges. Staff at Forestcare attend and assist people during their greatest time of need.  </p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who can remain calm under pressure while delivering exceptional customer service. A polite, compassionate telephone manner is essential. The ideal candidate will go the extra mile to ensure our customers are always satisfied.</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our Values</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you’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' date will be confirmed. </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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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":"£34,072 - £35,020 FTE (inclusive of £706 London Weighting)","publishDate":"2025-02-03T13:16:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-17T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4c5ec1ee-bd6e-4d2e-b164-d519569a908f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3fbe1b47-7b45-429d-a686-4402ffa20b8a","title":"Principal Planning Enforcement Officer","employer":"Guildford Borough Council","department":"","location":"Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB","locationType":3,"description":"<div class=\"job_summary\">\n<p>Guildford Borough is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, retail and culture.  Guildford is a thriving market town that has maintained much of its historic character and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night-time economy. The town’s location provides excellent transport links as well as providing the balance of being surrounded by beautiful countryside, including the Surrey Hills National Landscape. All of these factors contribute to a quality of life that makes it one of the best places to live in the UK.   </p>\n<p>We want to appoint one experienced and dedicated Principal Planning Enforcement Officer to join our skilled and fast-paced Planning Enforcement Services which deals with a wide range of complaints about alleged breaches of planning control.</p>\n<p>It is an excellent time to work at Guildford, the Authority has an up-to-date local plan, with a keen focus on preserving the Borough’s heritage and landscape whilst ensuring that the Borough provides high quality homes and access to employment.</p>\n<p>The Principal Officer in the Planning Enforcement Team will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of planning enforcement files, including contentious matters that may require court attendance and participation in planning enforcement appeals, including inquiries. You will also be one of the key officers responsible for mentoring junior staff.  </p>\n<p><strong>The role</strong></p>\n<p>Principal Planning Enforcement Officer (Planning Enforcement):</p>\n<p>You will play a key role in the investigation and management of a wide range of planning enforcement cases, including cases of a contentious and complicated nature.  You will be required to draft and prepare enforcement reports and notices, independently manage and represent the Council at enforcement appeals (including public inquiries) and the role may also require you to represent the Council in court proceedings.  As set out above, the role will involve working with applications in the urban area, the Green Belt, National Landscape, on sites within conservation areas and which impact on listed buildings.  In addition, you will be expected to assist with the mentoring of junior colleagues.</p>\n<p><strong>What’s in it for you?</strong> </p>\n<p>We are a diverse organisation, delivering a wide range of services and employing people with a broad range of skills. We want to attract the best staff, so we offer excellent benefits, including: a competitive salary; flexible working arrangements; Hybrid working, cycle to work scheme, payment of one professional membership per annum, mileage allowance and training and development opportunities where required.   </p>\n<p>We also provide health and wellbeing initiatives, an employee assistance program and staff discounts off a range of well-known high street shops and supermarkets.  </p>\n<p><strong>Additional information</strong></p>\n<p>For more information about the role and what a successful candidate needs, please see the attached Job Description.</p>\n</div>\n<p><strong>About Guildford</strong></p>\n<p>Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities.  All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.</p>\n<p>We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment.  To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,519 - £53,976","publishDate":"2025-02-03T12:47:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-23T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/71f3007c-b633-471b-ae2c-73d619fcf21d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"98d01f69-ded7-44f4-afe2-74546f02a1a1","title":"Kitchen Assistant","employer":"Runnymede Borough Council","department":"","location":"Manor Farm Centre","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Kitchen Assistant<br></strong>£9,264 - £9,591<br>15 hours Fixed Post</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our small kitchen team at the Manor Farm Social Centre, Manor Farm Lane, Egham as a kitchen assistant.  We provide high quality day services and activities for the older residents of Runnymede.</p>\n<p>The Centre offers a traditional home cooked meal as well as providing a tea bar with freshly prepared sandwiches, cakes and drinks.  The key duties as a kitchen assistant will be ensuring that kitchen and tea bar areas are kept to a high standard of cleanliness and provide assistance to the Cook and Assistant Cook.</p>\n<p> Although no experience is necessary, as we provide full training, we are looking for someone who is committed to providing a high-quality service and who enjoys working with people.  There is also a requirement for flexibility, as we would expect this person to assist in the covering sickness and holiday.</p>\n<p>Although an enjoyable and rewarding role, kitchen work can be hard work and hot, so must be physically able to work in a commercial kitchen environment.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for someone with the following qualities:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Basic Literacy and numeracy</li>\n<li>Previous kitchen assistant experience would be desirable</li>\n<li>Organised</li>\n<li>Flexible</li>\n<li>Willing to undertake training</li>\n<li>Able to assist at another centre kitchen when required</li>\n<li>To deputise for other kitchen staff during periods of absence</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About Runnymede</strong></p>\n<p>Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. </p>\n<p>At Manor Farm we are passionate about creating a welcoming and supportive environment for the over 55s in our community.  Our mission is to provide quality day services and activities as well as the provision of a 2-course nutritious meal whilst promoting independence, enhancing wellbeing and social interaction.</p>\n<p>As a team we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those we support. We are driven by the belief that everyone attending one of our sites will be in an inclusive and engaging space so they can meet and engage with others.</p>\n<p>This role is the opportunity to work with like minded individuals who care about making a difference in the community. This role has a real purpose to contribute to the health, happiness and quality of life for our centre users. Joining our team means working towards the shared goal of enhancing the lives of older adults through compassionate care and meaningful engagement</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>84 hours, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Advanced Voluntary Contributions</li>\n<li>Free Parking</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan</li>\n<li>UK Healthcare plan after 1 years’ service</li>\n<li>Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p>For more information on the role and to apply please visit: <a href=\"https://www.surreyjobs.info/employers/runnymede-borough-council?ga_client_id=276f5733-80f7-40d7-a069-fcc2b487fc13\">Runnymede Borough Council Jobs | Surrey Jobs</a></p>\n<p>We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at <a href=\"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/users/new.js?original_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobsgopublic.com%2Fvacancies%2F209969%2Fexternal_links%3Findex%3D2\">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a> or on 01932 425516 who will be able to assist you.</p>\n<p>For an informal chat about this role please contact Debbie Mooney, Day Services and Halls Manager on 01784 435278 or debra.mooney@runnymede.gov.uk.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Midnight Tuesday 25<sup>th</sup> Feb 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date(s): Wednesday 5<sup>th</sup> March 2025</strong></p>\n<p>If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. 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