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You will also have a good knowledge of local government decision making frameworks and structures and be able to provide advice to members and officers.  You will be able to build effective relationships and maintain the highest standards of trust and integrity at all times.</p>\n<p>This is an exciting time to join us and make a difference across both councils.  </p>\n<p>This post is a full-time role, however all applications will be considered.</p>\n<p>It is a hybrid role with a combination of homeworking and working at both council offices.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Deborah Upton Deborah.Upton@guildford.gov.uk .</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date for applications: 09:00am Monday 20 January 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews to be held on: 27, 28, 29 January 2025</strong></p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary range £50,130 - £53,720 per annum","publishDate":"2024-12-20T11:51:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-20T09:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2dd54980-a1bd-4689-b532-67a8a6f53cfa.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"38b8c39e-4f58-4b60-b26b-03dff80e084c","title":"HR Administrator","employer":"Epsom & Ewell Borough Council","department":"","location":"Epsom & Ewell Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p>About Us<br>At Epsom and Ewell Borough Council, we are committed to fostering a workplace that thrives on diversity, inclusion, and excellence. Join our dedicated People and Organisational Development team and play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient and effective HR services across the council,<br>The Role<br>To provide administrative support across all aspects of People and Organisational Development within the council, ensuring compliance with policies and legislation, and contributing to the delivery of an effective HR service.<br>About You<br>We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Administrator to join our team and support our mission to deliver exceptional services to our residents.<br>Essential Skills and Experience:<br>•    Experience in HR or office administration.<br>•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel).<br>•    Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.<br>•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.<br>•    Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.<br>•    A commitment to confidentiality and diversity, equity, and inclusion.</p>\n<p>Desirable Skills:<br>•    CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent in Human Resources.<br>•    Familiarity with HR systems like iTrent.<br>•    Experience using online recruitment platforms and training systems.</p>\n<p>What we offer<br>•    Flexible working.<br>•    A supportive and inclusive team environment.<br>•    Generous leave entitlement and pension contributions.<br>•    Comprehensive training and development opportunities.<br>If you would like a discussion about the role please contact Steph Osborne, Head of People and OD sosborne@epsom-ewell.gov.uk.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,041 pa - £27,827 pa","publishDate":"2024-12-20T11:49:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-17T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/108355c9-bac5-4e5f-9fe4-052a18db7bc6.jpeg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0cc43434-7e8d-4557-a3fd-761837a675db","title":"Joint Corporate Governance Support Officer","employer":"Waverley Borough Council","department":"","location":"Surrey - with hybrid working","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Guildford and Waverley are working in collaboration to provide better sustainable local services and protect them for the future. At the heart of our shared values are collaboration, value for money and professionalism. One of the key priorities of both corporate strategies is a resilient and well managed council.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Central to achieving this is effective governance across both councils to ensure decisions are made at the right level with accountabilities and responsibilities clear. That is why we are creating a new shared governance team to build on work we’ve already started to ensure best practice governance processes and procedures are at the heart of what we do.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Your role will be to support team members in developing and keeping up to date corporate policies and associated monitoring frameworks, undertake research to ensure both councils have effective constitutional arrangements in place, and provide administrative support in the updating of the Councils Constitutions, associated protocols and standing orders.  You will also support member and officer training on decision making and Member-Officer protocols.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>To succeed in this role you will have experience of working in a public sector environment with good ICT skills to ensure excellent document storage and record keeping.  You will also have knowledge of governance policies such as code of conduct and whistleblowing and the ability to conduct research and analysis, to ensure we excel in all areas.  You will be methodical and thorough and will enjoy completing tasks.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This is an exciting time to join us and make a difference across both councils.</p>\n<p>This post is a full-time role, however all applications will be considered.</p>\n<p>It is a hybrid role with a combination of homeworking and working at both council offices.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Deborah Upton, deborah.upton@guildford.gov.uk . </p>\n<p><strong>Closing date for applications: 09:00am Monday 20 January 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews to be held on: 27, 28, and 29 January 2025</strong></p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary range £40,742 - £43,773 per annum","publishDate":"2024-12-20T11:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-20T09:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/dab6dc86-f7ca-4408-8cc6-0e6e5311506b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7c44e43e-56e3-4e58-8259-b0bf4ae34e98","title":"Assistant Site Controller","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Sandy Lane Primary School","location":"Sandy Lane Primary School, Sandy Lane, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are looking for a Site Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT and become<br>an integral member of the Bracknell Hub Site team.<br>The Bracknell Hub currently incorporates Brakenhale School, Crown Wood Primary School,<br>Wildmoor Heath Primary School and Sandy Lane Primary School. The Site Assistant<br>supports the schools and their staff in a range of duties to support the smooth operation of<br>the schools. They may be based at 1 or more schools on a regular basis but will be required<br>to support at other schools within the Hub when necessary.<br>Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent<br>quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and<br>secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire<br>and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs<br>with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of<br>like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice<br>and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character.<br>We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and<br>learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary calculated in line with NJC Fringe pay scale, points 6-9 (FTE £25,889- £27,115)","publishDate":"2024-12-20T10:35:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-07T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/45d99fed-a7a8-4a91-8096-5b0c66ac093d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3448eb3e-c127-411f-b0d6-80d5d1cd9cc6","title":"Service Manager - Development Management","employer":"Rushmoor Borough Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid role, with some home working & some requirement to be in the office","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Shape Sustainable Development and Help Deliver Regeneration Projects at Rushmoor!</strong></p>\n<p>At Rushmoor Borough Council, we may be small, but we’re ambitious. This is an exciting time for the borough as we drive forward significant regeneration and development across Aldershot and Farnborough. Projects such as the Galleries redevelopment, Farnborough Civic Quarter proposals, and a major upcoming commercial masterplan reflect the scale and impact of what’s happening in the area.</p>\n<p>In addition, we’re delivering high-profile developments, including a new leisure centre, determining complex applications like those at Farnborough Airport, and preparing for our New Local Plan. These projects, alongside our focus on delivering sustainable, well-designed development, are at the forefront of our vision for growth.</p>\n<p>We’re now seeking an ambitious, pragmatic, and experienced Service Manager – Development Management to lead the Development Management team through this pivotal phase.</p>\n<p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing leadership and strategic oversight for Development Management, including planning applications, appeals, and enforcement cases</li>\n<li>Managing complex and high-profile development proposals while supporting the delivery of sustainable growth in the borough</li>\n<li>Collaborating closely with internal teams, particularly the Planning Policy Service Manager, to deliver the council’s regeneration priorities and New Local Plan.</li>\n<li>Ensuring quality, efficiency, and consistency in decision-making processes.</li>\n<li>Supporting and coaching your team to excel in performance, collaboration, and professional growth.</li>\n<li>Engaging with councillors, stakeholders, and the community to deliver outcomes that align with the Council’s values and ambitions.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p>\n<p>We’re seeking a confident and experienced planning professional who:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brings a positive, proactive, and pragmatic approach to leadership.</li>\n<li>Has extensive experience in Development Management, including managing complex and high-profile proposals.</li>\n<li>Is passionate about delivering sustainable, well-designed development and regeneration.</li>\n<li>Can build strong collaborative relationships with internal teams, stakeholders, and elected members.</li>\n<li>Is adept at guiding, coaching, and inspiring teams to deliver exceptional results.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Why Rushmoor?</strong><br>Join a council that’s driving real change and helping shape communities. You’ll be at the forefront of delivering exciting regeneration projects, tackling planning challenges, and influencing the future growth of Aldershot and Farnborough.</p>\n<p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a planning professional to take the next step in their career, lead a dynamic team, and make a real impact on our local community.</p>\n<p>If you’re ready to make a difference and lead a team at a time of opportunity and ambition, we’d love to hear from you.</p>\n<p>More information and how to apply can be found here <a href=\"https://jobs.theplanner.co.uk/job/42018/service-manager-development-management/?LinkSource=PremiumListing\">Service Manager – Development Management job with Rushmoor Borough Council | 42018</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary: £57,049 - £66,736 per annum plus £3,000 per annum Grade Allowance","publishDate":"2024-12-20T10:13:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-02T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f664c6fb-79a5-4616-aba8-3d0e5bf8bbc1.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1d894009-7f8c-4d3e-8f27-5548a76eab34","title":"Property Facilities Team Leader","employer":"Horsham District Council","department":"","location":"Horsham","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>About the role</strong>:</p>\n<p>Horsham District Council is looking for a Property Facilities Team Leader to help drive our success of reaching Carbon Net Zero in the Council’s buildings.</p>\n<p>As Property Facilities Team Leader you will you assume responsibility for the property facilities of the Council’s portfolios.  The Council owns operational, investment and housing portfolios and is committed to refurbishment within each of these sectors.</p>\n<p>Horsham is located in West Sussex and is consistently ranked in the top ten places to live in the UK. Maintaining the quality and desirability of the District as a place to live, work and do business is essential to its health and prosperity. As Property Facilities Team Leader, you'll manage a team of five, and a revenue budget of £1.1M per annum where you will take on the full range of management duties – including the management of the preventative and reactive maintenance function, compliance coordination, landlord and tenant liaison, rent collection, overseeing service charges and day-to-day lease issues.</p>\n<p>Other key responsibilities will also include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensuring properties are kept in good condition including the coordination of a planned maintenance programme</li>\n<li>Coordinating a life cycle plan for the portfolio</li>\n<li>Overseeing the tendering and management of service contracts</li>\n<li>Management of maintenance budgets</li>\n<li>Advising and liaising with internal and external occupiers, tenants and third parties</li>\n<li>Overseeing the Council's compliance and health and safety practices in relation to buildings</li>\n<li>Managing the reduction of utility costs across the portfolio</li>\n<li>Participating and completing revenue and capital projects, as budgeted, to improve buildings</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About you:</strong></p>\n<p>To succeed in this role you must be committed to delivering an excellent service and be commercially driven.  You will have excellent facilities management experience gained in a local authority or client-side private sector company. You must also have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>An understanding of Carbon Net Zero and energy efficient methods and products</li>\n<li>A history of managing a team and mentoring trainees</li>\n<li>Capability in tendering and letting maintenance and construction contracts</li>\n<li>A background related to construction of residential, commercial, or operational properties</li>\n<li>Experience in retrofit and/or building improvement work</li>\n<li>Great customer service and negotiation skills</li>\n<li>Membership of the RICS</li>\n<li>The ability to be a positive influence, to promote and develop robust working relationships, and to seek out opportunities to improve ways of working</li>\n<li>Full and current UK driving licence</li>\n</ul>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this role please call Liz Williams, Head of Property and Facilities on 01403 215150.</p>\n<p><strong>PPA</strong></p>\n<p>Applicants invited for interview will be asked to complete a <a href=\"https://www.thomas.co/assessments/behavioural-assessments-tests\">Thomas’ Personal Profile Analysis (PPA)</a> which provides a rapid and deep insight into behavioural preferences and communication style.</p>\n<p><strong>About us:</strong></p>\n<p>We have a friendly and supportive working environment and being a smaller Council, you can really get to know everybody.</p>\n<p>We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance by offering 28 days’ (207.2 hours) annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), and flexible/hybrid working options where applicable.</p>\n<p>We offer a generous benefits package including an online platform offering discounts from online retailers and access to a car lease scheme. Staff are also eligible to join the <a href=\"https://www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government/about-the-scheme/scheme-benefits\">Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</a>, where the Council contributes circa 20% of pensionable salary.</p>\n<p>To support employees’ professional development the Council provides reimbursement for professional subscriptions and a number of training opportunities, including extensive in-house learning resources, short courses, Apprenticeships, and qualifications such as Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), Master of Business Administration (MBA).</p>\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers\">Jobs and careers page</a> to find out more about <a href=\"https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-for-horsham-district-council\">Working for Horsham District Council</a> and <a href=\"https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/our-employment-commitments\">Our employment commitments</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>To apply:</strong></p>\n<p>If you would like to apply for the role, we highly recommend you show clearly within the ‘Experience Section’ of the application form how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the Role Profile when applying. 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Wildmoor Heath is a unique primary school, which is at the heart of the community and where the children are at the heart of all we do. This is an exciting opportunity to join our school and to contribute to our journey.</p>\n<p>Wildmoor Heath School is part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. 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As a Trust of schools, we are <em>‘Always Learning’</em>.</p>\n<p> <strong>We offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>a caring and welcoming community, with happy, enthusiastic children and highly supportive parents;</li>\n<li>an exceptional learning environment, right on the edge of Wildmoor Heath, offering a wealth of learning opportunities, including ‘Wildwood’, our Forest Schools’ area;</li>\n<li>a collaborative learning ethos, working closely with each other, with local schools and with other Greenshaw primary schools;</li>\n<li>a highly capable team of teachers and leaders who will support you in every way, with staff wellbeing a priority.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>We are looking for: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>a role model for excellent teaching;</li>\n<li>experience of teaching across all curricular subjects within KS2;</li>\n<li>someone who will promote and model our school values (<em>Respect, Honesty, Independence, Resilience</em>);</li>\n<li>someone who can organise extracurricular enrichment activities for the children (<em>Opportunities, Environment, Wellbeing, Community and Communication</em>).</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What’s in it for you:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues</li>\n<li>Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression</li>\n<li>Employer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Access to Blue Light Card Scheme</li>\n<li>Access to Teacher Art Pass Scheme (teaching staff only)</li>\n<li>Cycle to Work scheme</li>\n<li>Gym membership scheme</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests</li>\n<li>Car benefit scheme</li>\n<li>My Health discounts<strong> </strong>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Applications should be made via the <a href=\"https://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=074436HN23\">Greenshaw Learning Trust website</a>.</p>\n<p>To arrange a visit to tour our school and to meet the Headteacher and pupils, please call the school to speak to our Senior Administrator, Mrs Attfield on: <strong>01344 772034</strong> or email <a href=\"mailto:secretary@wildmoorheath.org.uk\">secretary@wildmoorheath.org.uk</a>.</p>\n<p>The closing date for applications: <strong>6pm on Tuesday 21st January 2025 </strong>and interviews will take place on <strong>Tuesday 28th January 2025</strong>. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.</p>\n<p>We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MPS/UPS pay scale FTE £33,075 - £50,471","publishDate":"2024-12-20T09:29:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-21T18:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/15378946-84b0-47f1-9aa9-efb96febdb73.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4b5b61f6-8be4-413f-aa9b-aeaf268d2c16","title":"Family Worker - Children's Specialist Support Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are looking for a Family Worker who is enthusiastic, self-motivated, and passionate about improving outcomes for children with disabilities.  The ideal candidate will be committed to the principles of participatory practice, an effective communicator who can engage with families in assessment and planning, and work in partnership with others.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h4>About the team… </h4>\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, Occupational Therapy, Short Breaks (including Larchwood, our short break respite unit), Access to Records and Missing Children and Child Exploitation. Taking a child first and social model approach – partnership and collaborative working is the key to our success.</p>\n<p>The team is well integrated with local partners and co-located with and joint work with specialist workers in domestic abuse, mental health and substance misuse, meaning no lengthy waits for much needed services for our families and interventions that help build resilience and mitigate risks.  We receive positive feedback from children and their families.</p>\n<p>Everyone comes together once a month for group supervision and we have dedicated admin support.</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>All teams offer each other good peer support; there is a strong focus on shared problem solving</li>\n<li>They feel appreciated and their development is prioritised</li>\n<li>Supervision is of high quality, reflective and routinely provided</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Key responsibilities</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>To work as part of a team providing a holistic service for children with disabilities and their families.</li>\n<li>To support children and their families by working directly with them and also by co-ordinating the work of other professionals/services to offer support and opportunities.</li>\n<li>The Family Worker role is varied and supports all the functions of the Children’s Specialist Support Team, including behaviour support and the Short Breaks Service (which are co-located), with a key purpose of ensuring we deliver the right help at the right time to ensure children, young people and families have the best possible outcomes in life.</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</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Sports and social club. </li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time). </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h4>Our Values</h4>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.  Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.  We will work with you to support you throughout the process. </p>\n<h4>Interview date</h4>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Friday 17<sup>th</sup> January 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, tele 01344 351680 or email:</p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Catherine.Lloyd@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Catherine.Lloyd@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>Or</p>\n<p>Benigna Amago, Assistant Team Manager  </p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Benigna.Amago@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Benigna.Amago@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For more information on working for Bracknell Forest Children’s Social Care visit our micro-site: <a href=\"https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/childrens-social-care-jobs/about-childrens-social-care\">https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/childrens-social-care-jobs/about-childrens-social-care</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>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":"£30762 - £35,983 FTE inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User allowance","publishDate":"2024-12-20T09:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-12T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3b909148-2d16-4847-923f-b3c2d4e8822a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bc08064f-41eb-4227-9089-b1612689e0da","title":"Housing Business Support Officer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunitiy available to join our Resident Access and Support Team. 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This is a fixed term contract until 5th September 2025.</p>\n<p>Responsibilities will include but not limited to: </p>\n<ul>\n<li>To provide a responsive telephone service to customers, residents and other users of Council services </li>\n<li>Assist the efficient, effective and consistent processing and resolution of customer case work </li>\n<li>Supporting customer self-serve and spotting opportunities for the Council to initiate further enabling of self-serve </li>\n<li>To provide administrative support to housing teams </li>\n<li>To support the administration of meetings, including meetings with residents, and occasional minute-taking </li>\n<li>To provide support to projects in the housing teams. </li>\n<li>To provide households with advice and assistance regarding their housing options and assisting households in making housing applications </li>\n<li>To work with other Council services to provide advice and assistance regarding housing applications </li>\n<li>To support partner agencies in assisting applicants to submit housing applications </li>\n</ul>\n<p>We are looking for customer focused, enthusiastic, self-motivated people who thrive working in a busy team alongside the with the Housing Departments. 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You will provide intensive support to help them to prioritise their housing needs and ensure they understand their housing options and the best matches that will offer them a good housing pathway.</p><p>The support you will provide to our care leavers will be practical and may involve attending meetings, helping with budgeting, as well as understanding how they are better equipped to maintain a tenancy and address their homelessness difficulties. </p><p><br>In this role you will work collaboratively alongside our Personal Advisors, as well as external agencies such as housing providers, substance misuse, adult social care, mental health workers and probation services to address the issues that are increasing care leavers risks of homelessness.</p><p>Whilst this work can be very rewarding, it can also be emotionally demanding, for example, involving significant work dealing with vulnerable young people who can have complex needs. The role could also involve exposure to challenging behaviour from our young people who access our services.</p><p>As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including:</p><ul>\n<li>an excellent <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/\">local government pension scheme</a></strong>\n</li>\n<li>generous holiday entitlement (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>\n<li>a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role</li>\n<li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li>\n<li>volunteering opportunities</li>\n<li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li>\n<li>a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/business-and-consumers/supplying-wscc-with-goods-or-services/staff-discounts/\">Staff discounts page</a></strong> if you are a business looking to offer a discount)</li>\n<li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans</li>\n</ul><p>For a full list this can be found at our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page.</a></strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>To be successful in this role you need to:</p><ul>\n<li>Have experience of direct work with young people and the ability to work effectively with care leavers in crisis to provide a solution focussed approach.</li>\n<li>Have extensive experience of working with young people/families at risk of homelessness.</li>\n<li>Have the ability to manage casework for the children/young people ensuring that needs are reviewed, objectives are set and measuring progress of these.</li>\n<li>Engage, communicate and work creatively in partnership with the children/young people we support, their support networks and partner organisation.</li>\n<li>Analyse and interpret complex data and information and make informed decisions, recommendations and prioritise on this basis to gain positive outcomes.</li>\n<li>Have experience of using a range of direct work interventions in crisis situations, working with young people and their families and or support networks.</li>\n<li>Have an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification/experience, demonstrating a level of ability in working with young people and families and or support networks.</li>\n<li>Be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available.</li>\n</ul><p>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.</p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>At West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We are committed to improving our services for children and families in West Sussex that we support. You will be joining us at a key time on us improvement journey. The work we have started includes establishing a new and experienced leadership team driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan. The Care Leavers service is part of the overarching Children We Care For and Care Leavers Service, as we work together to improve how young people transition out of care.</p><p>We don't underestimate the work that still needs to be done and the challenge ahead. That's why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening. Be part of an ambitious improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. </p><p>There has never been a more rewarding time to join.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE04966</strong>.</p><p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter. In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></p><p>Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.</p><p>We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page.</p><p>EC</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28624 - £31067 per annum + Local Government Pension","publishDate":"2024-12-20T03:53:27.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-03T03:53:27.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d3436b5c-37bc-4e84-8b6f-6dc4c1894f6c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3b2dd2cd-2a7f-4f23-a1ba-ce6dc6dc249c","title":"Social Worker - Children We Care For","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Horsham, West Sussex","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £26,424 - £34,044 per annum pro rata and inclusive of market rate supplement (Full time equivalent £43,454 - £55,984 per annum inclusive of market rate supplement) <br> <strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent<br> <strong>Working pattern:</strong> Part time, 22.5 hours per week (Pattern to be discussed further at Interview)<br> <strong>Location:</strong> Based at County Hall - Chichester or County Hall North - Horsham - Please state in your cover letter which would be your preference. <br> <strong>Interviews:</strong> Week Commencing 23/09/2024</p><p>This is an exciting time for West Sussex Children We Care For Services following the service achieving a 'Good' judgment in our Ofsted inspection in March 2023, we are now embarking on the next phase of our journey to develop and sustain outstanding services for our children and families.</p><p>Our dedicated Children We Care For service have a passion for making a difference to our looked after children, alongside an interest and experience of the adoption process. Working with children remaining in long term care where it is not safe for them to return home, children who may be placed for adoption and children leaving care. With a focus on outcomes-based care planning for children, including access to an in-house therapeutic assessment and intervention team, you will enjoy working with young children and/or teenagers to support them to achieve and plan to build their lives as young adults ready to leave care and live independently.</p><p>As an experienced Social Worker within the Children We Care For team, you will be working to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and young people. We are looking for emotionally intelligent, organised, resilient individuals who can evidence the value they could add to our team. You will be able to build positive working relationships with children and young people, professionals, partner agencies and carers as well as respectfully challenge when appropriate. You will have an excellent understanding of the statutory requirements relating to children looked after and keeping children safe.</p><p>You will be expected to demonstrate relevant Social Work theory and practice, detailed organisational knowledge relating to a professional Social Work service working with complex issues. You will be expected to confidently chair a range of meetings. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.</p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>Some of the key skills and experience required for this role include:</p><ul>\n<li>Analysis and interpretation of complex information and data to enable prioritisation and support in planning next steps.</li>\n<li>Work as part of a team and partnership with key stakeholders to assess needs and implement outcomes.</li>\n<li>Communicate effectively to all audiences, both written and orally and negotiated and persuade where necessary.</li>\n<li>recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, Post Graduate Certificate in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body.</li>\n<li>Completed relevant post qualifying training, have evidence of at least one year's experience post qualification and be registered with the relevant professional body.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Social Work theory and practice, with demonstrable examples of working with a breadth of complex situations, for example, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development, motivational interviewing, relational practice, solution-focussed interventions and systemic working. A good understanding of anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice in social work.</li>\n<li>You will need a full,valid driving license to enable you to travel independently around the country, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available.</li>\n</ul><p>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.</p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p>As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.</p><p>We offer small practice teams of Social Workers managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child & Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service.</p><p>We provide regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children. As a Social Worker, you'll have a minimum of 5 CPD and training days per year with access to excellent learning and development provisions such as Research in Practice and Community Care Inform, Social Work England fees paid and annual leave up to 29 days, as well as the option to buy up to 3 additional days.</p><p>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, please visit our<strong> </strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></a> page.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05369</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter. In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></p><p>Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.</p><p>We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\"><strong>application help</strong></a> page.</p><p>EC</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26424 - £34044 per annum + Local Government Pension","publishDate":"2024-12-20T03:41:55.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-03T03:41:55.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2e2ff8dd-e9f7-4394-9427-7cbfcf03967f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e64dac4a-ee63-49c0-b9fd-01b84551ba83","title":"Personal Advisor","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Horsham, West Sussex","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Salary: </strong>£35,235 - £ 37,938 per annum <br> <strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Full Time - 37 hours per week - chance of hybrid working dependant on operational requirements. <br> <strong>Contract Length: </strong>Permanent<br> <strong>Location: </strong>Based at County Hall North, Horsham with travel outside the county required and overnight stays in other parts of the Country on occasion.</p><p> We are looking for a Personal Advisor to join our Care Leavers Service. The Care Leavers service work with our care leavers between the ages of 17-25 in their transition to adulthood. Personal Advisors support care leavers to develop the skills needed to live independently and to be aspirational in identifying and achieving their goals, including healthy living, stable homes, and good educational opportunities.</p><p>Transitioning into adulthood is a challenging time for any young people. This is especially so for our Care Leavers who have often experienced trauma and may have complex needs including mental health, substance use and offending behaviours.</p><p>To succeed, you will be able to demonstrate personal resilience, to manage the emotional demands of this role and support our Care Leavers who may have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, and discrimination. You will be able to demonstrate you are able to respond calmly and sensitively to our Care Leavers who at times may be presenting challenging behaviours and in crisis situations.</p><p>As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including:</p><ul>\n<li>an excellent <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/\"><strong>local government pension scheme</strong></a>\n</li>\n<li>generous holiday entitlement (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>\n<li>a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role</li>\n<li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li>\n<li>volunteering opportunities</li>\n<li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li>\n<li>a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/business-and-consumers/supplying-wscc-with-goods-or-services/staff-discounts/\"><strong>Staff discounts page</strong></a> if you are a business looking to offer a discount)</li>\n<li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans</li>\n</ul><p>For a full list this can be found at our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits page.</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>The main focus of your role will be to act as a professional representative for Care Leavers by working with a focus on delivering services to those people who access or need the service, in line with statutory duties, acting with integrity, professionalism and respect on behalf of the organisation, ensuring at all times that the needs of individuals are paramount.</p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>To be successful in this role you will have:</p><ul>\n<li>The ability to analyse and interpret people related information and data, allowing you to prioritise, negotiation and implement actions and interventions where appropriate.</li>\n<li>The ability to engage and empower Care Leavers and work effectively with these young people in crisis.</li>\n<li>The experience to work in partnership to assist the young people you are supporting.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written, which will enable you to influence and persuade in relevant situations.</li>\n<li>Problem Solving skills and be a decision maker.</li>\n<li>The Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in a crisis.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with children, young people, and families.</li>\n<li>Experience of safeguarding situations and how to respond appropriately to these.</li>\n<li>You will need to be able to travel independently around the country, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. 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Be part of an ambitious improvement plan and make a significant difference to the Care Leavers in West Sussex - there has never been a more rewarding time to join!</p><p>The Care Leavers service work with our care leavers between the ages of 17-25 in their transition to adulthood. Personal Advisors support care leavers to develop the skills needed to live independently and to be aspirational in identifying and achieving their goals, including healthy living, stable homes and good educational opportunities. Transitioning into adulthood is a challenging time for any young people. 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Learning Support Assistant, specialising in Emotional Literacy

King's Academy Easthampstead Park

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KGA-02-3, FTE £24,392 (£12.63 per hour), actual salary is £15,902 inclusive of London Weighting and Holiday Entitlement.

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