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Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.<br><br></p>\n<p>Closing date: Sunday 10th November 2024<strong><br></strong><strong><br></strong></p>\n<p>This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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The work we do can be challenging and we understand the importance of peer support and advice.</p>\n<p>We work closely together and alongside the children’s social workers to ensure that we are providing the best support to our vulnerable children.</p>\n<p>Our social workers have the time to get to know everyone they work with, excellent support from managers and colleagues across the department and expert guidance whenever they need it.</p>\n<p>Our main priority is to provide our workers with a secure physical and psychological base from which to work safely and effectively.</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<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews date is to 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. 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Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.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 Howard</p>\n<p>Job Title: Team Manager, Family Placement Team</p>\n<p>Phone Number: 01344 351658</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. 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The team work in a hybrid manner, with a pre-arranged duty day in the office which rotates at least once weekly between team members. Given the complexity of working with Children with Disabilities, workloads are carefully managed to ensure the ability to deliver a focused and meaningful service.</p>\n<p><strong>Quote from Senior Social Worker, Children with Disabilities Team, (October 2024):</strong></p>\n<p><strong><em>“I had never worked in a CWD Team before joining, but I’ve found that I really thrive working on the complex cases in CWD. I am confident that I receive the right level of challenge and support from my Manager(s). It’s a lovely team and we’re in a good place, working well in a standardised manner and enjoying connecting at our regular team development days”.</em> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Salary: (Grade NL32 – NL38): £43,221 - £49,464 per annum (inc £3k Market Supplement)</li>\n<li>Annual Leave: 28 days, rising to 33 days with 5 years continuous service</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension</li>\n<li>Local and National Discounts</li>\n<li>Continuous Professional Development</li>\n<li>Supportive Management</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 10th November 2024, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: Tuesday 19<sup>th</sup> November 2024</strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nicola Vines, Team Manager, Children with Disabilities Team: Tel: 07789 921308 / <a href=\"mailto:nicola.vines@wokingham.gov.uk\">nicola.vines@wokingham.gov.uk</a>, or Alix Williams, Recruitment & Retention Specialist for Children’s Social Care: <a href=\"mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk\">alix.williams@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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