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We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities. \n<h3>About you…</h3>\nYou will possess strong customer engagement skills, with the ability to clearly explain and discuss available options. You will have the necessary knowledge to conduct comprehensive needs assessments, including financial assessments, and utilise a range of resources and tools to support the move-on process. This will ensure that households are successfully placed into suitable and affordable accommodation on the first attempt. With excellent communication skills and the ability to work to deadlines, you will be adept at managing your time and resources efficiently.\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\nThe Housing Management Team is a busy team providing an extensive and responsive property management service to homeless clients placed into temporary accommodation.\nSitting within Welfare and Housing Services the team support each other by working closely together to achieve the right results, and to deliver a holistic service to clients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This role will also have close working links with the Migration Team and its customers who are accommodated as part of a national resettlement scheme. You will engage in diverse and challenging work every day, making it both rewarding and fulfilling, as we react to the demands of our homeless clients in temporary accommodation.\nBy providing safe accommodation, ensuring they meet all health and safety regulations, we help our clients to feel safe and secure and to get people back on their feet quickly. \nThese are just some of the things you will be supporting us to do when you join us. \n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In this role, your primary responsibility will be to work with households participating in a national resettlement scheme, helping to determine the most appropriate path for their re-housing into settled accommodation. You will support households in accessing their agreed move-on options through the Find Your Own scheme.</li>\n<li>You will liaise with other parts of the service, identifying private rented accommodation for clients, in order to identify a suitable housing option. To advise clients on how best to source this type of accommodation themselves and the assistance available.</li>\n<li>This role is key to ensuring that households are moved on successfully into long term solutions.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our Values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \nWe 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. \n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\nInterviews will be held on 14th May 2025.\nInterviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices.\nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: \nMichelle Farrell, Housing Management Team Leader • Early Help & Communities\nTel: <a href=\"tel://01344%20351612/\">01344 351612</a>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:Michelle.Farrell@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Michelle.Farrell@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>\nAt 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.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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You will also work with the Electoral Services team, to assist in the delivery of local and national elections, referenda and parish and other polls.\nThe post sits at the heart of the Council and supports the delivery of the Council’s formal decision making and other democratic processes. This is a great opportunity to support local democracy, work alongside local politicians and senior officers across all departments, as well as to provide advice and information to members of the public.\nIf you want to start a career in this area or broaden your experience, then this is a great role for you!\nBenefits:\nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 27-28 days (rising to 32-33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ And much more\nKey responsibilities include: \n<ul>\n<li>To provide guidance, advice and support to elected Councillors and Officers in the operation of the Council’s decision-making processes, relevant statutory provisions and the interpretation of the Council’s Constitution.</li>\n<li>To prepare agendas, decisions sheets, minutes, reports and associated correspondence as required for a number of Council committees and other formal meetings.</li>\n<li>To ensure that elected Councillors are supported in their role and responsibilities, including, assisting with arranging Councillors induction/briefing sessions and supporting and advising Councillors with registration of interests.</li>\n<li>Playing a key role in the organisation and conduct of all local and national elections, referenda and parish or other polls</li>\n</ul>\nSkills, qualifications and experience: \n<ul>\n<li>You will be self-motivated and enthusiastic.</li>\n<li>Some knowledge and experience of working in democratic services is desirable but not essential.</li>\n<li>You will have an eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure whilst organising your own workload and working to tight deadlines.</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.\nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.\nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!\nTo request further information or to have an informal discussion about this role, please email Priya Patel, Head of Democratic and Electoral Services at <a href=\"mailto:priya.patel@wokingham.gov.uk\">priya.patel@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or telephone or on 07902 402031\nClosing Date: Sunday 4th May 2025, 11pm\nInterview Date: TBC\nPlease be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.\nIf 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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You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including: \n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30-31 days (rising to 35-36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays \n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme \n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline \n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts \n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office) \n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes \n⭐ And much more! \nKey responsibilities: \n<ul>\n<li>To advise on the transport implications/highways impacts of pre-application development proposals</li>\n<li>To assess planning applications including advising and making recommendations on their transportation implications, having regard to Borough policy and to Government policy and advice.</li>\n<li>To advise on Transport Assessments and Travel Plans presented in support of development proposals and carry out transport appraisals of development proposals</li>\n<li>Provide assistance and guidance to developers on the Scoping of any TA required, including commissioning and review of strategic transport model outputs from the Borough’s modelling team.</li>\n<li>To negotiate appropriate financial contributions towards transportation services and infrastructure required arising from planning applications</li>\n<li>To instruct Borough solicitors on highways obligations to be secured within Section 106 agreements and review and advise on draft legal agreements</li>\n<li>Meet with other officers, developers and their agents where appropriate to discuss issues and seek to find solutions to outstanding problems to facilitate the successful outcome of the planning application</li>\n<li>To prepare and present evidence to Public Inquiries, Hearings and planning appeals.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements: \n<ul>\n<li>Ability to contribute and set policies that will effectively deliver improvements in H&T safety or sustainability</li>\n<li>Excellent working knowledge of relevant national and international H&T related policies (NPPF) standards (e.g. DMRB, Manual for Streets),</li>\n<li>Expert knowledge of street design, with particular focus on the delivery of high-quality streets through the planning process</li>\n<li>Minimum of 10 years experience in the development planning/management industry, including strategic scales of developments (e.g. over 500 dwellings/15,000m2 Commercial).</li>\n<li>Extensive experience analysing or interpreting industry software (such as Junctions 10, LinSig and modelling platforms)</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area: \nWokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. \nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. \nFor more information or to arrange an information conversation, please email Alan Lewis - Highways Development Manager via alan.lewis@wokingham.gov.uk \nClosing date: 27th April 2025, 11pm\nInterview date: TBC \nPlease be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. \nIf 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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We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities. \n<h3>About you…</h3>\nAs a Private Rented Sector (PRS) Acquisitions Officer you will play a key role in ensuring vulnerable individuals receive the support they need to explore and secure appropriate housing options locally.\nYour strong customer engagement skills will enable you to clearly explain available options, conduct holistic needs assessments, including financial evaluations. You will utilise various tools and resources to facilitate smooth transitions into suitable and affordable accommodation within the private rented sector.\nWith excellent negotiation skills, you will work to secure the most cost-effective rental agreements for our clients. Your ability to communicate effectively, manage deadlines and prioritise tasks will be essential in delivering positive outcomes.\nYou will play a key role in shaping our work, with the trust and autonomy to take ownership of your responsibilities. You will have the opportunity to engage deeply with the community—making a difference today while helping to build a better future.\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\nThe Housing Management Team is a busy team providing an extensive and responsive property management service to homeless clients placed into temporary accommodation.\nSitting within Welfare and Housing Services, the team support each other by working closely together to achieve the right results and to deliver a holistic service to clients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This role will also have close working links with the Migration Team and its customers who are also in temporary accommodation. You will engage in diverse and challenging work every day, making it both rewarding and fulfilling.\nEach day brings new challenges as we react to the demands of our homeless clients in temporary accommodation.\nProviding safe accommodation, ensuring they meet all health and safety regulations, we want our clients to feel safe and secure and to get people back on their feet quickly. \nThese are just some of the things you will be supporting us to do when you join us. \n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Proactively engage with local landlords and accommodation providers to secure private sector accommodation both short and long term for council customers.</li>\n<li>Work directly with the Move on Officers to suitably match properties.</li>\n<li>Supporting households to access temporary accommodation procured for emergency use within the private rented sector.</li>\n<li>Work with partners, landlord and accommodation providers to obtain property compliance and standards information.</li>\n<li>Work directly within the housing management team responsible for temporary accommodation to assist with procurement of accommodation at short notice.</li>\n<li>Undertake procedures for housing customers into the private rented sector and other accommodation types. This will include ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, guidance governing the suitability of accommodation and council policies, procedures and targets.</li>\n<li>This role is key to ensuring that households are moved from temporary accommodation so that year on year reductions of households in temporary accommodation can be achieved.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits, such as annual leave entitlement, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information). </li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rates for part time)\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\nAt 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. \nWe 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. \n<h3>Interview date</h3>\nInterviews will be held on 8th May 2025.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:\nMichelle Farrell, Housing Management Team Leader - Early Help & Communities\nTel: 01344 351612\nEmail: Michelle.Farrell@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\nAt Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. 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As well as completing the PEPs for all children, the PEP Officer’s responsibility will be to provide support and training for Social Workers, Designated Teachers, and allocated SEND officer, around the completion of PEP’s.\nWe’re a dedicated team, and we provide support, guidance and challenge to colleagues across Children’s Services as well as to foster carers, families and educational settings.\nBenefits:\nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ And much more\nKey responsibilities: \n<ul>\n<li>To lead on PEPs for children we Care For, and to liaise with all professionals to improve outcomes.</li>\n<li>To have a caseload of statutory age and Post 16 young people.</li>\n<li>Assist the transition from secondary school to Post 16 by supporting students in year 11 to ensure they have suitable destinations in year 12.</li>\n<li>Contribution to wider corporate parenting strategic strategy around reducing NEET figures for 16 & 17 year olds.</li>\n<li>To ensure all professionals engage in the education offer for young people.</li>\n<li>To identify appropriate use of the PP+ and Post 16 Pupil Premium Plus funding to support academic and outcomes for young people.</li>\n<li>Supporting young people who have had challenging and/or traumatic backgrounds to achieve the best outcomes</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements: \n<ul>\n<li>Qualified teacher status.</li>\n<li>Knowledge and understanding of key issues affecting children in care including trauma and adverse childhood experiences.</li>\n<li>An understanding of attainment and progress measures across different age ranges and Key Stages and Post 16</li>\n<li>Previous experience of working in a school/college setting</li>\n<li>Driving Licence and use of own car</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Microsoft suite of applications including Teams. </li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.\nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.\nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!\nAlternatively, to find out more or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Jane Everton, Virtual School Headteacher.via email Jane.Everton@wokingham.gov.uk \nClosing Date: Sunday 18th May 2025, 11pm\nInterview Date: 22nd May 2025\nIf 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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Your Key Worker responsibilities will include: \n<ul>\n<li>regularly meet with women to provide dedicated emotional and practical support</li>\n<li>complete initial assessments of risk and need, and provide one-to-one support across rehabilitative pathways</li>\n<li>create and review support plans in collaboration with the woman, and other agencies</li>\n<li>facilitate and deliver group-based support</li>\n</ul>\nAbout you: \nAs a Key Worker, you’ll bring an in depth knowledge of issues facing women with multiple disadvantages, including those with convictions and those at risk of offending. You’ll also have significant experience of supporting women with issues such as homelessness, substance misuse, domestic abuse and mental health, preferably within a criminal justice setting.\nIf this sounds like you then <a href=\"https://www.pactcharity.org/careers/current-opportunities/\">apply today</a> to join a collaborative and dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.\nFor an informal discussion about the role please contact Alana House on 0118 9217640 and ask for Sabina, Alana House Manager or Lynda, Alana House Team Leader.\nEarly applications are encouraged as we may close this vacancy on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is found.\nClosing date: Midday, Wednesday 14 May 2025\nInterview dates: Wednesday 07 and Friday 23 May 2025\nOther roles you may have experience of could include: Family Support Worker, Family Key Worker, Womens Support Worker, Womens Key Worker, Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Key Worker, Recovery Worker, Assistant Support Worker, Assistant Key Worker, IDVA Independent Domestic Violence Advocate, ISVA Independent Sexual Violence Advocate, Probation Services Officer, etc.\nSafeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. 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You will need excellent knowledge and practical application of employment legislation.\nA skilled and considerate communicator, you will enjoy managing, motivating and coaching others as well as working collaboratively to find pragmatic solutions to issues and challenges. \nGiven the size of the charity and the team, you will be comfortable in a dynamic role where no day is the same; moving easily from strategic to operational tasks and ways of working. \nWhilst you do not need to be an expert in offices services and facilities and IT systems and applications, a general understanding and desire to learn would be an advantage.\nIf this sounds like you then <a href=\"https://www.pactcharity.org/careers/current-opportunities/\">apply today</a> to join an amazing organisation and be part of something that is truly special.\nIf you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Natalie Derkatsch, Executive Assistant to the CEO at <a href=\"mailto:natalie.derkatsch@pactcharity.org\">natalie.derkatsch@pactcharity.org</a>.\nClosing date: noon, Wednesday 30 April 2025\nInterview dates: Monday 12 May, Wednesday 14 May and Tuesday 20 May 2025.\nOther roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Human Resources, Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Senior HR Manager, HR Consultant, Head of Operations, Head of Support Services \nSafeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. 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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. 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: \nWork Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do\nDrive Efficiency - 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. \nA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\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 include working from home with some office attendance when required to meet the requirement of the position. Meeting the core hours requirement and completing the required contractual hours within a flexible agreement with the Strategic Assets Portfolio Manager (School Pick up time or similar can be accommodated)\n</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (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, and a salary sacrifice scheme to help lower the cost of your nursery fees</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. 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The Strategic Manager will have management responsibilities for a team of lawyers, financial investigators and oversight of the integrity of investigations to ensure all legal requirements are complied with.\nWe offer a dynamic shared service working environment working out of our dedicated office space in Theale with offices in Newbury and Bracknell.\nThe Role\nWe are looking for a qualified lawyer with at least five years’ experience in a relevant field along with a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework around investigations and criminal procedure including CPIA, PACE, RIPA and IPO. Management experience would be desirable as would an understanding of the Proceeds of Crime Act in legal and delivery terms.\nEqually importantly the post holder will also be a member of the strategic management team of the service as well being part of the governing officer board and presenting and reporting to Members of the Joint Public Protection Committee and Licensing Committees. 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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.\nFor an informal chat please contact Sean Murphy, Service Lead – Public Protection on 01635 519930.\nEqual Opportunities\nThe Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.\nHow to apply\nPlease now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.\nThis role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.\nThis privacy notice applies to job applicants applying for vacancies with West Berkshire Council <a href=\"https://info.westberks.gov.uk/pnapplications\">https://info.westberks.gov.uk/pnapplications</a>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"From £49,764 to £58,886, per annum (Grade L)","publishDate":"2025-04-22T12:11:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-28T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/eb5c951c-ff94-49fc-b3e1-dc18d4482b72.png","score":446.01395,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dbb37e41-281e-42bd-bc3a-0a65ff0addd2","title":"Peripatetic Library Assistant","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Libraries, Bracknell Forest","locationType":3,"description":"Join us in developing an improved Library Service, becoming hubs for our community and providing better opportunities for our residents.\n<h4>About you</h4>\nYou will quickly build rapport with customers, demonstrating patience, empathy, and a strong understanding of their needs.\nYou will be confident and enthusiastic, with a genuine passion for customer care and strong ICT skills, whilst also being self-motivated and resilient, showing determination to achieve results and make a positive contribution to the team.\n<h4>About the team</h4>\nThis is an exciting time to join the Bracknell Forest Library Service as we look to develop our libraries into Community Hubs.\nYou will be joining a team of dedicated staff plus volunteers, committed to delivering our core offers and wide-ranging events’ programme, providing an excellent service to all of our customers.\nThe post-holder will work an average of 37 hours per week across all Libraries, working two Saturdays out of three, with Thursdays as the corresponding day off during the weeks when Saturdays are worked. As the purpose of the role is to provide cover when and wherever required, the hours and locations of work will vary each week and the hours are not fixed. The postholders must, therefore, be able to work flexibly and travel between branches.\n<h4>Key responsibilities</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide a high quality service to the public via all service points within Bracknell Forest Borough Council, answering information enquiries in person, by telephone, and digitally, and to support customers in the use of ICT.</li>\n<li>Assist customers to issue, return and renew items of stock using the self-service kiosks.</li>\n<li>Promote areas of stock by creating and updating new monthly displays.</li>\n<li>Assist with the organisation and running of activities and events for all age groups to generate library income, including the sale of goods and services as required. </li>\n<li>Support volunteers allocated to branches, assisting with their training and helping them to feel part of the team.</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Our benefits…</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h4>Our values</h4>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \nWe 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. \n<h4>Interview date</h4>\nInterviews will be held week Monday 19 May\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe 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. Please note: candidates need to apply completing the standard application form in full. Whilst CVs may be included with an application, the application form will be used to short list candidates.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h4>Want to ask us a question?</h4>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact our Library Services Operations Managers, Micheline Katts on 01344 352403 or Sharon Sandford on 07825208163 or email\n<a href=\"mailto:ls.management@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">ls.management@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>\n \nAt 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.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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We understand the importance of a good work-life balance.\n<h3>About you...</h3>\nAs a Library Assistant you will quickly build rapport with customers, showing patience and understanding.\nYou will be a confident, enthusiastic individual with a passion for customer care and strong ICT skills, ready to make a positive impact on our team.\nTo succeed in this role you should be self-motivated, show determination and resilience to achieve results.\nAs a Library Assistant you will be joining a team of dedicated staff plus volunteers, committed to delivering our core offers and wide-ranging events’ programme, providing an excellent service to all our customers.\nYour ‘home’ library will be Whitegrove Library, you will work an average of 37 hours per week across the libraries in our borough.\nThe working pattern requires working two Saturdays out of three, with a day off during the week when a Saturday is worked. 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(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>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*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our values</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \nWe 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. \n<h3>Interview date</h3>\nInterviews will be held on 20th May at Bracknell Library.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:\nMicheline Katts, Library Services Operations Manager - Tel.: 01344 352403\nor\nSharon Sandford, Library Services Operations Manager - Tel.: 07825208163\nAlternatively, please email <a href=\"mailto:ls.management@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">ls.management@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>\n \nAt 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.\nBracknell 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.\nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates 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.\nNo agencies please. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,733 to £25,889 inclusive of London Weighting. Plus enhanced pay for Saturday working","publishDate":"2025-04-17T10:59:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/72e37803-175f-4e64-aa84-5aa9413b3d16.jpg","score":288.13858,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"96d66339-efb2-479f-9721-ebbae9f713b5","title":"Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable, Adult Social Care","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"An exciting post is now available for a Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable, Adult Social Care to join the Exchequer Team, to play an important role in the exchequer finance function at Bracknell Forest Council.\nAt Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities, allowing you to work in the office and from home. \n<h3>About you...</h3>\nThe Finance Assistant is a key member of the Exchequer Team, playing a vital role in supporting the council’s ability to deliver essential services.\nWorking within a highly respected finance function, you will contribute to the team’s strong professional reputation across the organisation.\nYou will bring hands-on experience in both accounts payable and debt recovery, taking responsibility for ensuring prompt and accurate payments to suppliers. As well as the effective collection of outstanding debts from a diverse range of customers, including businesses and individuals.\nAs the Finance Assistant, you will be part of a six-person team helping to process an average of 1,500 invoices each month, demonstrating accuracy, efficiency, and a commitment to high-quality financial operations.\nWe offer a flexible work style, although we expect all team members to attend the office at least one day a week, or when required. You will be required to attend the office each day during your training period.\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\nThe Exchequer team has a broad range of skills and experience. With a well-established financial system, we like to think of ourselves as delivering a high-class service but with the desire to improve and explore new ways of working.\nThe finance function is at the heart of the organisation and is proud of the professional standing it holds within the organisation. The Exchequer Team is the engine room of the department and plays a fundamental role in ensuring the council can deliver services.\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Processing of adult social care invoices through the adult social care finance system (ContrOCC).</li>\n<li>Respond to queries from suppliers.</li>\n<li>Registration of invoices into the council’s financial information system (Agresso).</li>\n<li>Assist with the scanning of documents into the council’s financial system or shared folders.</li>\n<li>Assist with incoming and outgoing mail and other general administration duties.</li>\n<li>Support with queries on invoices for individuals supported by Adult Social Care.</li>\n<li>Assist with the Exchequer Team at times of pressure, or as directed.</li>\n<li>Such other duties that may, from time to time, be assigned compatible with the nature of the post.</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>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans.</li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.</li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our values</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \nWe 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. \n<h3>Interview date</h3>\nInterview will be held on Tuesday 6th May 2025.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about ths role, please contact:\nMelanie Green, Accounts Payable Manager\nTel.: 01344 351421\n \nAt 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.\nBracknell 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.\nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates 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.\nNo agencies please","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,889 - £29,330 inclusive of London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-04-16T13:25:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2791406b-4dce-4fa0-9585-27388373e16b.jpg","score":252.52127,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f02adf68-6c79-43d0-89ec-4f3b9ec323ad","title":"Registered Manager - Domiciliary Care","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"We are seeking a dedicated and experienced CQC Registered Manager to lead our Domiciliary Care Services - Community Reablement Team and Charles Clore Court. These services include a community-based team and an Extra Care Housing Scheme, both of which are well-established and renowned for their professionalism and commitment to delivering exceptional care. As the Registered Manager, you will oversee operations, ensure compliance, and uphold the highest standards of safety and service quality. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. \nAs the CQC Registered Manager, you will:\n<ul>\n<li>Provide strong leadership and management to ensure both services meet CQC standards and maintain a ‘Good’ rating or higher.</li>\n<li>Play a key role in planning and developing services to meet evolving needs and priorities, aligning with government legislation and local objectives.</li>\n<li>Actively support staff development, monitor and evaluate service provision, and collaborate effectively with all stakeholders to enhance service delivery.</li>\n<li>Build and maintain positive, influential relationships within the Directorate and with key partners, including health organizations, voluntary sector and representative groups from the service user and carer community.</li>\n</ul>\n \nThis role offers a dynamic opportunity to shape services and make a meaningful impact in a supportive and professional environment.\n Duties will include:\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure CQC compliance and optimize customer satisfaction for both CRT and CCC services.</li>\n<li>Collaborate with internal teams to monitor performance, analyse data, and drive service improvements.</li>\n<li>Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, including customers, carers, health, and housing professionals.</li>\n<li>Oversee complaints management, risk assessments, safeguarding, and health and safety measures in line with council policies.</li>\n<li>Support staff recruitment, retention, training, and development, including formal supervisions and appraisals.</li>\n<li>In line with HR policies you will manage sickness absence and poor performance to achieve positive outcomes for staff and service delivery.</li>\n<li>Contribute to strategic planning, service development, and adherence to council policies and statutory requirements.</li>\n</ul>\n \nYou’ll be part of a highly skilled and committed Adult Social Care 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 part in making Reading a healthy, successful and vibrant place. 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:\n \nWork Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do\nDrive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential\nBe Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way\nMake a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed\n Our offer\nWe offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.\n \nA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\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>Local Government Pension Scheme (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 - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and 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 For more information on the role please contact Sue Kelly - Service Delivery & Development Team Manager – <a href=\"mailto:sue.kelly@reading.gov.uk\">sue.kelly@reading.gov.uk</a> \n \nClosing date: Sunday 27th April 2025 Interview date: To be confirmed 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. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.\n Visit: <a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,708 to £45,718 Per year","publishDate":"2025-04-14T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-27T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/65a25708-169f-487a-959b-16ea3e0fd77a.png","score":246.95563,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9f858d6e-e383-49ba-89bd-1ce1181e12a4","title":"SEN Lawyer - 05553","employer":"West Berkshire Council ","department":"","location":"West Berkshire , Market St, Newbury","locationType":2,"description":"Are you an experienced lawyer with a passion for supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? West Berkshire Council's Legal and Democratic Services are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable SEN Lawyer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality legal advice and support on SEN matters, working collaboratively with education, service and other key stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.\n \nAbout the Role\nAs an SEN Lawyer, your key responsibilities will include:\n \n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Providing legal advice and support on SEN issues, including appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Conducting legal research and preparing legal documents, such as advice notes, contracts and agreements</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Attending hearings and representing the Council in legal proceedings</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal obligations</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Contributing to the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to SEN</li>\n</ul>\n \nAbout You\nThe ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:\n \n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Qualified solicitor or barrister with a valid practising certificate</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Experience in providing legal advice on SEN issues within a local authority or similar environment</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Equality Act 2010 and Special Educational Needs Code of Practice</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret complex legal information</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Ability to work independently, manage a diverse caseload and meet deadlines</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Team player with a positive and collaborative approach</li>\n</ul>\n \nWest Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:\n \n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities </li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Generous Local Government pension scheme</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Family friendly policies</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A range of local discounts</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.</li>\n</ul>\n \nPlease note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment\n \nIn addition to the above benefits, you will be working in a supportive and inclusive environment, dedicated to making a positive impact in the local community.\n \nThis post is a Sensitive Post for the purpose of the Local Government Housing Act 1989 and the post-holder is therefore restricted from engaging in any prescribed political activities. In summary, this means that you are prohibited from holding political office and from involvement in any political activity within or outside the workplace. Full details of the restrictions can be found in the Council’s Policy and Guidance on Politically Restricted Posts.\n \nFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Knowles on 01635 519431 or email <a href=\"mailto:laura.knowles1@westberks.gov.uk\">laura.knowles1@westberks.gov.uk</a>.\n \nJoin us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.\n \nExplore everything that a career with West Berkshire Council has to offer here: <a href=\"http://jobs.westberks.gov.uk/media/60080/Working-With-Us-West-Berkshire-Council/pdf/Working_With_Us_-_West_Berkshire_Council.pdf?m=1727449802860\">Working with Us</a>\n \nEqual Opportunities\nThe Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.\n \nHow to apply\nPlease now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.\n \nThis role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.\n \nThis privacy notice applies to job applicants applying for vacancies with West Berkshire Council <a href=\"https://info.westberks.gov.uk/pnapplications\">https://info.westberks.gov.uk/pnapplications</a>\n \nWe look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our dedicated and supportive team at West Berkshire Council.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"From £40,476 to £51,802 per annum (Grade JK)","publishDate":"2025-04-10T14:48:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-07T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4c756c0c-95b4-4726-9ff7-65a03d7dc3c0.png","score":243.97456,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"940cb6db-b597-4428-aef3-4d537d5bb7fb","title":"Occupational Therapist - Supported Living Services","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"We are a Local Authority committed to serving our community and improving the lives of our residents, and we are currently seeking a motivated and talented Occupational Therapist to join us for an exciting new 3 year project focused on developing our Supported Living Market. We’re looking for individuals with excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, service users, and healthcare providers. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the Role: You will hold a varied caseload across supported living services in and out of the Reading Borough and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents. You will:\n<ul>\n<li>work across services to review the people in the services,</li>\n<li>work with providers to set, review and meet outcomes.</li>\n<li>be proactive in collaborating with others and encourage change in practice</li>\n</ul>\n Your skills and experience will be central to the Supported Living project and the ongoing development of priorities for the project, changing ways of working for providers and the council and exploring new ways of working that can enhance the lives of Reading’s residents. Using a strengths-based approach and your unique Occupational Therapist skill set you will support individuals to find solutions, promote wellbeing and healthy occupations through a variety of interventions including provision of equipment, adaptations, moving and handling, goal planning, re/enablement approaches, training providers, collaborative working. You will work closely with the allocated project Social Worker, care providers, Housing Services, and Health colleagues, while operating within the legal framework of relevant legislation, guidance, policies, and procedures. \nWhile this role is initially a 3 year project, there is a clear plan for the Occupational Therapist to transition into another team within Adult Social Care at the end of the project, ensuring continued development and stability within the service.\n \nYou will hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC. While community experience is beneficial, it is not essential. You will demonstrate a passion for improving services for people, strong influencing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with team members, providers, and partner organisations. An interest in supported living and in exploring and developing new ways of working is important, along with being open to innovation and change—both as a participant and a leader. The ability to develop and deliver training within their area of expertise is also key. The Supported Living Project:\nWe currently have around 380 people living in supported living services through accommodation-based services and community outreach. We work with around 50 providers to deliver a range of services from a few hours a week to multiple staff-24/7 services. The project is designed to put people we support, innovation, and outcome-based support planning at the core of the services. We want to work with our supported living providers to improve outcomes for individuals and ensure that everyone in supported living have person centred, strengths based support plans with clear outcomes, that support the person to be as independent as they can be. We want to work with people, their families and providers to:\n<ul>\n<li>Develop tech-based options</li>\n<li>Ensure reablement/enablement approaches are core to services</li>\n<li>Evidence Outcome based working is in every support plan and regularly reviewed</li>\n<li>Support moves on to independence (where we can)</li>\n<li>Ensure people are reaching their potential</li>\n<li>Ensure services are co-produced with the people who live in them</li>\n<li>Implement the REACH standards throughout the market</li>\n</ul>\n We offer excellent support, supervision, and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new professional skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio and supporting you to grow as an Occupational Therapist.\n \nYou’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. 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: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do\nDrive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential\nBe Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way\nMake a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed\n \nOur offer A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\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>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities </li>\n<li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. 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As part of the Welfare and Housing Service, our team collaborates closely to achieve the best outcomes and deliver a comprehensive service to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. You will engage in varied and rewarding work every day, making a real difference in people’s lives.\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<div class=\"group/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&]:mt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\nYou will lead the preparation of specifications and contract conditions for tendering works. 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(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*(pro rata for part time)\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. \nWe 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. \n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\nCandidates will be shortlisted upon receipt of their application and we reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been found. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.\nInterviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question...</h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: \nName: Sarah Baynes\nJob Title: Housing Resources Service Manager\nPhone Number: 01344 351435\nAt 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.\nBracknell 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.\nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates 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.\nNo agencies please. \n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,400 - £53,471 (inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance)","publishDate":"2025-03-13T11:04:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1fdbc47a-a57b-444a-994e-33e19b2ec916.jpg","score":227.05191,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"16bf6dc8-e8ee-4cbb-b721-8acf4925da71","title":"Principal Lawyer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham, Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Principal Lawyer to join our proactive Legal team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full Time, Permanent basis.\nAs the Principal Lawyer you will lead on Planning-related legal matters, providing crucial legal advice to support our work in shaping the future of Wokingham. This pivotal role will include leading a team of legal professionals, providing expert legal advice and especially support in the crucial area of planning and development. \nYou will be responsible for implementing a consistent, corporate approach to legal advice and acting as an expert advisor in respect to the law, best practice and procedure. You will manage the relevant legal team in delivery of legal advice and guidance.\nWokingham Borough Council is a dynamic and progressive local authority committed to delivering high quality services to our community. It’s an exciting time to join us, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of interesting, high profile and rewarding projects across the borough.\nWe offer flexible working arrangements, with the option to hybrid work between home and the office in Wokingham, in addition to the necessary in-person meetings based on business needs.\nBenefits:\nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ And much more!\nKey responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>To be a member of the LIGS Leadership Team taking a proactive role in ensuring that (i) the Council’s vision, values and objective are met and (ii) the LIGS service plan is understood and delivered, both in accordance with the law and best practice</li>\n<li>Be the professional expert and act as lead advisor for relevant area of expertise within relevant legal team.</li>\n<li>Lead, manage and motivate the relevant legal team to deliver high performance and lead on the management and strategy of the relevant legal team</li>\n<li>Deputise for Head of Legal & Information Governance Services, including advising members and officers in public and private meetings, and reviewing and clearing officer reports and briefing notes to the Senior Leadership Team, the Executive, Committees/Sub-Committees and Council</li>\n<li>To attend Council, Executive, committees and other member meetings in person when requested by the Head of Legal & Information Governance Service or Assistant Director – Governance.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Qualified Lawyer in England/Wales– Solicitor, Barrister, Legal Executive</li>\n<li>7 years PQE</li>\n<li>Demonstrate expertise in Planning law and practice.</li>\n<li>Good working knowledge and experience of Highways law.</li>\n<li>Management, supervision and helping others develop</li>\n<li>Must be open to technical change and innovation</li>\n<li>Good working knowledge and experience of Local Government Law is desirable</li>\n<li>Advise Planning and other Committees is desirable</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.\nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.\nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today.\nFor further discussion please contact Neil Allen, Head of Legal & Deputy Monitoring Officer via email neil.allen@wokingham.gov.uk\nClosing: 27th April 2025, 11pm\nInterviews: TBC\nIf 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. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. \nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nPlease be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. \nWokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer.<a href=\"#_ftnref1\" name=\"_ftn1\"></a> ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£63,778 - £69,823 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2025-02-26T14:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-27T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c745c595-816d-430f-bd74-7bf5247957c5.png","score":225.58424,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5e31f5fa-0411-46db-985d-07d16f0bc0e0","title":"Teacher of English - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"Required September 2025 - Permanent\n\nWe are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Teacher of English to join our experienced department. As a teacher at BHFCS, you must be an excellent classroom practitioner dedicated to seeing every pupil achieve their maximum potential. If you are looking for a school that will help you to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.\n\nWhat we are looking for: • A professional who is forward thinking and capable of inspiring students through their passion for English • A successful teacher who believes in bringing out the best in every student and who believes in the potential of all • A team player who will work alongside the strong department to continually evaluate and improve their quality of teaching and learning • An individual who has the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils. • Applications are welcome from ECTs/NQTs, from more experienced colleagues who are looking for a change or someone considering returning to teaching where you will be fully supported\n\nWhy choose our school? • Join a highly successful English team that has an exceptional track record for training teachers • We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs • Small A level classes ensuring high quality of teaching and progress at Key Stage 5 • £1,000 Golden Hello to welcome you to our team • A unique ethos due to our Catholic identity with students at the heart of all that we do\n\nWe offer an exciting, highly engaging, diverse, creative and innovative curriculum enriched with events and trips including theatre, Media and Enterprise events.\n\nWe teach the AQA Literature and Language course at GCSE and offer Media and Literature at A Level with students performing very well at both levels.\nThis is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to develop in a dynamic environment where strong professional relationships exist.\n We are part of the PiXL group of schools, whose aim is to promote student achievement through academic success.\n 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.\n It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.\n 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>\nYou can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website.\n\nFurther information can also be obtained from Karyn Stiles, HR Officer – <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@hughfaringdon.org\">recruitment@hughfaringdon.org</a>\n\nClosing Date – Sunday 18th May 2025\n\nApplications considered upon receipt. Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received.\n\nThe School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.\n\nThe 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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We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success.\n\nReading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.\n\nWorking as an Occupational Therapist for Reading Borough Council you will be part of a friendly and supportive team.\n\nWe are looking for individuals who can demonstrate great communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, services users, and health care providers.\n\nWe support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.\n\nIf you’re an Occupational Therapist interested in working in a friendly and dynamic team then we’d love to hear from you...\n\nAbout the Team: \nThe PDOP Team works closely with other teams here at RBC who are involved with the delivery of Adult Social Care. The PDOP team forms part of the Living Well Service of ASC where the Mental Health and Learning Disability and Autism (LDA) team are also members. A Head of Service oversees all work and responsibilities of the Living Well Service.\n PDOP is a multi-disciplinary team comprised of Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Social Care Co-ordinators we provide the next step in assessment and support planning to people who are 18 years and over and have a long-term physical disability or are over 65 years old.\n\nTeam Vision:\n‘To maximise the quality of life of Reading residents who have a long-term physical disability or are over 65 years of age and have care act eligible needs using a strength based and problem solving approach.’\n\nAbout the Role: \nThe team is focused on supporting people who require unplanned reviews of their existing care and support, or who have been identified by the Advice and Well Being Hub in need of ongoing care and support.\n\nWe operate and adhere to the legal framework for adults; Care Act 2014, MCA 2005, DoLS, 2008 (and where appropriate Mental Health Act 1983 (2007), and work alongside Moving and Handling guidance; and BAOT’s code of ethics. We pride ourselves in working with people in a strengths-based way to; promote wellbeing, rights and independence, prevent the need for care and bring about timely interventions with positive outcomes.\n Our aim is to be a high performing, efficient, multidisciplinary team focusing on TEAM Reading values that supports and values staff and the skills and diversity they bring to the team.\n\nYou will hold a varied caseload and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents of Reading. Using a strengths-based approach and your unique OT skill set you will support individuals with long term physical disabilities and the elderly population of Reading, to find solutions, promote wellbeing and healthy occupations through a variety of interventions including provision of equipment, adaptations, moving and handling, goal planning, risk assessments. You will work closely with care providers, Housing Services and Health colleagues. You will work within legal frameworks and Reading Borough Council’s guidance, policies, and procedures.\n\nYou will need to:\n· Have a degree in Occupational Therapy\n· Be Registered with HCPC\n· Community experience is helpful but not essential\n\nWe offer excellent support, supervision, and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new professional skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio and supporting you to grow as an Occupational Therapist.\n\nWe work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support.\n\nYou’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. 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: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do\n\nDrive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential\nBe Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way\nMake a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed\n\nOur offer:\nA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\n· 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\n· Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay\n· A wide range of flexible working opportunities\n· Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop\n· Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)\n· On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted\n· Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work\n· 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\n· Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement\n\nClosing date: Applications reviewed upon submission Interview date: To be confirmed\n\nIf you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Pip Durant (PDOP Team Manager) on 07815 701 876 or <a href=\"mailto:pippa.durant@reading.gov.uk\">pippa.durant@reading.gov.uk </a>\n\nPlease 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. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.\n\nVisit: www.moretoreading.co.uk to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. 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We’re looking for individuals with excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, service users, and healthcare providers. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the Role: You will hold a varied caseload across supported living services in and out of the Reading Borough and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents. You will:\n<ul>\n<li>work across services to review the people in the services,</li>\n<li>work with providers to set, review and meet outcomes.</li>\n<li>be proactive in collaborating with others and encourage change in practice</li>\n</ul>\n Your skills and experience will be central to the Supported Living project and the ongoing development of priorities for the project, changing ways of working for providers and the council and exploring new ways of working that can enhance the lives of Reading’s residents. Using a strengths-based approach and your unique Social Worker skill set you will support individuals to find solutions, promote wellbeing and healthy occupations through a variety of interventions including provision of equipment, adaptations, moving and handling, goal planning, re/enablement approaches, training providers, collaborative working. 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The ability to develop and deliver training within their area of expertise is also key.\n The Supported Living Project:\nWe currently have around 380 people living in supported living services through accommodation-based services and community outreach. We work with around 50 providers to deliver a range of services from a few hours a week to multiple staff-24/7 services. The project is designed to put people we support, innovation, and outcome-based support planning at the core of the services. We want to work with our supported living providers to improve outcomes for individuals and ensure that everyone in supported living have person centred, strengths based support plans with clear outcomes, that support the person to be as independent as they can be. We want to work with people, their families and providers to:\n<ul>\n<li>Develop tech-based options</li>\n<li>Ensure reablement/enablement approaches are core to services</li>\n<li>Evidence Outcome based working is in every support plan and regularly reviewed</li>\n<li>Support moves on to independence (where we can)</li>\n<li>Ensure people are reaching their potential</li>\n<li>Ensure services are co-produced with the people who live in them</li>\n<li>Implement the REACH standards throughout the market</li>\n</ul>\n We offer excellent support, supervision, and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new professional skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio and supporting you to grow as a Social Worker.\n \nYou’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. 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Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential\nBe Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way\nMake a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed\n \nOur offer A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\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>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities </li>\n<li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. 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Move-on Officer (Migration)

Bracknell Forest Council

£36,904 - £41,182 FTE inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User allowances

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 18 days ago

Democratic & Electoral Services Officer

Wokingham Borough Council

£27,711 - £38,626 Per Annum (Depending on experience), Plus Benefits

Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 19 days ago

Closing in 1 day

Senior/Principal Highways Development Management Officer

Wokingham Borough Council

£39,513 - £56,075 Per Annum (depending on experience), Plus Benefits

Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

Closing in 4 days

Private Rented Sector (PRS) Acquisitions Officer (FTC 12 months)

Bracknell Forest Council

£36,904 - £41,182 inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 22 days ago

Virtual School Personal Education Plan Officer

Wokingham Borough Council

£39,513 - £43,693 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Key Workers

PACT (Parents and Children Together)

Starting salary in the range of £25,734 to £31,453 per annum, depending on skills and experience (pro rata if part time)

Reading, Oxfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Head of People and Operations

PACT (Parents and Children Together)

Salary in the range £56,869 - £69,506 per annum

Reading (Hybrid)

Posted 19 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Valuation Surveyor

Reading Borough Council

£36,936 - £42,127 per year actual salary

Reading (On-Site)

Posted 18 days ago

Closing in 2 days

Strategic Manager-Case Management

West Berkshire Council

From £49,764 to £58,886, per annum (Grade L)

West Berkshire (Hybrid)

Posted 4 days ago

Peripatetic Library Assistant

Bracknell Forest Council

£24,733 - £25,183 FTE inclusive of London Weighting

Libraries, Bracknell Forest (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Library Assistant

Bracknell Forest Council

£24,733 to £25,889 inclusive of London Weighting. Plus enhanced pay for Saturday working

Whitegrove Library , Libraries (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable, Adult Social Care

Bracknell Forest Council

£25,889 - £29,330 inclusive of London Weighting

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 10 days ago

Closing in 1 day

Registered Manager - Domiciliary Care

Reading Borough Council

£42,708 to £45,718 Per year

Reading (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

SEN Lawyer - 05553

West Berkshire Council

From £40,476 to £51,802 per annum (Grade JK)

West Berkshire , Market St, Newbury (Hybrid)

Posted 16 days ago

Occupational Therapist - Supported Living Services

Reading Borough Council

£34,314 to £42,708 Per year (£2,000 Market Supplement available for Experienced Occupational Therapists)

Reading (On-Site)

Posted 17 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Senior Building Surveyor

Bracknell Forest Council

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

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

Posted 30+ days ago

Closing in 1 day

Principal Lawyer

Wokingham Borough Council

£63,778 - £69,823 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham, Shute End/Home Working (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

Teacher of English - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

Reading Borough Council

£31,650 - £49,084 Per year.

Reading (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Occupational Therapist - Physical Disability and Older People's Team

Reading Borough Council

£34,314 to £42,708 Per year (£2,000 Market Supplement available for Experienced Occupational Therapists)

Reading (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Social Worker - Supported Living Services

Reading Borough Council

£34,314 to £42,708 Per year (£2,000 Market Supplement available for Experienced Social Workers)

Reading (On-Site)

Posted 17 days ago

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Move-on Officer (Migration)

Democratic & Electoral Services Officer

Senior/Principal Highways Development Management Officer

Private Rented Sector (PRS) Acquisitions Officer (FTC 12 months)

Virtual School Personal Education Plan Officer

Key Workers

Head of People and Operations

Valuation Surveyor

Strategic Manager-Case Management

Peripatetic Library Assistant

Library Assistant

Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable, Adult Social Care

Registered Manager - Domiciliary Care

SEN Lawyer - 05553

Occupational Therapist - Supported Living Services

Senior Building Surveyor

Principal Lawyer

Teacher of English - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

Occupational Therapist - Physical Disability and Older People's Team

Social Worker - Supported Living Services

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