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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
We have a new opportunity for a Repairs Surveyor to join our Housing Asset Team. As a Repairs Surveyor you will carry out surveys, property and disrepair inspections and oversea the delivery of sub-contracted repairs to ensure repairs are highlighted and completed in accordance with Woking Borough Councils standards and timeframes.
Reporting to our Housing Repairs Manager you will carry out surveys to properties within the Woking region including Damp and Mould inspections. You will be responsible for diagnosing the cause of complex faults and failures and post inspect works supporting Woking properties to ensure that high quality works are delivered within budget, on time safely and to a high standard whilst achieving and maintaining customer satisfaction KPI’s while ensuring value for money is achieved through the delivery of effective procurement and management of repairs.
The successful candidate will be customer focused, and have great customer service skills and the ability to work autonomously to improve our property standards. An experienced and highly knowledgeable repairs surveyor.
A full driver's licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.
The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Woking Borough Council takes a robust approach to thoroughly checking anyone who has applied to work with vulnerable groups including children.
As this job involves contact with vulnerable groups, successful applicants will be required to obtain a Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Assistance will be given by the Council and further details can be found in the job pack.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post.&nbsp; An assessment may be required. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact the Human Resources team.
Closing Date: 30 September 2025 - 23:55pm
Interview dates: TBC

Housing Repairs Surveyor

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For full details and an application form, please download directly from our own website: <a href="https://www.greenshawlearningtrust.co.uk/join-us/staff" target="_blank">Greenshaw Learning Trust - Vacancies</a>
Greenshaw Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Employment is with Greenshaw Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council. The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is therefore not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within two weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.



Be part of something bigger. Make a difference every day.
About the role:
We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader or an aspiring senior leader to make a significant impact in our school community.
Our school is a thriving two-form entry primary school with a strong and supportive team. We also have a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which is an integral part of our school.
You will bring:
At Sandy Lane primary School, part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, we are seeking a passionate and proactive Deputy Headteacher for Maternity Leave cover to join our team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a supportive, forward-thinking environment where collaboration and purpose drive everything we do.
About our school:
At Sandy Lane Primary School, our core PRIDE values underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to provide pupils at Sandy Lane Primary School with limitless opportunities in partnership with families – which is our Sandy Lane Promise.
Working at Greenshaw Learning Trust:
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
<ul>
<li>Professional development and career progression</li>
<li>Generous pension scheme</li>
<li>Blue Light Card</li>
<li>Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)</li>
<li>An Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Gym Discounts</li>
<li>Free eye tests</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Green car scheme</li>
<li>Being part of a great team and expanding organisation</li>
</ul>
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 29th September 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Deputy Head Teacher

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We are recruiting for a permanent Social Workers in our Children's Safeguarding (Long Term) Teams, in Children’s Services. 
Our Long Term Teams are looking for Social Workers to join them on a permanent basis.&nbsp;
About the teams: The teams are made up of&nbsp; Practice Assistants and Family Support Workers, ASYE Social Workers, and a fantastic team of Social and Senior Social Workers. The exceptional ATM's and supportive Team Managers lead the established and stable Long Term Teams.
At Wokingham, we are committed to our social workers having caseloads that give them time to focus on relationship based practice. To reflect this we are seeking experienced, permanent Social Workers who have a passion for working with and improving outcomes for children.
We are keen to hear from Senior Social Workers that are flexible, dynamic and willing to work with safe uncertainty, to achieve the best outcomes for our children. We welcome creative individuals who are keen to make a difference by finding supportive solutions for our most vulnerable children.&nbsp;
Ofsted focussed visit Feb 2024:
"Social workers feel well supported by visible leaders, managers and peers. Some staff have actively chosen to work in Wokingham because they appreciate the bespoke approach that makes them feel valued."
Quote from a Social Worker in the Long Term (Brambles) Team:
"The Brambles Team is a really stable team. We have regular team meetings and everyone chips in and supports each other when we're on duty. Even in times of heightened stress, we know that we can always depend on each other and our managers for full support and encouragement. It's a great team culture."
Quote from a Social Worker in the Long Term (Conifers) Team:
"I absolutely love my manager, I could listen to her all day, there is just so much to learn from her! The team is a good crew, there are some fun characters. It's a safe supportive culture here.&nbsp;I feel that I have a really good work/life balance to relax and enjoy family and travel at the weekends."
What we can offer you:
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Hybrid working: Our Long Term Teams work in a hybrid capacity, with our Social Workers combining a regular routine of working in the office, working from home, and working within the community.</li>
<li>
L&amp;D: Social Workers in Wokingham are highly valued for the important and challenging work they undertake and will find an environment where their learning and development is promoted and supported.</li>
<li>
Support: Our Social Workers benefit from regular in-depth supervision with their managers, supportive peers and positive team spirit. Our Principal Social Worker and Practice Consultants work closely with our teams to provide learning and development opportunities.</li>
<li>
Culture: We are so proud of our positive and motivated team spirit. Our teams work closely with eachother, our Team Managers are relentlessly focussed on staff wellbeing, Social Workers feel supported &amp; empowered in their roles.&nbsp;</li>
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Our package:
<ul>
<li>Salary: £42,839 - £49,282 per annum (plus additional £3k Market Supplement)</li>
<li>Annual Leave: 30 days, rising to 35 days with 5 years continuous service</li>
<li>Local Government Pension</li>
<li>Local and National Discounts</li>
<li>Continuous Professional Development</li>
<li>Supportive Management</li>
</ul>
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Alix Williams, Recruitment &amp; Retention Specialist for Children’s Social Care: <a href="mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date:&nbsp;Sunday 19th October 2025, 11pm
Interview Date: TBC
Please 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.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Wokingham 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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. 
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. 
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

Social Worker - Children's Services, Brambles Long Term Team

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview London Borough of Harrow is looking for a SEN Casework Officer to be responsible for a specified caseload with regard to the Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessment and review process for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, across the 0 – 25-year-old age range.With supervision from the SEN Senior Professional, the postholder will oversee the co-ordination of the statutory assessment process for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, across the 0 – 25-year-old age range.Tasks include preparing draft, final and amended EHC Plans, attending annual reviews and presenting case specific requests to the weekly assessment and review panel. The postholder will also provide advice and guidance to parents, children and young people with SEN, schools and other professionals regarding the requirements of the SEND Code of Practice 2015. Furthermore, duties include working closely with a range of service providers including education, health, social care and the voluntary sector to ensure effective and timely deliveryof the EHC process and EHC Plans. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>Detailed knowledge of the EHC assessment process and annual review process, as set out in the SEND Code of Practice (SEN COP) 2015 and the Children and Families Act 2014.</li><li>Experience of working within a casework function, managing caseloads and competing priorities.</li><li>Ability to provide advice and guidance at meetings with parents and professionals in line with the SEND COP and relevant local guidance.</li><li>Experience of, and ability to, work collaboratively within a team environment and with a range of professionals from other agencies.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Able to travel to meetings independently.</li><li>Willingness to learn new skills and attend courses as appropriate.</li><li>A good standard of literacy and numeracy - GCSE English and Maths or equivalent (A - C).</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=14088&amp;hashed=-1698173394" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Harrow Council

SEN Casework Officer

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We have a fantastic opportunity available for a SEND Casework Practitioner to join our friendly SEND team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a permanent, part time basis.&nbsp;
As a SEND Casework Practitioner, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of Education Health and Care Plans from initial application and assessment through to the annual review process. The SEND Casework Practitioner will work with families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in a highly person-centred relational approach, and coordinate service provision across education, health and care to ensure a holistic delivery of plans for individual children and families.&nbsp;
For further information about our service including our SEND Local Offer, please visit the link -&nbsp;<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wokingham.gov.uk%2Fchildren-families-and-young-people%2Fsend-local-offer&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMathilda.Barker%40wokingham.gov.uk%7Ca3a3f3dd38494269a0c608dd9233e6bb%7C996ee15c0b3e4a6f8e65120a9a51821a%7C0%7C0%7C638827473810963579%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=53bfE5VaBujGeVswn9DLEnzaxL5MtcE6uOaBjSsYPIo%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/children-families-and-young-people/send-local-offer</a>
Why Wokingham?
In the past 18 months, our area SEND system has been strengthened and the ways we deliver our services have been transformed to better meet children’s needs.
Continuously improving children and young people’s outcomes are at the heart of what we do.&nbsp; To support this, we continue to invest in our SEND Service to increase capacity, training and career development opportunities to promote closer partnership working with children, young people and their families.
&nbsp;We have already recruited a number of new Officers to our SEND Service in January 2025, and it has never been a better time to join us and to be part of future successful story of Wokingham Borough Council’s ambitious SEND services.
Benefits
Not 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:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays (Pro-Rata for Part Time)
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐ A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!
Key responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Contribute to the continuing improvement of the SEND Service for pupil and their families, promoting the Local Authority’s values and working in collaboration with rest of the SEND Service.</li>
<li>To work collaboratively with families, schools and other key partner agencies for individual children and young people with SEND to ensure they are educated and are in receipt of appropriate provision that is in line with their holistic needs.</li>
<li>Working closely with and facilitating engagement with educational settings and relevant practitioners to support, advise and monitor the local offer and to work with schools on individual cases as needed.</li>
<li>Managing a case load of children and young people with SEND; acting as a key point of contact. This includes engagement with families, children, young people, schools, colleges and other partners where a statutory assessment request has been made. Or responding to change in circumstances.</li>
<li>The role holder should undertake their work with due regard to the equitable use of resources and to drive the sustainability of services financially, underpinning the improvement of the SEND Service through their individual practice and supporting the development of others.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The role holder will prioritise the statutory processes for vulnerable children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans, ensuring appropriate provision is identified without delays.</li>
</ul>
Candidate requirements:
<ul>
<li>Understanding of SEN legislation and procedures, includingknowledge of legislation in relation to SEN i.e. Children’s Act, Code of Practice, DDA, etc.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience of working with children and/or families with SEN.</li>
<li>Experience of managing complex casework which includes a need for mediation or conflict resolution in an educational environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The ability to write detailed and complex reports independently utilising information provided by both internal and external colleagues&nbsp;</li>
<li>Good IT skills, including word processing skills in Microsoft Office, and in database systems&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to travel to a variety of locations in borough to develop relations with educational settings and attend training to key stakeholders.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Our Area
Wokingham 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.&nbsp;
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.&nbsp;
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, for an informal discussion about the role please contact our team via email: <a href="mailto:sam.philo@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">sam.philo@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:jamie.conran@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">jamie.conran@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: 19th October 2025, 11pm
Interview date:&nbsp;TBC
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please 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.
Wokingham 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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

SEND Casework Practitioner

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An exciting opportunity is now available within Wokingham Borough Council's Integrated Early Help Service as we look to recruit a part time (18.5 hours per week), temporary Early Help Worker to work within our busy team for 6 months.
As an Early Help Worker, you will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children aged from pre-birth to 18 years. You will manage a defined caseload and work with children, young people, and their families to reduce risks associated with poor outcomes for children. As a lead professional, you will complete 'whole family' Early Help Assessments to gain an understanding of the children's and family's needs and develop a time-limited action plan to help the family achieve identified outcomes. This includes ensuring that the voices of children and young people are heard and modelling positive parenting and co-parenting.
Benefits:
Not 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:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time staff, rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐ A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Working closely with other support services, including Children's Social Care, Schools, Early Years, Health, and Domestic Abuse services to coordinate wrap around, strength-based support for families.</li>
<li>Taking a lead professional role in organising and chairing 'Team Around the Family' meetings to ensure plans are effective and families are making progress with healthy change and increase resilience</li>
<li>To work closely with other professionals, including Early Years, schools and colleges, health and the voluntary sector to support joined up working and encourage sustainable change and ongoing support for families.</li>
</ul>
Candidate Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Experience of working with children (0 to 18yrs) and families.</li>
<li>Experience of managing a caseload of families with complex needs.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, be creative, resilient, and adaptable to change.</li>
<li>Essential to the work is a personal robustness to be able to cope with the demands of the role and an ethos of partnership and collaboration.</li>
<li>Daily use of a car and a full driving licence is also essential for this post.</li>
</ul>
Area:
Wokingham 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.
We’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.
Apply:
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!&nbsp;
Closing Date: Sunday 28th September 2025, 11pm
Interviews will take place the week beginning Monday 6th October 2025. &nbsp;
Alternatively, for an informal conversation about the role, please contact Heidi Stevenson at <a href="mailto:heidi.stevenson@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">heidi.stevenson@wokingham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Please 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.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.
Wokingham 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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. 
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. 
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Early Help Worker - 6 month FTC

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Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete&nbsp;but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.
&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form" target="_blank">https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form</a>
To apply use the "Apply Online" button below, which will take you to our Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your online account at any time to view the status of any of your applications. By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.



Countryside Estates Officer
Ref:&nbsp; CS220
Salary:&nbsp; Scale SO2 SCP32 £42,059 –&nbsp; SCP34 £44,063 
36 Hours per week
Permanent
Our green spaces, commons and cemeteries are highly treasured by our residents. This is your chance to take guardianship of these much-loved facilities that are such an important part of Elmbridge life. 
And what a team! You will be working with a determined and committed group, passionate about protecting and enhancing the green spaces, cemeteries and commons in Elmbridge. They know the value of these spaces to our residents, especially our most vulnerable residents.
Leading the Countryside Rangers you will work with the Countryside Officer to manage Elmbridge`s diverse and extensive countryside estate. The estate covers 625 hectares of land and you will help with all aspects of countryside management including heathland, woodlands and wetland.
A skilled conservation manager with enthusiasm for nature conservation. 
An enthusiastic individual is sought for an immediate start. Must demonstrate interest in nature conservation and possess a current driving licence.
You will be able to demonstrate that you can,
<ul>
<li>Implement the annual review of the Countryside Strategy, instigate and assist in its review, including woodland management, nature conservation and public consultation.</li>
<li>Ensure staff are trained in all works expected to be undertaken including training on Health and Safety Regulations.</li>
<li>Undertake and monitor tree works in the absence of the Arboriculture and Countryside Officer. Have an overview of the Arboricultural Service to enable informed answers to customers enquiries.</li>
<li>Procurement of countryside management works- for example forestry contracts and an annual ditch maintenance contract</li>
<li>Liaison with local conservation groups and recording of ecological surveys on Council owned land.</li>
</ul>
When you thrive, Elmbridge thrives
Elmbridge prides itself on being a learning organisation. You will have the opportunity for both professional and personal development through our talent programme and we will work with you to create a bespoke learning and development programme as appropriate to your role.
The wellbeing of our employees is vitally important to us; whether it’s mindfulness, healthy walks or mental health first aid, there are a wide range of opportunities available to you; after all, when you thrive, Elmbridge thrives.
Our careers website (<a href="https://careers.elmbridge.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://careers.elmbridge.gov.uk/</a>)&nbsp; will give you lots of information on Elmbridge and you should also view our <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/elmbridge-borough-council" target="_blank">LinkedIn page</a> to see examples of our energy, creativity and commitment to our customers.
If you would like to discuss this position informally and confidentially, please call Hamish White, Countryside Officer on 01372 474579 or Emma Campbell , Greenspaces Manager on 01372 474264
Closing Date: 23rd October 2025
Interview Date: 6th November 2025

Elmbridge Borough Council

Countryside Estates Officer

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Senior Social Worker/Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Wokingham Borough Council's Integrated Mental Health Service for an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)/ Senior Social Worker (non-Social Worker AMHPs also welcome to apply).
As a Senior Social Worker/Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) you will join a passionate and dynamic team, playing an integral role as, we collaborate with The Health Trust to transform our services and develop a dedicated social care pathway.
We are looking for a self-motivated and legally literate individual, who possesses the AMHP qualification. You will be required to work primarily as an AMHP within the service and provide support to junior colleagues.&nbsp;&nbsp;Those on the AMHP rota receive a generous AMHP allowance of £5355 - £7000 (depending on experience).
We are seeking a part-time 0.45 FTE AMHP but are flexible and open to considering how these 15 hours/week could be worked to support AMHP provision in the team. The role requires good formulation skills and the ability to carry out comprehensive risk assessments, and strengths-based interventions.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The ideal candidate must have a comprehensive understanding of Safeguarding, the MHA, MCA, CA and Human Rights legislation.&nbsp; They must also be a skilled communicator, have excellent organisational skills, and have good IT abilities. Additionally, evidence of continuous personal and professional development (CPD) is required. If you are an AMHP who has been out of practice, we may be able to support your re-approval and get you back up and running.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Both Wokingham Borough Council and The Health Trust recognise the benefits of integration, which include holistic support for people accessing the service, peer support and working collaboratively on casework for CMHT (Community Mental Health Team) colleagues. Although WBC staff will manage social care and BHFT will provide health care separately, the service will collaborate closely as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for service users.&nbsp;
Wokingham CMHT is committed to professional development and has excellent working relationships with health colleagues and colleagues in Adult Social Care.
We have several service development initiatives coming up, including development of a hospital discharge team and an Occupational Therapy-led reablement service. This is an exciting opportunity to join an Award-Winning Local Authority, and a service that currently scores third highest in the country following our recent CQC inspection.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Benefits
Not 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:
⭐&nbsp;Those on the AMHP rota receive a substantial AMHP allowance of £5355 - £7000 (depending on experience).
⭐A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (Pro Rata) (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐&nbsp;A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!&nbsp;
Key responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>To act as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and Best Interest Assessor (BIA); this includes being front line AMHP and back up AMHP as required, attending professionals’ meetings as AMHP, AMHP meetings, providing training and support to other services with the AMHP lead as required.</li>
<li>Conduct statutory duties under the Mental Health Act, 1983 as an AMHP</li>
<li>Act in a supervisory role to other team members and provide supervision in line with the CMHT Joint Supervision Policy</li>
<li>Identify safeguarding adult and children concerns and implement safeguarding policies and processes.</li>
<li>Maintain high standards of quality in clinical recording, ensuring information is recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date.</li>
<li>Comply with all service requirements in terms of lone working in the community.</li>
</ul>
Candidate requirements:
<ul>
<li>Are a Social Worker, Mental Health/Learning Disabilities Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Chartered Psychologists who hold an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification/are willing to undertake training to be an AMHP.</li>
<li>Have a comprehensive understanding of Safeguarding, the MHA, MCA, CA and Human Rights legislation.</li>
<li>Should the candidate be unable to carry out AMHP duties at any point, there is an expectation for them to hold a caseload and carry out Care Act 2014 duties to support the wider social care team.</li>
<li>Be a skilled communicator, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and customers.</li>
<li>Be well organized with excellent time management skills.</li>
<li>Strong IT skills.</li>
</ul>
Our Area
Wokingham 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.
We’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.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today.
Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an information discussion, please contact&nbsp;Sheku Bangura, AMHP Team Manager&nbsp;via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Sheku.Bangura@Wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sheku.Bangura@Wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing: 24th August 2025, 11pm
Interviews: TBC
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please 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.
Wokingham 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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Senior Social Worker/Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) - Adult Social Care

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Electoral Services Officer – Full Time/Part Time
Full-time (37 hours per week) until March 2026, followed by part-time (22 hours per week) thereafter.
We have an excellent opportunity available for a motivated Electoral Services Officer to join our Electoral Services team, here at Wokingham Borough Council on a permanent basis.
As an Electoral Services Officer, you will play an essential role in supporting the day-to-day operations related to Elections and Electoral Registration. &nbsp;Working closely with the Electoral Services Manager, you will assist in the planning and delivery of all local and national elections, referenda, and parish or other polls.
The role also involves helping to prepare, publish, and maintain the register of electors.
In addition, you will contribute to the development and implementation of initiatives aimed at increasing voter registration, improving election turnout, and encouraging wider civic engagement and participation. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in the democratic process and make a real impact in the community!
This is a career graded scheme relating to job responsibility, experience, qualifications and personal performance.
Benefits: 
Not 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:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 27-28 days (rising to 32-33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐ A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!
Key responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>To assist in the organisation and conduct of all local and national elections, referenda and parish or other polls.</li>
<li>To assist with all office administration and answer queries via the phone, email, and face to face, some of which will be complex and require awareness of legal implications.</li>
<li>Maintaining and updating the Electoral Register, developing best practice, and contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery.</li>
<li>Assist with the organisation of all aspects of UK Parliamentary, local, parish or other elections/referendums, ensuring all statutory requirements and timetables are met.</li>
<li>Assist with the organisation and delivery of initiatives and activities to encourage electoral registration and democratic participation amongst all groups in the community.</li>
<li>Maintaining and updating the Electoral Register, developing best practice, and contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery.</li>
</ul>
Candidate requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Attention to detail and accuracy</li>
<li>Excellent customer service skills, dealing with customers, members and officers at all levels of the council with sensitivity and tact.</li>
<li>Ability to work under pressure whilst organising your own workload and working to tight deadlines.</li>
<li>Able to work well in a team, demonstrating commitment to colleagues, team objectives and collaborative working.</li>
<li>Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive information appropriately.</li>
</ul>
Role specific:
Please note that this is a politically restricted role. 
You will be required to work outside of normal office hours as required during specified periods, particularly during the annual canvass and election time. 
You will need to take annual leave to fit around the electoral services cycle of work and acceptance that leave is restricted during election and annual canvass periods (usually March – May and October/November).
You will also be required to work full time, 37 hours per week, for six weeks during election periods.
Our Area: 
Wokingham 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. &nbsp;
We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary 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.
Click the link below and apply today! Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an information discussion, contact the Electoral Services Manager: <a href="mailto:Anouska.miemczyk-leek@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Anouska.miemczyk-leek@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or the Head of Democratic &amp; Electoral Services: <a href="mailto:priya.patel@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">priya.patel@wokingham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Closing date:&nbsp;Sunday 12th October 2025, 11pm
Interviews:&nbsp; w/c 20th October 2025&nbsp; (Subject to change)
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please 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.
Wokingham 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.&nbsp;
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Electoral Services Officer

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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
About the Role
Woking Borough Council are seeking an experienced and proactive&nbsp;Facilities Manager&nbsp;to lead our facilities team in delivering high-quality hard and soft services across our estate. This is a key leadership role within the Property Services Team with responsibility for ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement in all aspects of facilities management.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary facilities team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.</li>
<li>Oversee the delivery of&nbsp;hard services&nbsp;(e.g., M&amp;E, building fabric, compliance) and&nbsp;soft services&nbsp;(e.g., cleaning, security, waste management, CCTV monitoring).</li>
<li>Manage and optimise&nbsp;energy usage, driving sustainability initiatives and identifying cost-saving opportunities.</li>
<li>Ensure the effective operation and maintenance of&nbsp;CCTV and security systems.</li>
<li>Develop and manage budgets, contracts, and service level agreements with external suppliers and contractors.</li>
<li>Monitor performance against KPIs and ensure compliance with health &amp; safety, statutory, and environmental regulations.</li>
</ul>
About You
<ul>
<li>Proven experience in facilities management, in a team leadership role.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of both hard and soft FM services.</li>
<li>Experience in&nbsp;energy management&nbsp;and sustainability practices.</li>
<li>Familiarity with&nbsp;CCTV systems, access control, and security protocols.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.</li>
<li>Relevant qualifications (e.g, IWFM) is essential.</li>
</ul>
Why Join Us?
Be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to innovation and excellence with opportunity to lead impactful projects and shape the future of our facilities strategy.
For an informal discussion please contact David Loveless, Head of Property Services on 01483 743554 or David Rasburn, Facilities Manager on 01483 74 3710
For further information on the responsibilities and person criteria, please see the Job Description and Person Specification documents below.
Early applications are encouraged as the Council reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate be identified.
Closing date:&nbsp; &nbsp;25 September 2025 12pm (noon)&nbsp;
Interview date: Week commencing 6&nbsp;October 2025- panel interview and test.

Facilities Manager

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27.5 hours per week, term time only, fixed one-year contract To commence as soon as possible We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and hardworking team. As a school we put our children at the centre of everything we do. The successful candidates will work closely with the class teachers and SENDCo to support the learning and teaching of children with special educational needs. Good literacy and numeracy skills are essential. You will join an inclusive and aspirational team, committed to providing and developing the best possible opportunities for our children in all aspects of learning and development. Micklands has a friendly and caring ethos where you will quickly feel part of a team and where professional opportunities are available. Please note applications will be considered on receipt and we may start interviewing candidates before the official application deadline. For an application pack, please either visit our school website: -<a href="http://www.micklands.reading.sch.uk" target="_blank">http://www.micklands.reading.sch.uk</a> or contact Mrs Bernie Rapson at <a href="mailto:office@micklands.reading.sch.uk" target="_blank">office@micklands.reading.sch.uk</a> Please do not send a CV, as for the purpose of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms. We welcome applicants from everyone, particularly under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation and religion. Closing date for applications: 3rd October 2025 Interview date: 8th October 2025 The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share that commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reading Borough Council

Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Micklands Primary School

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Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment where your skills and ideas are valued? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Our Wokingham Helping Early service is developing—and we’re looking for a&nbsp;motivated and experienced Senior Parenting Worker&nbsp;to join our evolving service. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality and evidence-based parenting support within our borough.
This role is available on a 12-month, fixed term contract.
Benefits:
Not 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:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐&nbsp;A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>To co-ordinate and facilitate parenting support programmes, including in-person, face to face and online.</li>
<li>To undertake assessments to assess the suitatbility for parents to attend a relevant parenting course</li>
<li>To promote termly groups to colleagues and partners</li>
<li>To attend supervision with the Assistant Team Manager, team meetings and training sessions, as per the requirements of your role</li>
<li>To supervise the Parenting Worker, ensuring that they are delivering high quality assessments and parenting programme activity.</li>
</ul>
Candidate Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Relevant childcare qualification at NVQ Level 3 or above</li>
<li>Brings energy, creativity and a systemic approach to their work</li>
<li>At least 2 years experience of delivering evidences parenting groups and one to one families with children aged 1-16 years old</li>
<li>Strong organisational and analytical skills, with experience in report writing, and using data to inform service delivery</li>
</ul>
Our Area:
Wokingham 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.
We’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.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Beccy Franklin at <a href="mailto:beccy.franklin@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">beccy.franklin@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or Jackelyn Dance at <a href="mailto:jackelyn.dance@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">jackelyn.dance@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: Sunday 28th September 2025, 11pm
Interview date: 7th and 8th October 2025, time TBC
Please 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.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.
Wokingham 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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.&nbsp;
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. 
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. 
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Senior Parenting Worker

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For full details and an application form, please download directly from our own website: <a href="https://www.kgaeasthampstead.uk/staff-vacancies/" target="_blank">https://www.kgaeasthampstead.uk/staff-vacancies/</a>.
King’s Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Employment is with King's Academies and not Bracknell Forest Council. The Trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is therefore not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome.&nbsp; &nbsp;Please accept that if you have not heard within two weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.

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We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Attendance and Punctuality Officer. The successful applicant will work closely with the Senior Leaders and WPA Educational Welfare Services to promote positive attendance and punctuality, including leading on first day calls.
The successful candidate will be adept at forming positive relationships with parents, students and colleagues, have a sharp eye for detail and a high standard of both written and spoken English. As a big part of the role will be speaking to parents, the successful candidate will possess tact and diplomacy, but also be tenacious and resilient. The role will include responsibility for monitoring student attendance and punctuality, leading on the sanctions when students’ punctuality does not meet our expectations and providing support for pastoral and senior leaders when interventions need to be put in place.&nbsp;
King’s Academy Easthampstead Park is a co-educational, community comprehensive serving Bracknell South.&nbsp; As a school we strive to give our students every opportunity to be happy, healthy and successful. We aim to deliver the best quality teaching and learning in a school where staff and students have respect and pride in themselves, their school and their community.
We work with our students to develop their aspirations and talents to achieve their full potential in a safe, caring and supportive environment. We have a friendly and supportive staff who enjoy working with a student body that fully reflects our community. King’s Academy Easthampstead Park, values diversity and promotes equality.
Our vision is to deliver a school judged as outstanding, that lives up to its values and beliefs. Our sense of community is built around the quality of relationships between staff, students and parents with the emphasis on respect and pride.
Closing date: 29 September 2025
Interviews to take place: w/c 29 September 2025
To apply, please complete the application form which you can download from the advert on <a href="https://www.kgaeasthampstead.uk/staff-vacancies/" target="_blank">https://www.kgaeasthampstead.uk/staff-vacancies/</a> or contact our Personnel Officer, at <a href="mailto:recruitment@kgaeasthampstead.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@kgaeasthampstead.uk</a>.&nbsp;or 01344 390826.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.&nbsp; An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken.
We reserve the right to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence obligations on shortlisted &nbsp; candidates and candidates will be provided the opportunity to address any issues of concerns that may come up during the search at interview.

Attendance and Punctuality Officer

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How to Apply &nbsp;- Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.
Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.&nbsp; If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration formTo find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit&nbsp; <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk" target="_blank">https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk</a>
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest - <a href="https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/</a>
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.
Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application &amp; selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.&nbsp;
Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form. &nbsp;
The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.&nbsp;
References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.



Join Our Team as SENDCo – Holly Spring Primary School Start Date: January 2025 (or sooner)
Are you an experienced, passionate educator looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? Holly Spring Primary School is seeking a dedicated and experienced SENDCo to join our inclusive and nurturing community from January 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified teacher ready to take the next step in their career in a non-class-based role, within a school that prioritises inclusion and wellbeing for all.&nbsp; You must have the NASENCo qualification or equivalent or currently have the NPQ for Sencos in progress.
<h3>Why Join Holly Spring?</h3>
At Holly Spring, we pride ourselves on our strong commitment to supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs. Our excellent provision includes:
<ul>
<li>Four additional classes specifically for children with SEND</li>
<li>Nurture groups in both KS1 and KS2</li>
<li>A wide range of targeted interventions, including Forest School and ELSA sessions</li>
</ul>
<h3>We Are Looking For Someone Who:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Is passionate about transforming outcomes for young people with SEND</li>
<li>Is self-motivated, well-organised, and able to manage time effectively</li>
<li>Can work collaboratively to support teachers in developing inclusive, personalised strategies for individual pupils</li>
</ul>
<h3>In Return, We Offer:</h3>
<ul>
<li>A supportive leadership team</li>
<li>A dedicated SENDCo office and administrative support</li>
<li>A welcoming and professional environment where staff thrive and feel valued</li>
</ul>
<h3>About Our School</h3>
Holly Spring Primary is a large, well-resourced, three-form entry school located in the Bullbrook area of Bracknell. Our extensive grounds include:
<ul>
<li>A beautiful forest learning environment</li>
<li>A tranquil sensory garden</li>
<li>Spacious classrooms designed to support learning and wellbeing</li>
</ul>
We are a warm and caring school community that works together to make a real difference in children’s lives.
To learn more about our ethos, values, and curriculum, please visit our website.
<h3>How to Apply</h3>
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity or would like to arrange a visit, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Liz Baker, School Business Manager, at <a href="mailto:l.baker@hsprimary.uk" target="_blank">l.baker@hsprimary.uk</a>.
Closing Date: Monday 6th October at 9:00am Interviews: w/c 20th October
Early applications are encouraged as interviews may be held prior to the closing date.

Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENDCo)

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</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.



Residential Support Worker
West London
£32,070– £33,987 plus 2 weekend Increments of £930 per annum and sleep-in allowances paid in addition when occurring
Permanent, Full - time, 36 hours per week; shifts working with a combination of earlies &amp; lates including working alternative weekends.
About us at Hounslow
We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.
We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential.&nbsp; We are stepping up for our residents like never before.
About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock.&nbsp; All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”.&nbsp; It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.
We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.
As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.&nbsp; There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.
Our Benefits
<a href="https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20037/working_for_the_council" target="_blank">If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits.&nbsp; Read more about these here.</a>
About The Role
Department: Early Intervention and Special Needs Education
Section: Westbrook Short Breaks Unit
We are excited to advertise for one Residential Support Worker positions to join our committed and highly valued staff team.
The main role is to work as Residential Support Worker rostered rota that reflects the needs of the service, or as required by the Assistant Managers and Registered unit manager. To assist in the day to day running of the Unit, to provide a comprehensive range of services to children and young people with physical or learning disabilities and their families / carers with aim to offer and maximise life opportunities and experiences.
To follow practices that comply with policies and procedures set by the Department and Unit, including standards and requirements set by the Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, National Minimum Standards and Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
To work as part of a team to provide a high standard of care that meets the needs of children and young people being Looked After, or being provided short breaks services. To work within a framework which safeguards and promotes their well-being.
To follow an assessment framework that encompasses implementation of a care planning and risk assessment structure, which will consider all the physical, psychological, emotional, health, behavioural and independent or dependent needs of children and young people with a disability.
About The Team You’ll Be Working In
Westbrook Short Breaks and Resource Unit provide high quality short breaks and flexible support services through a range of measures, in order to support disabled children and young people to live within their family and community within the London Borough of Hounslow.
The Service aims to provide a safe nurturing environment for disabled children and young people, based on the premise that their needs and welfare are paramount and should be met on an individual basis.
Our over-arching ethos is to provide a service that recognises children’s rights, promotes opportunity, and provides stimulating, creative and varied environments which are conducive to promoting individual development and maximising quality of life and independence.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Ensure effective safeguarding and well-being of Children &amp; Young people are paramount during daily practice.</li>
<li>Actively promote individuals’ rights, obtain and document the views of the Child with the sole aim towards a person-centred and holistic approach to their care.</li>
<li>To work positively with colleagues in the team and across the organisation to ensure consistent best practice.</li>
<li>At all times respects confidentiality and the dignity of others.</li>
</ul>
Your Skills:
<ul>
<li>Ability to write clear and concise reports and communicate effectively with colleagues, parents and other professionals.</li>
<li>Ability to utilise a range of techniques to communicate with children and young people given the level of their needs.</li>
<li>Ability to undertake key working responsibilities and have knowledge in devising, implementing &amp; reviewing care plans / training programmes, completing risk assessments with particular regard to young people's skills and abilities with a focus to maximise life opportunities.</li>
<li>Knowledge in understanding the care and developmental needs of children and young people with learning or physical disabilities.</li>
</ul>
Essential for the Role
<ul>
<li>Experience of working with children and young people in a residential setting, childcare setting, and teaching or youth work capacity.</li>
<li>NVQ Level 3 in Social Care with Children (As of April 2012 Workforce Diploma Level 3 in Residential Child care) or equivalent is essential for this post, therefore, you will be required to hold this qualification on appointment or be committed to working towards achieving this qualification within 12 months of commencement in post.</li>
<li>Sound knowledge of the relevant Legislations in relation to working within a Children’s short break Unit; such as The Children’s Home Regulations 2015, The Children Act 1989, National Minimum Standards, Care Standards Act 2000 and Ofsted legislation.</li>
<li>An enhanced DBS is required for this role.</li>
</ul>
This post is considered by the authority to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the employee specification.
About You
If the points below resonate with you, we’d love you to put in an application:
<ul>
<li>Knowledge in understanding the care and developmental needs of children and young people with learning or physical disabilities, emotional and behavioural difficulties and sensory impairment needs.</li>
<li>Ability to undertake responsibility for ensuring departmental policies and statutory regulations are observed. To work within the Department's safeguarding policy with the sole aim that the safeguarding and protection of children and young people are paramount.</li>
<li>The ability to record, report and disseminate significant information to the relevant professionals within the department to ensure the safeguarding and well-being of the children and young people in our care. Ability to write clear and concise reports and communicate effectively with colleagues, parents and other professionals.</li>
<li>Ability to undertake key working responsibilities and have knowledge in devising, implementing &amp; reviewing care plans / training programmes, evidencing outcomes, completing risk assessments with particular regard to young people's skills and abilities with a focus to maximise life opportunities.</li>
<li>At all times respect the confidentiality and the dignity of others.</li>
</ul>
Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile.
The key information you need about the role should be in the Role Profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:
Email: <a href="mailto:Manish.Jheelan@hounslow.gov.uk" target="_blank">Manish.Jheelan@hounslow.gov.uk</a> 
Telephone: 020 8583 6570
CV via email will NOT be considered.
No sponsorship.
To apply please visit our website.
Closing date – 27th September 2025
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 7th &amp; Friday 10th October 2025 from 9am-5pm. Interview slots to book will be available after closing date. Please do check your email frequently.

London Borough of Hounslow

Residential Support Worker

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</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Ranger / Heritage Parks Gardener on a full time, permanent basis.&nbsp;
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
<h3>About you...</h3>
As an Assistant Ranger/Heritage Parks Gardener, you will be passionate about conservation and nature, and keen to develop skills in the sector.
You are someone who values community involvement and understands its importance in the success of long-term environmental projects.
In your role as an Assistant Ranger/Heritage Parks Gardener, you will have shared responsibility for the maintenance and safety of the Heritage Parks sites, together with other works that will be allocated to the team from the wider Parks &amp; Countryside service through the Lead Rangers.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
Bracknell Forest Council Parks &amp; Countryside service is responsible for more than 300 hectares of countryside sites, ranging from large wildflower meadows and woodlands to play areas and sports pitches.&nbsp;
We endeavour to manage our sites for the benefit of people and wildlife, this being a key objective for the council.
Two of our historic parks have been restored with grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund.&nbsp; Involvement of local communities is also central to this success.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
<ul>
<li>To undertake estate management tasks including maintaining flower beds, cutting grass, planting shrubs, hedge cutting, sweeping leaves, removing litter, maintaining paths and other park infrastructure.</li>
<li>To undertake regular safety inspections of the parks and address resulting health and safety matters which arise.</li>
<li>To encourage community involvement and liaise with volunteers to help co-ordinate their work in the park.</li>
<li>To comply with all health and safety procedures, particularly in regard to machinery and equipment.</li>
<li>Carry out play area weekly inspections, reporting findings and making safe any issues.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
<ul>
<li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.</li>
<li>Paid employee volunteering scheme.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
*(pro rata for part time)
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on 16th October 2025
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Alan Wilson, Green Infrastructure Delivery Manager - Parks &amp; Countryside
Tel.: 07802 545506
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Assistant Ranger / Heritage Parks Gardener

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</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.



An exciting, full-time, permanent opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker with extensive safeguarding knowledge to join our disability team and make a difference to the lives of children and young people with specialist and complex needs.
To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/SBqihNKEzBo" target="_blank">at our team's video</a>.
If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact <a href="mailto:helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a> to arrange a suitable time.
<h3>About you...</h3>
You must have a current Social Work England registration and have successfully completed your ASYE in a statutory children social care setting. We are looking for someone with experience of working with children and families that includes Child in Need and Child protection.
To succeed in this role, you will have knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, policies and thresholds. You will also be able to demonstrate strong assessment and analytical skills. You should have experience of working in partnership with children and their families and other professionals, to produce needs led plans for children and young people. You will have the ability to work both independently and effectively as part of a team.
Experience of working with children with disabilities and complex needs&nbsp;is desirable but not essential, as we will support you to develop this specialist knowledge.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
The Children’s Specialist Support Team (CSST) is a highly skilled team working with children who have disabilities and/or complex health needs. We are an experienced, friendly and supportive team who focuses on ensuring that children are at the centre of all we do.&nbsp; We provide a range of services for children with additional needs and those who are assessed to have additional vulnerability. This includes the council’s statutory responsibilities for disabled Children in Need in the community (including care packages and short breaks).
The team is an eclectic mix of different service areas covering a wide breadth of work with children with disabilities, Occupational Therapy, Short Breaks (including Larchwood, our short break respite unit), Taking a child first and social model approach. Partnership and collaborative working is the key to our success.
The team is well integrated with local partners and works alongside specialist workers in domestic abuse, mental health and substance misuse, often in co-located settings.
You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/childrens-social-care-jobs" target="_blank">Children's social care jobs | Bracknell Forest Council</a>
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
<ul>
<li>To promote listening to children at every opportunity ensuring their views are heard, recorded and acted upon in an appropriate and timely manner and to support the completion of life journey work with children and young people in accordance with their age and understanding.</li>
<li>To hold a caseload and provide assessment, care planning, intervention and family support according to expertise.</li>
<li>To assess and identify the needs of children and families referred and negotiate delivery of services by determining how these needs can be best met in accordance with statutory responsibilities and council policies using best value principles.</li>
<li>To work alongside voluntary and statutory partner agencies and within the context of the care plan for children and families to ensure the provision of appropriate and effective services.</li>
<li>To develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the department's policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR.</li>
<li>To participate in regular reflective supervision and be able to set clear goals and intervention strategies.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
<ul>
<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Paid employee volunteering scheme.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).&nbsp;</li>
<li>Reimbursement of Social Work England registration.</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
*(pro rata for part time)
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on 14th October 2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Benigna Amago - Assistant Team Manager - <a href="mailto:Benigna.Amago@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Benigna.Amago@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
Or Kylie Somenthal - Assistant Team Manager - <a href="mailto:-Kylie.Somenthal@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kylie.Somenthal@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Social Worker - Children's Specialist Support Team

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</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



We have an excellent opportunity available for a Senior Highways Development Control Officer to join our team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.
As the Senior Highways Development Control Officer, you will be a key contributor to the Highway Development Management team, supporting and advocating for the design, planning, and implementation of new highways and streets within the Borough. Your responsibilities will also involve representing the service at planning committees as well as during Appeal Hearings and Inquiries.
Benefits: 
Not 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:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
Key responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>To advise on the transport implications/highways impacts of pre-application development proposals</li>
<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>
<li>To advise on Transport Assessments and Travel Plans presented in support of development proposals and carry out transport appraisals of development proposals</li>
<li>To provide high-quality and timely responses to planning consultations.</li>
<li>To review Stage 1 Road Safety Audits and ensure that any road safety issues identified are resolved satisfactorily by the developer / designer.</li>
<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>
<li>Carry out site visits to establish how the development will fit into the surrounding highway infrastructure and identify are any potential constraints on the development</li>
<li>To negotiate appropriate financial contributions towards transportation services and infrastructure required arising from planning applications</li>
<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>
</ul>
Candidate requirements:
<ul>
<li>A level 4 qualification in Civil Engineering or Transport Planning</li>
<li>Expert knowledge of street design, with particular focus on the delivery of high-quality streets through the planning process (e.g. 80-200 dwellings)</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge of traffic and speed management principles to support the delivery of safe highways for all users</li>
<li>Extensive experience analysing or interpreting industry software (such as Junctions 10</li>
</ul>
Our Area:
Wokingham 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.
We’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.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, for more information, please contact Malcolm Pinto, Head of Development, Delivery and Engineering - &nbsp;<a href="mailto:malcolm.pinto@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">malcolm.pinto@wokingham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Closing date: 19th October 2025, 11pm
Interview date: TBC
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please 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.
Wokingham 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.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Senior Highways Development Control Officer

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Are you able to motivate, inspire and challenge others to successfully achieve their full potential?
Are you passionate about learning &amp; development?
If so, this could be the role for you.
About Waverley Training Services
Waverley Training Services is part of Waverley Borough Council and has been delivering work-based learning qualifications, Apprenticeships, Functional Skills and Employability Skills to a range of learners of all ages since 1981. We deliver qualifications throughout Surrey and the borders of Hampshire, Berkshire and Sussex.
We contract with the Department for Education in order to obtain funding for the qualifications delivered however we are also able to offer privately funded training if required.
We are open to inspection from OFSTED and in our last full inspection in December 2023 we were awarded a ‘Good’ across all aspects of the framework.
Waverley Training Services is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we follow the safer recruitment process. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. (Further information can be obtained from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.surreyjobs.info/users/new.js?original_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.surreyjobs.info%2Fvacancies%2F366533%2Fexternal_links%3Findex%3D0" target="_blank">Disclosure and Barring Service - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>)
Waverley Borough Council is a great place to work, offering a pension scheme for which the Council make a substantial contribution of 17.2%, generous annual leave entitlements in addition to the Bank Holidays and “Waverley Days” leave at Christmas, and numerous discounts schemes.
The Role:
We are looking for Tutors who can deliver Apprenticeships in all or most of the following areas:
<ul>
<li>Customer Service</li>
<li>Business Administration</li>
<li>Management </li>
<li>Accountancy</li>
</ul>
Responsibilities of a Work-Based Tutor include but are not limited to:
-&nbsp; Managing a caseload of learners
-&nbsp; Teaching, supporting and coaching learners primarily in the workplace to support the timely achievement of their qualification
-&nbsp; Assessing learners work via the e-portfolio system
-&nbsp; Providing constructive detailed feedback, both written and verbally to support the identification of learner’s strengths and areas for development
-&nbsp; Providing learners with the opportunity to stretch and challenge themselves through the setting of SMART targets
-&nbsp; Supporting learners to achieve their Maths and English Level 2 Functional Skills
-&nbsp; Identifying and supporting additional learning needs of individual learners
-&nbsp; Providing sufficient information, advice and guidance to learners to support their welfare and continuous professional development in line with Matrix requirements
-&nbsp; Safeguarding learners and reporting all concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead
-&nbsp; Liaising with End Point Assessment Organisations to ensure timely completion of learners End Point Assessment
-&nbsp; Adhering to the requirements of all Awarding Organisations and governing bodies.
This post is a full-time permanent role, 37 hours per week, however flexible working applications will be considered.
The role will be a mixture face to face visits at learner’s workplaces and remote visits via Microsoft Teams.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Krystel Rajewski, Teaching and Learning Manager on 01252 725872 or 07812 220811.
Core working hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm with a 30-minute lunch break.
Strictly no agencies please.
Closing date for applications:&nbsp;&nbsp;9.00am on Tuesday 30th September 2025
Interview date:&nbsp;Wednesday 8th October 2025 at Farnham Memorial Hall
Please note we do not accept applications after the time given on the advert

Tutor - Work Based Learning

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Financial Assessment Officer
We have a fantastic opportunity to available for a Financial Assessment Officer to join our Financial Assessments &amp; Payments Team within Adult Social Care here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, 12-month fixed term contract.
As Financial Assessment Officer, you will be part of the Financial Assessments &amp; Payments Team within Adult Social Care. This role is responsible for determining whether individuals are required to contribute financially towards the cost of their care, in accordance with the Council’s policy and the Care Act. Where applicable, the role also involves ensuring that individuals receive their full entitlement to welfare benefits and allowances.
Benefits
Not 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:
⭐&nbsp;A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service, plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐&nbsp;A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more
Key responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Conducts financial assessments and annual reviews under the Council’s Charging Policies and other legal frameworks, through desk-based work, in accordance with defined legislation, procedures and timescales so that the Council may correctly charge for social services care packages, respite and residential care.</li>
<li>Ensure that assessments and case visits are dealt with correctly and in a timely manner, giving advice and guidance as required</li>
<li>To obtain, record, review, verify and collate financial information/evidence for financial assessment and to undertake all aspects of the financial assessment work both for non-residential adult social care charging and Charging for Residential accommodation within agreed timescales to meet team targets. This could be through a variety of channels including home visits, appointments at the Council’s Offices, e-mail, post, or telephone.</li>
<li>Keep updated with current legislation and government changes, specifically in connection with the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.</li>
<li>To help train and coach colleagues on the team including new colleagues and cross training within the team as well as attendance at relevant meetings.</li>
</ul>
Candidate requirements
<ul>
<li>Experience of working in an office environment.</li>
<li>A commitment to embracing change.</li>
<li>The ability to interpret, extract and assess important information.</li>
<li>The ability to work with volume and be accurate.</li>
<li>Customer service ethos, striving to continually improve.</li>
<li>The ability to work on their own initiative and take ownership as well as working as part of a team.</li>
<li>Working with colleagues to achieve service performance targets.</li>
<li>Good IT skills.</li>
</ul>
Our Area
Wokingham 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.
We’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.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Or for an informal discussion, please contact Lynn Smith - <a href="mailto:lynn.smith@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">lynn.smith@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: 19th October 2025, 11pm
Interview Date:&nbsp;TBC
Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful.&nbsp; Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please 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.
Wokingham 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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Financial Assessment Officer

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We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated team players, to join our Housing Property Services Team to contribute to protecting the quality of life of our tenants. Our housing stock lies totally within the Borough of Reading and our vision is for everyone to have the opportunity to live in a good quality sustainable home, within in a lively and thriving neighbourhood. We’re working hard to improve disadvantaged areas and enhance people’s lives across the Borough, including a carbon neutral strategy. We are part of a multi-disciplinary team, consisting of 43 staff spread across 5 teams – Building Surveying, Housing New Build, Compliance, Mechanical and Electrical and Quality Assurance. Our role is to deliver a varied programme of repairs, maintenance, refurbishment, and redevelopment to our portfolio of housing stock alongside our Direct Services Organisation. We are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working in central Reading and homeworking according to the needs of the Service. About the role: This is a key role within Housing Property Services, managing a team of building surveyors and a portfolio of your own projects as part of delivering our annual planned works programme. The role offers real variety and involvement in a wide range of exciting projects. We manage circa 6000 stock of residential property, from Victorian terrace houses, through to high rise flats and modern care facilities. Through partnership working, with both the tenant and contractor, you will arrange and manage works from inception to completion to ensure a seamless approach is delivered. Our planned works programme has an annual budget of circa £14 million, with additional multi-million pound refurbishment projects. The projects variety include house extensions for less able tenants, whole house refurbishment, kitchen &amp; bathroom replacement, elemental renewal, external decorations, and repairs and zero net carbon installs. Your work will include feasibility, design, planning, procurement and full contract and project management of a portfolio of projects. About you: We need you to be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and to have had prior experience of team management.&nbsp; You will need a proven background in the field of building surveying, building construction and project management and administration. Specific requirements:
<ul>
<li>A good communicator with a proven background in building maintenance and construction</li>
<li>Good understanding of building pathology</li>
<li>Working knowledge of procurement legislation and procurement methodology.</li>
<li>Understanding of Standard forms of contract, how they are applied and used from a client perspective on construction projects.</li>
<li>Structured and logical approach to fiscal contract management.</li>
<li>Recognised Building Construction Qualification with member status of the RICS or CIOB.</li>
<li>Competent use of Word, Excel and Outlook.</li>
<li>Full driving licence and vehicle.</li>
</ul>
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. 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 Drive 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. Be 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. Make 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. Our offer: We 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. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Full surveying kit and PPE.</li>
<li>Payment of professional fees</li>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Bennet Road Offices located off Junction 11 of the M4.</li>
<li>
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).</li>
<li>The use of Kennet Day nursery rated outstanding by Ofsted located at The Civic Offices in Reading town centre.</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work.</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.</li>
<li>Access to an online employee benefits portal with new offers every month.</li>
</ul>
For more information on this position please contact Tony Payne, Housing Surveying Team Manager at <a href="mailto:Anthony.Payne@Reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Anthony.Payne@Reading.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:Anthony.Payne@Reading.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a>Closing Date: Sunday 5th October 2025 Interview Date: TBC 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.

Principal Building Surveyor - Housing Property Services

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We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated team players, to join our Housing Property Services Team to contribute to protecting the quality of life of our tenants. Our housing stock lies totally within the Borough of Reading and our vision is for everyone to have the opportunity to live in a good quality sustainable home, within in a lively and thriving neighbourhood. We’re working hard to improve disadvantaged areas and enhance people’s lives across the Borough, including a carbon neutral strategy. We are part of a multi-disciplinary team, consisting of 43 staff spread across 5 teams – Building Surveying, Housing New Build, Compliance, Mechanical and Electrical and Quality Assurance. Our role is to deliver a varied programme of repairs, maintenance, refurbishment, and redevelopment to our portfolio of housing stock alongside our Direct Services Organisation. We are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working located off Junction 11 of the M4 and homeworking, according to the needs of the Service. About the role: The role will require a good understanding of building pathology to identify structural and other related defects to manage packages of works to eradicate and or reduce the build-up of air borne moisture which in turn is affecting the property by presenting a surface mould and other disrepair characteristics. Through partnership working, with both the tenant and contractor, you will arrange and manage works from inception to completion to ensure a seamless approach is delivered. You will ensure that all disrepair and housing conditions claims are dealt with in a consistent, timely manner through to resolution. About you:
<ul>
<li>A good communicator with a proven background in building maintenance and construction</li>
<li>Good understanding of building pathology</li>
<li>Experience of working as a Disrepair Surveyor</li>
<li>An understanding of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)</li>
<li>Understanding of and working with a Schedule of Rates</li>
<li>Degree in Building Surveying, or HNC or similar in a building discipline</li>
<li>Competent use of Word, Excel and Outlook.</li>
<li>Full driving licence and vehicle.</li>
</ul>
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. 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 Drive 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. Be 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. Make 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. Our offer: We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Full surveying kit and PPE</li>
<li>Payment of professional fees</li>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Bennet Road Offices located off Junction 11 of the M4.</li>
<li>
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).</li>
<li>The use of Kennet Day nursery rated outstanding by Ofsted located at The Civic Offices in Reading town centre.</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work.</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.</li>
<li>Access to an online employee benefits portal with new offers every month.</li>
</ul>
For more information on this position please contact Jo Fuller, Principal Building Surveyor on 0118 937 3811 or <a href="mailto:joanna.fuller@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">joanna.fuller@reading.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:joanna.fuller@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a>Closing Date: Sunday 5th October 2025 Interview Date: TBC 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.

Housing Damp, Mould and Disrepair Surveyor - Housing Property Services

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We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated team players, to join our Housing Property Services Team to contribute to protecting the quality of life of our tenants. Our housing stock lies totally within the Borough of Reading and our vision is for everyone to have the opportunity to live in a good quality sustainable home, within in a lively and thriving neighbourhood. We’re working hard to improve disadvantaged areas and enhance people’s lives across the Borough, including a carbon neutral strategy. We are part of a multi-disciplinary team, consisting of 43 staff spread across 5 teams – Building Surveying, Housing New Build, Compliance, Mechanical and Electrical and Quality Assurance. Our role is to deliver a varied programme of repairs, maintenance, refurbishment, and redevelopment to our portfolio of housing stock alongside our Direct Services Organisation. We are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working located off Junction 11 of the M4 and homeworking according to the needs of the Service. About the role: The role offers real variety and involvement in a wide range of exciting projects. We manage circa 6000 stock of residential property, from Victorian terrace houses, through to high rise flats and modern care facilities. Through partnership working, with both the tenant and contractor, you will arrange and manage works from inception to completion to ensure a seamless approach is delivered. Our planned works programme has an annual budget of circa £14 million, with additional multi-million pound refurbishment projects. The projects variety include house extensions for less able tenants, whole house refurbishment, kitchen &amp; bathroom replacement, elemental renewal, external decorations and repairs and zero net carbon installs. Your work will include feasibility, design, planning, procurement and full contract and project management of a portfolio of projects. About you: You will need to be a good communicator with a proven background in building maintenance, construction and project management.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>A good understanding of building pathology.</li>
<li>A working knowledge of category management, procurement legislation and procurement methodology.</li>
<li>An understanding of Standard forms of contract, how they are applied and used from a client perspective, on construction projects.</li>
<li>A structured and logical approach to contract fiscal management.</li>
<li>Degree in Building Surveying, or HNC or similar in a building discipline</li>
<li>Competent use of Word, Excel and Outlook.</li>
<li>Full driving licence and vehicle.</li>
</ul>
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 Drive 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. Be 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. Make 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. Our offer: We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Full surveying kit and PPE.</li>
<li>Payment of professional fees</li>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Bennet Road Offices located off Junction 11 of the M4.</li>
<li>
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).</li>
<li>The use of Kennet Day nursery rated outstanding by Ofsted located at The Civic Offices in Reading town centre.</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work.</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.</li>
<li>Access to an online employee benefits portal with new offers every month.</li>
</ul>
For more information on this position please contact Jo Fuller, Principal Building Surveyor on 0118 937 3811 or <a href="mailto:joanna.fuller@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">joanna.fuller@reading.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:joanna.fuller@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a>Closing Date: Sunday 5th October 2025 Interview Date: TBC 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.

Housing Planned Works Surveyor - Housing Property Services

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An Exciting Opportunity…
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
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The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
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The Post
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The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community, and this role of&nbsp;Prevention Coordinator will be at the heart of that transformation, supporting the Service Reform and Strategy Directorate to deliver on key responsibilities and ambitions set out in the Borough Plan and the organisation’s change programme. This includes shaping and influencing the development of preventative approaches across Adult Social Care (ASC) and the Council.
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The Person
You will have a good understanding of Brent inhouse structures and processes to help further develop our prevention offer and demonstrate the impact of prevention services.
Our Offer to You
In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:
<ul>
<li>27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service</li>
<li>Very generous employer pension contribution</li>
<li>Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided)</li>
<li>A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave</li>
<li>Access to affordable parking nearby</li>
<li>Access to our Zipcar scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling</li>
<li>Season ticket loan for public transport</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities</li>
<li>Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.</li>
</ul>
Closing date: 23 September 2025 (23:59)

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Additional Information&nbsp;

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.


Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

 The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">here</a>.
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Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
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As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;&nbsp;<a>recruitment@brent.gov.uk&nbsp;</a>

Brent Council

This is Brent

Prevention Coordinator

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Are you looking for the next step in you Occupational Therapist career?
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
The Post
We are looking for Deputy Team Manager Occupational Therapist for Brent’s Reablement Team which is&nbsp;an integrated service combining the fast-paced response to Pathway 1 Home First discharges and the delivery of reablement and social care services in a short term response team set up. The team’s ethos is about promoting and enabling independence and we have good working relationships with our partners and colleagues in the hubs and intermediate care.&nbsp;
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist, who have experience of working with adults with physical disabilities and older people to take an active role with day to day running of the Team in providing specialist advice, guidance, support and supervision to qualified and non-qualified social care and OT staff working within the team. Also the opportunity to develop the team services and role in delivering the Integrated Care Partnership.&nbsp;
Brent Adult Social Care is committed to an organisational culture that invests and empowers its staff to take ownership and accountability to enable staff to provide excellent services to residents to help keep them safe in the community. Person centred services are aimed at maximising independence through building resilience and empowerment to enable people to manage their care and be independent.
The Person
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a progressive and Multi-disciplinary team comprising of Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Care Assessors and OT assistants providing Reablement to clients in their own homes. The successful candidates will have key roles in developing:
Improved pathways with the existing community social care and intermediate care services as part of the Integrated Care Partnership with our Acute and Community NHS provider Trusts and 3rd Sector organisations
Working with Brent’s Adult Social Care brokerage team on training of new Reablement Home Care providers.&nbsp;
Staff development and training for team members as an integral role in the retention and upskilling of the workforce in Adult Social Care.&nbsp;
The successful candidates will ideally have post graduate experience in Social Care and or Intermediate Care, have experience of supervising staff and or students in the work place and of working with Home Care providers and/or Reablement providers.
Our Offer to You
In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:
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<li>A £5000 ‘golden hello’ for DTM OTs new to Brent, upon completion of their probationary period.</li>
<li>An annual retention payment of £3000 for eligible frontline workers and managers from Grade PO2 – PO7</li>
<li>27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service</li>
<li>Very generous employer pension contribution</li>
<li>Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided)</li>
<li>A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave</li>
<li>Access to affordable parking nearby</li>
<li>Access to our Zipcar scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling</li>
<li>Season ticket loan for public transport</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities</li>
<li>Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.</li>
</ul>
Closing Date: 5 October 2025 (23:59) &nbsp;
Additional Information&nbsp; &nbsp;
To Be Updated By Recruitment Team

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.


Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
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The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">here</a>. &nbsp;
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. &nbsp;
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a>

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