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The Legal Team at Reading is highly regarded and this role will support our shared service clients at the Joint Legal Team (JLT).&nbsp; The JLT is a long standing shared legal service for all the Berkshire Councils and a recognised centre of excellence for childcare, adults and education law.&nbsp; You will possess advocacy abilities and demonstrate sound judgement when representing our clients in public law children's cases.&nbsp; The JLT was awarded “Highly Commended” at the Lawyers in Local Government Awards in June 2025.
Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.&nbsp; We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is the key to our success.&nbsp; 
We are open to flexible working patterns, subject to court attendance requirements. When not in court, we 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:
As a shared service the cases are wide-ranging across many different aspects of public children law and adoption and you will have the opportunity to advocate at different levels of the Family Court.&nbsp; There is also the opportunity to develop into other areas of law, such as adult social care and special educational needs.
There will be a high volume of work and on occasions you will be dealing with emergency and urgent applications on short notice.&nbsp; As a Childcare Advocate you will work closely with the Lawyer who has conduct of the case and on more complex cases will be involved in case preparation and strategic planning to achieve the best outcome.

About you:
To apply for this role, you will require:
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<li>A current practising certificate and be entitled to practice in England as a Barrister, Solicitor, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives</li>
<li>Ability to prioritise workload and to work effectively under pressure</li>
<li>Ability to represent the team in meetings and at Court</li>
<li>A flexible approach to work and ability to use initiative</li>
<li>Ability to maintain confidentiality</li>
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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 colleagues who 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team&nbsp;- work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency&nbsp;- 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&nbsp;- 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&nbsp;- 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.&nbsp; Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.&nbsp; 
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holiday rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
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<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</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>
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For more information on this position please contact Ursula Barlow, Strategic Lead – Advocacy at <a href="mailto:ursula.barlow@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">ursula.barlow@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing Date: Sunday 20th July 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed 
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Reading Borough Council

Childcare Advocate - Joint Legal Team

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Our team at New Tyne Residential home we're looking for an experienced Support Worker. We are passionate about helping the people we care for to live the life they want to lead. We offer lots of activities to make each day as unique as those we care for, find out more below.Why not have a look at our dedicated <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/careers-in-directly-provided-services/" target="_blank">Careers in adults' residential services, day opportunities and shared lives webpage</a> to learn more about the difference you can make!About the jobHourly Rate: £12.45 - £12.65Enhancements: Weekend working - Time &amp; a half, Bank Holidays - Double time &amp; Night enhancement (8pm - 10pm shifts)Working Pattern: 25 hours per week, on a 4 weekly rota. Contract Length: Fixed Term Contract until 31/01/2026Location: New Tyne, WorthingAbout YouTo become a Support Worker with us you will be:* Passionate about supporting people to be the best they can be.* Empowering people to live the life they choose.* Supporting people to have the opportunities to learn and grow.* A good listener, patient and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity.* Ensure people have opportunity to be involved in/Co-produce every aspect of their care and support.* Support people to maintain friendships/relationships important to them and to make new friendships/relationships.* Support people to maintain their health.If you would like to join our dynamic team, take a look at the attached job description and see if you have the skills, qualifications, and experience to be a Support Worker.About New TyneNew Tyne is a home for people who have been diagnosed with dementia. We embrace the ethos of being an open and inclusive home. Where we are able to do so we seek the views and ideas of those living here when making decisions and plans. We encourage family and friends to visit regularly and share in their loved ones' lives where possible.This might include sharing time in our communal lounges or quieter spaces, or if the weather is good, sitting in the garden. We also enjoy themed parties and events to mark special occasions and welcome people to these. We also support and encourage people to access their local community if they wish to.Key Skills (These will be used as the shortlisting criteria, please detail on your application how your experience demonstrates these skills and which role it relates to)<ul>
<li>You are able to interpret information, such as service complaints, and redirect them to the appropriate person to provide quick and accurate resolution.</li>
<li>Good communication and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>You will show the ability to deal appropriately with expressive behaviour from the people we support, and respond sensitively to their families and carers.</li>
<li>Confident in building relationships with people from a wide variety of cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.</li>
<li>Enjoy working as part of a team completing shared tasks as required.</li>
</ul>Qualifications and/ experience<ul>
<li>Basic literacy and numeracy skills, in order to record and document activities in the provider plans.</li>
<li>Basic understanding of the needs of the people we support and their rights as an individual.</li>
<li>Demonstrable successful experience of working as part of a team.</li>
<li>Knowledge of Health and Safety practice, First Aid and Fire procedure, Manual Handling - Desirable</li>
<li>NVQ 2/Diploma in Care or equivalent qualification - Desirable</li>
<li>Previous experience of working in a care setting and with people who have a disability or are vulnerable - Desirable</li>
<li>Previous experience of running group activities - Desirable</li>
</ul>Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:* Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme* A range of flexible working options* Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring* Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans* Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres* A range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers with the opportunity to save over £1,000 (Including: Argos, Samsung, ASOS, B&amp;Q and many more)* Car benefit scheme* A range of commuting and business travel discounts and initiativesFor a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.How to ApplyUpload your CV and complete the application explaining the key skills listed on the Job Description and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

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About UsReablement is a key strategic priority for West Sussex in 2025, so now is a great time to join the service. The council is investing in growing the service, to reach more people and to support more residents to live as independently as possible for longer.The Regaining Independence Service (RIS) is a therapy led service working with people to help them keep or re-learn skills to manage living independently at home or to get out and about in their local community. Using a strengths-based approach, RIS work over a short and focused period with people who may have had a period of ill health or difficulties caring for themselves to maintain or regain the skills needed to enjoy their every day life. RIS work in partnership with our reablement provider ECL to deliver the Community Reablement Service, and work closely with colleagues in the NHS and other parts of the council.To help us create a reablement workforce that reflects the communities we serve, and to ensure we have diverse perspectives and insights, we would particularly welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and those with a disability.This is what our team members say about working in RIS:"I think we work well as a team. I feel well supported by the manager and the senior practitioner, who listen to the teams needs and react. I like the fact that as a service WSCC and RIS are extremely flexible and adjust my working to help my work life balance""The team are very supportive with everyone being very generous in terms of sharing knowledge, experience and availability for joint visits. I feel as though the team is passionate about delivering person centred therapy and believe in the core principles of reablement"RIS is a thriving service: hard working and committed, passionate about achieving excellent outcomes for people, and excited about becoming bigger and better. Come and be part of the future!Take a look at our Regaining Independence Service campaign page for further information on the work of the reablement teams -<a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/careers-in-social-care-occupational-therapy/our-teams/careers-in-our-regaining-independence-service" target="_blank"> https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/careers-in-social-care-occupational-therapy/our-teams/careers-in-our-regaining-independence-service</a>/About The JobSalary: £26,409 to £27,711 per annum Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Location: WorthingDo you enjoy working with people and optimising their wellbeing? We are recruiting for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to work as a part of our strong and dynamic RIS service. You will receive a thorough induction, training and support to enable you to undertake your role.Our Occupational Therapy Assistants need to be resilient, adaptable, organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment. You'll need to work efficiently and accurately record your work using electronic systems. You'll need to be committed to learning about Occupational Therapy and how to implement it in practice.This role will involve undertaking strengths-based assessments with the guidance of an HCPC registered occupational therapist &amp; then developing and implementing a plan of support aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes for people. The plans include advice, information, the provision of assistive equipment and recommendations for home adaptation supporting people's wellbeing and independence. Additionally you will carry out risk assessments and undertake assessments under the Mental capacity Act 2007.As it is a community based and fast paced role, you need to be able to travel across the county completing strengths based therapeutic assessments, and prescribe equipment, which may include mobility aids and other equipment for independent living. This may include areas that are not easily accessed by public transport, council pool cars and pool bikes are available.Experience and SkillsKey Skills (please cover with examples within your application as these are the short-listing criteria):<ol>
<li>Ability to undertake a strengths-based assessment with necessary guidance (as directed by the Care Act 2014) to ascertain required information.</li>
<li>Ability to develop a person-centred care and support plan with clearly defined outcomes.</li>
<li>Good communication and interpersonal skills to provide clear and concise guidance and to demonstrate and explain practical activities.</li>
<li>Ability to prioritise and organise work and meet agreed performance expectations and deadlines.</li>
<li>Sound and accurate IT skills (Microsoft Office) in order to carry out research, analyse documents, present data and undertake general administrative processes.</li>
</ol>Qualifications:<ul>
<li>A minimum of 3 GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent qualification e.g. NVQ.</li>
<li>Experience of working with people with disabilities or with elderly people, and an understanding of the effects of a disabling condition on a person.</li>
<li>Some experience of working in a hospital, social care or similar formal care environment.</li>
</ul>Knowledge of the use of and the risk and safety factors associated with disability and equipment / adaptation provision.Rewards and BenefitsFor a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet all the essential criteria), this can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Regaining Independence Service

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About UsWest Sussex County Council is a diverse and inclusive organisation serving more than 850,000 residents. If you're wondering why you should join us, it's because we offer a truly supportive culture-one that's second to none. Our employees are genuinely valued and respected, and we place a strong emphasis on work-life balance.Our Adults' Community Teams offer an exciting and rewarding area of practice, giving social workers the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. We work with adults aged 18 and over who have cognitive and/or physical disabilities, with a particular focus on older people.In the Mid-Sussex community team, you will be working across the Mid-Sussex area from East Grinstead to Burgess Hill and surrounding areas, including from the A23 to the eastern edge of the West Sussex County Council area. We're proud to embed a strengths-based approach in our practice-supporting individuals to explore their networks, maximise independence, and access local community resources. We also maintain strong partnerships with health colleagues through proactive care initiatives, including regular multidisciplinary meetings at local GP surgeries.Our community teams play a central role in fulfilling the statutory duties of Adults' Services. A solid understanding of the Care Act 2014 is key, and our practitioners are skilled in safeguarding enquiries, person-centred assessments, and multi-agency working."I love being a part of a supportive and friendly team and the close connections I have with my colleagues." - Senior Social Work PractitionerAbout The JobSalary: £46,731 to £49,764 per annum Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Location: office base County Hall North, Horsham covers Mid Sussex area Interview Date: 15th July 2025We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Work Practitioner (SSWP) to join our Mid Sussex Community Team. This is a permanent, full-time role offering variety, supervision support, and the chance to work within a genuinely collaborative team.As a Senior Social Work Practitioner, you'll support the Team Manager in delivering high-quality, strengths-based practice. You'll play a key role in mentoring and supervising colleagues, managing complex cases, and ensuring high standards across assessments and care planning, and the functioning of duty.You'll need a strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and experience in applying these in practice. You should also bring a commitment to the strengths-based model-empowering people to meet their outcomes using their own capabilities, family support, and local community assets, alongside funded care where appropriate.What You'll Be Doing<ul>
<li>Supporting the Team Manager in day-to-day operations</li>
<li>Supervising and mentoring team members</li>
<li>Chairing Best Interest Meetings</li>
<li>Quality assuring assessments and reviews with a strengths-based focus</li>
<li>Promoting and supporting staff wellbeing</li>
<li>Contributing to complaint resolution and continuous service improvement</li>
<li>Holding your own case load</li>
</ul>You will be a confident and empathetic communicator-capable of managing expectations, delivering difficult messages sensitively, and finding alternative solutions in line with our approach. Experience in a supervisory role (or strong foundations and training in supervision) is essential.You'll also be committed to upholding strong social work values and supporting both qualified and unqualified staff.Experience and SkillsPlease ensure you cover how you meet the following qualifications and experience within your application: * A Degree in Social Work or a recognised equivalent Social Work qualification e.g., Diploma in Social Work. * A recognised post qualifying award in Social Work (e.g., Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor and/or Approved Mental Health Professional) or demonstrable evidence of continuous professional development at a similar level. * Registered with Social Work England. * Experience of undertaking assessments in complex situations and social work intervention planning, implementation, and review by means of creative and pragmatic solutions. * Extensive experience of working in partnership with those who access the service and maintaining a focus on the needs and strengths of the people, and the outcomes they want to achieve, whilst handling conflict and disagreement. * Experience of managing risk within a risk enablement approach. * Excellent, up-to-date working knowledge of relevant legislation e.g., Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) etc. * Requirement for BIA qualified practitioners to contribute to BIA service delivery, AMHP qualified practitioners to contribute to AMHP service delivery. * Valid, full driving licence. Desirable*Please read the role profile for the required key skills for this role as they also need to be covered within your applicationRewards and BenefitsFor a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet all the essential criteria), this can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Senior Social Work Practitioner - Mid Sussex Community Team

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We are thrilled to announce an opportunity for a Deputy Director of Public Health to join our dynamic leadership team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis.
We are seeking a talented individual to really make a difference through leading our pioneering efforts in identifying and addressing our inequalities, often hidden, across our Borough.&nbsp;Wokingham Borough Council has committed to becoming a Marmot borough to embed prevention, early intervention and address inequalities in all aspects of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of our Borough and the diversity of its residents. There is a clear focus on improving outcomes for our children, creating healthy environments, and good mental health and wellbeing.&nbsp; &nbsp; As our new Deputy Director of Public Health, you will report to the Director of Public Health, whilst working closely with the Executive Director of Children's, Adults and Health. You will be a chief officer of the authority and support the Director in all aspect of public health and support the Director in business planning and system leadership.&nbsp; You will deputise for the Director in corporate and partnership meetings, as required. You will work closely across all the directorates in the council, maximising the opportunities of being a unitary authority.&nbsp;
We have strong ambitions to improving health and wellbeing outcomes and reducing health inequalities in Wokingham, as reflected in our Council Plan and our Health and Wellbeing Strategy.&nbsp; You will play a key role reinvigorating our approach to delivery and support the realisation of our ambitions, through strong collaboration, both within the council and the breadth of our partner agencies.
We are seeking an individual with exceptional leadership acumen, a proven track record of partnership working, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. The successful candidate will be able to operate in complex partnership settings, navigating the demands of local government, health, and broader public and community organisations.&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:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service) (pro rata), 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!&nbsp;
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 are passionate about meeting the unique health challenges of Wokingham while capitalising on emerging opportunities, we invite you to join the team.
Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion with our Executive Director of Children's, Adults and Health, please contact our recruitment team on <a href="mailto:recruit@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@wokingham.gov.uk.</a>
Closing Date: Sunday 13th July 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.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
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.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

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About the JobWest Sussex County Council (WSCC) operate a range of home to school and adults services transport routes across the County.As part of our team, you will enable vulnerable people to achieve the best possible personal outcomes. You will do this by providing a reliable and consistent, safe transport service.We're looking for people with an outward looking, caring and professional approach. The ideal person will naturally go above and beyond; acknowledging that our passengers value a friendly face and someone who is thoughtful and considerate.Sound like an opportunity you would be interested in, Read more.Salary: £28,624 - £31,067 per annum.Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week.Contract Length: Permanent. Location: Drayton depot, Chichester with hybrid working options.Interview date: As a Transport Coordinator you will lead in the daily running of our depot's vehicles including specialist accessible minibuses.A large part of your role will consist of supporting and recruiting a team of drivers, approximately 50. You will ensure that the relevant vehicles and driver resource are available to deliver our vital service. This will include an understanding of the customer requirements, matching resources to need in a timely and cost effective manner.The role will work closely with Fleet Management to ensure they supply the appropriately sourced and maintained fleet vehicles for their area.What we need from you:<ul>
<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to anticipate and identify problems, plan solutions, make sound pragmatic problem-solving decisions and make best use of available resources.</li>
<li>Strong customer focus with the ability to work within a team.</li>
<li>Good people related skills for managing drivers, working with colleagues in the area teams to deliver excellent services, and also talking to parents and other stakeholders.</li>
<li>Ability to remain calm when under pressure be able to switch work between competing needs during the course of a day.</li>
<li>Full current drivers D1 licence.</li>
<li>Computer literate.</li>
<li>Demonstrable knowledge of passenger transport operations including use of relevant safety equipment such as tail lifts, barriers and tie-down equipment.</li>
</ul>Rewards and BenefitsIn addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:<ul>
<li>A competitive salary.</li>
<li>25 days annual leave.</li>
<li>A generous pension scheme.</li>
<li>Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.</li>
<li>A range of discounts (Including Samsung, Argos, Wickes, TUI, Deliveroo and Asos).</li>
<li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.</li>
<li>A range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives.</li>
</ul>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, go to our Rewards and Benefits page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is EIE01436.For further information, please contact Caroline Martin at .For issues or queries regarding your application please contact .To apply, upload your CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adultsThis post is subject to satisfactory references, health check.West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.

Transport Co-ordinator

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Specialist&nbsp; - Neighbourhood Housing (Income)
Full time, permanent
Salary £35,593 - £41,110 per annum (37 hours per week) plus essential car user allowance
Would you like to work for a high performing Income management service?
We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated and enthusiastic with excellent communications skills.&nbsp; A passion for delivering excellent customer service, who has a “can do” attitude and is a good team player.&nbsp; You will need to be an excellent problem solver, whilst offering a balance between enforcement and support in all areas of Income management.
The Housing Income Specialists provide a vital link to other service units enabling the Council to deliver a comprehensive housing and income service. We are seeking an experienced individual to join our team of four front line Housing Income Specialist, within the Neighbourhood Housing, Income Collection Team.
Acting as the first point of customer contact, the role of Housing Income Specialist is to be responsible for rent income collection and associated charges in a defined geographical area within the borough of Guildford. The role involves dealing with sensitive issues, often within a pressurised environment where strong negotiation skills and having assertiveness in difficult situations are essential requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Previous experience of giving debt advice and/ or welfare benefit advice would be desirable.
In return we offer a range of benefits including agile working, incremental progression related pay, highly competitive annual leave allowances, flexible working, staff discount scheme and membership of the local government pension scheme.
&nbsp;If you would like further details about this role please telephone Joanne Figg, Income Manager on (01483) 444280.
If you would like to apply for this role, please log on to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.guildford.gov.uk/" target="_blank">www.guildford.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;and click Contact us, then click on Jobs at the top right-hand corner.
Closing date for applications: 18th&nbsp;July 2025
Interview: &nbsp;Week commencing 28th&nbsp;July 2025

About Guildford
Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities.&nbsp; All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.
We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment.&nbsp; To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.

Guildford Borough Council

Specialist - Neighbourhood Housing (Income) 10954

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An opportunity has arisen to join this highly motivated Housing repairs team, which is responsible for carrying out approximately 20,000&nbsp;repairs to council properties every year.

<h2>Job Profile</h2>
You should have considerable experience of building maintenance in all areas of work (excluding gas, electrics and decorating works).
The ideal candidate should be competent to carry out day – day repairs and complete bathroom and kitchen refits to council properties.
If you enjoy a&nbsp;challenge, meeting people, being able to make a difference to the local community and being part of a successful team, this role could be for you.
Other benefits include
37-hour week, at least 24 days paid leave a year plus bank holidays, a career average earnings pension scheme, training opportunities and corporate work wear. We also provide the use of a van to travel to and from work. This position may involve participation in the out of hours call out rota.
For more information or an informal chat please contact Paul Puttock, Operations Lead on (01483) 445021.
About Guildford
Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities.&nbsp; All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.
We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment.&nbsp; To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.

Multi Skilled Operative (10819)

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Finance Business Partner
Are you a finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact in local government? Reading Borough Council is seeking a talented and motivated Finance Business Partner – Children’s Social Care to join our dynamic Finance Business Partnering Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of the Council, supporting children’s services directorates with expert financial advice and insight.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. At Reading Borough Council, we value innovation, collaboration, and ambition. We offer a hybrid working environment, combining office-based and remote work, and support flexible working patterns. You’ll be part of a supportive team that encourages professional development and recognises the importance of work-life balance.

About the role:
In this role, you will work closely with the Strategic Finance Business Partner for Children’s Services (currently delivered via Brighter Futures for Children) to deliver high-quality financial support across a range of services. You’ll be a key advisor to budget managers, helping them navigate financial planning, budget setting, and year-end processes. Your work will directly influence decision-making, ensuring that resources are used effectively and that the Council’s strategic objectives are met.
Key areas of responsibility include:
<ul>
<li>Provide expert financial advice to Children’s Social Care budget managers</li>
<li>Support strategic planning, budget setting, and year-end processes for children’s services</li>
<li>Contribute to business cases such as early intervention, care placements, and service transformation</li>
<li>Analyse trends in demand and cost pressures, offering solutions to improve value for money</li>
<li>Help shape service strategy through robust financial insight and forecasting</li>
<li>Supervise and support junior finance staff</li>
</ul>

About you:
We’re looking for someone who is CCAB qualified (or working towards qualification) with a strong understanding of public sector finance. Experience in a business partnering role within Children’s Services Social Care is highly desirable. You should be confident in managing complex financial information, communicating clearly with stakeholders, and working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
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 - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading
Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently, and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively
Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential&nbsp;
Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity
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:
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<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</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
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 To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Jo Collis-Heavens - <a href="mailto:jo.collis-heavens@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">jo.collis-heavens@reading.gov.uk</a> 
Closing Date: Friday 25 July 2025 Interview Date: week commencing Monday 4 August 2025
Interview Process: Presentation &amp; Interview
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.

Finance Business Partner - Family Help and Safeguarding

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Are you passionate about transforming data into actionable insights? Do you thrive on creating impactful Power BI dashboards that drive strategic decisions? If so, we want to hear from you!
We are looking for a talented and forward-thinking&nbsp;Data Analyst&nbsp;to join our Strategy and Performance team. This is a pivotal role where you will support the development of our business intelligence capabilities.
What you’ll do
<ul>
<li>Take a leading role in enhancing the Council’s data and analytical capabilities.</li>
<li>Design, build and maintain dynamic Power BI dashboards to support evidence-based decision making and oversight.</li>
<li>Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to gather, analyse and interpret data.</li>
<li>Deliver high-quality performance and impact reports that highlight key trends and strategic insight.</li>
<li>Support the development and implementation of a robust data strategy and maturity framework.</li>
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What we’re looking for
<ul>
<li>Proven experience in a data analyst role, ideally within the public sector.</li>
<li>Strong proficiency in Power BI, including DAX and data modelling.</li>
<li>Experience with SQL, Excel, and other data analysis tools (e.g., Python or R).</li>
<li>Ability to communicate complex data and insight clearly to a range of audiences.</li>
<li>A collaborative mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.</li>
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Why join us?
<ul>
<li>Be part of a forward-looking council committed to innovation and digital transformation.</li>
<li>Work in a supportive team that values wellbeing, collaboration, and professionalism.</li>
<li>Enjoy opportunities for professional development and cross-council collaboration.</li>
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The position is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract.
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 14 July 2025.

For an informal discussion about the role, contact Luke Harvey Joint Assistant Director for Strategy and Corporate Services - <a href="mailto:luke.harvey@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">luke.harvey@guildford.gov.uk</a>


About Guildford
Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities.&nbsp; All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.
We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment.&nbsp; To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.

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