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You will be dedicated to supporting colleagues managing complex caseloads, upholding high standards of practice and empowering individuals to stay connected to their communities and protected from harm.</p>\n<p>As a Senior Social Worker within the Adult Community team, you will play a key role in ensuring timely and effective assessments and safeguarding plans are in place. 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You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:</p>\n<p>⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays (Pro-Rata for Part Time)</p>\n<p>⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</p>\n<p>⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</p>\n<p>⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes</p>\n<p>⭐ And much more!</p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work with internal and external stakeholders to establish an effective partnership board spanning across all town centres.</li>\n<li>Design, implement and lead on programmes and projects that will attract footfall into our Town Centres and support economic growth.</li>\n<li>Manage our footfall contract, using the interactive dashboard to integrate data to enable us to make data informed decisions.</li>\n<li>Work with colleagues in business support e.g., the Berkshire Growth Hub to deliver business support to ensure growth and sustainability for our Town Centre businesses.</li>\n<li>Support the economic development team and members of the wider council with engaging and maintaining close working relationships with local employers.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate requirements: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject.</li>\n<li>Town Centre business development experience or experience in developing or managing a BID.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience of target setting, monitoring and evaluation.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of and ability to interpret complex information, policy and guidance to inform the development of local strategies, policies and procedures and represent good practice.</li>\n<li>Experience of managing, high-profile projects involving a broad range of partners stakeholders to achieve defined outcomes.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Area</strong></p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p>If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!</p>\n<p>Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dexter Levick, Economic Development Officer via email, dexter.levick@wokingham.gov.uk </p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 29th June 2025, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: W/C 30th June 2025</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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Our team will deliver clinical care, rehabilitation support and care support, ensuring people experience the best quality of service they can, in a prompt and seamless way.</p><p>The services will provide a unique opportunity to work with a dedicated team, with experience from both elements of health and social care, to deliver vital intermediate care for people in Northamptonshire.</p><p>The team will provide quality care for our people, specialising in rehabilitation/reablement and sub-acute care for people discharged from acute hospitals.</p><p>As the focus of the centres is rehabilitation and reablement you will be working in an integrated multi-disciplinary team that includes senior nurses, staff nurses, unregistered staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, medical staff and social care colleagues.</p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Professional subscriptions / registration</strong> - if your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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To always be mindful of treating customers with kindness, respect and compassion, that helps foster a feeling of happiness and contentment for customers in their home or place they visit.</p><p>Awareness of sensitivity and discretion in all verbal and written information (Data Protection).</p><p>Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.</p><p>12 hour shifts are available with a mix of earlies and lates, with alternate weekend working. </p><b>About you</b><br><p>You may be a senior carer that has stepped in to assist your manager and looking for the next permanent move or a current Shift lead wishing to gain more experience to develop yourself for your future. </p><p>With your previous experience in care leadership, and NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care (ideal), you'll join our team in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.</p><p>To contribute, as a senior member of staff, to the overall management and development of service provision in a given geographical area, planning for the future development of services to meet the needs of customers from diverse cultural communities.</p><p>To contribute to the process of annual resource requirements reviews, monitoring budgets and planning budget needs for the future to determine where customer needs can be met within budget restraints.</p><p>To actively promote a customer voice in the provision of the service, including the encouragement of self and citizen advocacy.</p><p>Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.</p><p>We will offer 2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks \"Buddy scheme\" too. We will settle you in, there's no pressure to \"hit the ground running\"!</p><p>You will understand the Quality Commission (CQC) and to have good knowledge in all relevant legislation and regulations. Your role will involve ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to residents.</p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost</strong><strong>. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><p>Apply now!  As we may close the advert early, if we receive the desired response. </p><b>About us</b><br><p>We're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.</p><p>Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.</p><p>Hear more from Anna Earnshaw, our Chief Executive, about working for West Northants Council: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU\">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU</a></p><p>At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. 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You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:</p>\n<p>⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays</p>\n<p>⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</p>\n<p>⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</p>\n<p>⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes</p>\n<p>⭐ And much more! </p>\n<p><strong>About Our Team:</strong></p>\n<p>The Here4U Team is a bright and vibrant culture with a positive workforce made up of: 9 Personal Assistants, 3 ASYE Social Workers, 5 experienced/Senior Social Workers, 4 Assistant Team Managers and one Team Manager. The team work on a hybrid basis, where Social Workers are able to be flexible with their diary commitments, balancing the needs of the young people we care for. 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An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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You should also be well-versed in legislation, able to provide supporting documents for cases taken to court, and knowledgeable about available funding streams.</p><p>As a champion of social work, you’ll lead by example, using your skills to encourage a culture of innovation, reflection and learning within the service, using practice evaluations and learning reviews to inform this work.</p><p>The experience you’ll bring with you will enable you to support others from the start of their social work journey; from student to ASYE, and then to qualified, competent and confident Social Workers.</p><p>You will be an approachable, ‘can do’ person who understands what good looks like and have high ambitions for the workforce and the organisation.</p><p>As a proactive person, you’ll be able to respond to multiple requests and demands, getting to know our fabulous staff group will be imperative and supporting them as they deliver advice and guidance to citizens of West Northants. The team and your peers are all very supportive and in West Northants we are all working towards the same goal of enabling competent and confident staff to deliver great care.</p><b>About you</b><br><p>You will bring proven experience of leadership,<a> </a>practice development and consistent achievement in a safeguarding/social work environment, an understanding of working across health and social care and above all a commitment to people who use, work in and rely on social work services. You’ll need exceptional interpersonal skills, a passion for quality and inclusion and the ability to build, manage and develop effective working relationships with people and partners. </p><p><strong>Hours: </strong> Our standard hours are 9 to 5 pm, Monday - Fridays. </p><p><strong>You’ll need</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Higher post qualifying training in relevant discipline or management qualification</li>\n<li>Management experience over a range of professional roles with significant experience of managing functions in a number of specialisms e.g. Older People, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Adult Safeguarding</li>\n<li><strong>You will be required to drive and have transport.</strong></li>\n</ul><p>Please see the attached Job spec for further information. </p><p>We may be able to support Sponsorship and/or relocation package, if you have Social Work England in place. </p><p>If you would like to discuss this role further than please contact gina.braithwaite@westnorthants.gov.uk </p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost.</strong></p><p><strong>It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. 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Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,861 - £46,304 D.O.E","publishDate":"2025-06-02T10:28:20.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-30T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1534fad5-91f7-4c6e-bb3f-1fc3cba64c01.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fff45768-75ee-4074-b415-60f9fa6c245f","title":"Communications Intern - Student Placement","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are looking for a keen and committed university undergraduate intern to support the incredibly varied work of our Communications Team.</p><p>This role is based at our One Angel Square offices in Northampton with opportunities for flexible working.</p><p><strong>Please note </strong>we reserve the right to close the advert earlier that the advertised closing date if we receive a high-volume of applications.</p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>One day might find you compiling news updates on the Council’s latest projects and activities. 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People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26083 - £26495","publishDate":"2025-06-02T09:37:28.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-14T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b350b09a-9afe-485e-96e7-b17bb968b770.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"02276c35-a2cf-452d-b760-005e73ccbfa3","title":"Senior Building Surveyor","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Senior Building Surveyor to join our dynamic team, on a permanent, full-time basis.  </p>\n<p>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 and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.</p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>A main part of your role will be focusing on the professional building surveying of the council's temporary accommodation stock. You will also oversee the day-to-day repairs, manage voids, ensure cyclical compliance and coordinate capital works and Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs).</p>\n<p>The Senior Building Surveyor will also be responsible for ensuring projects are effectively procured and that they meet statutory and legislative requirements, delivering value for money and adhering to our internal governance policies and procedures. </p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>Our dynamic Housing Management team provides an extensive and responsive property management service to homeless clients in temporary accommodation. 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(Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\n<p>Candidates will be shortlisted upon receipt of their application and we reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been found. 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We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.<br><br><b>It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.</b><br><b>An application form can be downloaded from our website <a href=\"https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/\">https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/</a></b><br><br></p>\n<p><b>You can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website.</b><br><br></p>\n<p><b>Further information can also be obtained from Juliet Lyons, Operations Assistant – <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@hughfaringdon.org\">recruitment@hughfaringdon.org</a></b><br><br></p>\n<p>Closing Date – 20 July 2025<br><br></p>\n<p>Applications considered upon receipt. 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Do you have experience in managing outdoor spaces and supporting local projects? We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Allotment Officer to join our team and help manage and enhance our allotment sites, ensuring they are thriving, sustainable, and <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>accessible to the local community.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Site Management</strong>: Support the day-to-day operation of allotment sites, ensuring they are well-maintained, secure, and welcoming for all users.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Tenant Support:</strong> Act as the main point of contact for allotment holders, providing guidance on plot management, and ensuring all tenants comply with site rules and regulations.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Health & Safety:</strong> Ensure all safety standards are met, including risk assessments, and general site safety for tenants.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Administration:</strong> Keep accurate records of allotment usage, manage plot allocations, and handle any relevant correspondence.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Environmental Sustainability:</strong> Promote environmentally friendly gardening practices and support initiatives for biodiversity, composting, and sustainable water use.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About You:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A keen interest in gardening, horticulture, or community development.</li>\n<li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with people from all backgrounds.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to outdoor spaces.</li>\n<li>Ability to resolve issues diplomatically and effectively.</li>\n<li>Previous experience in managing allotments or similar community-focused roles would be an advantage.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You’ll be part of a team that relies on everyone 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. <br><br>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:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Work Together as one team - </strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>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</p>\n<p><strong>Be Ambitious - </strong>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</p>\n<p><strong>Make a Difference to Reading - </strong>maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Our offer</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, and a salary sacrifice scheme to help lower the cost of your nursery fees</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Chris Camfield – StreetScene Services Manager – <a href=\"mailto:chris.camfield@reading.gov.uk\">chris.camfield@reading.gov.uk</a> <br><br></strong></p>\n<p>Closing Date: Sunday 15<sup>th</sup> June 2025</p>\n<p>Interview Date: to be confirmed</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>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. 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We’re looking for individuals with excellent communication skills and the ability to <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, service users, and healthcare providers.<br><br>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.<br><br><strong>About the Role:</strong><br>You will hold a varied caseload across supported living services in and out of the Reading Borough and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents. <br><br>You will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>work across services to review the people in the services,</li>\n<li>work with providers to set, review and meet outcomes.</li>\n<li>be proactive in collaborating with others and encourage change in practice</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br>Your skills and experience will be central to the Supported Living project and the ongoing development of priorities for the project, changing ways of working for providers and the council and exploring new ways of working that can enhance the lives of Reading’s residents. <br><br>Using a strengths-based approach and your unique Social Worker skill set you will support individuals to find solutions, promote wellbeing and healthy occupations through a variety of interventions including provision of equipment, adaptations, moving and handling, goal planning, re/enablement approaches, training providers, collaborative working. <br><br>You will work closely with the allocated project Occupational Therapist, care providers, Housing Services, and Health colleagues, while operating within the legal framework of relevant legislation, guidance, policies, and procedures.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>While this role is initially a 3 year project, there is a clear plan for the Social Worker to transition into another team within Adult Social Care at the end of the project, ensuring continued development and stability within the service.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will hold a degree in Social Work and be registered with Social Work England. While community experience is beneficial, it is not essential. You will demonstrate a passion for improving services for people, strong influencing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with team members, providers, and partner organisations. An interest in supported living and in exploring and developing new ways of working is important, along with being open to innovation and change—both as a participant and a leader. The ability to develop and deliver training within their area of expertise is also key.</p>\n<p><br><strong>The Supported Living Project:</strong></p>\n<p>We currently have around 380 people living in supported living services through accommodation-based services and community outreach. We work with around 50 providers to deliver a range of services from a few hours a week to multiple staff-24/7 services. <br><br>The project is designed to put people we support, innovation, and outcome-based support planning at the core of the services. We want to work with our supported living providers to improve outcomes for individuals and ensure that everyone in supported living have person centred, strengths based support plans with clear outcomes, that support the person to be as independent as they can be. We want to work with people, their families and providers to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop tech-based options</li>\n<li>Ensure reablement/enablement approaches are core to services</li>\n<li>Evidence Outcome based working is in every support plan and regularly reviewed</li>\n<li>Support moves on to independence (where we can)</li>\n<li>Ensure people are reaching their potential</li>\n<li>Ensure services are co-produced with the people who live in them</li>\n<li>Implement the REACH standards throughout the market</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br>We offer excellent support, supervision, and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new professional skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio and supporting you to grow as a Social Worker.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>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. <br><br>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:<br><br><strong>Work Together as one team - </strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. 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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.<br><br><strong>Visit: </strong><a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\"><strong>www.moretoreading.co.uk</strong></a><strong> to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.</strong> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,314 to £42,708 Per year (£2,000 Market Supplement available for Experienced Social Workers)","publishDate":"2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-29T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/59210e00-42b5-4556-aebc-0f00e16c8b2c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c2fd0c24-e153-4583-9f7f-28dad19a8482","title":"Social Work Assistant Team Manager (Adults)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Commsave-</strong> Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><h2>About the role</h2><p>Our vision for all adults in West Northamptonshire is that they will have healthy and independent lives with easy access to joined up advice and support which will help them to help themselves.   </p><p>As an Assistant Team Manager/Principal Social Worker , you will continue to develop and build on our current strengths-based practice, build the skills, confidence and competence of social workers and their colleagues to work in line with Care Act Guidance and deliver the best possible outcomes for residents.</p><p>Learn more about our Social Work teams here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-adult-social-work-teams\">Our Adult Social Work teams | West Northamptonshire Council</a></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>You will bring proven experience of leadership,<a> </a>practice development and consistent achievement in a safeguarding/social work environment, an understanding of working across health and social care and above all a commitment to people who use, work in and rely on social work services. You’ll need exceptional interpersonal skills, a passion for quality and inclusion and the ability to build, manage and develop effective working relationships with people and partners. </p><p><strong>Hours: </strong> Our standard hours are 9 to 5 pm, Monday - Fridays. </p><p><strong>You’ll need</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Higher post qualifying training in relevant discipline or management qualification</li>\n<li>Management experience over a range of professional roles with significant experience of managing functions in a number of specialisms e.g. Older People, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Adult Safeguarding</li>\n<li><strong>You will be required to drive and have transport.</strong></li>\n</ul><p>Please see the attached Job spec for further information. </p><p>We may be able to support Sponsorship and/or relocation package, if you have Social Work England in place. </p><p>If you would like to discuss this role further than please contact gina.braithwaite@westnorthants.gov.uk </p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost.</strong></p><p><strong>It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><h2>Company information</h2><p> </p><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,861 - £46,304 D.O.E","publishDate":"2025-06-01T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-30T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a79e9e54-0bda-45d9-8b3e-802e60e0c392.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4a170eb7-6f39-426d-bc2a-928db11598c3","title":"Qualified Social Worker - Adults","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northamptonshire","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Commsave-</strong> Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><h2>About the role</h2><p><strong>Based: </strong>Various locations in Northampton & Towcester</p><p>West Northants Council Adult Social Care has been on an exciting journey of transformation since we became a unitary authority in April 2021. This has given us the opportunity to really look at how we provide adult social care on a more localised level, leading to lots of exciting innovations and a new model of working which puts people and their communities firmly at the heart of what we do.  </p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>If you are passionate about adult social care, have a social work qualification/equivalent and are registered with Social Work England, we would love to hear from you. </p><p>We are looking for individuals with a proactive, innovative approach who can problem solve creatively, and have a passion for fostering the strengths of individuals. You will play a crucial role in conducting timely assessments, developing support plans, and implementing support in accordance with the Care Act 2014. As someone who is committed, hardworking, and enthusiastic, you will thrive in working in a fast-paced environment. Strong communications skills will be essential, as you'll be working collaboratively with a wide range of partners, including community groups and the voluntary sector as well as colleagues in health and other sectors. </p><p>If you love a challenge and have an openness to learn, join us on this rewarding journey of making a true difference in the lives of the individuals we support in West Northants. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Career development and training opportunities </strong> </p><p>As a Social Worker joining West Northants Council, you’ll receive a supportive induction and shadowing period to enable orientation to the service. It is important to us that we ensure we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job.  </p><p>We are committed to career development and offer training and development opportunities for those who want to progress or specialise, for example AMHP training (for those 2 years post-qualified).  We will pay for your Social Work of England registration, and all our Social Workers receive a paid subscription to Community Care inform, where you can access research, practice guidelines, legislation updates etc., to support your professional development.</p><p>We welcome applications from newly qualified social workers. NQSW applications will be considered in line with vacancies best suited across adult social care teams. As well as Assistant team manager/PSW.</p><p><a href=\"https://jobs.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs/job/Social-Work-Assistant-Team-Manager-Adults/6332\">Social Work Assistant Team Manager (Adults) | 30 June, 2025 | Jobs and careers with West Northamptonshire Council</a></p><p><a href=\"https://jobs.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs/job/Community-Team-Manager-Adults-Rural-South-and-East/6633\">Community Team Manager- Adults (Rural South and East) | 08 June, 2025 | Jobs and careers with West Northamptonshire Council</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost</strong><strong>. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,190 - £41,797 D.O.E","publishDate":"2025-06-01T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-30T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/def2e039-cbd6-4cc4-ad85-84255e3df7f8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6c06e49d-da0e-4041-962e-c67abe8a37bf","title":"Care Home - Shift Lead/Senior Carer (Turnfurlong)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Professional subscriptions / registration</strong> - if your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><h2>About the role</h2><p>Working within Turn Furlong (Kingsthorpe, Northampton), to provide a new integrated health and social care model of care for people needing short term support upon discharge from hospital.</p><p>The 'Recovering Independence Bed' unit will be delivered by a range of staff, from both health and social care settings. Our team will deliver clinical care, rehabilitation support and care support, ensuring people experience the best quality of service they can, in a prompt and seamless way.</p><p>The services will provide a unique opportunity to work with a dedicated team, with experience from both elements of health and social care, to deliver vital intermediate care for people in Northamptonshire.</p><p>The team will provide quality care for our people, specialising in rehabilitation/reablement and sub-acute care for people discharged from acute hospitals.</p><p>As the focus of the centres is rehabilitation and reablement you will be working in an integrated multi-disciplinary team that includes senior nurses, staff nurses, unregistered staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, medical staff and social care colleagues.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>You may be a senior carer that has stepped in to assist your manager and looking for the next permanent move or a current Shift lead wishing to gain more experience to develop yourself for your future. </p><p>With your previous experience in care leadership, and NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care (ideal), you'll join our team in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.</p><p>To contribute, as a senior member of staff, to the overall management and development of service provision in a given geographical area, planning for the future development of services to meet the needs of customers from diverse cultural communities.</p><p>To contribute to the process of annual resource requirements reviews, monitoring budgets and planning budget needs for the future to determine where customer needs can be met within budget restraints.</p><p>To actively promote a customer voice in the provision of the service, including the encouragement of self and citizen advocacy.</p><p>Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.</p><p>We will offer 2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks \"Buddy scheme\" too. We will settle you in, there's no pressure to \"hit the ground running\"!</p><p>You will understand the Quality Commission (CQC) and to have good knowledge in all relevant legislation and regulations. Your role will involve ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to residents.</p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost</strong><strong>. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><p>Apply now!  As we may close the advert early, if we receive the desired response. </p><h2>Company information</h2><p>We're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.</p><p>Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.</p><p>Hear more from Anna Earnshaw, our Chief Executive, about working for West Northants Council: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU\">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU</a></p><p>At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.</p><p>Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p><p><strong>Should you require the Job Description in another format or language, please contact: <a href=\"mailto:Careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">Careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a></strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,716","publishDate":"2025-06-01T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-14T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e0b99f68-4326-4d9e-9aea-259f4adfd529.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"06cfbb00-9a42-458e-94cf-7abf0a3ab871","title":"Operations and Workforce Development Manager - LAFSE (FTC 12 months)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<h3>12-month fixed-term contract or 12-month secondment opportunity for internal candidates</h3>\n<p>Join our team as a highly organised and adaptable Operations and Workforce Development Manager supporting Local Authority Fostering South East (LAFSE)  <a href=\"https://www.lafosteringse.org.uk/\">Fostering South East</a> fostering recruitment hub which is fully funded by the Department for Education for a further year.</p>\n<p>This is a hybrid position mainly based at home with the expectation you would spend 2 to 5 days at our Time Square Bracknell offices per month as well as travelling around our 17 partner councils in the South East.</p>\n<h3>About you…</h3>\n<p>As an Operations and Workforce Development Manager you will<em> </em>oversee the effective functioning of the Local Authority Fostering South East (LAFSE) Recruitment Hub, ensuring alignment with regional strategies and fostering recruitment and retention objectives. With your extensive managerial experience, you will be responsible for day-to-day operations, overseeing workforce development initiatives and supporting the Regional Strategic Lead in achieving the hub’s goals. You will oversee the work of the Quality Assurance Manager and collaborate with key stakeholders such as the Workforce Development Team, Data Manager and Regional Marketing Manager.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>We are a supportive team, committed to driving innovation in fostering recruitment. Our approach is centered on working together to create solutions that make a difference. We spearhead strategic, high-profile marketing campaigns that not only raise awareness but also drive meaningful and lasting change across the South East. Through our efforts, we aim to reshape recruitment practices, ensuring that they are effective, inclusive and impactful in addressing the needs of the region.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>\n<p>You will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence, driving continuous improvement and implementing effective workforce development strategies to enhance fostering recruitment across the region. Additionally, you will play a key leadership role in developing and delivering a regional workforce strategy, harmonising practice across local authorities and facilitating collaboration to improve fostering services and achieve consistency in service delivery.</p>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on<strong> </strong>Friday 4th July 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Anne-Marie Ali - Senior Project Delivery Manager</p>\n<p>Email:  <a href=\"mailto:Anne-Marie.Ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Anne-Marie.Ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. </p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,437- £52,508 inclusive of £706 London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-05-30T08:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-13T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/78fc684c-549c-432e-af8b-a43be2b50821.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cf2d2521-6f68-4127-8eed-898df071fcc5","title":"Key Stage 1/2 Teacher - Wilson Primary School","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Required for September 2025 – Wilson Primary School<br><br>An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a highly motivated, caring and creative professional to join our team.<br><br>Across the Federation we are committed to high aspirations and inspiring pupils. Adults and children work together and create an environment in which everyone can flourish and achieve <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>their true potential, both academically and socially. The Federation’s core values, provide an ethos which unites and empowers everyone to gain confidence, take risks and seize opportunities to excel in an ever-changing world.<br><br>If you are keen to work within a school community which celebrates cultural diversity, values community and strives to provide the very best opportunities for every child, coupled with exciting prospects for personal development, then our Federation could be the place for you! (The role would be based at Wilson however we are committed to developing and sharing pedagogy, practice and training across the federation).<br><br>The roles would suit ECTs or experienced teachers.<br><br><b>We can offer you:</b><br>• Dedicated and supportive staff.<br>• A positive, caring and forward-thinking atmosphere.<br>• Work life balance and staff wellbeing initiatives.<br>• An active role in contributing to the shared vision of the Federation.<br>• Opportunities for self-development across both schools.<br>• An empowering ECT induction programme.<br><br><b>Are you:</b><br>• Highly motivated and hardworking?<br>• Committed to high quality learning and able to promote high standards of pupil achievement?<br>• Creative and have a sense of humour?<br>• Dedicated to the life of our school community?<br><br>The role will be at Wilson Primary however your employment is with the Federation.<br><br>This means that there may be opportunities in the future to move across schools.<br><br><b>We wish to make an appointment as soon as possible and will consider applications upon receipt, therefore candidates are encouraged to apply straight away.</b><b><br></b><br>For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p><b>To apply, please complete an application form available from our websites</b><br><b><a href=\"https://www.wilsonprimary.co.uk/Vacancies-29012021132011/\">https://www.wilsonprimary.co.uk/Vacancies-29012021132011/</a> or <a href=\"https://oxfordroad.reading.sch.uk/News/Vacancies/\">https://oxfordroad.reading.sch.uk/News/Vacancies/</a></b><br><b>and return to <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wilson.reading.sch.uk\">recruitment@wilson.reading.sch.uk</a></b></p>\n<p><br>The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position requires an enhanced DBS check.<br>This post is exempt from section 4(2) of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,650 - £49,084 Per year","publishDate":"2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-21T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1ec1df82-ef3b-4493-bffe-7c30ea8ae00f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"309406fc-57c3-4357-80dd-ec6a6c1240b8","title":"Care Home - Shift Lead/Senior Carer (Obelisk)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Professional subscriptions / registration</strong> - if your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><h2>About the role</h2><p>We have an opportunity within Obelisk House, which provides exceptional levels of support to older persons living with Dementia, Physical disabilities or /and Sensory impairments.</p><p>Situated in a residential suburb in Northampton, offering a wonderful living environment in which residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.</p><p>Our customers (Residents) are at the heart of what we do. You will receive continuous training, support assistance. Most of your team will have grown organically within WNC. A rare natural enjoyment for their role and the support they offer to our customers.  </p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>You may be a senior carer that has stepped in to assist your manager and looking for the next permanent move or a current Shift lead wishing to gain more experience to develop yourself for your future. </p><p>With your previous experience in care leadership, and NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care (ideal), you'll join our team in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.</p><p>To contribute, as a senior member of staff, to the overall management and development of service provision in a given geographical area, planning for the future development of services to meet the needs of customers from diverse cultural communities.</p><p>To contribute to the process of annual resource requirements reviews, monitoring budgets and planning budget needs for the future to determine where customer needs can be met within budget restraints.</p><p>To actively promote a customer voice in the provision of the service, including the encouragement of self and citizen advocacy.</p><p>Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.</p><p>We will offer 2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks \"Buddy scheme\" too. We will settle you in, there's no pressure to \"hit the ground running\"!</p><p>You will understand the Quality Commission (CQC) and to have good knowledge in all relevant legislation and regulations. Your role will involve ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to residents.</p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost</strong><strong>. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><p>Apply now!  As we may close the advert early, if we receive the desired response. </p><h2>Company information</h2><p>We're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.</p><p>Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.</p><p>Hear more from Anna Earnshaw, our Chief Executive, about working for West Northants Council: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU\">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU</a></p><p>At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.</p><p>Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p><p><strong>Should you require the Job Description in another format or language, please contact: <a href=\"mailto:Careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">Careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a></strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,716","publishDate":"2025-05-29T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-16T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3379a7dc-096b-4487-bf5f-6cf70e143c57.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0a75bc2a-4c62-49e3-9cf1-a646b5a7a6fa","title":"Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><h2>About the role</h2><p><strong><span>Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skills, progress your career and step into a leadership role?  Join the new Legal Team at West Northants Council, one of the newest and the fourth biggest Unitary Council in England.</span></strong></p><p><span>For more information please contact Julia Rickards, Head of Legal (People), on 07585 405339 for a confidential discussion.</span></p><p><br></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p><span>Whilst experience of advising on Adult Social Care law is essential, local government experience is not. What’s more important is a passion for delivering an excellent legal service, a desire to help shape and deliver an exemplar local authority legal service and a drive to progress and achieve your own ambition.</span></p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. 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