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Assistant Team Manager (Here4U team)
Children’s Services in Wokingham Borough Council are currently transitioning through a planned phase of redesign, in line with the National Reforms.
As part of this transformation phase, we have some fantastic opportunities that align with our systemic values and service goals.
We have an opening for an Assistant Team Manager to join us, initially in our Children We Care For team (Here4U). This role will be pivotal in supporting our Children We Care For Team (Here4U) by collaborating with the wider service, relentlessly focussing on child centred systemic practice, and bringing strong line management leadership skills. You will be able to make a real impact in how the team embeds new ways of working with children and families, and be involved in the reshaping of the services we provide.
The main focus of this Assistant Team Manager role, will be to manage a small team of Social Workers, who ensure that the needs of our children are being met with long term aspirations for their lives. Your role of Assistant Team Manager during this planned service transformation, will be to support your team of Social Workers through a period of change as an informed and experienced professional. You will also have more opportunities to work alongside our other Social Work teams in a collaborative and energetic way, as the service reshapes and evolves through the redesign process.
Our Offer
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<li>Salary: £52,414 - £56,732 (plus additional £3k market supplement).</li>
<li>Annual Leave: 30 days, plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 35 days with 5 years continuous service).</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme.</li>
<li>Continuous professional development with full access to our broad Learning and Development offer.</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li>
<li>Supportive management.</li>
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Closing date: 11pm, Sunday 1st February 2026
Interview date: TBC
The successful candidate will be required to deliver a short presentation at the interview, details of which will be communicated with interview confirmation.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information or an informal discussion, please contact either:
Isabel Prinsloo (Head of Service for Corporate Parenting) <a href="mailto:Isabel.prinsloo@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Isabel.prinsloo@wokingham.gov.uk</a> 
or
Alix Williams (Recruitment &amp; Retention Specialist for Children’s Social Care)&nbsp;<a href="mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
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.&nbsp;
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
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Assistant Team Manager, Children in our care and leaving our care Team (Here4U)

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The time commitment will be approximately 20 panel sessions per year, with a payment rate of £500 per panel, plus reasonable expenses incurred. Attendance at 2 training sessions per year is required and travel expenses will be covered. Panel sessions are held online.
PACT is one of the UK’s leading independent adoption charities, placing children with secure and loving families and supporting them with specialist therapeutic support.
Our external Adoption Panel Members play a vital role at PACT by carefully considering applications from those wishing to become adoptive parents. We are currently seeking an independent Adoption Panel Chair, to lead our online panel in making fair, informed recommendation outcomes to a high quality standard.
You will bring an understanding of the adoption process, gained from professional or personal experience, and will be competently skilled in chairing complex meetings. You’ll be capable of facilitating active participation and ensure the panel operates within a clear regulatory and policy framework.
With an awareness of the richness of different kinds of families and their potential for meeting children/s needs, we would love to hear from you if you can bring different experiences, knowledge and perspectives to our panel member group.&nbsp;
We are actively working to ensure that equality and inclusion is embedded in everything that we do. It is central to our work with vulnerable children and families, and championed by our community. However, we know there is more we can do. We want to do all we can for our service users, and we want everyone at PACT to feel a sense of belonging. To support this aim, we are working proactively to develop a panel member group that it is representative of our diverse service users (both current and prospective), volunteer community and our wider eco-system. We also know the value of having panel members who champion inclusive values and bring a wide variety of perspectives to our organisation. We welcome people of all ages, backgrounds, cultures and experience to apply for this role.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Stollard, Panel Advisor at <a href="mailto:sarah.stollard@pactcharity.org" target="_blank">sarah.stollard@pactcharity.org</a>.
If you believe you can contribute to the skills and diversity of our panel as Independent Adoption Panel Chair, then <a href="https://www.pactcharity.org/careers/contractors/" target="_blank">apply here today</a> to join a dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful. We look forward to hearing from you!
Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Fri 30 January 2026
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 18 February 2026 
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Independent Adoption Panel, Adoption Panel Member, Adoption Panel Representative, Adoption Panel Chair, Adoption Panel Vice Chair, etc.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards. 
Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role. 
All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.

Independent Adoption Panel Chair

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Lead quality and innovation in adoption – and make a lasting impact.
Position: Adoption Quality and Development Lead
Location: Based in Reading with hybrid working arrangements
Contract: Permanent role. Full time (37 hours per week) or part-time (4 days per week may be considered).
Salary range: Starting Salary Range from £49934 to £58256
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in a newly created position which is a reflection of our dedication to ensure the highest standards of quality and continuous improvement across our adoption services.
The Adoption Quality and Development Lead plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality adoption and adoption support services. The post holder will lead on quality assurance activities, policy development, complaints investigations, and specific projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and contributing to continuous improvement. They will be one of PACT’s agency decision makers. They will also manage projects such as the birth relatives project and support digital and training initiatives. The role requires collaboration across teams, liaison with external agencies, and occasional cover for Team Managers.
About you:
We are looking for a qualified and registered social worker with substantial post-qualification experience in adoption and children’s services, including quality assurance and inspection preparation. You will have excellent knowledge of adoption legislation and standards, strong analytical and organisational skills, and the ability to influence and advise at all levels.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about driving quality and innovation in adoption services. You will have access to learning and professional development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of children and families.
We realise that this may be a role that is unique to PACT. Other relevant roles you may have experience of could include: Team Manager; Adoption Team Manager; Adoption Practice Manager; Practice Manager; Adoption Service Manager; Service Manager; Quality Assurance Manager; Social Work Team Lead; Social Work Team Manager etc
About PACT:
PACT is a long-standing, established charity and has been building and strengthening families since 1911. We have a long history of providing adoption services and specialist adoption support for life. As an independent adoption charity, PACT has been rated outstanding by Ofsted three times in a row in 2014, 2017 and 2023.
PACT has a stable and committed workforce, with a passion to support families and a desire to deliver the highest quality services. Last year, PACT found loving and permanent homes for 84 children.
For an informal conversation or if you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Mandy Davies, Assistant Service Director (<a href="mailto:mandy.davies@pactcharity.org" target="_blank">mandy.davies@pactcharity.org</a>). 
For further information and details on how to apply, please visit our website – <a href="https://www.pactcharity.org/careers/current-opportunities/" target="_blank">https://www.pactcharity.org/careers/current-opportunities/</a>
Closing date: Friday 23rd January 2026 (midday) Interviews are planned for: Monday 9th February 2026
We look forward to hearing from you. Early application is encouraged. We will review applications received throughout the advertising period and may close the vacancy or interview earlier than stated.
Please do not submit your CV; only completed application forms will be accepted. No agencies please.
PACT is a supportive and respectful place where people are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of women, children and families from many different backgrounds. We continuously look to progress the ways in which we create families and bring people together and encourage applications from people across all communities. We are committed to ensuring that our people and our services reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and applications from people from under-represented groups are particularly welcomed.
PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment enquiries. These include the provision of documentation of the right to work in the UK, Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, overseas police check where applicable and references covering a minimum 5-year period. All opportunities are based in the UK.
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We have an exciting opportunity available for a motivated and experienced Biodiversity Ranger, to join us as key members of the Countryside Service team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, Permanent basis.&nbsp;
Location: Based at Dinton Pastures Country Park, working across Wokingham Borough Council’s 35+ countryside, parks and public open space sites.
Protect nature. Restore habitats. Make space for wildlife to thrive.
Healthy countryside doesn’t happen by accident. Meadows need managing, habitats need monitoring, and good data is essential to making the right decisions for wildlife and people.
As our Biodiversity Ranger, you’ll play a key role in delivering practical habitat management, ecological surveying and biodiversity projects across the borough. Your work will help protect and enhance wildlife, support Biodiversity Net Gain delivery, and ensure our countryside sites are managed in a sustainable and evidence-led way.
About the Role
This is a hands-on, specialist role focused on supporting biodiversity conservation and habitat management across the council’s countryside estate. Working under the direction of the Countryside Officer (Operations), you will help deliver surveying, reporting and land management that underpin effective site management and Biodiversity Net Gain outcomes.
You will carry out wildlife and habitat surveys, maintain monitoring systems and produce reports that inform management plans and funding bids. Alongside this, you’ll deliver practical habitat management, including meadow management, grazing arrangements and wider estate tasks, working closely with colleagues, contractors and external partners.
The role combines fieldwork, data handling and coordination, with opportunities to shape how biodiversity projects are delivered across a diverse portfolio of sites. You’ll also support and supervise Estate Rangers and seasonal staff, contributing to a collaborative and skilled ranger service.
This role suits someone who is organised, knowledgeable and motivated by achieving real outcomes for wildlife through a balance of practical delivery and informed planning.
Benefits:
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐&nbsp;A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities: 
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<li>Deliver biodiversity and habitat surveys, monitoring and reporting to support site management and Biodiversity Net Gain objectives.</li>
<li>Implement meadow and habitat management, including grazing agreements, hay cutting and practical conservation tasks.</li>
<li>Maintain and manage site infrastructure that supports conservation, such as stock fencing, gates and access features.</li>
<li>Work with contractors, farmers, graziers and partner organisations to deliver biodiversity and land management projects</li>
<li>Support funding and grant opportunities, contributing to applications and project delivery where appropriate.</li>
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Candidate Requirements:&nbsp;
Essential Skills &amp; Experience
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<li>Qualification in ecology, conservation, countryside management or a related field</li>
<li>Practical experience in habitat management and wildlife surveying</li>
<li>Ability to record data and produce clear reports and management information</li>
<li>Good organisational skills and attention to detail</li>
<li>Full UK driving licence</li>
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Desirable Skills &amp; Experience
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<li>Experience delivering Biodiversity Net Gain or grant-funded conservation projects</li>
<li>Knowledge of meadow management, grazing systems and livestock fencing</li>
<li>Experience working with contractors, farmers or external partners</li>
<li>Competence with machinery and power tools</li>
<li>Experience supervising staff or volunteers</li>
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Our Area:
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Simon Bartlam, Countryside Officer Operations at <a href="mailto:simon.bartlam@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">simon.bartlam@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date:&nbsp;Sunday 1st February 2026
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.

Biodiversity Ranger

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Would you like to make a lasting difference in the lives of children affected by domestic abuse? Join an award-winning trauma recovery service provider that is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and families.
Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) is a lifeline for children healing from the trauma of domestic abuse. From April next year, we’re expanding our service and looking for new Triage and Assessment Worker to join our team – helping guide children and families on their healing journey.
Position: Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) Triage and Assessment Worker
Location: Reading with hybrid working arrangements.
Contract: Permanent full time – 37 hours per week, weekdays.
Salary range: £25,735 - £31,453 per annum
About the role:
As Triage and Assessment Worker you will play a significant role in supporting children and families affected by domestic abuse, some of your key responsibilities will include: 
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<li>being the first point of contact for families referred to our service</li>
<li>conducting structured assessments to understand needs</li>
<li>providing skilled practical help and advice to enable families to reach an informed decision</li>
<li>presenting cases at internal triage meetings, providing clear recommendations for support pathways.</li>
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About you: 
As a successful Triage and Assessment Worker, you will have experience of working directly with vulnerable families, ideally within a domestic abuse, safeguarding, or trauma-informed context. You will also have experience of case management and case presentation. With excellent interpersonal skills, you'll actively listen, build trust quickly, and communicate effectively while providing a telephone-based service.
If this sounds like you please <a href="https://www.pactcharity.org/careers/current-opportunities/" target="_blank">apply today</a> to join a collaborative and dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with personal lived experience of domestic abuse or from underrepresented communities, who meet the essential role requirements.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Luke Pepperell at <a href="mailto:luke@pactcharity.org" target="_blank">luke@pactcharity.org</a>
For more information about our BB4K service please visit <a href="https://www.pactcharity.org/bb4k/" target="_blank">Bounce Back 4 Kids | PACT</a> or read our latest blog <a href="https://www.pactcharity.org/blog-bb4k-helping-families-heal-together/" target="_blank">BB4K – Helping families heal together - PACT</a>
Closing date: 9am, Fri 30 January 2026 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Family Support Worker, Family Key Worker, Children’s Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Key Worker, Recovery Worker, Assistant Support Worker, IDVA Independent Domestic Violence Advocate, ISVA Independent Sexual Violence Advocate, Family Support Triage Worker, Family Triage Support, Domestic Abuse Triage Worker, Domestic Abuse Triage Support Worker, etc.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards. 
Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role. 
All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.

Triage and Assessment Worker

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We have an exciting opportunity available for a motivated and experienced Countryside Ranger (Recreation), to join us as a key member of the Dinton Pastures Country Park team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, Permanent Contract.&nbsp;
Based at Dinton Pastures Country Park, working across Wokingham Borough Council’s 35+ countryside, parks and public open space sites.
Make nature welcoming, safe and unforgettable. Great outdoor places don’t manage themselves. Paths wear, signs fade, play spaces age, and visitor infrastructure needs constant care to stay safe, accessible and inviting.
As our Countryside Ranger (Recreation), you’ll play a key role in delivering the day-to-day management of the facilities and infrastructure that support recreation across the borough’s countryside estate. From play areas and paths to car parks and site furniture, your work will help ensure every site feels well maintained, safe and ready for the thousands of people who enjoy our green spaces each year
About the Role
This is a hands-on, operational role focused on supporting the safe, effective and welcoming management of the borough’s countryside sites. Working under the direction of the Countryside Officer (Operations), you will help deliver the infrastructure and facilities that enable high-quality recreation across a diverse and expanding portfolio of sites.
You will oversee day-to-day maintenance and site operations, support and supervise Duty Rangers, and work alongside staff and volunteers to ensure tasks are delivered consistently and efficiently across multiple locations. The role combines practical, on-site problem solving with coordination of planned maintenance, asset monitoring and contractor-led works.
Working closely with colleagues, you will help ensure that play areas, paths, car parks, public facilities and visitor information are well maintained and presented to a high standard. You will also contribute to the ongoing development of recreation services by supporting events and commercial activity, and by feeding into longer-term planning for infrastructure, accessibility and visitor experience.
This role suits someone who enjoys balancing practical outdoor work with organisation and coordination, and who is comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day delivery while working within a clear management structure in a public-facing countryside setting.
Benefits:
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐&nbsp;A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Lead and support Duty Rangers, staff and volunteers in delivering day-to-day site operations to consistent standards.</li>
<li>Maintain visitor infrastructure and facilities, including play areas, paths, car parks, toilets, signage and site furniture.</li>
<li>Coordinate asset maintenance and contractor works across countryside sites.</li>
<li>Ensure visitor information and interpretation are accurate, clear and well presented.</li>
<li>Support service improvements, events and recreational activities, contributing to more efficient and accessible countryside sites.</li>
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Essential Skills &amp; Experience
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<li>Qualification in countryside management, recreation, land management or a related field</li>
<li>Practical experience in estate, parks or countryside maintenance</li>
<li>Strong organisational and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Experience supervising or supporting staff and/or volunteers</li>
<li>Full UK driving licence</li>
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Desirable Skills &amp; Experience
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<li>Play area inspection qualifications (e.g. RPII)</li>
<li>Experience managing contractors and planned maintenance programmes</li>
<li>Competence with machinery and power tools (e.g. mowers, strimmers, basic repairs)</li>
<li>Understanding of commercial activity within public outdoor spaces</li>
<li>Experience working with inspection, risk or asset management systems</li>
</ul>
Our Area:
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Closing date: 11pm, Sunday 18th January 2026 Interview date: W/C 26th January 2026
For an informal discussion, please contact: Simon Bartlam <a href="mailto:simon.bartlam@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">simon.bartlam@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive daily, 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.

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Would you like to make a lasting difference in the lives of children affected by domestic abuse? Join an award-winning trauma recovery service provider that is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and families.
Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) is a lifeline for children healing from the trauma of domestic abuse. We’re expanding our service and looking for new Support Workers to join our team – helping guide children and families on their healing journey.
Position: Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) Support Worker
Location: Reading office with hybrid working arrangements and frequent travel. Role covers casework activity across Reading, South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse and Oxford City.
Contract: Permanent part time – 15 hours per week, weekdays.
We’re open to discussing working patterns that match both your needs and our service delivery.
Salary range: £10,433 - £12,751 pro-rata per annum (full time equivalent range £25,735 - £31,453 per annum)
About the role:
As a Support Worker you will play a significant role in supporting children and families affected by domestic abuse, some of your key responsibilities will include: 
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<li>the completion of assessments to understand the needs of families</li>
<li>delivering group work for children and parents</li>
<li>provide 1-2-1 sessions to children and families most in need</li>
<li>supporting our families through providing outreach support</li>
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About you: 
A successful Support Worker will need a good understanding of domestic abuse and the impact on children and families (or an interest in working in this field), with experience of delivering groupwork programmes for vulnerable parents and/or children.
If this sounds like you please <a href="https://www.pactcharity.org/careers/current-opportunities/" target="_blank">apply today</a> to join a collaborative and dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with personal lived experience of domestic abuse or from underrepresented communities, who meet the essential role requirements.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Luke Pepperell at <a href="mailto:luke@pactcharity.org" target="_blank">luke@pactcharity.org</a>
For more information about our BB4K service please visit <a href="https://www.pactcharity.org/bb4k/" target="_blank">Bounce Back 4 Kids | PACT</a> or read our latest blog <a href="https://www.pactcharity.org/blog-bb4k-helping-families-heal-together/" target="_blank">BB4K – Helping families heal together - PACT</a>
Closing date: 9am, Fri 30 January 2026&nbsp; &nbsp;
Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Family Support Worker, Family Key Worker, Children’s Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Key Worker, Recovery Worker, Assistant Support Worker, IDVA Independent Domestic Violence Advocate, ISVA Independent Sexual Violence Advocate, etc.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards. 
Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role. &nbsp;
All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.

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We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
Our Home
Pinecroft shared care service is dedicated to supporting children with physical disabilities, learning difficulties and/or sensory impairment. We pride ourselves in offering high quality personalised care to the most vulnerable and complex children aged 8-18. Our goal is to transform lives by being passionate, committed and creative in everything we do. We believe improved outcomes for children are possible through a proactive and consistent approach, where learning through play and accessing the community is essential.
About the role
Enhanced rates of pay are available for overtime, weekend work and sleep-ins.
The role requires staff to work on a shift pattern rota, which will include a combination of early (7am-3pm) and late (2pm-10pm) shifts, long days (7am-10pm), sleep-ins, alternate weekend working and religious celebration days. The home will be closed on bank holidays unless service needs require us to be open.
This shift-based role involves personal care/manual handling, domestic duties including preparation of meals and cleaning, medication administration, key working, report writing and accompanying the children on activities and appointments. Pinecroft invests heavily in the continued professional development of its staff, once you have completed your probation, we will offer the opportunity to gain the nationally recognised Level 4 children and young peoples and family’s practitioner residential pathway qualification.
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. &nbsp; &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. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>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>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact <a href="mailto:Helena.Baptista@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Helena.Baptista@reading.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: Sunday 1st February 2026 Interview Date:To be confirmed
Interview Process: Face to Face at Picecroft&nbsp;

Reading Borough Council

Residential Child Care Practitioner - Pinecroft

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Be the Difference. Lead the Change.
Support Readings children to remain ‘Rooted in Reading
We are looking for an Assistant Homes Manager in one of our brand-new children’s homes. 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.
Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of some of the most vulnerable children and young people in Reading. We help families find long-term solutions, so children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.
Reading Borough Council is opening three brand new children’s homes in spring/summer 2026, designed to provide safe, nurturing and therapeutic homes for children aged 11-17 years old.
We are seeking to fill the last management vacancy ahead of the homes opening for an Assistant Homes Managers in our small therapeutic children’s home.
Our New Homes:
Home 1 - A 2-bedroom therapeutic children’s home providing care for children aged 11-17 years old with complex social emotional and mental health needs.
Home 2 - A 4-bedroom mid/long-term children’s home for children aged 12-17 years old with emotional and behaviour difficulties.
Home 3 - A 3-bedroom assessment children’s home caring for children aged 12-17 years old and working alongside their families through a period of assessment to ascertain where the child’s needs should best be met in the longer term.&nbsp; We will be working closely with our excellent edge of care service.
As an Assistant Home Manager, you will:
<ul>
<li>Support the Registered Manager in leading the home and ensuring high-quality, child-centred care.</li>
<li>Provide strong, informed leadership and supervision to residential staff.</li>
<li>Deputise for the Registered Manager and take on delegated responsibilities.</li>
<li>Promote trauma-informed, restorative, therapeutic approaches to care.</li>
<li>Ensure care plans and risk assessments are up to date and reflect the needs of each child.</li>
<li>Lead on safeguarding, assessments, and performance monitoring.</li>
<li>Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and partner agencies.</li>
<li>Contribute to recruitment, staff development, and workforce planning.</li>
<li>Participate in the managers on call rota.</li>
<li>15% shift allowance on top of the basic salary includes sleep-ins, waking nights, and weekend shifts.</li>
</ul>
What we’re looking for:
<ul>
<li>Experience working in residential childcare settings.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.</li>
<li>Knowledge of trauma-informed and therapeutic care approaches.</li>
<li>Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</li>
<li>Confidence in managing risk and making decisions under pressure.</li>
<li>Commitment to continuous professional development.</li>
<li>Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent); Level 5 Leadership qualification desirable.</li>
<li>Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and nights.</li>
</ul>
Why Join Us?
<ul>
<li>Be part of a passionate, child-focused team making a real difference.</li>
<li>Opportunities for career progression and leadership development.</li>
<li>Access to high-quality training and reflective practice.</li>
<li>Supportive management and supervision structure.</li>
<li>Competitive salary and sleep-in/waking night enhancements.</li>
<li>Commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.</li>
<li>Inclusive, values-driven culture.</li>
</ul>
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - 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 is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>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>
</ul>
If you’re ready to lead with care and commitment, we want to hear from you.
To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact <a href="mailto:Claire.Lewis@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Claire.Lewis@reading.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: Sunday 25th January 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed Interview Process: To be confirmed

Operational Assistant Homes Manager - Stable Loving Homes

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We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Front Door Access team, which is called Children’s Single Point of access (CSPoA). We are the first recipients of all contacts and referrals to Children’s Social Care, Early Help and our Partnership Hub. This is a co-located and integrated service with key statutory partner agencies who are committed to getting children and families the right help at the right time.  
We provide high quality information, advice, and intervention to partner agencies and members of the public as well as determining threshold of need decisions for children where concerns about their care, safety and well-being are shared.  
Through the Children’s Single Point of Access (CSPoA), we are committed to delivering a seamless, multi-agency approach that provides the right help at the right time, reducing risk and preventing escalation of need. 
Our operational framework is built on children being at the centre of all that we do, a foundation of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. By fostering strong partnerships with schools, health professionals, social care teams, and the voluntary sector, we strive to create a coordinated system of support that is responsive, inclusive, and child centred. 
We are committed to a practice model that is child-focused, and trauma informed. We are currently evolving the service to develop a more interventionalist practice model, that alongside our well-established Family Help service and Partnership Outreach team, we can provide help and support to reduce escalation.   
Our social work practice with children and families is important, and we make a difference to the families we have contact with. It can be both incredibly challenging and hugely rewarding, especially when are able to intervene from the second you pick up the phone. If this appeals to you, we want to hear from you.  
Through group and one-to-one supervision you will drive high quality and child focused practice – with high challenge and high support and supporting the Team Manager to nurture a high quality, high performing work environment where agencies are working together closely.  
To be considered for the role, your application will demonstrate that you: 
<ul>
<li>Have a thorough understanding of current legislation and the West Berkshire Safeguarding Children Procedure and Practice Guidance and be committed to relational practice, with a focus on intervention, not just ‘screening’ and ‘information gathering’. A robust and focused approach on analysis and providing help at the right time.  </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Supporting Creative and Dynamic solutions to how we can support families with Early Help Services.   </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Support the Team Manager in decision-making and providing quality and effective training, oversight and supervision to social workers.  </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Can work in a multi-disciplinary environment and steer a service that will have competing demands and expectations from other agencies.  </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations to recognise and build on families’ strengths to create change. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Skilled in supporting social workers and managers in analysing information and understanding families’ experiences and contexts to ensure they receive the right services within the right framework. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Experience of Managing Social Workers, Early Help Practitioners and Business Support Staff.  </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Passionate and energised to take on the requirements and vision of the improvement plan.  </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Able to cultivate and nurture positive working relationships, and to respectfully challenge. Confident to steer others to ensure the best outcome for the child is always a priority.  </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Embracing change with the ability to inspire and take a team through a period of transformation. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Curious! Creative! Ambitious! </li>
</ul>
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. &nbsp; &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. 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 
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 is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>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>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact <a href="mailto:Reena.Mehta@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Reena.Mehta@reading.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: Sunday 1st February 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed&nbsp; Interview Process: To be confirmed

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