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For further information, please contact us at <a href=\"https://internal-harrowcouncil.icims.com/jobs/5303/assistant-principal-lawyer---adults%2c-education-%26-employment/resourcing@harrow.gov.uk\">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. </p>\n<p>Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration.</p>\n<p>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. 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All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href=\"https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice.\">equality statement.</a></p>\n<p>As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. 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You will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of cases and projects, enabling you to develop your learning and experience. <br><br>Our Offer to You : <br> As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. <br><br> In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. <br><br> Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li> Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Kingston or Sutton </li>\n<li> Flexible and agile working arrangements </li>\n<li> Comprehensive learning and development programme </li>\n<li> Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres </li>\n<li> Interest free season ticket loans </li>\n<li> Local Government Pension Scheme </li>\n<li> Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme </li>\n<li> Zip car scheme </li>\n<li> Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses </li>\n<li> Confidential wellbeing and counselling support </li>\n<li> Subsidised gym membership </li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br> <br> Additional Information : <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br> We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. <br><br> The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £50,574","publishDate":"2025-04-30T03:01:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-24T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c18c34e4-d76a-4545-a706-c3c8c967b42a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d75e7c0a-23ff-41f0-924e-a6ada4389924","title":"Environmental Protection Officer - Pollution Control","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br>Joining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.<br><br>Kingston and Sutton councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies. <br><br>We work flexibly in both Kingston and Sutton offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.<br><br>There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.<br><br>You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.<br><br>Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan \"Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together\", that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.<br><br>Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan \"Ambitious for Sutton\", that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> As an Environmental Protection Officer, you will be part of a small Pollution Control team delivering a range of statutory environmental functions for the Shared Regulatory Service across Kingston and Sutton. This role requires a good understanding of a wide range of pollution control legislation as it applies to local authority duties primarily in land contamination assessment, commercial noise and nuisance investigation. <br><br> This role involves a range of case work and project, including commenting on planning applications, responding to and investigating pollution control complaints and providing general pollution control advice and guidance. Some experience in contaminated land and acoustics areas of work is highly desirable. <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> As a member of our Pollution Control team , you will be part of a small team that delivers a range of Pollution Control enforcement and education functions across Kingston and Sutton. <br><br> The role requires a good understanding of land contamination and a working knowledge of Statutory Nuisance. Responsible for commenting on planning applications and investigating nuisance complaints from industrial and commercial sources, experience in acoustics and other related specialist areas of work is also desirable. <br><br> The team is committed and hard-working, involved in both proactive and reactive work across the specialist disciplines of the Team's remit. However as part of our agile workplace there may also be an opportunity, for the right candidate,to experience the wider work of the service . <br><br> We are able to offer a series of unique, fulfilling and exciting challenges in a dynamic working environment where quick thinking, innovation and creativity is needed just as much as the energy and desire to get things done. <br><br> We are seeking someone with wide experience of the Pollution Control discipline. We would like to hear from you if you are an Environmental Health professional or graduate in a related subject and can demonstrate experience of assessing and commenting upon land contamination assessments and investigating statutory nuisance complaints from commercial and industrial sources. <br><br> A s part of our team, you will benefit from a commitment to your professional and personal development. You will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of cases and projects, enabling you to develop your learning and experience. <br><br>Our Offer to You : <br> As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. <br><br> In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. <br><br> Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li> Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Kingston or Sutton </li>\n<li> Flexible and agile working arrangements </li>\n<li> Comprehensive learning and development programme </li>\n<li> Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres </li>\n<li> Interest free season ticket loans </li>\n<li> Local Government Pension Scheme </li>\n<li> Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme </li>\n<li> Zip car scheme </li>\n<li> Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses </li>\n<li> Confidential wellbeing and counselling support </li>\n<li> Subsidised gym membership </li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br> <br> Additional Information : <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br> We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. <br><br> The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £50,574","publishDate":"2025-04-30T03:01:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-24T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/42234fd1-0cde-4d26-bc9d-93ee430d7923.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"81390d5c-42bb-4821-a283-a58a1420705a","title":"Principal Litigation Lawyer","employer":"Surrey Heath Borough Council","department":"","location":"Surrey Heath House, Camberley, Hybrid Working","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Join Surrey Heath Borough Council and be part of an organisation committed to delivery through meaningful community engagement and excellent customer service. We have a friendly and supportive staff culture with people who want to help make a real difference in our community for everyone that lives and works here. We embrace a culture of innovation and creativity welcoming new ideas. We support a work life balance with options for flexible and hybrid working.  </p>\n<p><strong>About the Role</strong> </p>\n<p>We are seeking to appoint a Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX to join the Legal Services team at Surrey Heath Borough Council. As Principal Litigation Lawyer you will manage a varied and interesting caseload of both criminal and civil and regulatory matters.  You will also represent the Council in the Magistrates’ Court and County Court and give advice to elected members in Licensing Subcommittee.  </p>\n<p>This is a politically restricted post in accordance with Section 2 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.  </p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong> </p>\n<p>You will have experience of working in a legal team in a Local Government environment and will have advocacy experience in the Magistrates’ and County Court. You will have excellent communication skills. You will have the ability to draft legal proceedings and statutory notices. You can manage a range of complex and competing priorities and deadlines. You are an effective member of the team but can work without supervision and you can manage a diverse workload.  </p>\n<p> <strong>Additional Information</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Benefits </strong> </p>\n<p> We offer a generous benefits package including a minimum of 23 days’ annual leave rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, free parking for all employees and payment of a professional membership fee. As well as subsidised gym membership at our local Places Leisure Centre and great savings from supermarkets, shopping, cycle to work schemes and holidays via the My Staff Shop scheme. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided for your role if applicable. </p>\n<p>Offers are usually made at the lower end of the salary band allowing for progression.  </p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: </strong> <strong>13</strong><strong>th</strong><strong> May 2025</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: </strong> <strong>22</strong><strong>nd</strong><strong> May 2025</strong> </p>\n<p> <strong>Contact details</strong> </p>\n<p>For an informal discussion, please contact Nathalie Boateng, Head of Legal and Democratic Services </p>\n<p> on 01276 707310, nathalie.boateng@surreyheath.gov.uk on 01276 707310.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Commitment</strong> </p>\n<p>Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff.  </p>\n<p>NO AGENCY CALLS PLEASE </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£ 61,398 - £67,968 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-29T13:41:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-13T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b3045736-1b79-4825-8d09-cb45add4d5d3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"38e18721-7654-4f04-b025-b5008a0ecfd5","title":"Senior Housing Solutions & Independence Officer","employer":"London Borough of Hounslow","department":"","location":"Hounslow","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>About us at Hounslow</strong></p>\n<p>We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.</p>\n<p>We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential.  We are stepping up for our residents like never before.</p>\n<p><strong>About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion</strong></p>\n<p>We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock.  All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”.  It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.</p>\n<p>We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.</p>\n<p>As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.  There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p>\n<p>If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits.</p>\n<p><strong>About The Role</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for a motivated, creative and committed individual to join the team our Housing Advice Team. You should have a keen interest in helping families and individuals at risk of homelessness to find solutions and with a focus on remaining in their current home.  You must have experience of having worked within a statutory homelessness prevention service.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have detailed knowledge and experience of working with the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act (HRA) and a proven track record of preventing homelessness, providing detailed housing advice to residents with housing issues and be able to empathise with the with clients facing the homelessness and understand the Council’s legal duties to those clients.</p>\n<p>In addition to the above, you must be able to demonstrate your experience of managing complex cases, providing support to more junior staff, working within a busy environment and work to tight deadlines.</p>\n<p>Your ability to communicate clearly and effectively to a wide variety of people and to be able to communicate clear concise advice both in written and verbally is crucial.</p>\n<p><strong>About The Team You’ll Be Working In</strong></p>\n<p>This is an exciting and busy role that is at the centre of the Councils response to homelessness. The service is aims to developing and progressing our agenda to reduce assess, identify housing needs and look for solutions to prevent homelessness.</p>\n<ol>\n<li>You will prevent homelessness by providing housing advice and assistance to people facing homelessness and carrying out homelessness prevention work.</li>\n<li>You will provide customers with housing prevention advice supporting them to sustain their current accommodation or support them to secure alternative accommodation through the provision of personal housing plans.</li>\n<li>You will be able to issue good quality notification letters such as 184 decisions in line with the council’s duty Housing Act 1997 and the HRA 2017 and in a timely manner.</li>\n<li>You will work jointly with other services and partners to prevent homelessness and lead, attend and manage multi professional meetings when appropriate.</li>\n<li>You will enable the delivery of a more efficient and effective homeless prevention and assessment service and assist in the development of policies and procedures.</li>\n</ol>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>The Ideal Candidate</p>\n<ol>\n<li>You will have knowledge of the legislative frameworks and statutory requirements relating to the Housing Solutions Service and knowledge of relevant legislation especially the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness code of Guidance.</li>\n<li>You will have a good understanding of the Safeguarding in relation our vulnerable residents and the how to with external and i</li>\n<li>You will demonstrate an understanding of current issues affecting social housing and private housing provision, and of range of housing options and homelessness prevention approaches.</li>\n<li>You will have experience of managing a varied caseload effectively ensuring that your cases are up to date.</li>\n<li>You will have written and verbal communication skills, with ability to provide negotiation and the ability to work collaboratively with other services and partners.</li>\n</ol>\n<p><strong>If the points below resonate with you, we’d love you to put in an application: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are you passionate about customer services?</li>\n<li>Are you an experienced homelessness professional?</li>\n<li>Are you looking to working in a forward thinking and progressive housing department?</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>You have relevant work-based experience and engage in continuous professional development.</li>\n<li>You can travel independently around the Borough to carry out home visits and meet other professionals in community settings.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Essential for The Role:</strong></p>\n<p>Basic DBS</p>\n<p><strong>Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile.</strong></p>\n<p>The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:Kojo.Awuku@Hounslow.gov.uk\">Kojo.Awuku@Hounslow.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews for this job will be held during May 2025.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date is 7 May 2025.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,855 - 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Please take a look at our website to find out more about us.</p>\n<p>If you would like to visit the school or would like more information, please contact Liz Baker (School Business Manager) via email l.baker@hsprimary.uk</p>\n<p>The <strong>closing date is the 12th May at 8am</strong> and interviews will take place by mutual agreement. </p>\n<p><strong>Applicants may be invited to interview before the closing date, therefore please take the opportunity to apply as soon as possible</strong>.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Teachers pay scale, plus a TLR","publishDate":"2025-04-28T15:52:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-12T07:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/75255808-68d8-49d3-8b91-82e39a6a48ff.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2484f11d-d0f7-4cf2-82c9-985135399731","title":"Integration Group Work Officer","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Bracknell Forest","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are looking for a highly motivated and resilient Integration Group Work Officer who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. </p>\n<h3>About you…</h3>\n<p>You will bring the ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver group-based interventions to achieve positive outcomes for individuals and families. With a proven track record of working alongside partner agencies, you will plan, coordinate and deliver meaningful activities that promote integration and wellbeing for children and families across Bracknell Forest.</p>\n<p>In this impactful role, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting families arriving under government migration schemes, including the Afghan Resettlement Programme. You will respond to their immediate resettlement needs and deliver structured work programmes.</p>\n<p>Operating with a high level of care and professionalism, you will help safeguard vulnerable individuals, adhering to all relevant protocols around criminal exploitation, human trafficking and domestic abuse. Your person-centred approach, innovative mindset and strong prioritisation skills, will help create lasting, positive change in the lives of those you support.</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<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>The Migration team was formed in May 2023 to consolidate the council's support across all government migration schemes. This is a high-priority area of work with significant visibility within the council, and we are committed to achieving the best outcomes.  Our team brings together a diverse group of subject matter experts, working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and with our external partners.</p>\n<p>The team is part of the Early Help service, which focuses on providing support to children and families in Bracknell Forest. We also maintain strong partnerships with multiple teams within the council and external partners to ensure coordinated and effective support.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify need, plan and facilitate group work programs based on local authority models to support the integration of Afghan families.</li>\n<li>Coordinate and deliver a variety of group work programs, including parenting groups, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), financial literacy sessions, health and wellbeing sessions, employment readiness training, legal rights and responsibilities, education, criminal exploitation, human trafficking and technology and digital skills training and parent and child play sessions.</li>\n<li>Collaborate with partners to understand cultural sensitivities such as domestic abuse and family conflict, to deliver tailored programs to support families.</li>\n<li>Collaborate with partner agencies to jointly deliver group work programmes requiring specific skills, knowledge and expertise.</li>\n<li>Deliver community engagement activities to foster a strong sense of community within the hotel, including organising events and gatherings, coordinating volunteer programs for families and participating in local community projects.</li>\n<li>Work with local organisations and partners to provide services, host events and conduct talks at the hotel.</li>\n<li>Embed Bracknell Forest's quality assurance programme and establish feedback mechanisms to inform and improve future group work programmes.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice 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<h4>Our Support....</h4>\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 week commencing 19<sup>th</sup> May 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices.</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>Noosha Churchill - Migration Programme Manager</p>\n<p>Tel: <a href=\"tel://01344%20351729/\">01344 351729</a></p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</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>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,799 - £35,020 inclusive of £706 London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-04-28T13:19:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-12T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d4171907-7fa3-4374-9def-46d8e2c2cffb.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fb63bf10-030c-4b0b-b66c-932365b54635","title":"Housing Contracts & Compliance Manager","employer":"Elmbridge Borough Council","department":"","location":"Elmbridge Borough Council, Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Lead the change: become our Housing Contracts & Compliance Manager</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: £52,633 - £57,106</strong></p>\n<p>Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of our community? Join us as our Housing Contracts & Compliance Manager and lead the charge in managing our growing housing portfolio of around 100 homes, including affordable housing for rent and temporary accommodation for homeless households.</p>\n<p><strong>Why this role matters:</strong> as a registered provider of social housing since 2024, we're appointing a new managing agent to handle day-to-day housing management from July 2025. Your role is to ensure our residents live in safe, well-managed homes, and that our managing agent delivers a customer-focused, value-for-money service in line with our contract specifications.</p>\n<p><strong>Your impact:</strong> reporting to the Head of Housing, you'll manage one employee and work collaboratively with colleagues to meet our obligations as a social landlord. You'll also ensure effective financial controls are in place and followed.</p>\n<p><strong>What you'll do:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Manage contracts:</strong> oversee our contract with the managing agent, focusing on the new service's mobilisation from July 2025 and its ongoing delivery.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Monitor performance:</strong> review contract performance, identify issues, and lead actions to remedy non-compliance or under-performance.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ensure compliance:</strong> monitor the council's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, identify risks, and implement solutions.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Collaborate:</strong> work with colleagues to optimise stock use, minimise rent loss, and ensure properties are safe, well-managed, and maintained.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Support colleagues:</strong> manage and support the Residential Property Coordinator.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Drive improvement:</strong> develop, review, and implement new policies, procedures, and processes to drive change and service improvement.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Why Elmbridge Borough Council?</strong> We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Leave and flexibility:</strong> up to 3 days paid leave for dependents, the option to buy up to 10 additional days of annual leave, and a day off on your birthday.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Support services:</strong> access to a confidential 24-hour helpline.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Community engagement:</strong> opportunity to take a day’s leave for volunteering in the Elmbridge community.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Work-life balance:</strong> The council closes between Christmas and New Year, requiring no annual leave for this period, and you get your birthday off.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you are interested in being our Housing Contracts & Compliance Manager and would like an informal conversation, please contact Colin Waters, Head of Housing Service, <a href=\"mailto:cwaters@elmbridge.gov.uk\">cwaters@elmbridge.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>Closing date is 9am on Wednesday 14 May 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Thursday 22 May and / or Friday 23 May.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary: £52,633 - £57,106","publishDate":"2025-04-28T13:14:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-14T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4fca8908-22f8-4132-8d22-a5a1b147878a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"af4202bc-a565-4c89-b764-2c16d7bd7a9f","title":"Casual Catering Assistant","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"<p>The Look Out Discovery Centre is a very popular visitor attraction with a hands-on science and discovery exhibition, gift shop, coffee shop and play area, set in 1,000 hectares of Crown Estate woodlands. </p>\n<p>Help us deliver a great experience to our customers, and you will experience a great place to work.</p>\n<h3>About you</h3>\n<p>You will be an enthusiastic and reliable person, with the ability and willingness to work flexibly to ensure the consistent provision of services in our cafe. A strong commitment to customer service is essential, along with the confidence to engage with visitors of all ages and backgrounds, helping to create a welcoming and positive experience for everyone.</p>\n<h3>About the team</h3>\n<p>The Woodlarks cafe team plays a key role in helping ensure our customers enjoy their day out at The Look Out Discovery Centre. We take pride in offering friendly, high-quality service while keeping our environment clean, safe, and enjoyable for all.</p>\n<p class=\"\">Open seven days a week, The Look Out Discovery Centre is dedicated to providing a fun and relaxing experience. As part of our team, you will play an important role in making each visit a memorable one.</p>\n<h3><strong>Key responsibilities </strong></h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To assist with the preparation and service of food and drinks including the operation of the point of sale system.</li>\n<li>To provide a service to the customers, in a polite and efficient manner.</li>\n<li>To work safely within Health, Safety and Hygiene policies and instructions.</li>\n<li>To assist with special catering functions e.g. children’s parties, as and when required.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits</h3>\n<ul>\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>Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses.</li>\n<li>To work on the doorstep of the picturesque Swinley forest. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to engage with a variety of customers and deliver great customer care.</li>\n</ul>\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<h4>Our support</h4>\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 from Wednesday 7<sup>th</sup> of May 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>Mike Carne, Catering Manager: 01344 354077</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</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.</p>\n<p>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.</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":"£12.21 per hour","publishDate":"2025-04-28T12:21:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3fcd0091-dd92-4732-b828-7cbb3c5159d3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"40a13218-c129-4bcf-8c6e-f8f46eab963a","title":"Housing Voids Coordinator","employer":"Woking Borough Council","department":"","location":"Woking","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are transforming our services at Woking and are recruiting for several new exciting and challenging roles in our Housing Assets Team. We are seeking motivated, flexible and high caliber candidates to support the delivery of our voids services and to improve our homes whilst ensuring we are able to meet the requirements of the regulatory standards.</p>\n<p>Working within the Voids section of the Housing Assets Team you will have a high level of involvement in supporting the day-to-day aspects of our void operations and will be dealing with a variety of administrative support and enquires from our contractors.</p>\n<p>You will be actively engaged with our main Voids Contractors, who work on the delivery of making void properties safe and secure for incoming tenants.</p>\n<p>This role will require excellent communication, organisational and time management skills as you will be highly influential in delivering the very best service possible for our residents.  </p>\n<p>This role is a fully office based role with the successful candidate working from our Offices in Woking, Surrey 5 days per week.</p>\n<p>The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits.</p>\n<p>Woking Borough Council takes a robust approach to thoroughly checking anyone who has applied to work with vulnerable groups including children.</p>\n<p>As this job involves contact with vulnerable groups and tenants successful applicants will be required to obtain a Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Assistance will be given by the Council and further details can be found in the job pack.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the role please contact Giuseppe Amico, Housing Voids Manger on 07785 591793.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: </strong>26 May 2025 - 23:55pm</p>\n<p><strong>Interview dates: </strong>TBC (These interviews will be held in person at our Offices in Woking, Surrey.)</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary Range - £33,088 - £39,717 (dependent on experience) plus a flexible benefits allowance of up to £2,007 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-28T12:19:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-26T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1a12ea13-9d8f-49b1-99c8-436ecbbc6f4e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"07a218eb-d044-4037-add4-d05e975e6521","title":"Strategic Adult Safeguarding Officer","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are looking for a Strategic Adult Safeguarding Officer, on a full-time, fixed-term contract until 31st December 2025 or secondment basis for internal candidates. This exciting opportunity has become available as the current holder has been promoted internally to the Interim Head of Safeguarding on secondment 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, dependant on the needs of the service.</p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>Join us as a Strategic Adult Safeguarding Officer and make a real difference. You will play a pivotal role in promoting and embedding a high-quality strategic and operational approach to safeguarding adults across Adult Social Care by balancing government, national and local directives. </p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>Reporting to the Head of Safeguarding, you will be working alongside a team of experienced and knowledgeable safeguarding professionals which comprises the following four teams: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), Strategic Adult Safeguarding, Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board Business Unit and the Child Death Overview Panel Team. This creates a dynamic environment requiring a mix of strategic thinking, collaboration and compassion. You will join a team that is committed to continuous improvement and where your expertise and knowledge matter and will make an impact. </p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<p>Alongside the current Strategic Adult Safeguarding Officer, you will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chair all Adult Social Care safeguarding meetings for consistent safeguarding practice.</li>\n<li>Support and advise Adult Social Care operational teams in delivering person-centred strengths-based safeguarding responses.</li>\n<li>Monitor Adult Social Care safeguarding systems and processes and identify areas for improvement or learning that emerge.</li>\n<li>Design and provide adult safeguarding training programs for Adult Social Care operational teams, ensuring alignment with national competency frameworks and addressing key safeguarding risks and issues pertinent to the local area.</li>\n<li>Attend, contribute and participate in a range of multi-agency safeguarding forums.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice 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<h4>Our support...</h4>\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 class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\" 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 21st May 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 a question...</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Name: Dionne D’Sa</p>\n<p>Job Title: Interim Head of Safeguarding</p>\n<p>Phone Number: 01344 351506</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</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> </strong><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>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,437 - £52,508 FTE (inclusive of London Weighting)","publishDate":"2025-04-28T12:08:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5decda4f-0d95-44f1-a203-be0692419f77.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e4fe3453-5acc-4f6c-9ae5-0b32e74fab67","title":"Local Authority Research Practitioner (LARP) - FTC 2 years","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity for a Local Authority Research Practitioner (LARP) which is a new post within our Public Health team.</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, dependant on the needs of the service.</p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>Local Authority Research Practitioners (LARPs) work with their councils to make the most of research. They look at what research is already happening, figure out what needs to be done next, help different teams apply for money to fund research, and teach staff how to do quality research.</p>\n<p>As the Local Authority Research Practitioner, you will be a motivated and enthusiastic individual joining us to lead research across the council.  You will influence the delivery of better value and improved outcomes through the use of evidence-based practice.</p>\n<p>You will increase research capacity and capability through leadership, training and partnerships with academic institutions.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>Working in Public Health at Bracknell Forest Council means being part of a friendly and dynamic team that values flexibility in working styles. We have a clear vision that Bracknell Forest is one of the healthiest places FOR ALL to live, work, study and play.</p>\n<p>The team benefits from collaborative leadership and fosters good relationships across the organisation and wider system to really affect change. We are a small but energetic team that thrives on mutual support and effective teamwork.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Assess current research capacity and capability within the organisation through engagement, research skills audits and mapping existing research activities.</li>\n<li>Build research capability and confidence by supporting senior officers to identify opportunities where research evidence would enhance decision making.</li>\n<li>Promote and advocate for robust research practices throughout service or programme development.</li>\n<li>Develop a council-wide research strategy, in collaboration with council officers and partners using best practice from other areas.</li>\n<li>Lead strategic collaborations with academic institutions, public health networks, voluntary sector organisations, and NHS partners to identify and secure external funding for public health research projects.</li>\n<li>Contribute to the national LARP network.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nihr.ac.uk%2Fsupport-and-services%2Fresearch-support-service%2Fpublic-health-specialist-centre&data=05%7C02%7CKaren.Cawley%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cf95d4ea97af7426c80ac08dd86423295%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638814341041775769%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XaytGNoxKS5%2B%2B2lcSppnFyUHUG2oI6jFNZwdmWiab2E%3D&reserved=0\">Research Support Service Specialist Centre for Public Health | NIHR</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCittq4wZAWnbcOob6EecfAA&data=05%7C02%7CKaren.Cawley%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cf95d4ea97af7426c80ac08dd86423295%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638814341041798303%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Rw6dz7C1eYu%2FdsP3Jp0rbjMjM%2FgbY1fCFU76P54cSu0%3D&reserved=0\">(363) NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Public Health - YouTube</a></p>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid/flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.</li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans.</li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. 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<h4>Our support...</h4>\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 w/c 19<sup>th</sup> May and w/c 2<sup>nd</sup> June – dates tbc </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>Louise Duffy, Public Health Principal</p>\n<p>Tel.: 01344 355184 or 07920 834899</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</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. 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By assisting them into alternative housing when all other housing options or solutions are exhausted.</li>\n<li>To undertake a comprehensive assessment of a rough sleeper’s needs. Ensuring that any complex needs are identified and support is sought from relevant agencies.</li>\n<li>To engage with rough sleepers and build a rapport to ensure that any identified mental health needs are supported by external agencies to enable wrap around support to the rough sleeper.</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Our benefits</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Flexible 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<h4>Our values</h4>\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<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<h4>Interview date </h4>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 28 May 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. 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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>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.</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. 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You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.</p>\n<p>You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>\n<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Generous life cover</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Who are we?</strong></p>\n<p>Fernways School is an independent specialist school which supports children and young people with an autism spectrum condition, the school has a lovely location in Windlesham, Surrey. Our focus is on maximising every child’s potential to develop into a confident, resilient, and skilled young person who will make a positive contribution to society and live as independent a life as possible.</p>\n<p>Fernways School is part of Kedleston Group. 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Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.</div>\n<div>\n<br><strong>The Post</strong>\n</div>\n<p>Are you interested in developing your career in a fast-paced dedicated Safeguarding Adults & DoLS Team? If you have substantial experience in care management and safeguarding and would like to specialise and develop your skills further in safeguarding this may be the role for you.</p>\n<p>If you enjoy fast paced frontline work this may interest you. You would be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of safeguarding adults at risk in Brent Council, ensuring appropriate measures are taken to protect individuals at risk of abuse or neglect by providing expert advice, managing cases and promoting a culture of safeguarding across all staff whilst promoting Making Safeguarding Personal.</p>\n<div><strong>The Person</strong></div>\n<p>We are looking for someone who enjoys fast paced work, who works quickly with good decision-making skills, is able to prioritise work and support and manage staff undertaking Section 42 (Care Act 2014) enquiries. You will work well under pressure, have a good sense of humour and excellent verbal and written communication skills.</p>\n<p>You will have substantial care management and safeguarding experience, good report writing and case recording skills and the ability to work with a variety of staff and stakeholders from different disciplines. You will be passionate about keeping vulnerable people safe and applying legislation appropriately to do so.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Benefits include:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A £5000 ‘golden hello’ for managers new to Brent, upon completion of their probationary period.</li>\n<li>An annual retention payment of £3000 for eligible frontline workers and managers from Grade PO2 – PO7</li>\n<li>Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home (laptop and iPhone provided)</li>\n<li>Regular professional supervision </li>\n<li>Continuing Professional Development</li>\n<li>Genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career</li>\n<li>Management development programmes</li>\n<li>Generous Local Government pension scheme</li>\n<li>Access to internal and external learning and development via our Adult Social Care Skills Academy</li>\n<li>Commitment to supporting workforce health and wellbeing with access to a free confidential employee counselling service. </li>\n<li>Access to privilege card for local retailers the London Designer Outlet</li>\n<li>Access to our Zipcar scheme</li>\n</ul>\n<div>Closing date: 7 May 2025 (23:59)<br> </div>\n<div>\n<strong>Additional Information </strong><br> </div>\n<div><strong>If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the \"Apply Now\" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.</strong></div>\n<div>\n<p>Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.</p>\n</div>\n<div>We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found <a href=\"https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn\">here</a>.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. 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Key responsibilities include:<ul>\n<li> Working with the team manager and senior practitioners to maintain team performance and allocate cases. </li>\n<li> Managing budget responsibilities and approving care plans, Care Act Assessments, care reviews, and Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Meetings. </li>\n<li> Conducting regular supervision with qualified/unqualified staff and support staff. </li>\n<li> Maintaining staff motivation and contributing to staff retention. </li>\n<li> Managing a complex caseload in adherence to the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act. <br> <br> </li>\n</ul><strong> About You </strong><ul>\n<li> Sound knowledge and relevant work experience on the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant legislation. </li>\n<li> Demonstrable understanding of the principles and application of excellent adult social care </li>\n<li> Managing competing demands and complex caseload and support team leader and other senior practitioners in running the team </li>\n<li> Demonstrable experience of creating effective working relationships with internal and external customers </li>\n<li> Strong literacy, numeracy, interpersonal and IT skills </li>\n<li> Liaison with legal and attendance to Court of Protection Hearing if needed </li>\n<li> Candidate will work alongside the manager and other seniors in doing case allocation </li>\n<li> Candidate to liaise with Mental Health services to discuss joint approaches </li>\n<li> Candidate to be able to work in the office twice a week as per the team's charter </li>\n</ul>Ideally the candidate would have experience of supervising staff members and budget responsibility <br> <br> Our Offer to You : <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br> <br> Additional Information : <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. 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Assistant Principal Lawyer - Adults, Education & Employment

Harrow Council

Harrow Council logo

£63,510 - £70,437

Harrow (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Assistant Principal Lawyer – Property

Harrow Council

Harrow Council logo

£63,510 - £70,437

Harrow (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Housing Surveyor

Elmbridge Borough Council

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£51,528 - £55,939

Elmbridge Borough Council, Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Waste & Recycling Administrator

Guildford Borough Council

Guildford Borough Council logo

£26,633 - £28,724

Woking Road Depot, Woking Road, Guildford GU1 1QE (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Environmental Protection Officer - Pollution Control

London Borough of Sutton

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£40,755 - £50,574

Kingston (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Environmental Protection Officer - Pollution Control

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

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£40,755 - £50,574

Kingston (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Principal Litigation Lawyer

Surrey Heath Borough Council

Surrey Heath Borough Council logo

£ 61,398 - £67,968 per annum

Surrey Heath House, Camberley, Hybrid Working (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Senior Housing Solutions & Independence Officer

London Borough of Hounslow

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£39,855 - £44,331 per annum

Hounslow (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Early Years Class Teacher and Year Leader

Holly Spring Primary School

Holly Spring Primary School logo

Teachers pay scale, plus a TLR

Holly Spring Primary School (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Integration Group Work Officer

Bracknell Forest Council

Bracknell Forest Council logo

£29,799 - £35,020 inclusive of £706 London Weighting

Bracknell Forest (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Housing Contracts & Compliance Manager

Elmbridge Borough Council

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Salary: £52,633 - £57,106

Elmbridge Borough Council, Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Casual Catering Assistant

Bracknell Forest Council

Bracknell Forest Council logo

£12.21 per hour

Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Housing Voids Coordinator

Woking Borough Council

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Salary Range - £33,088 - £39,717 (dependent on experience) plus a flexible benefits allowance of up to £2,007 per annum

Woking (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Strategic Adult Safeguarding Officer

Bracknell Forest Council

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£47,437 - £52,508 FTE (inclusive of London Weighting)

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

Posted 3 days ago

Local Authority Research Practitioner (LARP) - FTC 2 years

Bracknell Forest Council

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£53,511 - £58,845 inclusive of London Weighting

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Mental Health Practitioner - 12 Month FTC

Bracknell Forest Council

Bracknell Forest Council logo

£42,145 - £47,387FTE inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User allowance

Time Square, Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

PE Teacher

Kedleston Group

Kedleston Group logo

£36,413 (M1) - £48,532 (M6) per year + SEN allowance £2679

Windlesham (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Safeguarding Adult Manager

Brent Council

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Salary range: £50,574 - £53,607 p.a. inc. London weighting (plus £5000 golden hello after probation and £3000 annual retention payment)

Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

Mental Health Specialist Social Worker

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

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£45,510 - £50,574

Kingston (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Teacher of German

King's Academy Easthampstead Park

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MPS/UPS (Fringe) + potential TLR

King's Academy Easthampstead Park (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

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