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We are growing the service to support our transformation of Adult Social Care by focusing on prevention and intervention built on a person centred strengths-based approach. Working at the forefront of our vibrant People (Adults) Directorate, you will be vital to delivering the Council’s legislative responsibilities for Slough residents within our diverse community.<br><br>You will need to be a qualified Social Worker with the ability, confidence and enthusiasm for working with adults and their families in a hospital or community setting, managing a varied caseload with a mix of complexity. You will have a good knowledge and understanding of the statutory framework in which we work and an ability to work well in multi-disciplinary settings. From the very top, every member of our team has one thing driving them – wanting to make a positive difference to the lives of our residents. 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If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.</p>\n<p>Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and we foster a workforce where people are valued, and represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.<br><br>We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email <a href=\"mailto:Recruitment@slough.gov.uk\">Recruitment@slough.gov.uk</a> quoting the job reference – our <a href=\"https://www.slough.gov.uk/accessibility\">Accessibility Statement</a> has more information.</p>\n<p><strong>How to apply:</strong></p>\n<p>Please click on the apply button below to submit your application. 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Put simply, we change lives for the better.</p>\n<p>We know that social work, whilst rewarding, is not always easy. To support high quality consistent social work, we have a comprehensive learning and development offer, driven by our passionate Principal Social Worker. We have resilience groups, well-being days and events, group supervision as well as peer support. Each team has dedicated admin support.</p>\n<p>The Family Placement Team is a small but very supportive team. The work we do can be challenging and we understand the importance of peer support and advice.</p>\n<p>We work closely together and alongside the children’s social workers to ensure that we are providing the best support to our vulnerable children.</p>\n<p>Our social workers have the time to get to know everyone they work with, excellent support from managers and colleagues across the department and expert guidance whenever they need it.</p>\n<p>Our main priority is to provide our workers with a secure physical and psychological base from which to work safely and effectively.</p>\n<p>Key responsibilities include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>To recruit, train and assess new and substitute Foster Carers and Special Guardian applicants, for children and young people.</li>\n<li>To work within the context of relevant legislation and deliver services according to the Department’s policies, procedures and guidelines.</li>\n<li>To display a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits include ...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time)</li>\n<li>Annual leave purchase policy.</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover.</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.</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<h3>Interview date </h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 25th November 2024.</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>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>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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Your main duties will include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>To be carrying out compliance and building checks in community centres and other council buildings and either be trained or willing to undertake this training</li>\n<li>To carry out health and safety and other checks and lead in emergency situations such as first aid</li>\n<li>Provide inductions to visitors and contractors on site to provide access and facilitate specialist repairs are carried out safely.</li>\n<li>To provide customer care to hirers and building users.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Work Together as one team - </strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do.</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. 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Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>\n<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>A nursery in our Civic Offices (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, and a salary sacrifice scheme to help lower the cost of your nursery fees.</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work.</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. 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To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</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>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>Name: Sarah Baynes</p>\n<p>Job Title: Housing Resources Service Manager</p>\n<p>Phone Number: 01344 351435</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. 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Someone who can navigate the unique challenges of the public sector while bringing dynamism to our operations.</p>\n<p>If you're passionate about leveraging technology for the public good, have a track record of successful transformation, and are ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of local government services, we want to hear from you.</p>\n<p>We are a diverse team with a passion for improving council services through innovation and continual service improvement. 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This philosophy permeates everything we do for both adults and children alike.</p>\n<p><strong>As an experienced teacher we can offer you:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>a school committed to improving outcomes for all</li>\n<li>a school where potential is recognised and rewarded</li>\n<li>a school where work life balance is ensured through the effective use of 1265hrs</li>\n<li>pupils with a thirst for learning and the behaviour to enable them to succeed</li>\n<li>professional, supportive and dedicated colleagues</li>\n<li>a modern and exceptionally well-resourced school</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>We are looking for a team player who:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>demonstrates personal responsibility for their own development and the progress of their pupils</li>\n<li>has proven effective teaching within primary age range</li>\n<li>is enthusiastic, motivated with high expectations of self and others</li>\n<li>is committed to raising standards</li>\n<li>is able to fully support the school’s vision</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applications</strong></p>\n<p>Please apply online at www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs. To arrange a visit please contact the school. Email: secretary@collegetownprimary.com or call 01276 31933</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Closing date for application is Friday 29<sup>th</sup> November @ noon with Interviews to be held the week commencing 3<sup>rd</sup> December 2024.</strong></li>\n<li><strong>However applications will be reviewed on receipt and interviews may be held earlier as required. We reserve the right to close the advert early so early application is advised.</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><strong>College Town Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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All tenants and other customers to be treated with courtesy and respect at all times.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. <br><br>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Work Together as one team - </strong>champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively</p>\n<p><strong>Be Ambitious - </strong>aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential </p>\n<p><strong>Make a Difference to Reading - </strong>inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity</p>\n<p><em> </em><em> </em></p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>This is an exceptional opportunity; as such we are looking for people with:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Significant experience in gas installation, servicing and repair</li>\n<li>A good general standard of education with GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English.</li>\n<li>City and Guilds or equivalent qualification in plumbing/gas fitting or be able to show experience and a lower technical qualification</li>\n<li>Must have current ACS (where applicable) CODE – CCN1/CENWAT/CKR1/CPA1/HTR1/MET1</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Building Trades/Construction</li>\n<li>Full UK driving license </li>\n</ul>\n<p></p>\n<p><span><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\">Due to a requirement in this role to be part of our call out rota, candidates need to live a reasonable distance from Reading, this proximity is crucial to ensure a quick response time during call-outs, allowing us to maintain the high level of service expected.</span></span></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our offer</strong></p>\n<p>We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n<li>Local Geographical area</li>\n<li>Tool allowence</li>\n<li>Company van</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Sean Donaghue - <a href=\"mailto:sean.donaghue@reading.gov.uk\">sean.donaghue@reading.gov.uk</a> </strong><br><br></p>\n<p>Closing Date: <span>24</span> November 2024</p>\n<p>Interview Date: TBC</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. 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If so, we invite you to join our team as a Legal Operations Team Leader for our ambitious and forward-thinking shared legal service.</span><span> </span></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Reading’s Legal Services Team is composed <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>of our highly regarded internal Corporate Legal Team, serving the needs of the Council across a wide range of functions. Reading is also host to the Joint Legal Team, a long-standing shared legal service for all the Berkshire councils and a recognised centre of excellence for childcare, adults and education law. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The purpose of Legal Services is to provide the Council and its partners with the highest quality professional legal advice and representation which allows them to run their organisations well, and to serve our community. Our ambition is to be the best place to practice law in local government; being close to our customers, recruiting the best talent, successfully deploying legal technology and ensuring the continued growth of the business to new customers. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working in central Reading and homeworking according to the needs of the Service.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><span>We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated legal operations professional to ensure the delivery of our shared legal service, catering to multiple local authorities. This pivotal role demands a proactive leader who can ensure excellent service delivery, manage finances meticulously, and drive performance improvements across the board. </span></p>\n<p><span></span></p>\n<p><span>Reporting to the Legal Services Manager, and working closely with the Team Leaders for Childcare, Advocacy and Adult Social Care and Education you will be at the heart of our ambitions to delivery even greater efficiency and quality of service to our partners. </span><span> </span></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></span><span> </span></p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span> <strong>Service Delivery:</strong></span><span> Oversee legal operations supporting the Legal Services dept including the Joint Legal Team (shared legal service), ensuring that all partner local authorities receive high-quality legal support.</span><span></span>\n</li>\n<li>\n<span> <strong>Accountability:</strong></span><span> Report directly to the JLT Board, providing comprehensive updates on finance, service performance and strategic initiatives.</span><span></span>\n</li>\n<li>\n<span> <strong>Financial Management:</strong></span><span> Take charge of the financial health of the JLT, preparing and presenting reports to the JLT Board’s Finance C Including overseeing the Corporate legal services budget and any other budget responsibilities that sit with the Assistant Director of Legal and Democratic services. </span><span></span>\n</li>\n<li>\n<span> <strong>Performance Monitoring:</strong></span><span> Implement robust performance metrics to ensure the service meets and exceeds its goals.</span><span></span>\n</li>\n<li>\n<span> <strong>Innovation & Efficiency:</strong></span><span> Champion the adoption of the latest legal technologies to streamline operations and enhance service delivery.</span><span></span>\n</li>\n<li>\n<span> <strong>Stakeholder Engagement:</strong></span><span> Foster strong relationships with partner local authorities, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.</span><span></span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Work Together as one team</strong> - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency</strong> - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential</p>\n<p><strong>Be Ambitious</strong> - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way</p>\n<p><strong>Make a Difference to Reading</strong> - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed</p>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<p>We are seeking an experienced leader with a proven track record in legal operations, ideally within a local authority or public sector setting. The successful candidate will possess strong financial insight, demonstrating the ability to manage budgets and deliver cost-effective services.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Exceptional communication skills are essential, as you will be responsible for presenting complex information clearly to a range of stakeholders. We are looking for a strategic thinker with a history of driving innovation and efficiency through technology, as well as someone adept at managing multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment. A commitment to delivering outstanding service and fostering continuous improvement is crucial for this role.<br><br><strong>Our offer</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities </li>\n<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/\">Local Government Pension Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. 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Wherever you are in your own career journey, we’re committed to offering the support and development you need.<br><br>We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities<br><br></p>\n<p><strong>About the Team:</strong></p>\n<p>The PDOP Team works closely with other teams here at RBC who are involved with the delivery of Adult Social Care. The PDOP team forms part of the Living Well Service of ASC where the Mental Health and Learning Disability and Autism (LDA) team are also members. A Head of Service oversees all work and responsibilities of the Living Well Service.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>PDOP is a multi-disciplinary team comprised of Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Social Care Co-ordinators we provide the next step in assessment and support planning to people who are 18 years and over and have a long-term physical disability or are over 65 years old.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Team Vision</strong></p>\n<p><em>‘To maximise the quality of life of Reading residents who have a long-term physical disability or are over 65 years of age and have care act eligible needs using a strength based and problem solving approach.’ </em></p>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p>\n<p>The team is focused on supporting people who require unplanned reviews of their existing care and support or have been identified by the Advice and Well Being Hub in need of ongoing care and support. We also undertake S.42 safeguarding enquiries and BIA assessments and carry out various legal undertakings in partnership with the Joint Legal Team.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We operate and adhere to the legal framework for adults; Care Act 2014, MCA 2005, DoLS, 2008 (and where appropriate Mental Health Act 1983 (2007), to work with people in a strengths-based way to; promote wellbeing, rights and independence, prevent the need for care and bring about timely interventions with positive outcomes.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Our aim is to be a high performing, efficient, multidisciplinary team focusing on TEAM Reading values that supports and values staff and the skills and diversity they bring to the team.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Working as a Social Worker in PDOP you will be part of a friendly and supportive team, where development and training are encouraged. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate great communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, services users and health care providers.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Duties include:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>To complete timely Care Act assessments with a strength-based focus, delivering positive outcomes for the individuals of Reading</li>\n<li>To promote the use of direct payments to give individuals the flexibility in how they meet their needs.</li>\n<li>To work with all families and carers ensuring that carers assessments are completed to promote support to individuals with a caring role.</li>\n<li>To develop close and effective relationships with providers, community voluntary services, and health professionals.</li>\n<li>\n<strong> </strong>To complete Mental Capacity Act Assessments to a high standard.</li>\n<li>Undertake community DOLs and prepare records for Court of Protection.</li>\n<li>To be a high performing, efficient, supportive and outcome focused team member who together embed the principles of TEAM Reading.</li>\n<li>To work with the whole team including OT’s and Social Care Co-ordinators to ensure a holistic assessment of need using a strengths-based approach.</li>\n<li>To support on duty when required.</li>\n<li>To hold a varied caseload and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents.<br><br>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>This post offers opportunities to improve your skills and experience in Adult Social Care with high quality, client-led, interventions to service users in their own homes, in a friendly and supportive team.<br><br>You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures.<br><br></p>\n<p>You will need to have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A degree or equivalent in Social Work</li>\n<li>Registration with Social Work England</li>\n<li>Understanding of the Care Act 2014</li>\n<li>Understanding of The Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007)</li>\n<li>Other legislation linked Mental Health</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br>We offer excellent support, supervision and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker.<br><br>RBC’s 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 - TEAM:<br><br><strong>Work Together as one team - </strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential</p>\n<p><strong>Be Ambitious - </strong>be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way</p>\n<p><strong>Make a Difference to Reading - </strong>maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our offer</strong><strong><br></strong>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities </li>\n<li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Closing date: Applications reviewed upon submission<br>Interview date: To be confirmed<br><br></p>\n<p><strong>If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Pip Durant (PDOP Team Manager) on 07815 701 876 or </strong><a href=\"mailto:pippa.durant@reading.gov.uk\">pippa.durant@reading.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><br>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. 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Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About the Role:<br></strong>We are looking for someone with excellent industry knowledge and skills who can bring interesting approaches and ideas to our Leadership and Management apprenticeships standards. You will need to demonstrate a broad range of skills and understanding including of the subject. <br><br>Relevant Leadership and Management and assessing qualification would be ideal but would also consider a practitioner with expertise working in this area.<br><br>Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to create a relaxed and friendly environment during reviews with learners and employers. 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