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Working closely with Assistant Team Managers, you will drive performance, ensuring the right plans are in place so that services and interventions are provided for children and families.</p>\n<p>Working effectively as part of a management team, you will have strong assessment and analytical skills with a well-developed understanding of assessment, planning and intervention.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council we take our corporate parenting responsibility seriously and you will be the lead for the Children Looked After team and Care Leaving team.</p>\n<p>The Children Looked After team and Care Leaving team are stable and established teams of Social Workers and Personal Advisors who have a passion to support our young people to reach their potential. They work collaboratively with multi-agency groups, dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. With a strong focus on providing both high support and high challenge, the teams enable you to deliver your best to the families who need it most.</p>\n<p>The teams focus on longer term intervention.  Following transfer from our Family Safeguarding teams we undertake statutory social work interventions, including statutory visits, Children Looked After reviews and Pathway Plan reviews.</p>\n<p>We are a small, welcoming and friendly Local Authority. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which provides our workforce with a strong sense of belonging.</p>\n<p>Our leadership team is visible, available and approachable. </p>\n<p>Everything we do in Children’s Social Care is about improving the life chances of Bracknell’s children, put simply, we change lives for the better.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<p>You will be supported:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>To manage a team of staff.</li>\n<li>To provide high quality, reflective supervision (in line with the supervision policy) including providing feedback and analysis of performance.</li>\n<li>To lead on panel meetings, professional meetings and other forums, working together with partner agencies to conclude with safe and proportionate plans for children and young people.</li>\n<li>To undertake regular reviews of, and track, performance data, completing audits and contributing to audit programmes and frameworks.</li>\n<li>To promote listening to children and young people at every opportunity, ensuring their views are heard, recorded and acted upon in an appropriate and timely manner.</li>\n<li>To actively engage with parents and carers so that their views contribute to service improvement including responding to complaints and feedback.</li>\n</ul>\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 working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </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’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d 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<h3>Interview date </h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 25<sup>th</sup> February 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the leadership team our workforce 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>Peter Hodges - Head of Service, Life Chances</p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Peter.Hodges@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Peter.Hodges@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, 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>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><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":"<p>Experienced Team Manager / Aspiring Assistant Team Managers required by Bracknell Forest Council to lead Social Care teams and improve young lives.</p>","salaryDescription":"£60,866- £63,003 inclusive of £706 London Waiting and £963 Essential Car User Allowance. 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This may include gathering evidence of alleged offences,&nbsp;serving notices, taking witness statements and undertaking interviews under&nbsp;caution, preparing case files and acting as a witness in court when necessary.</li>\n<li>Issuing Fixed Penalty Notices in accordance with the Council’s policies and&nbsp;procedures.</li>\n<li>Sharing information and intelligence with internal and external stakeholders in&nbsp;relation to suspected waste offenders.</li>\n<li>&nbsp;Maintaining an active programme of risk-based camera /CCTV monitoring.</li>\n<li>Raising public awareness of environmental and waste crimes.</li>\n<li>Attending multi-agency meetings with key stake holders in fly-tipping&nbsp;enforcement. &nbsp;</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>The applicant</h3>\n<p>We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills and some experience in a relevant field. You should have some knowledge of best practice in a Local Authority or environmental crime enforcement, and you would need to be committed to providing high quality customer service.</p>\n<p>An ability to analyse data and computer literacy will also be essential.</p>\n<p>You will have an ability to manage your own time as well as to work as part of a team as well as the confidence to organise and administer meetings. You can work under pressure and be computer literate.</p>\n<p>You need to have the ability to innovate and the commitment to deliver the best possible service for residents and other stakeholders.</p>\n<p>If you feel that you have the necessary abilities and the drive to make things happen, we want to hear from you.</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date:</strong> Week Commencing 10 March 2025. 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You will play a key role in supporting a variety of DfE-funded projects within the Children's Social Care team in the People Directorate.</p>\n<p>Strong communication skills and the ability to work confidentially across multiple tasks and projects is essential as well as quickly building relationships across a range of different local authorities.  A professional, flexible attitude with a \"can-do\" approach and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment is a requirement for success in this role.  Whilst you will be based at our Time Square offices and be part of the wider Family Placement team in Children's Social Care, you will need to be confident in arranging and attending meetings virtually, as you will be liaising with colleagues across the South East region.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>We are a small, welcoming and friendly local authority. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which provides our workforce with a strong sense of belonging.</p>\n<p>Our leadership team is visible, available and approachable. </p>\n<p>Everything we do in Children’s Social Care is about improving the life chances of Bracknell’s children, put simply, we change lives for the better.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To provide a consistent and reliable high quality business and administrative support across a number of DfE funded projects within Children’s Social Care to ensure the successful delivery of these projects against their agreed budgets, timescales and objectives.</li>\n<li>To develop close contacts with project officers and managers within the 20 local authorities across the South East region in order to ensure the successful delivery of this high profile Children Social Care project.</li>\n<li>To act as the main contact point for both internal and external partners across a number of DfE funded projects. Triaging and responding to queries appropriately and providing support to other teams within Children’s Social Care when required.</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>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’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d 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<h3>Interview date </h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 12<sup>th</sup> March 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>Name: Alison Hale</p>\n<p>Job Title: Senior Leadership Strategic Support Officer</p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:alison.hale@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">alison.hale@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, 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>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,799 - £35,020 FTE (inclusive of £706 London Weighting)","publishDate":"2025-02-07T15:59:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-28T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0f14e1f4-2be1-4ec2-b345-a54f042edf5d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ba7bc5f0-3a2a-4298-80c5-af114f2f1fdb","title":"Teacher of Food Technology","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Garth Hill College","location":"Garth Hill College, Bull Lane, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong><em>Are you a talented educator with a big heart who shares our commitment to excellence and achieving the very best for all our pupils?</em>  </strong></p>\n<div>We are looking for an inspirational teacher of Food Technology.  The ability to teach more than one technology discipline is desirable, but not essential.<strong> </strong> This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced teacher to join the Garth Hill team.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>If you are an early career teacher then we welcome your application.  A July start is available and our support for ECTs is highly regarded.  ECTs are on a reduced timetable with a dedicated mentor. </strong></div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><em>             ‘ECTs feel supported and are flourishing’ </em></div>\n<div><em>             Support is ‘above and beyond the usual requirements’ </em></div>\n<div>\n<em>  </em><em>                      Extracts from ECT Framework Quality Assurance visit (Jan 2024)  </em>\n</div>\n<div><em> </em></div>\n<div>\n<p>     <em>Pupils enjoy coming to this inclusive, friendly school.</em> (Ofsted, October 2024)</p>\n</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Garth Hill is a happy and vibrant place of learning with a strong team ethos, excellent facilities and an exceptional professional development programme with great opportunities for further career development.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>First class industry-standard catering rooms</li>\n<li>Well-resourced Technology Department with superb facilities.</li>\n<li>Four period day with 75 minute lessons</li>\n<li>Highly effective behaviour and inclusion system with ‘send out’ and support</li>\n<li>Centralised detentions to reduce teacher workload</li>\n<li>Superb CPD including from our outstanding ‘Teaching and Learning Team’</li>\n<li>Friendly and supportive working environment</li>\n<li>On-site gym with rowing machines, cross trainer, spin bikes and free weights</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>We are proud to be a genuinely comprehensive school and offer a wide and diverse range of excellent opportunities, inside and outside the classroom, that we believe enable our young people to develop exceptionally well both academically and personally.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Garth Hill College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children/young people/adults at risk.  You will need to tell us about any spent convictions or cautions, which may later appear on your DBS Certificate.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>\n<strong>Should you have any queries please contact Mrs S Barnes at the College on </strong><a href=\"mailto:s-barnes@garthhillcollege.com\">s-barnes@garthhillcollege.com</a> <strong>or 01344 421122</strong>. </div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Only applications submitted on the official application form will be considered.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS AT 09H00 ON 27 FEBRUARY 2025</strong></div>\n<div><em> </em></div>\n<div><strong><em>Please Note: Applications may be dealt with on receipt which may cause this position to close earlier than stated.</em></strong></div>\n<div><em> </em></div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MPS (Fringe)","publishDate":"2025-02-07T12:53:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-27T09:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f8dff170-6c3e-441d-b0b0-c612163d589c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6645ea9c-129e-4d63-8d46-109cb5325949","title":"Housing Register and Allocations Officer (FTC 12 months)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are looking for a passionate and self motivated person to work with our customers who are in need of housing support.</p>\n<p>If you have experience of problem solving and working with a diverse clientele within a housing environment, with excellent negotiating skills and the ability to communicate effectively with customers and other stakeholders, then we would love to hear from you.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>You will be joining a dynamic, friendly and solution based Housing Register team delivering proactive advice and assistance to households who are in need of housing.</p>\n<p>The work is fast paced and innovative and sometimes challenging, however there is always time for finding creative solutions and every day is different.</p>\n<p>You will work alongside the Housing Options and Rough Sleeping teams helping our most vulnerable clients from becoming homeless.  </p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>As a Housing Register & Allocations Officer you will be responsible for assessing all applicants under the Housing Act 1985 and Housing Act 1996 (Part VI) applying for the Housing Register, providing help and comprehensive advice to households who are in need of finding a home.</li>\n<li>You will also be responsible for making appropriate and timely nominations to our Registered Providers (Housing Associations) where requests are received and the council have nomination rights to.</li>\n<li>To provide a customer focussed approach ensuring that a full housing needs assessment has been undertaken to help customers find a home.</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>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’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d 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<h3>Interview date </h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Tuesday 4th & Wednesday 5<sup>th</sup> March 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>Lisa Jones - Housing Register & Allocations Team Leader</p>\n<p>Tel: 01344 351351</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><strong>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.</strong></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 FTE inclusive of £706 London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-02-07T12:24:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-23T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2fd6794d-b41c-48eb-b466-e29a036f53c8.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"75bcea40-d52c-4d7a-8a9f-56b4745b6263","title":"Service Director - Practice, Improvement & Quality","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working, Shute End, Wokingham","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Wokingham Borough Council are looking for a dynamic and inspiring Service Director - Practice, Improvement & Quality, to join our Department Leadership Team in Children’s Services.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>The Opportunity </strong></p>\n<p>We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Service Director - Practice, Improvement & Quality to join our Children’s Services Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.</p>\n<p>As the Service Director for Practice, Improvement and Quality, you will take a collective and shared responsibility for the effective leadership and corporate management of the Council’s services and delivery of improved outcomes for children and their families.</p>\n<p>This role will act as a professional lead for developing our relational framework of practice (based upon systemic principles and rooted in a restorative, strengths-based approach to working with children and their families) to embed the approach across Children’s Services. </p>\n<p>Within this role you will be working with internal and external partners to provide compassionate and inspiring leadership that is capable of developing strong and effective relationships with partners and our community, to drive improved outcomes for children, families and carers. </p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to ensuring that all children and families within the borough receive the highest level of care and support.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Vision</strong></p>\n<p>As part of our vision across Children’s Services, we are delighted to continue building a permanent senior leadership team, to deliver key strategic improvements across our services. Our Social Workers feel well supported by visible leaders, managers and peers, with some staff having actively chosen to work in Wokingham because they appreciate the bespoke approach that makes them feel valued.</p>\n<p>Ofsted feedback March 2024: “Senior leaders, including the leader of the council, the lead member and the chief executive, have worked together effectively to improve the experiences and progress of children and to secure the investment required to enable the progress to continue. The quality assurance framework has been reviewed and updated, with a clear focus on improving the quality of supervision”. </p>\n<p><strong>The Person</strong></p>\n<p>As our Service Director - Practice, Improvement & Quality, you will be an enthusiastic leader, committed to the improvement and quality of services provided to our residents.</p>\n<p>You will inspire change and support high developing teams that can challenge the ‘status quo’ and driving efficiencies where required.</p>\n<p>Your visible leadership will impact beyond individual service areas and organisational boundaries to create solutions, build relationships, and inspire ideas that span the entire system across education and social care, to build credibility with children, parents, partners, schools, the local community, and Ofsted.</p>\n<p>To hear from our Director of Children's Services, click the link below:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/0LMvIpRXPxY\">https://youtu.be/0LMvIpRXPxY</a></p>\n<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>\n<p>Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:</p>\n<p>⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays</p>\n<p>⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</p>\n<p>⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</p>\n<p>⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes</p>\n<p>⭐ And much more! </p>\n<p><strong>Our Area</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.</p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an increasingly diverse and incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.</p>\n<p>We are looking for an authentic and engaging individual with a passion for making a positive impact on children, young people and their families. So, if you’re currently a Service Director or looking for an opportunity to develop and step up into a new role, we’d be delighted to hear from you.</p>\n<p>Click the link at the bottom of the page and apply today!</p>\n<p>Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion with Emma Cockerell, Director of Children’s Services, please contact Lee Partridge or Mathilda Barker from the Recruitment Team on <a href=\"mailto:recruit@wokingham.gov.uk\">recruit@wokingham.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Sunday 9<sup>th</sup> March 2025, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>For the Interview Process and Schedule, please see the attachment at the bottom of the page.</strong></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.<strong>     </strong></em></p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. </em></p>\n<p><em>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.</em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. 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The post holder is also responsible for ensuring an effective joint working relationship with key internal and external partners to further the community safety agenda and Community Safety Partnership.</p>\n<p>The Service is at the forefront of our corporate approach to prevention and demand management. Using data and insight to forecast demand and implement innovative cost-effective solutions to reduce future demand, reduce costs and secure better longer-term outcomes for residents and service users.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<p>Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:</p>\n<p>⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays</p>\n<p>⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</p>\n<p>⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</p>\n<p>⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes</p>\n<p>⭐ And much more! </p>\n<p><strong>The Person</strong></p>\n<p>As our Service Director for Housing, Specialist Housing and Community Safety, you will be a confident leader with experience of inspiring change and developing high performing teams, to positively impact and improve outcomes for residents across the borough.</p>\n<p>Your political acumen will be key to enable you to manage the political interface, whilst ensuring you deliver cost effective results, generating income and efficiencies.</p>\n<p>Your approach and visible leadership should ensure you build strong relationships and credibility with the wider leadership team, partners, key stakeholders and the community.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Vision</strong></p>\n<p>As part of our vision within Place & Growth, we are delighted to continue building a permanent senior leadership team to deliver key strategic improvements across our services. This approach will further strengthen our workforce in our bid to ensuring Wokingham Borough is a great place to live, learn, work, and grow and a great place to do business.</p>\n<p>Our progressive and ‘be inspiring’ mindset, drives our ambition to make a difference and provide a stronger, more sustainable and inclusive environment for all colleagues, businesses and residents across the borough.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Area</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.</p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible, increasingly diverse community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.</p>\n<p>If you are a strategic leader with a passion for making a positive impact and delivering change, we would like to hear from you. Click the link below and apply today!</p>\n<p>Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion with Giorgio Framalicco, Director of Place & Growth, please contact Luke Adams, Executive Personal Assistant on <a href=\"mailto:luke.adams2@wokingham.gov.uk\">luke.adams2@wokingham.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Sunday 9<sup>th</sup> March 2025, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>For the interview schedule and process, please click the link at the bottom of this page.</strong></p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. </em></p>\n<p><em>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.</em></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.<strong>     </strong></em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. </em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£89,723 - £109,637 per annum, plus benefits","publishDate":"2025-02-07T12:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-09T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/527ccaa4-1895-46de-9c38-3f876259ca89.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"37ce7aa4-993f-4afb-b040-f40f7ae5ad49","title":"Service Director - Planning, Economy & Culture","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End, Wokingham, Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Wokingham Borough Council are looking for a dynamic and inspiring Service Director for Planning, Economy & Culture, to join our Directorate Place and Growth Leadership Team.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>The Opportunity </strong></p>\n<p>We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Service Director for Planning, Economy & Culture to join our proactive Leadership Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis.</p>\n<p>As the Service Director for Planning, Economy & Culture, you will be responsible for leading and managing the Planning Policy, Infrastructure Delivery & Projects, Strategic Development, Development Management, Economy & Culture, and Building Control Solutions teams to achieve the service's objectives.</p>\n<p>You will be a lead officer on the Creating Communities agenda working collaboratively and in partnership across the Council and with external stakeholders, to deliver a joined-up approach to place making including the delivery of key major new communities. Overseeing the progression of the Local Plan to adoption will be one of your key achievements in the role as will continuing to provide an excellent development management service.</p>\n<p>Overseeing actions set out in our Borough wide economic strategy and town centre strategy will also be a high priority as will be working with other Berkshire councils to support the Berkshire Prosperity Board and Berkshire wide Economic Strategy.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<p>Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:</p>\n<p>⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays</p>\n<p>⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</p>\n<p>⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</p>\n<p>⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes</p>\n<p>⭐ And much more! </p>\n<p><strong>The Person</strong></p>\n<p>As our Service Director for Planning, Economy & Culture, you will be an enthusiastic leader, committed to the improvement and quality of services provided to our residents.</p>\n<p>You will inspire change and support high developing teams that can challenge the ‘status quo’ driving efficiencies where required.</p>\n<p>Your visible leadership will impact beyond individual service areas and organisational boundaries to create solutions, build relationships, and inspire ideas, strengthening credibility with partners, stakeholders and the wider community.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Vision</strong></p>\n<p>As part of our vision within Place & Growth, we are delighted to continue building a permanent senior leadership team to deliver key strategic improvements across our services. This approach will further strengthen our workforce in our bid to ensuring Wokingham Borough is a great place to live, learn, work, and grow and a great place to do business.</p>\n<p>Our progressive and ‘be inspiring’ mindset, drives our ambition to make a difference and provide a stronger, more sustainable and inclusive environment for all colleagues, businesses and residents across the borough.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Area</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.</p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible, increasingly diverse community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.</p>\n<p>If you are a strategic leader with a passion for making a positive impact, we would like to hear from you. Click the link below and apply today!</p>\n<p>Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion with Giorgio Framalicco, Director of Place & Growth, please contact Luke Adams, Executive Personal Assistant on <a href=\"mailto:luke.adams2@wokingham.gov.uk\">luke.adams2@wokingham.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Sunday 9<sup>th</sup> March 2025, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>For the interview schedule and process, please click the link at the bottom of this page. </strong></p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. </em></p>\n<p><em>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.</em></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.<strong>     </strong></em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.</em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£89,723 - £109,637 per annum, plus benefits","publishDate":"2025-02-07T11:46:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-09T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a2521f12-46c8-411a-809b-07bd2b942e3b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"30319528-61ae-40fe-bd10-ab31f02d4c97","title":"Customer Service Officer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an exciting opportunity available for 3 motivated Customer Service Officers, to join us as key members of the Customer Services Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent contract.</p>\n<p>We are looking for an enthusiastic Customer Services Officer with excellent communication skills who can assist, signpost, and resolve a wide variety of enquiries. We want every interaction with our residents to be the very best experience we can make it.</p>\n<p>If you are a customer focused professional who is a proven clear thinker, well-organised with excellent communication and IT skills, we would love to hear from you.</p>\n<p>This is an excellent platform for you to progress your professional career in Customer Services. </p>\n<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>\n<p>Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:</p>\n<p>⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays</p>\n<p>⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</p>\n<p>⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</p>\n<p>⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes</p>\n<p>⭐ And much more! </p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>To act as the initial point of contact for enquiries covering a full range of front-line services, through all contact channels (telephone, face to face, email and web chats).</li>\n<li>Understanding the customers' needs, escalating where appropriate and undertaking any follow up administrative work or system input tasks.</li>\n<li>To work collabratively with other services to improve the customer journey including undertaking of regular training to expand and update knowledge of the Council's operations</li>\n<li>To facilitate Blue Badge applications through Gov.uk Manage Blue Badges scheme. Handling appointments, applications and payments. Undertaking any follow up administrative work or system input tasks.</li>\n<li>Take an active role, through reception duties, in ensuring the main council offices are welcoming and safe for all colleagues and visitors. Adhering to and promoting best practice and Health and Safety guidelines.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate Requirements:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>The ability to listen, extract and assess important information</li>\n<li>A strong customer service ethos, striving to continually improve our customer's experience.</li>\n<li>A can do, confident attitude; be trustworthy, dependable, and able to deliver on what is promised.</li>\n<li>A desire to improve their skills, knowledge and experience.</li>\n<li>The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and generally busy environment</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Area:</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.</p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.</p>\n<p>If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!</p>\n<p>Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Karen Staff, Hiring Manager Job Title at karen.staff@wokingham.gov.uk</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 16th February 2025, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: W/C 17th February 2025</strong></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.<strong>     </strong></em></p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. </em></p>\n<p><em>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.</em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. </em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,584 - £27,269 per annum, plus benefits","publishDate":"2025-02-07T10:46:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-16T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/03387288-4b0a-421a-bf50-8bc506e4784b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a17e5c74-8ca4-401f-b1ea-dbfac77b2b6d","title":"Digital Innovation Engineer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Join our dynamic Digital Innovation team at Wokingham Borough Council and take a leading role in shaping the future of our digital landscape.</p>\n<p>We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Digital Innovation Engineer to join our Innovation Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full Time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.</p>\n<p>As a Digital Innovation Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of identifying and implementing cutting-edge technologies that have a direct impact on our residents and streamline council operations. This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to drive real change and see your innovations come to life.</p>\n<p>You'll be a key player in the council's ongoing digital programme, helping us to implement design principles that reduce demand, improve customer experience, and streamline operations.</p>\n<p>This is a unique opportunity to work on exciting, innovative projects with significant professional development potential in digital and AI technologies and you'll have plenty of scope to innovate with this role that provides a platform to showcase your skills and creativity, leaving a lasting impact on our community.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits: </strong></p>\n<p>Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:</p>\n<p>⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays</p>\n<p>⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</p>\n<p>⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</p>\n<p>⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes</p>\n<p>⭐ And much more! </p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify, shape, and deliver of proof-of-concept projects that leverage cutting-edge digital technologies, such as AI and alongside technical colleagues, help put in place foundational interoperability using APIs and where needed, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), to enhance organisational efficiency and service capabilities.</li>\n<li>Serve as a technical point of reference during project deliveries, providing expert advice to internal stakeholders, partners, and suppliers. Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges collaboratively, maintaining a high standard of technical problem-solving.</li>\n<li>Continuously explore and maintain current knowledge of emerging technologies, conducting horizon scanning to identify potential opportunities for innovation, and independently updating technical knowledge to ensure the Council remains at the forefront of digital transformation.</li>\n<li>Perform technical feasibility assessments and risk evaluations of new technologies, considering governance, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and ethical design principles</li>\n<li>Support and work with the Digital Innovation Service Manager to find and deliver efficiencies, savings, and demand reduction across the organisation through digital innovation.</li>\n<li>Demonstrate flexibility and creativity in developing innovative solutions, utilising agile methodologies to create rapid prototypes and technical solutions that have extensibility and interoperability across the Council’s digital ecosystem.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate requirements: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of deploying successfully, AI applications/services, automation and emerging technologies.</li>\n<li>Experience of leading proof of concepts, pilots and projects within a programme of projects or equivalent experience.</li>\n<li>Strong experience of information governance and ethical use of AI</li>\n<li>Minimum 5-7 years of relevant professional experience</li>\n<li>(Desirable) Knowledge of local government and particularly transformational Government and efficiency agenda.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Area</strong> </p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. </p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. </p>\n<p>Click the link below and apply today. Alternatively, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please e-mail sarah.pena@wokingham.gov.uk</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:  9th March 2025, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews:</strong><strong> TBC</strong></p>\n<p><em>Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful.  Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.</em></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.</em><strong> </strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.</em><em> </em><em> </em></p>\n<p><em>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. </em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. </em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. </em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,711 - £49,764 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2025-02-07T10:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-09T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b9461c4f-75c1-46fe-87c7-1a9e7a3ceea0.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"701cae12-244a-4164-9dd0-9319c0f5e0e3","title":"Headteacher - Christ the King Catholic Primary School","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Start date: September 2025</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The opportunity has arisen for an inspirational leader to join our Catholic school community. The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a practising Catholic who has the vision, commitment, and energy to build upon the existing strong foundation. Who would work with the Diocese and local authority to ensure the highest standard <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>of education for all our children.<br><br></p>\n<p>Christ the King is a thriving Catholic primary school in Reading with a unique, warm, and friendly ethos with a strong community spirit.<br><br></p>\n<p>We recognise and value the needs of each child and their family, in a school community rich in diversity, inclusion, and ambition.<br><br></p>\n<p><em>Leaders and staff have high ambitions for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils live up to these expectations. They are keen to learn and work hard. </em>Ofsted, May 2022.<br><br></p>\n<p>Through therapeutic and creative approaches, we provide excellent pastoral care for children and their families. The school is recognised locally as being rich in SEND resources and expertise; The Ark, our Autism Resource for primary aged children, opened in November 2011.<br><br></p>\n<p>We are on an exciting journey as we continue to build on our Ofsted assessment of Christ the King being a “Good” school. It is a great environment in which to work!</p>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>What we can offer you is:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>a unique opportunity to enrich your vocation and develop your professional career.</li>\n<li>the enduring support of staff and governors who are dedicated in the continued creation of an environment where all children learn and thrive, regardless of their differing needs, abilities or learning styles.</li>\n<li>a school where happy, enthusiastic, and caring children can be their authentic selves who feel comfortable, included, and welcomed, and are willing and eager to learn. </li>\n<li>supportive governors who are committed to your professional development</li>\n<li>a thriving school partnership with parents, local parishes, the diocese, local authority, and wider school/education partners</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><br>We are looking for a Leader who:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>can build on the well-established strong Catholic values</li>\n<li>can foster a strong caring ethos within an inclusive and diverse community.</li>\n<li> is committed to inclusion and SEND provision</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>is a highly motivated, caring, and energetic leader who will inspire and nurture our children to do their best.</li>\n<li>\n<span> </span>is a highly effective primary practitioner,<span></span>\n</li>\n<li>is committed to working with children, parents, and staff to raise standards</li>\n<li>will inspire, challenge, and lead our staff.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>is committed to every child reaching their potential through a broad and engaging school curriculum.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><br>Application Procedure</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Please contact the office on 0118 901 5434 or email </strong><strong><a href=\"mailto:bursar@christtheking.reading.sch.uk\">bursar@christtheking.reading.sch.uk</a> or visit <a href=\"https://www.christthekingreading.co.uk/\">https://www.christthekingreading.co.uk/</a> for more information.</strong><br><br></p>\n<p>We encourage you to visit the school, to meet our children and staff.<br><br></p>\n<p>Closing date for applications: Monday 17<sup>th</sup> March 2025</p>\n<p>Interviews: Monday 31<sup>st</sup> March 2025</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Christ the King School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be made subject to an enhanced DBS check and references will be taken up before interview.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£75,675 to £87,651 Per year (Group 3 - Range 18-24)","publishDate":"2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-17T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6e228b3f-761e-4cb0-a61e-6ac55bf4135b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d2f70fdd-aa57-4571-a095-950a8ce1da23","title":"Early Years Practitioner - New Bridge Nursery School","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Part time - 34.75 Hours per week (8.45am to 4.00pm) - Term Time only + 5 Inset Days – Permanent<br><br>Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a positive learning environment? Join our vibrant team at New Bridge Nursery School, located in the heart of Caversham in Reading.<br><br>We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Level 3 qualified <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>Early Years Practitioner to work as a key person in our highly regarded nursery school.<br><br>At New Bridge Nursery School, we believe in fostering a warm and inclusive atmosphere where children can thrive. Our dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional care and education for children in their early years, laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning.<br><br>As a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner, you will play a key role in shaping the early development of children aged 2-5. <br><br>Your responsibilities will include planning and delivering engaging activities, observing and assessing children's progress, and maintaining strong communication with parents and colleagues.</p>\n<p><strong><br>We can offer:  </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>An opportunity to work in an exceptional Early Years setting</li>\n<li>A positive and enthusiastic staff team, committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children </li>\n<li>A friendly, caring, and creative professional working environment </li>\n<li>Training and professional development </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>The successful candidate will be: </strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Qualified to level 3 in Early Years Education and Childcare</li>\n<li>Motivated, creative and enthusiastic </li>\n<li>A good team player </li>\n<li>Reliable and flexible </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Reading Borough Council also offer a range of benefits including</strong>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Discounted Childcare scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Season ticket loans</li>\n<li>A range of local discounts</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><br></strong>If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to make a positive impact on young lives, we would love to hear from you!<br><br></p>\n<p><strong>For an application form please email </strong><a href=\"mailto:admin@newbridgenursery.reading.sch.uk\"><strong>admin@newbridgenursery.reading.sch.uk</strong></a><strong> or visit: </strong><a href=\"http://www.newbridgenursery.reading.sch.uk\"><strong>www.newbridgenursery.reading.sch.uk</strong></a><strong> or call 0118 937 5580.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews arranged accordingly</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>The REYS Federation which comprises of Blagdon Nursery, Caversham Nursery and New Bridge Nursery Schools, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  <br><br>This role requires an enhanced DBS check and we may conduct a social media search for successful candidates.  CVs will not be accepted; please request an application pack via the above email or download one from our website.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£20,903 to £21,930 Per year","publishDate":"2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-09T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/13ad43bc-d560-4fbf-a41f-060a6ec0a316.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"03317fa2-a2dd-4a04-a1dc-146699f48a6f","title":"Senior Social Worker - Advice and Wellbeing Hub","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are a Local Authority working for the community, improving the lives of our residents and we’re looking for a motivated and talented Senior Social Worker to join our Advice and Wellbeing Hub – SW Pathway.</p>\n<p><br>We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality advice, early intervention, and support to those accessing the hub. You will provide professional leadership, undertake complex assessments, and work collaboratively with partner agencies to promote wellbeing and safeguard vulnerable individuals.<br> </p>\n<p>The Advice and Wellbeing Hub comprises a Social Work and OT pathways.  The team takes all the new referrals into Adult Social Care for people 18 years upwards.  It is a busy, supportive and friendly team, working with people of all ages and backgrounds and their families and carers. We use a Conversations Count strengths-based model to promote choice and control and achieve excellent outcomes.<br><br>You will work with individuals who have been referred for support for up to 6 weeks, to maximise their independence in their own homes. Promoting choice and control and using a strength-based approach.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p>\n<p>Your duties as Senior Social Worker include providing supervision to the Social Workers and Social Care Coordinators within the team and to undertake joint visits with other members of the team to support with knowledge sharing and skills development. You will also support the Team Manager in some aspects of managing the team as a whole and service development</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The role involves you undertaking work using the Conversation Counts model, working on prevention and early support. Using your social work expertise, you will conduct Care Act assessments, safeguarding investigations, and Mental Capacity assessments, as well as facilitate best interest meetings. <br><br></p>\n<p>This role involves working with adults with diverse needs, including individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older adults, and those affected by substance or alcohol misuse. Additionally, you will provide information, advice, and support to carers, helping them navigate available resources and services.<br><br>This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience in Adult Social Care, delivering high-quality, person-centred interventions to individuals in their own homes. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team committed to making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.<br><br></p>\n<p>We offer a flexible working environment with a mixture of home working and access to an office based in the centre of Reading.<br><br></p>\n<p>You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures. We offer excellent support, supervision and induction.<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</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>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></p>\n<p>We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. <br><br>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:<br><br><strong>Work Together as one team - </strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. 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<br><br></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><strong>If you would like to find out more about this role please contact Caroline Marsh - Team Manager on 0118 937 3672, </strong><a href=\"mailto:caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk\"><strong>caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk</strong></a></p>\n<p><br>Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon submission<br>Interview date: TBA<br><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. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br></p>\n<p><strong>Visit: </strong><a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\"><strong>www.moretoreading.co.uk</strong></a><strong> to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,708 to £48,710 Per year + £2,000 Market Supplement = £44,708 to £50,710 Per year","publishDate":"2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-09T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/eb99c241-21e5-4468-904f-09e1103d76f7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c5b88a4a-f1a7-4442-a0d4-e61489bc6e07","title":"Business Support Assistant - New Directions College","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>New Directions College is a vibrant adult education provider in Reading, committed to supporting learners in achieving their goals. We are looking for a Business Support Assistant to join our dynamic team and help ensure the smooth running of our administrative and student support services.</p>\n<p><br>We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.<br><br></p>\n<p><strong>About The Role</strong></p>\n<p>As a Business Support Assistant, you will provide essential administrative and customer service support to the college.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Your responsibilities will include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Processing student enrolments, hosting assessments, and assisting with general information and guidance queries.</li>\n<li>Updating the student Management Information System.</li>\n<li>Supporting the delivery of college services, including reception duties, facilities support, and data entry.</li>\n<li>Coordinating learning resources and class schedules, working closely with teaching staff and learners.</li>\n<li>Providing support for events and open days.</li>\n<li>Working at least one evening per week during term time to support evening learners.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>As a Business Support Assistant, you will be the first point of contact for students and visitors, providing reception duties, handling enquiries, and processing enrolments and payments. You will support the smooth running of the college by maintaining records, updating databases, and ensuring facilities are safe and well-equipped.<br><br></p>\n<p>Your role will also include key responsibilities such as monitoring health and safety incidents, reporting facilities issues, and acting as a fire warden and first-aider. Additionally, you will assist with centre operations, including opening/closing, maintaining schedules, and supporting events. This varied role requires excellent organisation, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality support services.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About You:</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who is:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Organised, with strong attention to detail.</li>\n<li>Friendly and approachable, with excellent customer service skills.</li>\n<li>Confident using IT systems and administrative tools.</li>\n<li>Able to work independently and as part of a team.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>New Directions College is a thriving adult learning centre at the heart of the community, committed to supporting learners on their journey to success. Join our friendly and dedicated team and make a real impact!<br><br>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>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><span><strong> </strong></span></p>\n<p><span><strong>Our Offer:</strong></span></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>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day Nursery – at the Civic Offices) 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</ul>\n<p><span><strong> </strong></span></p>\n<p><strong>To find out more about New Directions College, visit the website: </strong><a href=\"http://www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk/\"><span>www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk</span></a><span> </span><br><strong><br>For more information on the role please contact Marta Johansen (Senior Business Support Officer) at </strong><a href=\"mailto:Marta.Johansen@reading.gov.uk\"><strong>Marta.Johansen@reading.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> or 07929 769 402</strong></p>\n<p><br>Closing date: Sunday 23<sup>rd</sup> February 2025<br>Interview date: To be confirmed<br><span></span>Interviews will take place: New Directions College, 330 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 8DH<br><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. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,790 to £27,269 Per year","publishDate":"2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-23T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/667c36ea-54e9-4aaa-a4a7-ff7ce1937556.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2a2bbc2f-dc08-441e-b33e-ba99fa339ecc","title":"Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Are you a dedicated Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) looking to make a real difference in the lives of adults experiencing mental health crises? Our Adult Social Care team is seeking experienced and committed professionals to join our supportive and dynamic service to join our specialised daytime stand-alone AMHP Service.  <br><br><span>The post is full time, <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, (consideration will be given to part-time working and can be discussed at interview).<strong><br><br></strong></span>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.<span><strong><br><br></strong></span><strong>About the Role:</strong><strong><br></strong>Join our small, supportive, and well-led team of experienced AMHPs, who are dedicated to fulfilling the statutory requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended in 2007) on behalf of Reading Borough Council.<br><br></p>\n<p>We are looking for a professional with experience working with service users, carers, and families within a crisis intervention model of care. In this role, you will provide timely consultation, advice, and assessments to Reading residents experiencing a mental health crisis.</p>\n<p><span><strong><br></strong></span><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Mental Health Act Assessments:</strong> Evaluate requests for Mental Health Act assessments, making independent judgements while considering various external factors.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Compulsory Admissions & Guardianship Applications:</strong> Decide on applications for compulsory hospital admissions (Part 3 or Part 2 of the Act) and guardianship (Section 7 of the Act).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Assessment Management:</strong> Handle the process of Mental Health Act assessments, managing potentially distressing and volatile situations.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Safeguarding:</strong> Ensure compliance with Safeguarding Adults and Children procedures, including making necessary referrals and completing Mental Capacity and/or Best Interests assessments.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Documentation:</strong> Accurately record data related to assessments and interventions using electronic case management systems.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Compliance & Standards:</strong> Operate within statutory requirements, adhering to local, national, and Reading Borough Council policies to deliver a high-quality service.<br><br>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About You:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Qualifications:</strong> Qualified AMHP with current approval to practice under the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) and AMHP Regulations 2008.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Experience:</strong> Substantial experience working with the Mental Health Act, with a strong understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, European Convention on Human Rights, and related legislation.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Skills:</strong> Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, with excellent assessment, risk management, and safeguarding skills.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Values:</strong> Commitment to promoting human rights, dignity, respect, and implementing social models of mental health.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br>Additional duties if you are a Best Interest Assessor (BIA) could be to fulfil Best<em> Interest Assessments (BIA) </em>when not completing Statutory AMHP duties or other partnership work with communities and our partners. <br><span><br></span>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></p>\n<p><strong>Our vision is</strong> “We all want to live in a place called home, with the people and things we love, in communities we look out for each other, doing the things that matter to us<strong>”.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Our Shared Purpose </strong>“Supporting the life that matters to you”.</p>\n<p><strong><br>Work Together as one team - </strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential</p>\n<p><strong>Be Ambitious - </strong>be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way</p>\n<p><strong>Make a Difference to Reading - </strong>maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed</p>\n<p><strong><br>Our Offer:<br></strong>We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that, working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>25 days holiday plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work</li>\n<li>A range of local discounts</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.  The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>For a discussion about the role please contact Valbona Demiri - AMHP Manager on 07739 823 136 or </strong><a href=\"mailto:Valbona.Demiri@reading.gov.uk\"><strong>Valbona.Demiri@reading.gov.uk</strong></a><strong>  </strong><br><br>Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on submission<br>Interview date: To be confirmed<br><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. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br><strong>Visit: </strong><a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\"><strong>www.moretoreading.co.uk</strong></a><strong> to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,708 to £48,710 + £5,000 Market Supplement = £47,708 to £53,710 Per year","publishDate":"2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-09T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/55b976b8-37b5-4632-b96a-76b3f93e0e6e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4f2492c2-997a-4744-aa00-72c186fb03db","title":"Lunchtime Assistant - Coley Primary School","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<ul>\n<li>Part-time 5 hours per week (12:15 – 13:15 Monday – Friday)</li>\n<li>Term-time only (without INSET Days)</li>\n<li>Permanent</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Are you looking for a fresh start in the Spring? Are you ready to bring your zest for life to the playground and dining hall? <br><br>Our fantastic school is on the hunt for a Lunchtime Assistant with a splash of energy and fun. We have vacancies Monday to <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>Friday and can accommodate less days for new recruits looking to balance work, rest and play. <br><br>This is the perfect role for someone easing themselves into the world of work so if being paid if being paid to help support children to have a great lunchtime sounds good to you then why not give us a try.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Are you:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>enthusiastic and highly motivated?</li>\n<li>suitably qualified/experienced in working with children in school?</li>\n<li>committed to the Inclusion of all children and their families?</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Then we would like to invite you to join our squad of lunchtime legends for a power hour of fun Monday to Friday<strong>.</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Your </strong><strong>Mission: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supervise our wonderful pupils as they eat and play.</li>\n<li>Set up our dining areas like a pro.</li>\n<li>Keep things clean and tidy after the lunchtime.</li>\n<li>Support safe and fun play for children of all ages.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you’re ready to make lunchtime the highlight of everyone’s day, we want YOU on our team. Put your best smile, grab your running shoes and let’s make lunchtime a blast!<br><br><strong>To find out more about this role email <a href=\"mailto:bursar@coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk\">bursar@coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk</a> or call 0118 937 5461 or visit the school website: <a href=\"https://www.coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk\">https://www.coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk</a> </strong><br><br><a href=\"http://www.coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk/job-opportunities/\"></a></p>\n<p>Closing date: Sunday 23<sup>rd</sup> February 2025</p>\n<p>Interview Date/s: Thursday 27<sup>th</sup> February 2025</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Please do not send a CV as, for the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Visits to our website are warmly encouraged, come take a look at all the lovely things we are doing in school and explore our pages to get to know us a little better.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Visits to the School/Nursery are also welcomed and encouraged. Make an appointment to come and see us today.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>An Enhanced DBS check will be sought from all successful candidates.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£2,709 to £2,751 Per year","publishDate":"2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-23T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/eee0ecfd-54b2-4694-beb8-cf149ffaddeb.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"76369482-425c-4b8c-b6ad-7b2254ff5408","title":"Service Delivery Officer Education Welfare","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are looking for an experienced Service Delivery Officer to work part time supporting the work of the Education Welfare Team.</p>\n<p>The hours of work are 16 per week, with 6 hours on a Tuesday working at our offices in Shute End, 5 hours on a Wednesdays and 5 hours on a Friday working from home with flexibility to attend the office on these days as required by the team.</p>\n<p>This is a very busy role and we are looking for somebody who is efficient, adaptable, flexible and has a can do attitude towards their work with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. <br>Good organisational skills are essential with the ability to deal with lots of different stakeholders from Head Teachers to the general public.</p>\n<p>In all of our Service Delivery roles it is essential to be able to take minutes of meetings.</p>\n<p>Some of the tasks that will be undertaken are; <br>- Manage Freedom of Information requests and Department of Education annual returns <br>- Provision of support and advice to schools on the above and Education Welfare related matters <br>- Support parents through the penalty notice process and answer queries relating to it <br>- Support legal proceedings on behalf of the Local Authority, in respect of parents' who do not ensure their children's regular attendance at school <br>- Assist in training events to support attendance leads in schools with attendance matters <br>- To provide support to the services offered by Education Welfare Service to schools in line with our traded service offer and complete administrative tasks conducive to this </p>\n<p>In addition:<br>- Administer the issuing of child employment and performance related licences <br>- Answering queries regarding education welfare and child employment from the general public <br>- Processing financial elements of the service such as raising Purchase Orders and processing invoices <br>- Managing communication to Education Welfare Service and being the first point of contact</p>\n<p>Closing Date: Sunday 23rd February 2025, 11pm</p>\n<p>Interview Date: TBC</p>\n<p>For an informal conversation about this role, please contact <strong>Karen McAuley</strong> at Karen.McAuley@wokingham.gov.uk</p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.<strong>     </strong></em></p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. </em></p>\n<p><em>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.</em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. </em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,584 - £27,269 pro-rata per annum, plus benefits","publishDate":"2025-02-06T15:38:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-23T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1b6cecf7-0511-4cf9-86e2-f4679869887b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fc5fe5af-3c46-4195-90d1-ead4cebb2b6a","title":"Consultant in Public Health","employer":"Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead","department":"","location":"Windsor & Maidenhead","locationType":2,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant in Public Health to join us!</strong></span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">This is a fixed term (12 month) 0.7 FTE role with hybrid working, and a salary of £82,000 to £84,935  (£57,400 to £59,454 per annum pro rata). This is an attractive opportunity for those seeking experience in a local authority. This role can be offered as a secondment.</span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">About us:</span></strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.</span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us, and we continue to rise to the challenge.</span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">This is an excellent opportunity for a Consultant in Public Health to join our Public Health team.</span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Our Public Health team:</strong></span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">The Public Health team is a committed and talented multi-disciplinary team, combining specialist skills and expertise with a creative and collaborative approach. Our aim is to support people to have happier, healthier lives and reduce the differences between communities that are avoidable and unfair. </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">We will give you the support and resources you need to do your job well and provide a great opportunity for you to learn new skills, develop and progress in your public health career.   </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">The Role: </strong></span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">The RBWM is looking for a Consultant in Public Health to work within our multidisciplinary team for a 12-month fixed term period. During this time, the post holder will lead the strategic prevention planning for children and young people, the commissioning of 0-19 Public Health Nursing Services, the Borough’s Whole System Approach to Healthy Weight, the implementation of the RBWM Suicide Prevention Action Plan and lead the development of our approach to public mental health. We are also hosting an Early Years PH Lead who works across the Frimley Integrated Care System, and are working with their Early Years leads. This portfolio includes working not only across the RBWM Council but with other Berkshire LAs, the Frimley Integrated Care System, and wider partners.</span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">This is an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to deliver tangible outcomes, broaden their portfolio experience and may be an attractive opportunity for those seeking experience in a local authority. The post holder will report into the Director of Public Health (DPH). </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Your role will involve: </strong></span></p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Working with the DPH to implement the strategic prevention planning approach with senior partners in RBWM Children’s Services and the provider Achieving for Children. This will include Healthy Child Programme.</span></li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Work with the provider Achieving for Children to ensure the commissioned 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service and Family Hubs are efficiently working to improve outcomes for children and young people in RBWM.</span></li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Lead the implementation of the RBWM Whole System Approach to Healthy Weight, working with the Council but also the wider stakeholder group.</span></li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Lead the development of our approach to public mental health, including the implementation of the RBWM Suicide Prevention Action Plan, and work with Berkshire colleagues on the Berkshire wide objectives of the Berkshire Suicide Prevention Action Plan. This will involve postvention and suicide cluster response.</span></li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Work with colleagues in the Frimley Integrated Care System to implement their Early Years business case requirements for NHS England.</span></li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">As a member of the Public Health Senior Management Team, providing strategic leadership and advice across work programmes in the public health service plan, with a focus on children and young people and suicide prevention and the lead areas managed by your direct reports.</span></li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Work with other senior personnel across the council to proactively seek opportunities for joint work and identify ways public health can add value to delivery of the Council Plan.</span></li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Supporting direct reports to deliver against the Council Plan, their work programmes and personal objectives. This will include support for them to develop, coordinate and partner with internal and external colleagues to commission, deliver and manage health improvement programmes, services and budget, using public health intelligence including the JSNA to prioritise and deliver agreed shared outcomes.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">What we are looking for:</strong></span></p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">You will demonstrate previous experience as a Consultant in Public Health, with demonstrable experience of leading successful work programmes across NHS, local government and wider system partners.</span></li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">You will have a strong understanding of and experience in application of public health science, a commitment to addressing inequalities and an ability to translate the evidence-base to bring about improvement at the local level.</span></li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">You will have strong communication and collaboration skills and have experience of system leadership to identify and make progress towards shared goals and outcomes.</span></li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">You will inspire and motivate others to take a “health in all policies” approach and focus on prevention.</span></li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">You will work across organisations as an advocate for change by building strong effective relationships with a wide range of partners including colleagues across the Council, Frimley Integrated Care System (including primary care networks, the Place team and local health trusts), voluntary sector and elected members.</span></li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Your experience of commissioning public health services in local government will support effective planning for commissioning cycles and leadership for quality assurance.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">What we offer:</strong></span></p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">32 days annual leave</span></li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.</span></li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.</span></li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Free employee parking close to the offices.</span></li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Give As You Earn scheme to make pre-tax donations to charity.</span></li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and financially reward exceptional achievement.</span></li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.</span></li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger. </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.</span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Interviews:</strong>  w/c 17th March 2025</span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Useful links:</strong></span></p>\n<h2 class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"><a href=\"https://www.rbwm.gov.uk/home/council-and-democracy/strategies-and-policies/council-plan\">Council Plan | Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (rbwm.gov.uk)</a></span></h2>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"><em class=\"customHTML\">If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Sue Foley, Consultant Public Health, CYP, Families and Suicide Prevention</em></span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£82,000 to £84,935 (£57,400 to £59,454 pro rata per annum)","publishDate":"2025-02-06T14:50:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-02T14:50:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/bf4f706d-6d12-4d54-9d18-1ddb302d4faa.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"61bed0ea-b1a5-4110-ae21-f7a0c95fe5cb","title":"Lunchtime Controller","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Whitegrove Primary School","location":"Whitegrove Primary School, Westmorland Drive, Warfield, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We wish to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic lunchtime controller to join our happy, friendly school.  You must enjoy engaging with children and be prepared to work as part of a team.  The working hours at 11 30 am - 1 pm Monday to Friday, term time only.</p>\n<p>Whitegrove Primary School is a large, over-subscribed school in north east Bracknell, where excellence and enjoyment are at the heart of the school’s ethos.  We have strong links with the local community and have excellent support from our parents.  Our children are well-behaved and eager to learn.  We were rated as a ‘good’ school in our most recent Ofsted (March 2022). </p>\n<p>Applications will be considered upon receipt, after which suitable candidates will be invited to interview.  Closing date: Friday 28th February 2025.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£12.62 per hour including LW","publishDate":"2025-02-06T11:49:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-28T11:48:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2c516266-4627-4c26-bf10-bc245b118267.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2fa130c6-08b2-4303-b6cf-cb2b6c73a8e0","title":"Senior Property Lawyer","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Reading’s Legal Services department is composed of our highly regarded internal Corporate Legal Team, serving the needs of the Council across a wide range of functions including the provision of legal advice and support to the Council’s Property and Assets Management team.  Reading is also host to the Joint Legal Team, a long-standing shared <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>legal service for all the Berkshire unitary councils and a recognised centre of excellence for childcare, adults, and education law. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are looking for enthusiastic and committed lawyers with expertise in commercial and residential property to join the Corporate Legal Team. You’ll be working with colleagues to support and help deliver the Council’s asset management plan. The plan deals mainly with the Council's land and property assets and looks at how these assets can be used to support the achievement of the Council's objectives by ensuring that they are used and managed as efficiently and effectively as possible.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The purpose of Legal Services is to continue 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 by 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<br><br></strong></p>\n<p>These posts would suit experienced lawyers who are passionate about delivering an excellent service, dealing with new work types and managing a diverse caseload.  You will manage a range of commercial and residential property matters – which will include sales and acquisitions, development agreements, leases, licenses, easements, landlord and tenant matters (some of which will be complex and high-profile matters).  You will have the opportunity to play a key role in helping the Council’s various departments achieve their portfolio objectives and you will also be to share your expertise with clients and colleagues.<br><br></p>\n<p>You will have a varied case load and will need to be able to juggle multiple priorities.<br><br></p>\n<p>Our customers rely heavily on the team to help deliver the Council’s objectives, so this is a thriving and growing team working for various departments in the Council. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Whatever your specialism or previous experience, you will thrive on the challenge of working in a customer-focussed environment and a team which has an ambitious agenda for the future.  You will have plenty of opportunity to join in the wider work of the Corporate Legal Team outside your specialist field in helping us to reach our team and service objectives.  <br><br></p>\n<p>We place considerable emphasis on learning and development in the role and you will be supported to develop your skills and to move to the next level in your career. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will also be assisted by our Legal Operations Team who will support you in delivering your work as we invest further in our systems and processes and work towards Lexcel accreditation. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. 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 listed below 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><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking a fully qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX, with significant post qualification experience to support the work of the Property Team in the Corporate Legal Team.  You will report to the Principal Property Lawyer, who will support you in your work and professional development. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Our ideal candidate will:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have sound knowledge and experience of commercial and/or residential property law and practice, (preferably in local government or the public sector).</li>\n<li>Have experience of dealing with complex and routine commercial and/or residential property matters.</li>\n<li>Be able to advise and support the Council’s various departments and colleagues on a range of property, landlord & tenant and development work including acquisitions, disposals, leases, property development and regeneration projects, land law and practice within the context of local government or public sector (private practice experience will also be considered).</li>\n<li>Be confident in managing mixed property caseload.</li>\n<li>Be able to supervise and manage fee earners within the team.</li>\n<li>Be a team player willing to contribute to the wider objectives of the team.</li>\n<li>Be able to deputise for the Principal Property Lawyer as and when required.</li>\n<li>Have excellent communication, and relationship building skills.</li>\n<li>Be able to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure; and be committed to learning and development targets.</li>\n<li>Be able to use a case management system and electronic research tools efficiently and effectively and be administratively self-sufficient.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><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 are 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.  The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For more information on this position please contact Shaidah Ramzan, Legal Services Manager at: <a href=\"mailto:Shaidah.Ramzan@Reading.gov.uk\">Shaidah.Ramzan@Reading.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Friday 28<sup>th</sup> February 2025 </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Dates: To be confirmed.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. 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