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<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7337/Job_application_guidance.doc" target="_blank">Job_application_guidance</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7339/Brentwood_Economic_Growth_Strategy_2025-2028.pdf" target="_blank">Brentwood_Economic_Growth_Strategy_2025-2028</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7340/Brentwood_Economic_Growth_Action_Plan_2025-2026.pdf" target="_blank">Brentwood_Economic_Growth_Action_Plan_2025-2026</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7341/Rochford_District_Economic_Growth_Strategy_2025-2028.pdf" target="_blank">Rochford_District_Economic_Growth_Strategy_2025-2028</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7342/Rochford_District_Economic_Growth_Action_Plan_2025-2026.pdf" target="_blank">Rochford_District_Economic_Growth_Action_Plan_2025-2026</a></li></ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp; People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)&nbsp;
<h3>The OneTeam partnership</h3>
Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council have formed an exciting strategic partnership, and the Economic Development Team provide support to both Councils.
<h3>About the role</h3>
Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council have each recently adopted refreshed Economic Growth Strategies covering the period of 2025-2028. To deliver on Brentwood and Rochford Councils' ambitions, we are looking for an Economic Development Officer to join our OneTeam that serves both councils.
Brentwood Borough Council priorities include supporting start-ups, skills delivery and sustainability. Rochford District Council priorities include town centre regeneration, supporting growing businesses, skills delivery and sustainability. For more information, please visit the Economic Growth Strategies and Action Plans for each Council (links provided below).
<h3>The role will involve</h3>
<ul>
<li>
Project and Strategy Support: Assist in implementing the Councils’ Economic Development Strategies and action plans, including leading and managing specific projects and feasibility work including those funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.</li>
<li>
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a deputy contact for external organisations such as Essex County Council, attending networking events and assist with organising Council-run business engagement programmes.</li>
<li>
Business and Investment Services: Provide advice and signposting to local businesses, respond to inward investment enquiries and contribute to strategic economic development documents.</li>
<li>
Communications and Administration: Create and manage content for newsletters, websites and social media, while also handling administrative and financial tasks up to £25,000.</li>
<li>
Corporate and Compliance Responsibilities: Work flexibly across Brentwood and Rochford councils, adhere to safeguarding, data protection, health and safety, and equality policies, and support emergency response efforts when required.</li>
</ul>
<h3>About the candidate&nbsp;</h3>
You will need to have strong written and verbal communication, good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, able to work within a friendly and supportive team, be well organised and able to deliver to tight deadlines and to maintain effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders. &nbsp;
Desirable qualities include local government and UK Shared Prosperity Fund experience, knowledge of economic development generally and insights on the Brentwood Borough and Rochford District business communities specifically.
<h3>Benefits of working for us</h3>
In return, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to our employee assistance programme and staff benefits platform with discounts across a range of retailers.
This post is initially for a 2 year fixed term and may become permanent subject to funding.
For an informal discussion please contact Laurie Edmonds, Corporate Manager Economic Development, on <a href="mailto:laurie.edmonds@brentwood.rochford.gov.uk" target="_blank">laurie.edmonds@brentwood.rochford.gov.uk</a>
This role will involve travel between Brentwood Town Hall, Rochford District Council’s offices at The Launchpad at Southend Airport Business Park, as well as networking venues around Brentwood Borough and Rochford District. You will be expected to attend networking events that take place outside usual working hours. There may be occasional weekend events to attend.
Please note – the successful candidate will be employed by Brentwood Borough Council.

Brentwood Borough Council

Economic Development Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided below. Please note that we do not accept CV's without a fully completed application form.



We are currently looking for a number of experienced Swimming Instructors to join our successful swim school team at Hythe Pool.
Are you interested in motivating and teaching a wide range of age and ability from non-swimmer to pre-competitive swimmers in a group format?&nbsp;
If you hold a nationally recognised teaching qualification (minimum of Level 2 in swimming ASA / STA approved), are a team player with excellent customer service skills then we want to hear from you!
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please contact Sharon Punter (Hythe Pool Manager) on 01303 269177 or email <a href="mailto:sharon.punter@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">sharon.punter@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk</a>
Applications will be considered as they are submitted. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once enough suitable applications are received.

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

Swimming Instructors

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7346/Environmental_Enforcement_Officer_JDPS.pdf" target="_blank">Environmental_Enforcement_Officer_JDPS</a></li>
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Please apply online via the link provided below. Please note that we do not accept CV's without a fully completed application form.



Folkestone &amp; Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit. Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a real focus on health &amp; wellbeing and staff development, and an excellent benefits package that includes corporate membership, discount and salary sacrifice schemes, up to 31 days holiday and Christmas closure, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and much, much more. Our offices are based in the heart of Folkestone, with easy access to transport links, local shops, entertainment facilities and the seafront. In addition, we have an agile working culture that supports and encourages flexible and remote/home working.
About you We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Enforcement Team.
The post holder will represent the Council, ensuring that public areas are kept safe, clean, and tidy, whilst responding to urgent requests and undertaking appropriate actions to resolve any issues. The individual should be able to read and understand relevant legislation, remain calm and composed under pressure and be able to respond professionally in potential emotional and challenging situations. A large part of this role is community engagement, educational events, encouragement and enforcement. The primary focus will be enforcement of the District’s main Green Flag Parks (i.e. Coastal Park, Kingsnorth Gardens) during the summer season and wider district patrolling during autumn/winter of other public open spaces like cemeteries, childrens play areas, and beaches.&nbsp;
Ideally, the post holder will benefit from having enforcement experience or have a background in security, or negotiation skills.
You will support in improving the district and assist in the effective delivery of the environmental patrol function, this includes (Dog fouling, littering, fly-tipping, unauthorised encampments, fly-posting, waste out early, community protection, issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN) etc) in accordance with all relevant statutes, guidance, policies and procedures. You will also be expected to prepare Legal case files and attend court where applicable.
The successful candidate will be required to patrol the district by foot for periods of time as well as travelling throughout the district by van. You will need to be able to: • &nbsp; &nbsp;Handle difficult confrontational situations • &nbsp; &nbsp;Keep calm under pressure • &nbsp; &nbsp;Multitask • &nbsp; &nbsp;Have excellent communication skills • &nbsp; &nbsp;Have the ability to work at pace as part of a team or by yourself&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;A keen eye for detail
Above all else, you will be joining a very successful, supportive and passionate team. So, if you have a genuine interest within Environmental Enforcement and you are excited about the opportunity to get out in the district and make a difference, whilst enjoying a challenge and be motivated by results, then we want to hear from you.
The 37 hours will be worked on a shift basis between 07.00 hours and 19.00 hours, 7 days per week. However, most of the work will be from 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday. Work outside these hours may be required from time to time for targeted operations, including seasonal patrols across the district during weekend and bank holidays.
Whilst we have a hybrid working approach, as an Environmental Enforcement Officer you will be providing a frontline service, with an expectation that you will work from the Civic Centre in Folkestone throughout the week, with the occasional opportunity to work from home.
For an informal discussion please contact Daniel Stone (Senior Environmental Protection Officer) on 01303 853530 or <a href="mailto:Daniel.stone@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">Daniel.stone@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk</a> or Shaun Staveley (Environmental Crime Officer) on 01303 853212 or <a href="mailto:shaun.staveley@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">shaun.staveley@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk</a>
The closing date for receipt of all completed application forms is 12pm on Thursday 10 July 2025. Interviews are due to be held on Thursday 17 July 2025.

Environmental Enforcement Officer

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7316/Brentwood_Economic_Growth_Strategy_2025-2028.pdf" target="_blank">Brentwood_Economic_Growth_Strategy_2025-2028</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7317/Brentwood_Economic_Growth_Action_Plan_2025-2026.pdf" target="_blank">Brentwood_Economic_Growth_Action_Plan_2025-2026</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7320/Rochford_District_Economic_Growth_Strategy_2025-2028.pdf" target="_blank">Rochford_District_Economic_Growth_Strategy_2025-2028</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7321/Rochford_District_Economic_Growth_Action_Plan_2025-2026.pdf" target="_blank">Rochford_District_Economic_Growth_Action_Plan_2025-2026</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7322/OneTeam_Economic_Development_Officer_JD___PS.docx" target="_blank">OneTeam_Economic_Development_Officer_JD___PS</a></li></ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.
Rochford District Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.&nbsp;
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)&nbsp;
<h4>The OneTeam partnership</h4>
Rochford District Council and Brentwood Borough Council have formed an exciting strategic partnership, and the Economic Development Team provide support to both Councils.
<h4>About the role</h4>
Rochford District Council and Brentwood Borough Council have each recently adopted refreshed Economic Growth Strategies covering the period of 2025-2028. To deliver on Rochford and Brentwood Councils' ambitions, we are looking for an Economic Development Officer to join our OneTeam that serves both councils.
Rochford District Council priorities include town centre regeneration, supporting growing businesses, skills delivery and sustainability. Brentwood Borough Council priorities include supporting start-ups, skills delivery and sustainability. For more information, please visit the Economic Growth Strategies and Action Plans for each Council (links provided below).
<h4>The role will involve</h4>
<ul>
<li>
Project and Strategy Support: Assist in implementing the Councils’ Economic Development Strategies and action plans, including leading and managing specific projects and feasibility work including those funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.</li>
<li>
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a deputy contact for external organisations such as Essex County Council, attending networking events and assist with organising Council-run business engagement programmes.</li>
<li>
Business and Investment Services: Provide advice and signposting to local businesses, respond to inward investment enquiries and contribute to strategic economic development documents.</li>
<li>
Communications and Administration: Create and manage content for newsletters, websites and social media, while also handling administrative and financial tasks up to £25,000.</li>
<li>
Corporate and Compliance Responsibilities: Work flexibly across Brentwood and Rochford councils, adhere to safeguarding, data protection, health and safety, and equality policies, and support emergency response efforts when required.</li>
</ul>
<h4>About the candidate&nbsp;</h4>
You will need to have strong written and verbal communication, good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, able to work within a friendly and supportive team, be well organised and able to deliver to tight deadlines and to maintain effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders. &nbsp;
Desirable qualities include local government and UK Shared Prosperity Fund experience, knowledge of economic development generally and insights on the Brentwood Borough and Rochford District business communities specifically.
<h4>Benefits of working for us</h4>
In return, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to our employee assistance programme and staff benefits platform with discounts across a range of retailers.
This post is initially for a 2 year fixed term and may become permanent subject to funding.
For an informal discussion please contact Laurie Edmonds, Corporate Manager Economic Development, on <a href="mailto:laurie.edmonds@brentwood.rochford.gov.uk" target="_blank">laurie.edmonds@brentwood.rochford.gov.uk</a>
This role will involve travel between Brentwood Town Hall, Rochford District Council’s offices at The Launchpad at Southend Airport Business Park, as well as networking venues around Brentwood Borough and Rochford District. You will be expected to attend networking events that take place outside usual working hours. There may be occasional weekend events to attend.
Please note – the successful candidate will be employed by Rochford District Council.

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7314/Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7519/Senior_Practitioner_-_Family_Safeguarding_June25_v2.pdf" target="_blank">Senior_Practitioner_-_Family_Safeguarding_June25_v2</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7521/Welcome_payment_for_CSC_FS_v2.pdf" target="_blank">Welcome_payment_for_CSC_FS_v2</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.
Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.&nbsp;



We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Worker in our Family Safeguarding team, on a full-time, permanent basis.&nbsp;
If you are passionate about supporting families in making positive changes and share our commitment to helping to keep more children safely at home with their families, then this could be the role for you.
To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/SBqihNKEzBo" target="_blank">at our workforce video</a>.
Read more about our culture and what our staff say <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Four-culture&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAriana.Burdfield%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cad347b02f91b4bbad25908ddb5531965%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638866090708602874%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MW%2FXb%2B3I8p0wnuGl2PEf%2BpYM6iiMvCAi4sxVWLmigoc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Children's social care culture | Bracknell Forest Council</a>
<h3>About you…</h3>
You must have a current Social Work England registration and at least three years post qualifying experience within children’s social care that includes child protection, public law outline and care proceedings.
To succeed in this role, you will have an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, policies and thresholds. Strong experience of multi-agency working, working in partnership and co-producing needs led safety plans for children and young people. You will have excellent recording skills, and the ability to produce quality assessments, reports and statements for court.
You will role model and champion good social work practice, are able to evidence relevant continued professional development, will support others in sharing your knowledge and experience and contribute to our inclusive culture.
<h3>About the team…</h3>
Bracknell Forest Council have a nationally recognised practice model – the ‘Family Safeguarding Model’
Working collaboratively with families to keep them together, where it is safe to do so, is at the heart of the embedded Family Safeguarding Model; an approach which is underpinned by Motivational Interviewing (MI).&nbsp; This&nbsp;ensures families, children and young people feel empowered, and enables parents to make the positive changes needed, to achieve improved outcomes for their children and their own wellbeing.&nbsp;
We are graded by Ofsted as “Outstanding”.&nbsp;&nbsp;In June 2022 Ofsted identified during our inspection that
“Children who need help and protection in Bracknell Forest receive a consistently high quality service”
Inspectors concluded that social workers and other frontline practitioners benefit from manageable caseloads, good training and powerful and highly reflective supervision that ensures children are at the heart of decision making.
In November 2023 our Ofsted monitoring visit highlighted:
<ul>
<li>Social workers receive regular supervision from their managers.</li>
<li>Caseloads are manageable and allow workers to have time to spend with children.</li>
<li>Social workers are very positive about working in Bracknell Forest</li>
<li>Staff feel valued and that they can progress in their social work career. They feel well supported by managers and leaders.</li>
</ul>
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.
Because we’re Bracknell Forest…….. a great place to learn and develop your practice.
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
<ul>
<li>To carry out needs led child focused assessments which include outcome focused plans.</li>
<li>To work alongside other professionals and partner agencies in assessing children in need and undertaking child protection enquiries.</li>
<li>To be the allocated Social Worker for duty caseload of single assessments under S17 and S47 investigations, with some short-term work.</li>
<li>To take part in the duty system responding to child protection concerns.</li>
<li>To develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the department's policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR.</li>
<li>To participate in regular reflective supervision and be able to set clear goals and intervention strategies.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits…&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>
<li>Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<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>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
* pro rata for part-time
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
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" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date&nbsp;</h3>
Interviews will be held on Monday 28th July 2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
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.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Cheryl Perry -&nbsp;Head Of Service - Family Safeguarding
<a href="mailto:Donna.barber@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Cheryl.Perry@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
Or:
Helen Gore -&nbsp;Principal Social Worker
<a href="mailto:Helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for&nbsp;more details.
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 &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.&nbsp;
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
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.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Senior Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7311/Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7518/Senior_Social_Worker_-_Duty_and_Assessment_JD_PS_Jun_25__1_.pdf" target="_blank">Senior_Social_Worker_-_Duty_and_Assessment_JD_PS_Jun_25__1_</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7520/Welcome_payment__2_.pdf" target="_blank">Welcome_payment__2_</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.



We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Worker in our Duty and Assessment team, on full-time, permanent basis.&nbsp;
If you are passionate about supporting families in making positive changes and share our commitment to helping to keep more children safely at home with their families, then this could be the role for you.
To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/SBqihNKEzBo" target="_blank">at our workforce video</a>.
Read more about our culture and what our staff say <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Four-culture&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAriana.Burdfield%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cad347b02f91b4bbad25908ddb5531965%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638866090708602874%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MW%2FXb%2B3I8p0wnuGl2PEf%2BpYM6iiMvCAi4sxVWLmigoc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Children's social care culture | Bracknell Forest Council</a>
<h3>About you...</h3>
You must have a current Social Work England registration and at least three years post qualifying experience within Children’s Social Care that includes child protection. To succeed in this role, you will have an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, policies and thresholds. Strong experience in multi-agency working, along with excellent skills in assessment, analysis and recording, as well as the confidence to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and lead in complex situations, are also essential for this role.
You will role model and champion good social work practice, are able to evidence relevant continued professional development and will support others in sharing your knowledge and experience to contribute to our inclusive culture.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
The Duty and Assessment team acts as the front door for Children’s Social Care and carries out short term work. Working alongside and directly with children, young people, and their families.
We are a small, welcoming, and friendly local authority. Our leadership team knows that it is essential for social workers to have a secure physical and psychological base from which to be the best practitioners they can be. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which will provide you with a strong sense of belonging.
We are Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding,’ with Ofsted recognising that at Bracknell Forest Council,&nbsp;“Children who need help and protection in Bracknell Forest receive a consistently high quality service”
Inspectors concluded that social workers and other frontline practitioners benefit from manageable caseloads, good training and powerful and highly reflective supervision that ensures children are at the heart of decision making.
In&nbsp;November 2023&nbsp;our Ofsted monitoring visit highlighted:
<ul>
<li>Social workers receive regular supervision from their managers</li>
<li>Caseloads are manageable and allow workers to have time to spend with children</li>
<li>Social workers are very positive about working in Bracknell Forest</li>
<li>Staff feel valued and that they can progress in their social work career. They feel well supported by managers and leaders</li>
</ul>
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.
Because we’re Bracknell Forest: a great place to learn and develop your practice.
You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/childrens-social-care-jobs" target="_blank">Children's social care jobs | Bracknell Forest Council</a>
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
<ul>
<li>To carry out needs led child focused assessments which include outcome focused plans.</li>
<li>To work alongside other professionals and partner agencies in assessing children in need and undertake child protection enquiries.</li>
<li>To be the allocated Social Worker for duty caseload of single assessments under S17 and S47 investigations, with some short-term work.</li>
<li>To take part in the duty system responding to child protection concerns.</li>
<li>To develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the department's policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR.</li>
<li>To participate in regular reflective supervision and be able to set clear goals and intervention strategies.</li>
</ul>
We use the Family Safeguarding Model in our approach to collaborate with families to keep them together, where it is safe to do so, supported by Motivational Interviewing (MI). This approach empowers families, children, and young people, enabling parents to make positive changes that lead to improved outcomes for their children and enhance their own wellbeing.
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
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<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<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>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li>
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<h3>Our values</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>
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" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 23rd July &nbsp;&nbsp;
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
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.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Donna Barber
Team Manager
<a href="mailto:Donna.barber@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Donna.barber@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
Or:
Helen Gore
Principal Social Worker
<a href="mailto:Helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
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 &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.&nbsp;
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
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.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Senior Social Worker - Duty and Assessment

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Please apply online. If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by emailing <a href="mailto:personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk" target="_blank">personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk</a>



Are you an organised and detail-oriented administrator with a passion for democracy?
Tonbridge &amp; Malling Borough Council is looking for a motivated Electoral Services Officer to join our friendly and busy Electoral Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering elections, referendums, and maintaining the Register of Electors, ensuring that residents can participate in the democratic process.
As an Electoral Services Officer, you will report to the Senior Electoral Services Officer and Head of Electoral Services. Your role will be to assist the team to deliver smooth and efficient electoral services in our Borough. Your key responsibilities will include:
<ul>
<li>Maintaining and updating the Register of Electors, including managing absent voters and election staffing records.</li>
<li>Handling public and stakeholder enquiries via phone, email, and in person, providing accurate and professional responses.</li>
<li>Assisting in the planning, organisation, and delivery of elections, referendums, and statutory polls.</li>
<li>Supporting voter engagement campaigns to encourage participation in elections.</li>
<li>Keeping up to date with electoral legislation and ensuring compliance with the Elections Act 2022.</li>
<li>Carrying out general administrative duties, including data entry, document scanning, and customer service.</li>
<li>Assisting in the preparation, compilation, and publication of key electoral documents.</li>
<li>Handling and transporting election materials such as ballot boxes when required.</li>
</ul>
We are looking for someone who is organised and detail-oriented, with excellent administrative skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, capable of handling enquiries professionally and diplomatically. Proficiency in IT will be essential, with experience using Microsoft Word, Excel. Experience in Electoral services and software an advantage, but not essential.
This role requires flexibility, especially during election periods when additional hours will be necessary, including evenings and weekends.
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference to local democracy, we would love to hear from you!
Discover what it’s like to work at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and explore the benefits we offer:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/council/working-us" target="_blank">Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council - Working for Us </a>
This post is currently offered as a part-time vacancy working 29.5 hours per week, however we are seeking approval to increase this to a full time post. It is likely that this post will move to full-time hours following Members decision in October 2025. Please can you specify in your application whether you are interested in full time hours, part time hours (29.5) or both.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Daune Ashdown on 01732 876229 &nbsp;(direct candidates only, strictly no agencies)

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Electoral Services Officer

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Hours:&nbsp;37 Hours per week
Salary:&nbsp;SK3MS (£24,648 per annum)
Contract:&nbsp;Permanent
The Street Scene service is responsible for the provision of high service standards in relation to grounds maintenance and street cleansing across the district.&nbsp; The aim of the service is to maintain a clean and tidy district through a range of planned and responsive works.
This role forms part of a team which is responsible for the delivery of a number of front facing tasks aimed to create and maintain a clean and green environment ensuring South Kesteven remains the ‘best district to work, live and visit’.
This role is not politically restricted.

Street Scene Operative

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The Service In Portsmouth we are proud to be at the forefront of integrated multi-agency work with neurodiverse children and their families. As a national trailblazer, we have launched our new ND pathway and Multidisciplinary 0-19yr Neurodiversity Service. This brings together experts from a range of fields to provide universal and targeted information, advice and guidance.The Role This exciting new role will give you the opportunity to work alongside a range of ND expertise in the city. Working closely with colleagues, children and their families you will help us to better understand the challenges they face when children have additional needs and help shape our work to meet these needs. You will deliver a range of information, advice and guidance for children, families and practitioners, and you will be central to improving the way in which we as a city support children, families and practitioners to navigate the many challenges and successes of being neurodiverse. You will ensure that practitioners across the workforce are able to map a child's individual profile and plan to meet their needs. You will ensure information, advice and guidance is provided to children, families and practitioners in the most effective way to ensure that improved outcomes are achieved, including reducing demand on high-cost specialist services. There will be occasional evening and out of hours working.The ideal candidateYou will need to have/be <ul>
<li>A nationally recognised qualification such NVQ level 4 or other higher-level qualification orequivalent experience. An up to date working knowledge of safeguarding children and young adults</li>
<li>Experience of working with young people and their families and have a positive attitude to helping young adults and delivering a safe and effective offer.</li>
<li>Experience of delivering training for parents and professionals would be an advantage.</li>
<li>You need to have an up-to-date working knowledge of neurodiversity and, the impact it can have on children and families.</li>
<li>A car driver with access to transport or able to easily access public transport to move across Portsmouth City.</li>
</ul>Please see the Job profile for the full details of this roleThe successful candidate will be expected to work from the office base at the civic offices twice a week in line with the council's hybrid working policy.Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:Claire Mason, Neurodiversity Service Lead, <a href="mailto:claire.mason@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">claire.mason@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a> or call 023 92 841273Interview date:7th August 2025 Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application, we ask that you complete apersonal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills.This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under our corporate commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you: Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a> Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

Neurodiversity Family Support Worker

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Mersey View Learning Trust
Valewood Primary School
Sheerwood Avenue
Crosby
Liverpool
L23 7YG

Clerical Assistant 
NJC Band E, Point 7 – 11 (£25,584 - £27,269 24/25) Pro rata
Fixed Term until 31st August 2026 pending review of staffing structure
Further information and to apply please visit the Trusts Website <a href="https://www.merseyview.com/Vacancies/" target="_blank">https://www.merseyview.com/Vacancies/</a>
In common with all staff and pupils of the school, the post holder should be aware of the school’s policies and implement them as appropriate.
All roles within the school carry the responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Mersey View Leanring Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the school to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).&nbsp; This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.&nbsp; Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974</a>

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