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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Are you an experienced therapist ready to make a difference in young lives? Central Hub Brighton wants to recruit a skilled professional to join our dynamic team. Our students face a range of complex needs—from social, emotional, and mental health challenges to Autism and trauma histories. This is s a chance to work creatively and collaboratively in a supportive school environment where your therapeutic skills will truly shine.Paid weeks per year: 47.36&nbsp;(inclusive of holiday entitlement)Fixed term:&nbsp;Until August 2026Start date: September 2025<h2>About the role</h2>Central Hub Brighton is committed to delivering a bespoke alternative education for each and every pupil, where developing positive relationships is paramount. A firm emphasis on improving pupil well-being, self-confidence and engagement, using a trauma-informed model so that good personal and academic progress is achieved, will always remain a central priority. This is supported with high quality teaching and excellent pastoral care. &nbsp;We want our pupils to acquire and develop key skills and values which prepare them for the future.&nbsp;Closing date: 7 July 2025Interview date: W/C 14th July 2025How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@chb.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@chb.org.uk</a>Telephone: 01273 916595&nbsp;Website: chb.org.uk &nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.<h2>Company information</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools - Taking Action for EqualityThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Brighton &amp; Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Therapist

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Senior Building Control Inspector
Post No: 10690
Salary: Starting from £16,604.40 to £17,884.40 per annum plus&nbsp;Essential Car User allowance and Payment of one professional fee.
Grade: Grade 7
Hours: 14.8 hours per week&nbsp;
Place of work: Based at Worthing Town Hall with the opportunity for home working
Closing date: 6th July 2025
Interviews: TBC
Worthing and Adur is a rapidly developing area and we are seeing an increase in high quality construction and investment.&nbsp;
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, self-motivated, experienced Building Control Inspector to join our partnership. You will need to be registered with the Building Safety Regulator as level 2 a-d (as a minimum covering domestic work and low rise commercial properties) and work under e - f and above under supervision if required.&nbsp;
Experience of using Uniform is essential as use of this system is integral to undertaking the duties of the role.
You will be joining a dynamic service and will have the opportunity to use your excellent communication skills to ensure full compliance with the building regulations whilst working in a fantastic coastal area.&nbsp;
Main duties of the role include delivery of the council's service for building control&nbsp; including application processing, issuing of decisions, site inspections, enforcement and dealing with dangerous structures and demolition notices.&nbsp;
If this sounds like the role for you, we look forward to receiving your application!
At Adur &amp; Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver within your CV.&nbsp;&nbsp;
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.&nbsp;
Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees.&nbsp; This includes:
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<li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li>
<li>Local Government Pension</li>
<li>Training &amp; development</li>
<li>Occupational Health</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li>
<li>Employee resource groups/networks&nbsp;</li>
<li>Buddy Support Programme&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible working options</li>
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We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

Adur & Worthing Councils

Senior Building Control Inspector

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Business Centre Administrator/Social Media Coordinator (RP0136)14.5 hours per week (Thursday &amp; Friday)Starting salary £29,802 pro rata with potential progression to £32,956 pro rata on achieving designated skills and experience The WelTech and HatTech Business Centres, are both superb facilities for start-up and small businesses. The Business Centres help meet the demand for office accommodation within the Borough. The Centres offer a range of cost-effective private offices, meeting rooms for hire and virtual business services. HatTech also offers a large Co-Working suite, offering flexibility in a professional environment whilst providing an opportunity to work alongside other business entrepreneurs as their business grows.We are looking for an excellent, experienced administrator to support with a range of administrative duties across both sites.You will be responsible for marketing the services available, maintaining the website and social media accounts, arranging networking events, meeting potential licensees, setting up licenses, preparing the monthly invoices for chargeable services and providing a first-class customer service to occupants, visitors, and other staff. You will also be a key holder and hold responsibility for the security of the buildings when on site.It is essential you have excellent administrative skills and ideally experience within a marketing activity to be successful in this role.You will need to have great customer service skills, be good at prioritising your work to meet deadlines but also flexible to meet the needs of business. It is essential you have a sound working knowledge of managing and maintaining social media channels. You must have Customer Service experience and confident in dealing with customer enquiries.You will need excellent MS Office skills and ideally have experience of raising and processing orders and invoices on a financial management system.An NVQ in Customer Service or Business Administration is desirable and a proven track record of Social Media channels is essential.As a key holder, you must have a full driving license and access to a car. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.Closing date for applications is 27 July 2025Remote assessment will be held on 1 August 2025Interviews will be held on 7 August 2025 Keywords: welwyn hatfield, business centre, administrator, social media,

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Business Centre Administrator (RP0136)

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Your CV and Supporting Statement will need to be uploaded on one document.&nbsp;
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024 and is an Accredited employer under the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.Come join us and be part of our success.
The Role
Do you have the skills and experience to deliver administrative, financial and customer support to operational services including income recovery, maintenance systems, upkeep of operational maintenance records, and responding to customer enquiries.
To provide operational administrative support to all relevant service areas which is professional, flexible and responsive to the needs of the services.
Experience is essential of working in an administrative and financial environment. Effective communication skills, good practical experience of all Microsoft Office software.&nbsp;
Closing Date: Sunday, 6 July 2025 at 23:59pm&nbsp;
Interview Date: W/C 14 July 2025&nbsp;
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:&nbsp;
Claire James - <a href="mailto:Claire.James@Knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Claire.James@Knowsley.gov.uk</a> - 0151 443 2452
Nahida Ullah - <a href="mailto:Nahida.Ullah@Knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Nahida.Ullah@Knowsley.gov.uk</a> - 0151 443 2218
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Knowsley Council

Operational Technical Support Assistant

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Start date: September 2025
Connaught Special School is&nbsp;seeking to appoint a compassionate, dedicated and skilled Teaching Assistant&nbsp;to&nbsp;join its school. This is an exciting opportunity to support children with complex learning needs, making a lasting impact on their educational journey.
The Role
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<li>The role would be to support the learning&nbsp;of all students&nbsp;across all ages who have significant learning difficulties, physical needs and, at times, challenging behaviours.</li>
<li>We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate initiative, integrity, a willingness to learn and positive interaction with others to support the profound nature of our students' needs.</li>
<li>The role will involve taking part in physical activities including swimming and supporting personal care for students.</li>
<li>To support the teacher in delivering the personalised curriculum for students.</li>
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Connaught Special School:&nbsp;
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<li>Connaught welcomes young people with a primary diagnosis of autism and coexisting conditions.</li>
<li>Provides a stimulating environment where children can be safe and enjoy learning with a dedicated team of staff.&nbsp; Staff are our most important resource and we invest heavily in CPD based on individual needs</li>
<li>Ensures that all our young people receive individual and personalised learning and support.</li>
<li>Will provide up to 26 pupil places at a temporary site in Upton Cross Primary School in Newham. When opened at its new, permanent site on Royal Road, the school will have a capacity of 105 pupils. </li>
</ul>
Our Commitment to You
As part of Learning in Harmony Trust (<a href="http://www.lihtrust.uk/" target="_blank">www.lihtrust.uk</a>)&nbsp; you will be joining a friendly, enthusiastic and well-qualified staff team in a highly stimulating and rewarding environment.&nbsp; In addition, we offer a range of non-contractual benefits to our staff including a cycle-to-work scheme, access to premium wellbeing services and Perkbox membership as well as participating in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
If you have the ambition and you are passionate about outcomes for pupils with SEND, please contact Jason Roynon,&nbsp;if you would like further information.
Closing date:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 29 June 2025
Interview date:&nbsp; &nbsp;3 July 2025
Find out more about us by visiting our websites: <a href="http://www.connaught.lihtrust.uk/" target="_blank">www.connaught.lihtrust.uk</a>
Safeguarding Statement:
Learning in Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.
Our aim is to foster a culture of inclusivity that celebrates differences, promotes understanding, and ensures that no one is discriminated against in any way. By embracing diversity, we believe we can tap into the unique perspectives and talents of our employees, creating a more innovative and creative workforce that can better meet the needs of our pupils.

SEND Teaching Assistant

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Sevenoaks District Council is a high performing local authority with an enviable track record of providing excellent services for its residents.&nbsp;
As our Policy &amp; Performance Manager you’ll support us as we move towards a new future for local government in Kent. You’ll be critical in keeping our Members and most senior officers one step ahead by providing high quality research, analysis and advice.&nbsp;Providing us with the latest insight and the right approach to performance management, you’ll steer us through the changing local government environment.
If you enjoy variety in your work, are an excellent communicator, can demonstrate an excellent understanding of local government and the services we deliver, possess strong research and analytical skills and can take a positive, team working approach to identifying solutions this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career and make a real impact in shaping the future of our Council.
This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).
Do you want to know more about the role? 
Please contact Sarah Carter, PA to Assistant Chief Executive, on 01732 227067 to arrange to speak to Lee Banks, Assistant Chief Executive for further details about the role. &nbsp;
Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date: 13th July 2025 &nbsp;
Interviews: TBC

Policy & Performance Manager

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Lead the Way in Children’s Social Care – Become a Team Manager at Sefton Council 
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children, young people, and their families? Sefton Council is looking for experienced and motivated&nbsp;Team Managers&nbsp;to join our&nbsp;Support &amp; Protect&nbsp;teams in Children’s Social Care.
In this pivotal leadership role, you’ll inspire and guide a team of social workers to deliver high-quality, child-centred services that safeguard and promote wellbeing. You’ll play a key role in shaping practice, driving service improvement, and ensuring the best outcomes for children and families across Sefton.
What you’ll do:
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<li>Lead, develop, and support a team of social workers</li>
<li>Manage complex cases and ensure statutory responsibilities are met</li>
<li>Drive innovation and continuous improvement in practice</li>
<li>Use resources effectively to deliver impactful services</li>
<li>Champion safeguarding and promote the voice of the child</li>
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What we’re looking for:
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<li>A qualified social worker with current SWE registration</li>
<li>Significant experience in statutory children’s services</li>
<li>Strong leadership, supervision, and team development skills</li>
<li>A strategic thinker with excellent communication and decision-making abilities</li>
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What we offer:
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<li>Competitive salary - Grade L: £51,802 - £52,805 (pay award pending), + £5,000 Market Supplement
</li>
<li>Fantastic terms and conditions; local government pension scheme, enhanced sick pay scheme and family friendly leave with pay, agile/flexible working opportunities and access to occupational health services.</li>
<li>Generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 5 years continual service in addition to 8 bank holidays.</li>
<li>A supportive, collaborative working culture</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development</li>
<li>The chance to make a lasting impact in a forward-thinking local authority</li>
</ul>
If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help shape a brighter future for children and families, we want to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of our journey.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if demand is high.
Provisional Interview Date - w/c 28th July 2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Team Manager - Support & Protect

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>The Facilities Team is seeking a Head Porter to work in the historic Guildhall in the heart of Northampton, a grade 2* listed building. &nbsp;Line managing a team of 3 to clean and maintain this beautiful building and also &nbsp;working alongside the Facilities and Events team to ensure rooms are set up and assisting in facilitating functions, events and Weddings.Weekend and evening working is required for this role, time off in lieu or overtime is paid for this work.<h2>Additional information</h2>We are looking for someone with an eye for detailEnthusiastic and activeA hands on approach to workAble to work flexibly in regards to working hoursGood customer service skills to liaise with internal and external customers and dealing with suppliers.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Head Porter (Team Supervisor)

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St Mary's Hare Park School
South Drive, Gidea Park, Romford, RM2 6HH
Telephone: 01708 761220
Email: <a href="mailto:" target="_blank">office@stmarysharepark.co.uk</a>
Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/C02mCYQgqtAgrZ2H0HkkT?domain=stmarysharepark.co.uk" target="_blank">https://www.stmarysharepark.co.uk/index.asp</a>
SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator)
Hours: Part-Time (1 day per week)
Salary: Competitive salary, based on experience&nbsp;
Contract: Permanent&nbsp;
Start Date: September 2025
St Mary’s Hare Park School is a vibrant and nurturing independent primary school seeking a passionate, committed and enthusiastic SENDCo to lead and coordinate our SEND provision.
This is a fantastic opportunity for either an experienced SENDCo or a qualified teacher with a strong interest in Special Educational Needs who is keen to transition into a SEND leadership role.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Oversee the strategic development of SEND provision to raise the achievement of pupils with additional needs.</li>
<li>Responsible for overseeing the SEND strategy</li>
<li>Coordinate and implement EHCPs, Annual Reviews, Provision Maps and SEND interventions.</li>
<li>Work closely with teachers, teaching assistants, parents, external agencies and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure all pupils’ needs are effectively met.</li>
<li>Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of SEND support across the school and report regularly to the Headteacher and Trustees.</li>
<li>Provide guidance and training to staff on best practices for inclusive teaching.</li>
</ul>
We are looking for someone who:
<ul>
<li>Holds QTS (or equivalent) and a NASENCO qualification.</li>
<li>Has recent experience in supporting pupils with SEND within the primary age range.</li>
<li>Is an excellent communicator, organised, and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children with additional needs.</li>
<li>Can work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals.</li>
</ul>
At St Mary’s Hare Park School, we pride ourselves on our inclusive, family-friendly ethos and our commitment to the wellbeing and development of every child. You will join a supportive and forward-thinking team where your input is highly valued.
To apply or request further information, please contact the school office at <a href="mailto:office@stmarysharepark.co.uk" target="_blank">office@stmarysharepark.co.uk</a>. We warmly welcome visits from interested candidates.
Closing Date: 27th June 2025
This job description is not an exhaustive list and you will be expected to carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager. Early applications are both welcomed and advised. The school reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline date and close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
St Mary’s Hare Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references and appropriate vetting.

SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator)

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Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority? Join our dedicated Legal Services team at Reading Borough Council as a Trainee Solicitor and gain invaluable experience in public sector law while working towards full qualification.
 Reading Borough Council is a Unitary Authority that hosts the Joint Legal Team, a long-standing shared legal service for all the Berkshire councils and a recognised centre of excellence for childcare, adults, and education law. As well as leading a highly regarded internal Corporate Legal Team, serving the needs of the Council across a wide range of functions.
On the 6th June 2025 the Joint Legal Team was highly commended in the category Legal Team of the Year for the Lawyers in Local Government Awards.
 We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. We 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.
 About the Role:
Legal Services are thinking proactively about planning for our future workforce, particularly in the adult social care, education and children’s safeguarding disciplines of law.&nbsp; As part of this process, we are looking for 2 Trainee Solicitors, who have a keen interest in these dynamic and fascinating areas of legal practice and someone who is interested in practising in these areas of law in the future.&nbsp; 
You will be working within a friendly and supportive team environment where your professional development will be nurtured and appreciated.&nbsp; You will be involved with advising the Local Authorities on all aspects of adult social care, and children’s safeguarding&nbsp; law and Local Authorities and our school clients on education law. 
Accordingly, we are looking to primarily grow our own adult social care/ education / children’s safeguarding lawyer, so a significant part of the training contract will be within those areas of practice.&nbsp;The successful candidate will therefore be required to demonstrate advocacy skills and a willingness to undertake advocacy. 
However, in order to comply with the Law Society requirements, the successful candidate will not be based exclusively in the Adult Social Care and Education and the Childcare Teams and will have an opportunity to gain substantial pre-qualification experience in other areas of contentious and non-contentious Local Government legal practice with the aim of developing public sector lawyers with a strong working knowledge of the practice of law in local government
 We will provide you with excellent training and support, the opportunity to take on responsibility from an early stage (including advocacy) and strong foundations for your future career.&nbsp;
The purpose of the Legal Services is to provide the Council and its partners with the highest quality professional legal advice and representation which allows them to run their organisations well, and to serve our community.&nbsp; Our ambition is to be the best place to practice law in local government; being close to our customers, recruiting the best talent, successfully deploying legal technology, and ensuring the continued growth of the business to new customers.&nbsp; As a Trainee Solicitor you will have an opportunity to gain substantial pre-qualification experience in other areas of contentious and non-contentious Local Government legal practice with the aim of developing public sector lawyers with a strong working knowledge of the practice of law in local government. You’ll gain hands-on experience across a broad range of legal matters, contribute to service improvement projects, and even have the opportunity to undertake advocacy work. 
Your day-to-day will include:
<ul>
<li>Supporting lawyers with legal advice to Members, Officers, and Partners</li>
<li>Managing a caseload of varied legal work under supervision</li>
<li>Contributing to service planning and improvement initiatives</li>
<li>Using technology and case management systems effectively</li>
<li>Supporting mentoring and training activities within the team</li>
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About you:
We’re looking for someone who is:
<ul>
<li>Has completed and passed their LPC and has a strong academic record.</li>
<li>Is organised and committed, with good communication and inter-personal skills with an interest in pursuing a career in local government.</li>
<li>Committed to a career in local government legal work</li>
<li>A strong communicator with excellent research and time management skills</li>
<li>Able to handle a varied workload with growing independence and responsibility</li>
<li>Motivated to work as part of a team delivering public services with integrity and ambition</li>
</ul>
 During your training contract you will:
<ul>
<li>Undertake work in various areas of law. These areas will be agreed based on the interests of the Trainee and the needs of the department.</li>
<li>Take clear instructions from the clients and to identify the client’s objectives and further them in a professional and ethical manner.</li>
<li>Develop the skill to give legal advice that is informed by appropriate legal and factual analysis and identifies the consequences of the different options.</li>
<li>Develop the skills to undertake advocacy and oral presentations and, if required, to represent the Council in Court.</li>
<li>Maintain a training record, keeping track of the work that has been done and the skills that have used</li>
<li>Attend the Professional Skills Course</li>
<li>Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other service areas within the Council and the organisations that work in partnership with the Council.</li>
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From the commencement of your training contract, you will be a fee earner within our practice.&nbsp; You will 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 will also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.
Our offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<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>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
<li>
<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
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For more information on this position please contact Lindsey Marks – Strategic Lead fort Adult Social Care and Education Law - <a href="mailto:lindsey.marks@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">lindsey.marks@reading.gov.uk</a>
 Closing Date: Monday 30th June 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed. Please note that there will be a 2 stage interview process &nbsp;with the second part of the interview consisting of a presentation and an in person interview with the Assistant Director of Law and the Legal Manager.
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.

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