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We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Senior Building Surveyor to join our dynamic team, on a permanent, full-time basis.&nbsp;&nbsp;
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
<h3>About you...</h3>
A main part of your role will be focusing on the professional building surveying of the council's temporary accommodation stock. You will also oversee the day-to-day repairs, manage voids, ensure cyclical compliance and coordinate capital works and Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs).
The Senior Building Surveyor will also be responsible for ensuring projects are effectively procured and that they meet statutory and legislative requirements, delivering value for money and adhering to our internal governance policies and procedures.&nbsp;
<h3>About the team...</h3>
Our dynamic Housing Management team provides an extensive and responsive property management service to homeless clients in temporary accommodation. As part of the Welfare and Housing service, our team collaborates closely to achieve the best outcomes and deliver a comprehensive service to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. You will engage in varied and rewarding work every day, making a real difference in people’s lives.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>






You will lead the preparation of specifications and contract conditions for tendering works. This includes coordinating with our main term contractor and service contractor for repairs and specialist projects.&nbsp;
You will inspect and assess repair requests, such as damp and mould, providing technical advice on solutions. You will also conduct property inspections to determine when components need replacement and advise regarding inclusion of works within Planned Maintenance Programmes.
You will undertake inspections relating to health and safety issues, noting any deviation from regulatory or legislative requirements or construction standards.






The Senior Building Surveyor will manage and monitor contractors and consultants, addressing any issues independently when standards are not met.
A main part of the role will also be the provision of technical approval for Disabled Facility Grant applications and oversee the associated works, including progress and final inspections.
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
<ul>
<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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*(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...</h3>
Candidates will be shortlisted upon receipt of their application and we reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been found. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question...</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Name: Sarah Baynes
Job Title: Housing Resources Service Manager
Phone Number: 01344 351435
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.
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.
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 Building Surveyor

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Feed your passion for planning and make a difference to our district! 
We are ambitious for our staff, our customers and our Council, to make Sevenoaks a great place to live, work and enjoy. Sevenoaks district is one of the busiest planning departments in Kent. You’ll work with all sections of the planning department and have the opportunity to develop your skills with the support of your colleagues.
Day-to-day, you’ll manage your own caseload, dealing with a variety of applications, as well as pre-application enquiries. You will be enthusiastic, highly motivated, and actively seeking to add value. You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, whilst making a real and lasting impact to Sevenoaks District.
If you have an interest in planning, then you’ll know what it takes – an organised approach and commitment to accuracy. You’ll be comfortable meeting deadlines and taking on new challenges
For Graduate and Planner roles, you will have the opportunity to work in project teams with senior colleagues to broaden your knowledge and experience of issues related to larger schemes.
Or if you have existing planning experience and are looking for a more challenging role as a Senior then we can support you to expand your knowledge and experience with a wide variety of interesting work, including major applications.
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?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact either Aaron Hill, Team Manager, on 01732 227494. or Alison Salter, Team Manager, on 01732 227337.
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: 23rd June 2025
Interviews: 3rd July 2025(at our Council Offices, in Argyle Road, Sevenoaks)

Career Grade Planner (Graduate/Planner/Senior)

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Bracknell Forest have welcomed a number of Afghan families who have fled their homeland, as part of a national resettlement scheme to provide safe and secure futures for people who have helped our military and government overseas.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experiencedSocial Worker or Senior Practitioner to join our Duty and Assessment Team, where your expertise will help improve the lives of children, young people and families. The work is rich, varied and immensely rewarding.
To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look <a href="https://youtu.be/SBqihNKEzBo" target="_blank">at our team's video</a>.
As we expand our social work capacity, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality support and assessments to those who need it most.&nbsp;&nbsp;This role will be based within the Assessment Team, providing specialist support to families as part of the resettlement scheme, as well as to those with no recourse to public funds and separated migrant children.
<h3>About you…</h3>
You must have current registration with Social Work England with at least two years of experience working in statutory social services, typically within a local authority setting.&nbsp; You will have experience of working within the legal frameworks that support our work and committed to facilitating better outcomes for children and skilled in effective engagement of families.
You will bring excellent knowledge of best practice and legislation, and approach your work with professionalism, motivation, and a “can do” attitude.
If applying for the Senior Practitioner position, you will have a highly developed specialist knowledge of social work practice and be able to evidence appropriate continued professional development. Your skills and expertise will enable you to take the lead in complex situations and be able to support others.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<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. If you are passionate about supporting families to make 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.
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, “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:
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<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>
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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.
To further support you to provide high quality consistent social work, we have a comprehensive learning and development offer, driven by our Principal Social Worker, 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>
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<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 the duty caseload of single assessments under S17 and S47 investigations, with a specialism in working with migrant families and individuals.</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…&nbsp;</h3>
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<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...</h3>
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8th 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;
Yvonne Robinson - Team Manager or Hannah Morris - Head of Service
Tel: 01344 352000
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.
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;

Experienced Social Worker - Duty and  Assessment Team

Job Title: Senior Flood Risk Officer Starting Salary: £41,511 + £4,207 market enhancement progressing to £45,718 + £4,046 market enhancement p/a pay award pending Hours: 37.0 Location: Countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>The Flood Risk Management Team has a statutory role under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to manage flood risk from surface water, ordinary watercourse, and groundwater. &nbsp;Our team focuses on investigating flooding, working with partners, and supporting residents, to reduce flood risk and take an active role in water management across the County working locally, and nationally.&nbsp; With the impacts of Climate Change beginning to be seen, our team’s ambition is to help the county understand the impacts of climate change and how to “live with water”, as well as implement flood mitigation measures that are both traditional as well as innovative. &nbsp; As a team we understand the vital part we play in partnership working, this means that this role will see you get involved with lots of different teams internally as well as externally. We are creative, forward-thinking team that work together to find solutions and looking for someone who want be part of this and think outside the box to help the residents of Hertfordshire.&nbsp; Could you be part of the solution to flood risk management in Hertfordshire?&nbsp; Please follow these links to see more information on the work that we do. • &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/recycling-waste-and-environment/water/flooding-in-hertfordshire.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/recycling-waste-and-environme…</a> • &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.befloodready.uk/hertfordshire&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://www.befloodready.uk/hertfordshire&amp;nbsp</a>;<h4>About the role</h4>As a Senior Flood Risk Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the flood risk management team. You will also act as a deputy for the Operations Manager when required. Your responsibilities will include: • Deputise for the Operations Manager: Act as the Operations Manager in their absence, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision-making.• Project management: Oversee and coordinate flood risk projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet objectives, timelines, and budgets.• Funding bids: Prepare and submit applications for funding to support flood risk management initiatives.• Attending Regional Flood and Coastal Committee meetings: Represent the organisation at regional meetings to discuss and influence flood and coastal risk management projects and direction.• Supporting elected Councillors: Provide expert advice and support to elected officials on flood risk issues. • Present on flood risk to different audiences: Deliver presentations on flood risk topics to a variety of stakeholders, including the public, professionals, and senior management. • Lead on capital projects for the county: Manage and direct flood risk capital projects within the county, ensuring successful delivery.• Provide support to junior members of staff on projects and workload: Mentor and assist junior staff with their projects and workload, fostering their professional development.• Bring new opportunities to the flood risk team: Identify and pursue new initiatives and opportunities to enhance the team's effectiveness and impact.• Writing and reviewing Section 19 investigations: Conduct and evaluate investigations into significant flood events, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.• Provide expert flood risk management advice to local and national consultations: Provide specialised guidance on flood risk management in response to consultations at both local and national levels.• Working with different risk management authorities: Collaborate with various agencies and organisations involved in managing flood risks to ensure cohesive and effective strategies. As a Senior Flood Risk Officer, you will assist in the development and implementation of the County Council’s local flood risk management strategy, gather and analyse information and data to lead on flood risk management activities, and collaborate with officers across all County Council service areas, District Council partners and the local community. <h4>About you</h4>Essential criteria: • Comprehensive knowledge of all types of flooding and analysing rainfall events. • Experience managing and/or implementing Natural Flood Management, Sustainable Drainage etc. • Familiarity with best practice guidance for surface water drainage and fluvial flood management techniques.• Proficient in using, interpreting, and commenting on outputs from hydraulic modelling and design drawings.• Confident in public engagement.• Ability to clearly communicate complex matters to various stakeholders.• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships.• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.• Project management expertise.• Effective communication skills.• Strong analytical skills, including problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic decision-making.• Exceptional report writing skills.• Experience working with elected members.• Clear understanding of flood and water management issues and actions, including sustainability activities.• Proficient in Windows-based IT applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.• Ability to write and present technical information to a general audience.• Experience with GIS packages.• Possession of a full UK driving licence. Desirable criteria: • Experience using NEC4 contracts or equivalent. • Experiencing applying for or managing Environment Agency Applications for local levy or FDGiA • Experience writing Section 19 investigations.• Experience attending resident drop-ins and/or resident engagement events. We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Technical servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:sian.Barker@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sian.Barker@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: TBCBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Are you looking for flexible, hands-on work in a professional kitchen environment?&nbsp; New Directions College – Reading Borough Council’s adult and community learning service – is looking for enthusiastic and reliable Casual Kitchen Technicians to join our team.&nbsp; This is a fantastic opportunity to support adult learners in a friendly, well-equipped training kitchen, helping them develop essential skills for work and life.

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.
 About the Role: New Directions College is based at 330 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 8DH.&nbsp; The role is casual and will require you on and as and when needed basis. You’ll be responsible for setting up the training kitchen before classes, preparing food ingredients, organising equipment, and ensuring everything is ready for learners and teaching staff. After sessions, you’ll clean and reset the space, maintaining a safe and hygienic environment. 
You’ll help manage kitchen stock, monitor food waste, and keep accurate records to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. You’ll also support with the safe storage of ingredients and ensure equipment is maintained and serviced when required. 
Above all, you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality learning by creating a clean, safe and welcoming kitchen environment where learners can thrive. 
What we’re looking for:
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<li>A current Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain)</li>
<li>Knowledge of COSHH and Health &amp; Safety practices (training available)</li>
<li>Experience maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment</li>
<li>Flexible, proactive attitude and the ability to work independently</li>
<li>A commitment to providing excellent support to staff and learners</li>
</ul>
 Whether you're experienced in a kitchen support role or looking to build your experience in a flexible role, we’d love to hear from you. 
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
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, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Laura Jordan – Employment and Skills Curriculum Manager - <a href="mailto:laura.jordan@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">laura.jordan@reading.gov.uk</a> 
Interview Date: Sunday 29th June 2025
Interview Date: TBC
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.

Reading Borough Council

Casual Kitchen Technician - New Directions College

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Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Our Support workers help to support and improve the lives and wellbeing of the people in Barnsley who have learning disabilities, providing support with daily activities that develop their life skills and integrate people into community life. You’ll have a life-changing impact.
Creativity, ambition, and a focus on people. That’s what matters at Barnsley Council. Our award-winning council is on an exciting journey of change. It’s all about putting local people at the heart of everything, listening to and doing good for our communities. We’re now more innovative, more efficient and provide better value for money.
Shape a better future with us
Join us on our journey to a brighter future. By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives. Let’s make a better Barnsley for everyone.
Your role in our journey
As a Support Worker, you’ll support and help people with learning disabilities to develop skills to live as independently as possible. You’ll help them to access the services and interventions that can help them build their independence, gain confidence, and develop the personal and social assets that will enable them to meet their aspirations. Support people in activities who have support needs with care and personal care needs.
What you’ll need
To join us, you’ll need a relevant Level 2 NVQ (or equivalent) or willing to achieve within 2 years plus experience of working with vulnerable groups and level 1 literacy and numeracy. Whether as a volunteer or professionally, you have worked with people who are experiencing multiple needs. As important as your ability to engage with vulnerable people will be your flair for building collaborative working relationships with their personal support network and our partner agencies.
A lot to look forward to
Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. As part of our team, you can be sure we’ll do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. You see, we prioritise learning and enabling you to achieve your potential. So, we’ve created a development process that lets you grow in the way that suits you - whether that’s training to be a leader, or learning flexibly online.

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Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Join our Team as a Subject Matter Expert in Regulatory Services IT Systems! Barnsley Council is an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough, Supporting around 243,000 people. There has never been a more exciting time to work for Barnsley! We boast a town of modern regeneration and welcome our employees to embrace ‘Barnsley as their office’. There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and your talent will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in for an IT specialist in Regulatory Services. We are seeking applicants for the role of Subject Matter Expert - this is a 3-year fixed term post.
Key responsibilities of the role are:
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<li>Lead and manage regulatory IT projects from inception to completion.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate regulatory requirements into IT systems.</li>
<li>Provide expert advice and guidance on regulatory matters.</li>
<li>Develop and implement strategies to optimise regulatory processes.</li>
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You’ll be responsible for working with the Management Team and colleagues across the Service and IT to understand and lead on the procurement project to replace the current management information system used by the Service to record and report on statutory functions which protect the public. Functions of the Service include food and feed hygiene and standards, animal health and welfare, trading standards, licensing, pollution control, health and safety and the dog warden.
To join us, you’ll need a level 6 qualification, strong leadership and analytical skills and be able to effectively manage resources. You’ll be an excellent communicator who is able to explain technical information clearly to stakeholders from technical and non-technical backgrounds.
To arrange an informal discussion, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:davidrobinson@barnsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">davidrobinson@barnsley.gov.uk</a>

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At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.
We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.
There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Environment &amp; Transport team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
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<li>We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.</li>
<li>Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.</li>
<li>If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.</li>
<li>We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.</li>
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There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make&nbsp;<a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.barnsley.gov.uk%2Fservices%2Four-council%2Fbarnsley-2030%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJobs%40barnsley.gov.uk%7Cefcb5439c4a741a00fb508dd3ad20c4f%7Cba6a247133404314a96948d8cdc4c4f8%7C0%7C0%7C638731396005971533%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=pqGPlBvN74HeV8h0JDTS2v%2BM0M9RV20anaMNcS0thUc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Barnsley the place of possibilities</a>.
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<li>Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.</li>
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About the Post:
Being a school crossing patrol can be very rewarding, you will be playing a vital role in the community helping to ensure that children and other members of the school community get to and from school safely.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will need good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with children, young people, parents and school staff etc. You will also need the ability to work under your own initiative within set guidelines and be able to maintain confidentiality&nbsp;&nbsp;

School Crossing Patrol

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Barnsley Registration Services has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team. We pride ourselves on delivering an excellent service for our customers during key life events.
We require a Registration Officer to support the delivery of the Service on a permanent contract basis.
You will have the ability to work co-operatively with others, treat people fairly and equally and adapt your approach to secure a positive outcome.
The successful candidate will have knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory regulations, policies and procedures in relation to civil registration of births, stillbirths, deaths, marriage and civil partnerships. Experience of working in the civil registration service would be an advantage but not essential, as full training will be given.
You must possess a Level 2 qualification or equivalent (eg: 4 GCSE’s at grade A*- C) including English and Maths, or relevant experience and, excellent communication skills.
You must have excellent organisational and prioritisation skills and be flexible, with the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a calm, confident and professional manner with a diverse range of people in sensitive situations.
The Council is highly committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff.
For further information, or an informal discussion, please contact J Roberts, Registrar of Births and Deaths at <a href="mailto:joanneroberts@barnsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">joanneroberts@barnsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; or on 01226 773555.&nbsp;
Closing Date – 4th&nbsp;July 2025
Interviews&nbsp;July 22nd to 24th 2025

Registration Officer

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We have an exciting opportunity available for a motivated and experienced Data&nbsp; Engineer to join us as key members of the Digital, Data and Technology team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, 12-Month Fixed Term Contract.&nbsp;
As a DataEngineer you will work as part of the Data Team, which has responsibility for providing organisation wide solutions to data in particular, but not exclusively, targeted at the organisation’s key strategic focuses:
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<li>Housing</li>
<li>Prevention</li>
<li>Community Safety</li>
<li>Adults Social Care</li>
<li>Children’s Service</li>
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This is a technical data engineering role; your day-to-day work will involve supporting the delivery of the Business Intelligence Programme with a focus on the effective and efficient development of data products, primarily using Azure, for services across the organisation.
At its core, the purpose of this role is to enhance the Council’s data capability so that it can meet the increasing complex challenges in local government.&nbsp; Meeting the needs of our residents, putting them at the heart of what we do, equipping officers and the leadership of the Council with the data they need to make evidence-based decisions.&nbsp;
Benefits:
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:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐&nbsp;A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Deliver data projects within the Business Intelligence Programme, driving the shift towards automated, live reporting.</li>
<li>Engage with and support services, building solutions flexibly and creatively using agile methodologies.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver project objectives and contribute to strategic priorities.</li>
<li>Provide specialist advice and input to corporate projects and programmes.</li>
<li>Support the development of other data team members and officers, actively sharing technical knowledge and promoting data-driven decision-making.</li>
<li>Contribute to the creation of a positive culture that supports a strong, efficient, and effective performance culture with a focus on service excellence and customer satisfaction and encourages continuous improvement, in which staff from all sectors can contribute towards system and business process changes.</li>
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Candidate Requirements:
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<li>Educated to degree level in a related subject matter (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Science) OR minimum 3-5 years of relevant professional experience</li>
<li>SQL skills (prefereably advanced level)</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills: for data wrangling, issue investigation and analysing data to elicit information</li>
<li>ELT/ETL solutions: to design and implement automated data processes using established infrastructure (preferably Azure Data Factory and SQL or Fabric Data Fabric/Notebooks)</li>
<li>Data Modelling: data warehouse design and development of dimensional data models</li>
<li>Optimise and ensure efficient data processing by identifying and resolving bottlenecks.</li>
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Our Area
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.
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.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Will Roper, Customer Insight Analyst and Performance Manager at <a href="mailto:will.roper@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">will.roper@wokingham.gov.uk</a>.
Closing date: Sunday 29th June 2025, 11pm
Interview date: TBC
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.
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.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
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.
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.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
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