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Join our dedicated Care Team providing high-quality care to individuals as an Independent Living Assistant, Waking Night at Charles Clore Court, Southcote, Reading. Providing night support to vulnerable adults as and when required. 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 us and the role: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK - Sponsorship not available. The working pattern is working waking night shifts Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Night shift hours are 9.45pm to 7.00am. You will have experience in working in care or support setting, treating our service users with dignity and respect whilst meeting their individual care needs, including support with personal care. As a lone worker you will have the responsibility to ensure that any urgent care or building matters are attended to and you must have the skills to evaluate risks and devise strategies to mitigate and handle them effectively. We are a Domiciliary Care service registered with CQC whose aims are to provide high quality support to adults regardless of gender, race, religion or sexual orientation. The Team provides service users with opportunities to maintain their independence, build positive relationships and be empowered to make informed choices, within a person-centred approach. You will be able to demonstrate: <ul><li>Good general education, to include good literacy skills</li><li>NVQ2/QCF Level 2 Diploma in Care and Promoting Independence or commitment to achieving this</li><li>A commitment to delivering Person Centred Support to a range of individuals</li><li>Able to relate to service users and meet their needs, with a sense of understanding, patience, respect and dignity</li><li>Ability to undertake manual handling tasks</li><li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as on own initiative</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally</li><li>Ability to be self-motivating</li><li>Basic Microsoft IT skills, ability to read/check emails etc.</li></ul>Progression through the full salary range is dependent on attaining the relevant QCF qualification. You will also demonstrate a commitment to anti oppressive practice along with a flexible attitude to travelling around and working in the local area. 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 are strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: <ul><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</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li><li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li><li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work.</li><li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.</li></ul>For an informal discussion about the Waking Night Independent Living Assistant post, please contact Jennie Hughes (Staff Resource Officer) on 07738 916 712 - <a href="mailto:jennie.hughes@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">jennie.hughes@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025 Interviews: TBC Interviews will be face to face at Charles Clore Court, 139 Appleford Road, Reading, RG30 3NT. Teams interviews are not available. 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. Salary range <ul><li>£28,583 - £30,956 per year</li></ul>

Waking Night Independent Living Assistant - Charles Clore Court

Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community, building strong relationships, and ensuring that every tenant's voice is heard? We believe our tenants should have a genuine say in how their homes and communities are managed. We're looking for a motivated, approachable and people-focused Tenant Engagement Officer to work directly with Reading Borough Council tenants and leaseholders, empowering them to influence decisions, shape services, and create positive changes that benefit neighbourhoods across Reading. 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:This is a role for someone who thrives on variety and connection. One day you might be running a workshop to help tenants develop the skills and confidence to take part in service improvement projects; the next, you could be visiting community groups to listen to local concerns and spark fresh ideas for change. You'll act as a bridge between tenants and the Housing &amp; Communities Service, making sure tenants are not only informed about what's happening but have the tools, platforms, and opportunities to actively shape those decisions. You'll be at the heart of creating a culture where tenant voices are valued, where feedback genuinely influences policy, and where communities feel empowered to work together for lasting impact Key responsibilities:In this varied and rewarding role, you will:<ul> <li>Recruit, support and empower tenants and leaseholders to get involved in developing and improving our housing services.</li> <li>Develop innovative ways to consult and engage with tenants, ensuring we reach diverse communities.</li> <li>Support tenant panels, scrutiny groups and community projects, helping to embed a culture of tenant-led service improvement.</li> <li>Work with colleagues, councillors, and partner organisations to promote best practice in tenant involvement.</li> <li>Produce engaging communications and use social media to publicise opportunities and share successes.</li> </ul>About you:You'll have experience in a customer-focused environment, ideally working with tenant or community groups, and a good understanding of housing legislation and national standards. You'll be a strong communicator, skilled at building relationships, presenting information clearly, and encouraging people to take part. Organised and proactive, you'll be comfortable running projects, keeping accurate records, and meeting deadlines. 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. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:<ul> <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</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li> <li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li> <li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li> <li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li> <li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li> </ul>To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Jordan Hatswell - Housing Policy &amp; Quality Assurance Manager at <a href="mailto:jordan.hatswell@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">jordan.hatswell@reading.gov.uk</a>more information.Closing Date: Sunday 31st August 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.

Tenant Engagement Officer

The Vacancy WPS are recruiting a Resident Liaison Officer to join our newly awarded SHDF Retrofit contract in Oxfordshire. This is a flagship programme delivering energy efficiency upgrades to over 800 properties, .As an RLO, you'll be the key point of contact for residents throughout the retrofit journey, ensuring clear communication, minimal disruption, and a positive customer experience. You'll work closely with the site team and report into the Project Manager, supporting delivery of PAS2035-compliant works including EWI, roof insulation, windows and doors, solar PV, and air source heat pumps Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Act as the main liaison between residents and the site team</li> <li>Schedule appointments and communicate work programmes</li> <li>Handle queries, concerns, and complaints with empathy and professionalism</li> <li>Support the delivery of retrofit works to PAS2035 standards</li> <li>Maintain accurate records and contribute to compliance documentation</li></ul>Ideal Candidate <ul> <li>Previous experience in planned works or retrofit projects preferred</li> <li>A driving license is a must due to travel </li> <li>Strong communication and organisational skills</li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li> <li>Familiarity with social housing environments is a plus</li></ul>Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting Work for Wates Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises: Thriving places - working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity. Thriving planet - protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners. Thriving people - creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care. We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background. Awards BEST PROJECT Inside Housing Development Awards WINNER 2022 Construction News Awards Winner GOLD AWARD Investors in People 2022 GOLD AWARD Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards TOP 50 EMPLOYERS 2022 Top 50 Employers for Women WINNER 2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards

Resident Liaison Officer

Scheme Manager - Grove Gardens Studios &amp; Flats, High Wycombe Full time (37.5 hours) - £33,054 per annum Supporting Independent Living in a Vibrant Community Grove Gardens is a welcoming supported living service comprising six one-bedroom flats and eight studio apartments. Together, they provide a safe and inclusive home for 14 adults with learning disabilities. The people we support engage in a variety of day services and community-based activities, promoting independence, wellbeing, and personal development in a friendly and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li> Empowerment and Support : Lead and inspire a dedicated team to support vulnerable people in achieving independence and fulfilling lives, collaborating with social workers and other professionals. </li><li> Collaboration: Liaise with external agencies to ensure a smooth and supportive journey for each young person. </li><li> Team Leadership: Manage and support a team of Support Workers and Waking Night Workers. </li><li> Operational Management: Oversee staff rotas, including organising annual leave and covering sickness. </li></ul> You will be responsible for managing the scheme rota, recruitment and induction of new staff. This role may also require managerial shifts covering the weekend where necessary to ensure full and consistent cover of all shifts. It is essential that you have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. The benefits In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes: <ul><li> Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service </li><li> £33,054 pa for a 37.5 hour week </li><li> Regular support from your line manager and colleagues </li><li> Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance </li><li> Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary </li><li> Annual salary and cost of living review </li><li> Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing </li><li> Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support </li><li> Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary </li><li> Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us </li><li> Friendly and supportive team environment </li><li> Employee assistance helpline </li><li> Mileage paid for car usage </li><li> Fully paid DBS </li></ul> If you share our values, we would love you to work for us. Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered. Hightown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will need to have a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, together with any other relevant recruitment checks. We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Scheme Manager

Intensive Housing Management Worker Starting salary from £23,457.00 (negotiable depending upon experience) Contract type: Permanent, 36 hours per week including weekends. Location: Office based role - Oxford, OX4 Role Overview This is an exciting opportunity to join our Care and Support Team within a supported housing setting. You'll be working alongside one other Intensive Housing Management Worker to manage the health and safety of the building and to safeguard the clients that live here by answering clients enquiries and providing reactive support to those that are in crisis in the absence of the main support team. Key Responsibilities - Ensure that Health &amp; Safety checks are carried out by the team in accordance with A2Dominion's policies and procedures and that voids are kept to a minimum. - Ensure safeguarding policies are followed - Reception duties including answering the telephone, coordinating transport when necessary, updating appointment book and signing in &amp; out visitors and keys - Process voids and report/follow up repairs - Engage with external partners to ensure the best outcome for our residents - Ensure reporting documents are being completed - Work closely with the support team and housing officer to address any breaches of a client's license with the aim of preventing client evictions and focusing on tenancy sustainment - Report to the Senior Intensive Housing Management Worker (IHMW) to highlight any concerns regarding the running of the building that compromises the safety of the building, staff and the residents that live within it - Providing emotional support in a sensitive and empathetic manner, offering guidance in accordance with procedures and the boundaries of the job role More about you You won't necessarily have experience in this sector, as we recognise that transferrable skills and experience are just as valuable. We are specifically looking for candidates with the right skills and attitudes, who will demonstrate and promote our values of caring by nature, working better together and thinking for tomorrow. - Intermediate MS Office skills and willingness to learn new systems - Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure - Ability to work independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and problem solving capabilities - Experience in Homelessness and/or substance misuse and/or mental health is preferred but not necessary - Able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations to reduce conflict About A2Dominion We are a UK housing association committed to a new vision - providing homes people love to live in. With over 38,000 homes in management across London and southern England, we provide a wide range of homes for social, affordable, and private rent, specialist services, as well as homes for sale and shared ownership. Our 70,000+ customers come from a diverse range of backgrounds with varying levels of income. We're here to provide them all with homes that are safe, high quality and sustainable. And with social housing roots going back eight decades, we continue to ensure that every penny of profit is reinvested into our charitable social purpose - delivering more homes and better services for customers. Choosing us is easy As an employee of A2Dominion, we want you to feel rewarded and have a choice of flexible benefits, salary exchange benefits, and rewards and discounts that work for you, wherever you are in your life. We offer a wide range of staff benefits. For this role, these include: - 25 days' holiday pro rata (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service - Up to 8% contributory pension - Flexible working - Investment in your learning and development In addition, all permanent and fixed-term employees receive a generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family. We also operate a Cycle to Work Scheme whereby employees have access to cycling equipment throughout the year and can pay via monthly salary deductions. If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Team to request: <a href="mailto:resourcing@a2dominion.co.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@a2dominion.co.uk</a> A2Dominion Group is a Disability Confident Employer which means that we are committed to employing disabled people and will: actively look to attract and recruit disabled people, provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job, be flexible with assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate that they can do the job, make reasonable adjustments as required. At A2Dominion Group, we recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and inclusivity in our hiring processes. We always aim to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions, and beliefs. Meeting the role requirements We recognise that some females will only apply for a role if they meet 100% of role requirements. If this sounds like you, we'd still encourage you to apply and also to arrange a call with one of our recruitment team to discuss your application further at <a href="mailto:recruitment@a2dominion.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@a2dominion.co.uk</a> A2Dominion are proud to be a family friendly employer Everyone is welcome at A2Dominion Group. We know that equality, diversity, and inclusivity make us better. We embrace the unique contributions of our people and seek to create a workplace where everyone feels like they belong. Find out why our people love working with us." Join us at A2Dominion, where your expertise will be integral to our recovery journey, creating lasting positive changes in the lives of our customers. If you possess the right motivation and drive to contribute to our recovery and change initiatives, we invite you to apply and be a crucial part of our team.

Intensive Housing Officer

Intensive Housing Management Worker Starting salary from £15,638 (negotiable depending upon experience) Contract type: Permanent, 24 hours per week including weekends. Location: Office based role - Oxford, OX4 Role Overview This is an exciting opportunity to join our Care and Support Team within a supported housing setting. You'll be working alongside one other Intensive Housing Management Worker to manage the health and safety of the building and to safeguard the clients that live here by answering clients enquiries and providing reactive support to those that are in crisis in the absence of the main support team. Key Responsibilities - Ensure that Health &amp; Safety checks are carried out by the team in accordance with A2Dominion's policies and procedures and that voids are kept to a minimum. - Ensure safeguarding policies are followed - Reception duties including answering the telephone, coordinating transport, updating the appointment book and signing in and out visitors and keys - Process voids and report/follow up repairs - Engage with external partners to ensure the best outcome for our residents - Ensure reporting documents are being completed - Work closely with the support team and housing officer to address any breaches of a client's license with the aim of preventing client evictions and focusing on tenancy sustainment - Report to the Senior Intensive Housing Management Worker (IHMW) to highlight any concerns regarding the running of the building that compromises the safety of the building, staff and the residents that live within it - Providing emotional support in a sensitive and empathetic manner, offering guidance in accordance with procedures and the boundaries of the job role More about you You won't necessarily have experience in this sector, as we recognise that transferrable skills and experience are just as valuable. We are specifically looking for candidates with the right skills and attitudes, who will demonstrate and promote our values of caring by nature, working better together and thinking for tomorrow. - Intermediate MS Office skills and willingness to learn new systems - Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure - Ability to work independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and problem solving capabilities - Experience in Homelessness and/or substance misuse and/or mental health is preferred but not necessary - Able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations to reduce conflict About A2Dominion We are a UK housing association committed to a new vision - providing homes people love to live in. With over 38,000 homes in management across London and southern England, we provide a wide range of homes for social, affordable, and private rent, specialist services, as well as homes for sale and shared ownership. Our 70,000+ customers come from a diverse range of backgrounds with varying levels of income. We're here to provide them all with homes that are safe, high quality and sustainable. And with social housing roots going back eight decades, we continue to ensure that every penny of profit is reinvested into our charitable social purpose - delivering more homes and better services for customers. Choosing us is easy As an employee of A2Dominion, we want you to feel rewarded and have a choice of flexible benefits, salary exchange benefits, and rewards and discounts that work for you, wherever you are in your life. We offer a wide range of staff benefits. For this role, these include: - 25 days' holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service (pro rata) - Up to 8% contributory pension - Flexible working - Investment in your learning and development In addition, all permanent and fixed-term employees receive a generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family. We also operate a Cycle to Work Scheme whereby employees have access to cycling equipment throughout the year and can pay via monthly salary deductions. If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Team to request: <a href="mailto:resourcing@a2dominion.co.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@a2dominion.co.uk</a> A2Dominion Group is a Disability Confident Employer which means that we are committed to employing disabled people and will: actively look to attract and recruit disabled people, provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job, be flexible with assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate that they can do the job, make reasonable adjustments as required. At A2Dominion Group, we recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and inclusivity in our hiring processes. We always aim to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions, and beliefs. Meeting the role requirements We recognise that some females will only apply for a role if they meet 100% of role requirements. If this sounds like you, we'd still encourage you to apply and also to arrange a call with one of our recruitment team to discuss your application further at <a href="mailto:recruitment@a2dominion.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@a2dominion.co.uk</a> A2Dominion are proud to be a family friendly employer Everyone is welcome at A2Dominion Group. We know that equality, diversity, and inclusivity make us better. We embrace the unique contributions of our people and seek to create a workplace where everyone feels like they belong. Find out why our people love working with us." Join us at A2Dominion, where your expertise will be integral to our recovery journey, creating lasting positive changes in the lives of our customers. If you possess the right motivation and drive to contribute to our recovery and change initiatives, we invite you to apply and be a crucial part of our team.

Intensive housing officer

37 hours per week - Fixed term for 23 months Are you a Senior Social Worker with experience working with rough sleepers or the homeless? We are seeking a dedicated and creative Senior Social Worker to join our team, focused on providing assertive outreach and tailored support to individuals facing homelessness. 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:This Senior Social Worker roles involves working to support individuals with complex needs, including those who are rough sleeping or residing in homelessness support services. You will be part of the Advice and Wellbeing Hub team but working in partnership with the Homelessness Teams. This role plays a crucial part in breaking the cycle of rough sleeping, where individuals are placed in 24/7 supported accommodation (such as the Pods or Salvation Army) only to be evicted due to unmanaged behaviours like hoarding, poor personal care, aggression, or mental health issues. By providing the right interventions, non-statutory commissioned services are able to manage these behaviours and support individuals in making progress towards a positive move-on, helping them sustain housing and work towards long-term stability. You will need to be based within commuting distance of Reading due to the nature of the role, which involves regular outreach, in-reach, and collaboration with local homelessness support services and housing providers. The role involves you undertaking work using the Conversation Counts model, working on prevention and early support. Using your social work expertise, you will conduct Care Act assessments, safeguarding investigations, risk assessments and Mental Capacity assessments, as well as facilitate best interest meetings. Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Manage a smaller, targeted caseload to offer more responsive support to individuals with complex needs.</li> <li>Conduct outreach shifts to build relationships with clients, encouraging engagement with assessments and support.</li> <li>Work in-reach within homelessness support services (Pods, Nova, Salvation Army, Launchpad, YMCA) to engage clients and build partnerships, while also upskilling staff.</li> <li>Co-locate with rough sleeping outreach services and commissioned homelessness support teams to assess and offer tailored support to clients who struggle with traditional service models.</li> <li>Explore innovative ways to assess and offer ASC support, focusing on sustaining tenancies and avoiding unnecessary reliance on ASC alternatives.</li> <li>Ensure that assessments are not closed prematurely and help clients move away from complex lifestyles by implementing appropriate ASC interventions.</li> </ul>This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience in Adult Social Care, delivering high-quality, person-centred interventions to individuals in their own homes. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team committed to making a meaningful difference in people's lives. About You:<ul> <li>A Social Work England registration and a recognised Social Work qualification.</li> <li>You'll have a strong background in social work or related fields, with a deep understanding of homelessness, mental health, and substance use challenges.</li> <li>You'll be comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments and will use your creativity and problem-solving skills to engage with clients who have traditionally struggled to access services.</li> <li>Your communication and relationship-building skills will be key to success, as you work alongside housing providers, support services, and healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcomes for vulnerable individuals.</li> </ul> You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures. We offer excellent support, supervision and induction, You will need to have:<ul> <li>A degree or equivalent in Social Work</li> <li>Registration with Social work England</li> <li>Understanding of the Care Act 2014</li> </ul>You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker. We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support. 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 A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:<ul> <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>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li> <li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities </li> <li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li> <li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,</li> <li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li> <li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li> <li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement.</li> </ul>If you would like to find out more about this role please contact Caroline Marsh - Team Manager on 0118 937 3672, <a href="mailto:caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk</a>Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon submission Interview date: TBA 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. Visit: <a href="http://www.moretoreading.co.uk" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a>to find out more about Reading's Community &amp; Adult Social Care Services. It's a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.

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