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Part time – 25.9 Hours per week (3.5 Days per week) – Fixed term maternity cover to January 2026We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Coordinator to join our Adult Social Care team, ensuring the effective management and coordination of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) processes.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:As a Coordinator you will manage the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) process, including receiving and screening referrals, coordinating assessments, and ensuring timely payments for assessors.The role involves providing adm...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Operations Manager to play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our Legal Services Department.Now is the perfect time to join us as we deliver our ambitions 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. Reading’s Legal Service provides 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. We host a Joint Legal Team, a long-standing shared legal service for all the Berkshire councils and a recognised centre of excellence...

Our Housing and Communities Team are passionate about the people who live in our town; our vision is for everyone to have the opportunity to live in a good quality sustainable home within in a lively and thriving neighbourhood. We have bags of energy and enthusiasm and channel this by seeking to innovate and create opportunities that have a lasting effect on the communities in Reading and keeps them at the heart of all we do.We have a great track record in building strategic partnerships, successfully bidding for Government funding, major project delivery and being the best landlord in the town. Our work is rewarding, we change lives for the better by tackling homelessness, building new homes and strengthening communities.We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as a diverse ...

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Care Coordinator to join our dynamic Review Team within Adult Social Care. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults in need of care and support.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 The Review Team is a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team undertaking annual Care Act Reviews with adults receiving support services. The role entails taking a strength-based approach supporting people to use preventative services, and to build resilience and achieve outcome...

A full UK driver’s licence is required for the roleJoin us here at Reading Borough Council, and you can look forward to a rewarding new role as part of a friendly and supportive team. We work together, helping each other to make lives better for people in our communities. If you’d like to be part of our growing future, we can offer excellent training and development, not to mention a range of great benefits. So be part of an organisation that will genuinely value you and your contribution to our success. Get in touch now.Reading Borough Council Arboricultural Unit is currently looking for an experienced Tree Surveyor to join our growing team responsible for the maintenance of trees on public land and commercial work for private customers and clients.About the roleYou will help with the day...

We require an enthusiastic and motivated individual to undertake a variety of work such as the repair and maintenance of roads, footways and drainage, construction of vehicle crossings and minor traffic islands throughout the Borough.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 roleReporting to the Highways and Drainage Works Manager your main duties will include:The tarmacking, kerbing, paving and drainage repairs of local highways within the Borough.You will also be responsible for the installation of street furniture and the daily preparation of the vehicles and plant....

Reading Borough Council is responsible for a diverse portfolio of non-domestic buildings, including schools, community centres, theatres, sports pavilions, corporate offices, and other public-use facilities. We are committed to delivering high-quality environments for our residents, staff, and communities, ensuring our buildings are safe, sustainable, and well-maintained.We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Clerk of Works to oversee reactive repairs, construction, refurbishment, and maintenance of our varied building stock.About the Role As the Clerk of Works, you will act as the Council’s representative on a variety of projects. Your primary role will be to ensure that works are completed to the highest standards, in compliance with contract documents, specifications, and hea...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced analyst with a keen eye for detail and a passion for improving legal services. The analyst will play a critical role in supporting the efficiency, financial oversight, and strategic development of our Legal Services Department.Now is the perfect time to join us as we deliver our ambitions 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. Reading’s Legal Service provides 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. We host a Joint Legal Team, ...

Are you a proactive, detail-oriented multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you love helping people and streamlining processes to boost efficiency? If so, we want you to join our team as an Technical Property & Facilities Officer.It’s an exciting time for our Facilities Maintenance and Property Team. Over the last year we’ve taken great strides to modernise our department delivering a best in class service which is compliant and offers modern and inspirational property portfolios for staff and the people of Reading.If your strengths lie in keeping things running smoothly and love helping others, enjoy a fast-paced team environment with opportunities to really make a difference, we’d love to hear from youThere is opportunity for growth and career progression, and the chanc...

Are you looking for a rewarding new role that offers flexible and family-friendly working options? You’ve found it – and plenty more.We are looking for a Facilities Management Officer to work in the Facilities Management (FM) team providing facility services and compliance checks in a wide variety of Corporate Council buildings such as Community Centres, Theatre and College etc. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success.About the roleYou will be mobile working across the borough of Reading and will be working in the council’s Facilities Management team. This role would be ideally suited to someone with experience of carrying out a security role in a corporate environment which fast-paced environment and has a excellent cus...

Full Time - 12 Month Fixed Term ContractReading Borough Council’s digital team is driving the replacement of its intranet platform, moving to a SharePoint-based solution that aligns with the council's cost-saving and efficiency goals. As a Digital Services Developer, you will contribute to the successful delivery of this project by developing user-centred solutions that improve internal communications and processes. 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 worl...

Full Time - 12 Month Fixed Term ContractReading Borough Council is embarking on a critical project to replace its intranet platform with a SharePoint-based solution, leveraging existing Microsoft licenses to achieve cost savings and improve internal communication and collaboration. You’ll be joining the digital team responsible for delivering this key initiative, ensuring Agile methodologies drive the project’s success. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion are 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 provide a hybrid working environment, offering a mix of office working i...

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer to join our Adult Social Care and Education Team.Now is the perfect time to join us as we deliver our ambitions 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. Reading’s Legal Service provides 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. We host a 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 l...

We are currently recruiting for an education lawyer to join our Adult Social Care and Education Team.Now is the perfect time to join us as we deliver our ambitions 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. Reading’s Legal Service provides 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. We host a 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...

The Data Intelligence and Policy Team sits at the heart of the organisation and is responsible for our corporate policy and performance functions, data analysis and business intelligence, geospatial information and mapping and our relationships with the Voluntary and Community sectors. We also lead on cross cutting priorities including tackling inequality.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 homework...

Reading’s Legal Services department is composed of our highly regarded internal Corporate Legal Team, serving the needs of the Council across a wide range of functions including the provision of legal advice and support to the Council’s Property and Assets Management team. Reading is also host to the Joint Legal Team, a long-standing shared legal service for all the Berkshire unitary councils and a recognised centre of excellence for childcare, adults, and education law.We are looking for enthusiastic and committed lawyers with expertise in commercial and residential property to join the Corporate Legal Team. You’ll be working with colleagues to support and help deliver the Council’s asset management plan. The plan deals mainly with the Council's land and property assets and looks at how t...

Full Time - 6 Month Fixed Term ContractThe Digital and IT service within Reading Borough council is a very forward-looking Digital Service leading the in regards delivery tools and techniques available to customers and employees. We are proud of our accessibility standards, and we have a great ambition to do even more through the introduction of world class standard systems, artificial intelligence and robotics.Our service is one of the most critical roles that enables the council function, and we take pride in the quality of digital and IT service delivery both internally and through our managed service suppliers.In digital and IT, we have responsibility for the council’s web estate, software, hardware, application support, development, telephony, networks and cyber security. We seek the ...

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant to join our Child Care Teams. We particularly welcome candidates who:have previous experience of working in Child Care law andare interested in qualifying as a CILEXOur team is committed to providing the best possible training, leading to you having responsibility for cases. We offer a supportive working environment which is focussed on your learning and development. Now is the perfect time to join us as we deliver our ambitions 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.The Joint Legal Team is a long-standing shared legal service for all the Berkshire councils an...

Full Time - 23 Month Fixed Term ContractWe are currently recruiting for a Paralegal to join our Child Care Teams. Successful candidates may have an opportunity to apply to our trainee programme. Our team is committed to providing the best possible training, leading to you having responsibility for cases. We offer a supportive working environment which is focussed on your learning and development. Now is the perfect time to join us as we deliver our ambitions 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. The Joint Legal Team is a long-standing shared legal service for all the Berkshire councils and a recognised cent...

Full Time - 23 Month Fixed Term ContractIf you are a paralegal with experience of contracts and procurement now is the perfect time to join us as we deliver our ambitions 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.Reading’s Legal Service provides 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. We lead a highly regarded internal Corporate Legal Team, serving the needs of the Council across a wide range of functions. As well as hosting the Joint Legal Team, a long-standing shared legal s...

Full Time - 23 Month Fixed Term ContractWe are seeking an enthusiastic, empathetic, passionate, organised and team-oriented individual who enjoys a challenge. Working in the income team is not just about collecting rent but about trying to make a difference to the people’s lives we work with and strengthen communities. We value our staff and the difference that they make to our customers. Our Housing and Communities Teams are passionate about the people who live in Reading; our vision is for everyone to have the opportunity to live in a good quality sustainable home within in a lively and thriving neighbourhood. We have a great track record in building strategic partnerships, successfully bidding for Government funding, major project delivery. We seek the best talent from the widest pool o...