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Senior Social Worker - Adult Safeguarding Hub Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £53,270 - £54,354 Per Annum, Plus Benefits (Including £3,000 Market Supplement) Location: Shute End, Wokingham Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per day. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 15/03/2026 at 23:00 Reference: 711802 Senior Social Worker - Adult Safeguarding Hub We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Senior Social Worker to join our Adult Safeguarding Hub at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis. As a Senior Social Worker, you'll lead safeguarding enquiries under the Care Act and offer professional advice to social workers, support workers and teams across the Council. You'll work closely with our partners so we can make quicker, safer decisions for the people we support. This is an exciting time to join us as we are expanding the team! Our service was recently recognised as one of the highest performing in the country after a CQC inspection. Wokingham Borough Council is part of the Social Care Future movement, which champions a vision where everyone can live in a place they love, connected to the people and activities that matter most, whatever their age, health or disability. Our hybrid working model gives you the flexibility to balance home working within person meetings and visits. You will join a friendly, dynamic team working on challenging but engaging work, making a real difference to others. Hear is what one of our social workers in the team has to say: "In the three months I've worked at Wokingham Borough Council, I've found the Safeguarding Team to be welcoming, supportive and well led. I feel genuinely valued in my role within my team and also in the wider Adult Social Care service. There are strong opportunities for learning and professional development, and a culture that encourages growth and good practice as well as flexible working. I'm very pleased I made the move to Wokingham." Staff 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: Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 31 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme (actual contribution details to follow) GP Helpline 7 days a week Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 Your Care confidential helpline Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines Free Onsite Gym (located at Shute End, Wokingham) Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Car and Cycle to Work Local & Lifestyle Discounts - savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more Move through Menopause Course Sports & Social Group Activities - running, football, cricket, and more Learning & Development Opportunities Employee Networks And more! Key responsibilities Be part of the Adult Safeguarding Hub (ASH) duty rota, taking in all adult safeguarding concerns for the borough and making sure we apply the right thresholds from the start. Carry out initial safeguarding enquiries and lead on more complex Section 42 enquiries. Take on the role of Safeguarding Adults Manager (SAM) for enquiries when needed. Chair strategy meetings, discussions and any other meetings linked to safeguarding work. Plan and deliver safeguarding workshops and training for staff and partners. Provide supervision and day to day support to Adult Safeguarding Hub Practitioners, including both qualified and unqualified workers. Candidate requirements Social work qualification Evidenced experience of direct work with Adult Safeguarding issues. Leadership skills to supervise and support safeguarding practitioners. Excellent communication and professional management skills to chair strategy meetings. Ability to prioritise and work with competing demands. 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, 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. Wokingham Borough Council has committed to becoming a Marmot borough to embed prevention, early intervention and address inequalities in all aspects of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of our Borough and the diversity of its residents. Ready to lead transformation in Adult Social Care? Apply now and make a lasting impact! Alternatively, for an informal discussion about the role please contact our team via email Closing date: Sunday 15th March 2026, 11pm Interview date: TBC Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and you may be invited to interview before the closing date. 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. Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. 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. 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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. How to apply Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. Further information on this vacancy Job Description

Enpure Ltd are a progressive organisation in water and wastewater services and are looking to recruit a capable, self-motivated, and engaging Senior Electrical Engineer. Your New Role : The primary duty of the Senior Electrical Engineer is to Lead the Electrical design activities on water and wastewater projects and support the Engineering Manager or Project Manager on larger HV electrical infrastructure projects. Accountable for complex electrical design and coordinating interfacing activities with other technical design disciplines on projects encompassing planning, budgeting, forecasting and review activities to meet the needs of the client. Other duties to include: Production of electrical detailed design submissions Working with design teams in the production of design and construction drawings/ documentation Liaising between Mechanical & Electrical Designers and Civil & Structural Designers Preparation and application of Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Permits and other Health and Safety Documentation Preparation of scope documents and tender packages. Reviewing subcontract tender and contract pricing Developing Electrical Design Deliverables Single Line Diagram s, Cable Schedules, Motor & Instrumentation Schedules, P&ID s etc. Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors and composition of purchase orders and sub-contract agreements. Management of site personnel and subcontractors ensuring that work is conducted in line with design documentation and in accordance with contract programme. Completion of quality checks to ensure works are in line with design outputs and ready for commissioning works. Preparation of commissioning documentation and supervision of commissioning process. Co-ordination of project close-out stages including handover to the end user. Qualifications / Experience: Degree in Electrical Engineering. HV / LV electrical design essential Minimum of 4+ years experience, preferably in the Water & Wastewater sector. Full Clean driving licence. Degree in Electrical Engineering or Similar. Detailed knowledge of BS7671, control panel/MCC design and specifications, instrumentation and control systems, including 18th edition What s in it for you! 36 hour week (Mon to Fri) with flexible working hours Hybrid working 3 days office based and 2 WFH 24 days holiday increasing to 27 days max after 5 years plus 8 bank holidays Holiday Trade Scheme option to sell/buy an additional 5 days Pension employee pays 5% company pays 8% (increases to 10% after 5 years) Private healthcare - for all employees Life Assurance 6x salary (when join pension scheme) Perkbox benefits discounts on major brands and monthly vouchers Discounted membership at Nuffield Health gyms Long Service Award Scheme Note Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable