30 jobs in WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Senior Performance Analyst for Partnerships within the Safeguarding Partnerships Team. You will provide high-quality performance information and insightful analysis to support decision-making across multi‑agency safeguarding for children and families.

The role involves working with education, SEND, health, police and voluntary sector partners to interpret complex data, quality assure data collections, and present findings to senior leaders and partnership

Senior Social Worker - Adult Safeguarding Hub

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council

Salary: £53,270 - £54,357 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: 02/08/2026 at 23:00

Reference:

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.

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.

• Be part of the Adult Safeguarding Hub (ASH) duty rota, taking in all adult safeguarding concerns for the borough and ensuring the correct thresholds are applied 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.

• 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
• Full EU driving licence (and access to daily use of a car)

• 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 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!

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises 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, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. 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 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.

All successful candidates will be required to provide proof of right to work in the UK at the stage of the interview and upon receiving a job offer. All offers are conditional and subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the Adult Safeguarding Hub on a full-time, permanent basis. You will lead safeguarding enquiries under the Care Act and provide professional guidance to social workers, support staff and teams across the Council.

Our hybrid working model offers a balance of home and in-person visits; you will join a friendly team handling challenging cases and making safer, quicker decisions for people we support.

Safeguarding Partnerships Coordinator, Children's Services

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £40,778 - £45,092 Per Annum, Plus Benefits (pay award pending)
Location: Shute End, Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 26/07/2026 at 23:00
Reference: REC

Safeguarding Children's Partnership Coordinator

We have an exciting opportunity to join Wokingham's brand new Safeguarding Children's Partnership as a Safeguarding Children's Partnership Coordinator. In this pivotal role, you will support the delivery of the Partnership's priorities, helping to ensure that agencies across Wokingham work together effectively to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Working in a collaborative and dynamic environment, you will engage with schools, early years settings, voluntary and community organisations, statutory partners and a wide range of stakeholders. You'll play a key role in quality assurance activity, multi-agency audits, business planning, partnership engagement and safeguarding awareness initiatives, helping to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and families across the borough.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience of multi-agency safeguarding work who enjoys coordinating projects, analysing information and building productive professional relationships.

About the role

• Support the delivery of the Safeguarding Children's Partnership business plan and strategic priorities.
• Build effective relationships with schools, colleges, early years providers and community organisations.
• Work closely with safeguarding partners including the local authority, health, police, probation, fire and voluntary sector organisations.
• Coordinate and support partnership sub-groups, task and finish groups, audits and quality assurance activities.
• Analyse and report on safeguarding performance information and partnership activity.
• Promote safeguarding awareness through meetings, presentations and engagement events.

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 – 30 days per annum (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week

Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline

Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes

Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more

And more!

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.

Our 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. The borough has 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 are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people, and are an expert at building strong partnerships, influencing stakeholders and driving meaningful change – we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: Sunday 26th July 2026, 11pm

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a motivated administrator to join the Housing Service, focusing on repairs inbox management, tenant liaison, and financial processes. You will raise purchase orders, handle invoices, and coordinate inspections with contractors and residents.

The role requires good customer service, strong organisation, and the ability to work across teams in a busy housing environment. Hybrid working is available, with a focus on delivering timely housing services.

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £28,598 - £31,023 Per Annum, Plus Benefits
Location: Shute End, Wokingham
Contract: Contract
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 26/07/2026 at 23:00
Reference:

• Monitor the Housing Repairs inbox, responding to a wide range of repair-related enquiries and directing requests to the appropriate teams within the Housing Service.
• Raise and manage purchase orders using NEC Housing and Business World systems.
• Process invoices accurately within the relevant financial and housing management systems.
• Contact tenants to discuss repair issues, provide updates, arrange inspections, and ensure enquiries are resolved in a timely manner.
• Monitor communications with maintenance contractors and respond to operational queries, including access arrangements, tenant contact details, and appointment coordination.
• Provide contractors with essential property information, including asbestos survey data and other urgent documentation required to safely undertake works.
• Collate and submit disrepair information to support legal proceedings and case management.
• Raise inspections for surveyors and liaise with residents to arrange suitable appointments.
• Submit out-of-hours repair reports to contractors and ensure follow-up actions are completed.
• Handle enquiries from tenants and leaseholders received through the call centre, repairs inbox, and other communication channels.
• Support the wider Housing Service by undertaking additional administrative and operational duties as required, with training provided where necessary.
• Previous experience working within a housing, repairs, maintenance, or property-related environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to manage challenging or sensitive conversations professionally.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with residents, contractors, surveyors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines.
• Experience using computerised housing management, repairs, or finance systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible approach to working arrangements to ensure continuous service coverage throughout the day.

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 28 days per annum (pro-rata, rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 Your Care Helpline

Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work Schemes

Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more

And much more!

• Hybrid working available.
• Flexibility required to ensure adequate service coverage during operational hours.

Casual Senior Instructor at Dinton Activity Centre

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: Grade 5 NL12 £14.82/hour
Location: Dinton Activity Centre, Hurst, Wokingham
Contract: Casual
Working Pattern: Evenings/Flexible Hours/Weekends/Term Time
Hours: 0 hours. Casual.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 30/09/2026 at 23:00
Reference:

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Instructor to join our Multi Activity Centre team on a casual basis. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will deliver high‑quality outdoor activity sessions while supporting the day‑to‑day operation of the centre.

You will lead a range of land‑ and water‑based activities, supervise instructors, and ensure all sessions meet required safety and operational standards.

• Deliver safe, engaging, and high-quality activity sessions to a wide range of clients
• Lead, supervise, and support Instructors and Lead Instructors
• Assist in the day‑to‑day running of the activity centre
• Provide staff briefings, debriefings, and ongoing coaching
• Support staff training, development, and rostering
• Maintain and manage activity equipment (e.g. boats, climbing gear)
• Ensure compliance with health & safety policies and operating procedures

You will be a confident and capable outdoor professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering excellent customer experiences.

• Recognised outdoor activity qualifications (minimum one required, e.g. RYA Dinghy Senior Instructor, Paddlesport Instructor, Climbing Wall Instructor, or equivalent)
• Valid First Aid qualification (Outdoor or First Aid at Work)
• Full UK driving licence
• At least 2 years’ relevant experience in outdoor instruction or a similar role
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Ability to work with a wide range of participants
• Commitment to safety, quality, and customer service

• Flexible, casual working hours
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic outdoor environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The chance to be part of a supportive and passionate team

If you are an experienced instructor ready to take the next step into a senior role, we would love to hear from you. Join us in delivering exceptional outdoor experiences to our community.

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Mike Bennett, Activities Manager at

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.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.

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.

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council

Salary: £31,537 pro rata, per annum

Location: Shute End, Wokingham

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Part Time

Hours: 18.5 hours per week.

DBS Check: No

Closing Date: 26/07/2026 at 17:00

Reference:

We have an exciting opportunity available for a motivated and proactive Public Health Communications Officer to join our Communications, Engagement and Marketing team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a part‑time, permanent contract.

You will lead on the development and delivery of impactful communications campaigns that support our public health agenda. Working closely with the Public Health team, you will provide expert advice on multi‑channel communications, ensuring messages reach and resonate with our communities.

The role involves a mix of strategic planning and hands‑on delivery, from campaign development to content creation and media handling, including supporting communications in response to major incidents.

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
• Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme
• An employee assistance programme including a 24/7 wellbeing helpline
• A range of local and lifestyle discounts
• Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
• Salary sacrifice car and cycle to work schemes
• And many more benefits

• Lead and deliver strategic public health communications campaigns that drive awareness and behaviour change
• Provide expert communications advice to the Public Health team
• Develop forward communications plans aligned to council priorities
• Create engaging content across a range of channels, including social media, newsletters and media releases
• Support public health consultation and engagement activity
• Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of communications
• Contribute to media and crisis communications responses
• Support the council’s response to major incidents

You will be a skilled communicator with experience in delivering effective campaigns and creating high‑quality content across multiple channels.

• Excellent writing skills across a range of formats, including digital and media content
• Strong social media expertise, including content creation
• Experience delivering communications or marketing campaigns with measurable outcomes
• The ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. The area comprises a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. The borough offers high‑performing schools, a range of international businesses, a strong local economy, excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, providing an exceptional quality of life.

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.