Make a meaningful impact by helping vulnerable adults stay independent, safe and connected to their communities.
Support people to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and achieve the best possible outcomes through timely advice, practical support and coordinated services.
Join Bracknell Forest's Early Intervention and Prevention Team and play an important role in helping residents maintain their independence, make informed choices and live well for longer.
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.
This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office two to three days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements.
If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact katherine.wheeler@bracknell-forest.gov.uk to arrange a suitable time.
About you…
As a Support Coordinator, you will play a vital role in helping vulnerable adults maintain their independence and achieve the best possible outcomes. You will support residents to avoid hospital admission where appropriate, assist with safe and effective discharge planning and help them access the support they need to live independently and confidently.
Every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference. You will work closely with residents, partners and colleagues to find practical solutions, make the best use of available resources and support people to regain their independence.
We value new ideas and a proactive approach, so you will be encouraged to think creatively about how services can be improved and how we can better support our residents. Your contribution will have a genuine impact, and you will be trusted to take ownership of your work while being supported as part of a dedicated and collaborative team.
About the team…
You will be a valued member of our Early Intervention and Prevention team (EIP) - a close, hard-working, fast-paced and multidisciplinary team providing residents with information, advice and practical support while promoting choice, control and independence.
You will benefit from regular supervision, access to a wide range of training opportunities, and ongoing support to help you develop your skills and progress in your career. We value the views of our team, encourage open feedback, and welcome ideas that help us continuously improve the way we work together and deliver services for our residents.
Key responsibilities…
- You will provide advice, information, support and care to vulnerable adults.
- You will work with people to coordinate the identification of their needs and develop support plans to meet those needs, maximising choice, control and independence.
- You will manage and support people within the Early Intervention and Prevention service, including carrying out initial assessments, goal setting, reviews and setting up ongoing services if required.
- You will ensure that throughout this work, all policies and procedures of the department are adhered to.
Our benefits…
- 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
- Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Paid employee volunteering scheme.
- Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
- Reimbursement of one annual professional subscription/registration.
- Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
- Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
- Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.
Our values...
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. 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. 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.
Reasonable adjustments...
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 recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
Disability confident and inclusive recruitment...
Bracknell Forest Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and an inclusive employer. This means that if you tell us on your application form that you have a disability, are an armed forces veteran or are a care leaver, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
Interview date
Interview dates are to be confirmed.
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.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Amy Gates
Community Services Manager EIP
amy.gates@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
01344 351479
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 & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Please note that this particular role is part-time and therefore does not meet the minimum requirements for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration regulations. As such, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
No agencies please.
Equal Opportunities
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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.
