Support Coordinator

Help make a better life for our Residents – see and feel the impact you can make!

We’re always looking for better ways of helping our Residents:

How can we support people to regain confidence and get back on their feet?

How can we make the most of our resources?

This Support Coordinator role is valuable in making changes in people’s lives, supporting them and their carers. You’ll be part of a supportive team, working closely with health and voluntary sector partners. You are going to have a big impact on what we do, so will be listened to and trusted to take ownership of your work.

Because we’re Bracknell Forest.

What it’s like working in our team…

You will be part of a close, hard working, fast paced, multi-disciplinary team, working together to help people remain as independent as possible and ensure they have the support that they need, when they need it most. The work can be challenging but is very rewarding. You will be supported by your team and by the Council to develop your skills and progress in your career.

You will be supported to carry out the following duties, responsibilities and training…

• Complete Trusted Assessor Training, so you can assess for and prescribe basic equipment to promote independence.
• To make phone calls to the public and professionals – recording information, referring to the correct person or team. Signposting, offering advice and information.
• To visit people in their home environment and carry out assessments or signpost to where support can be provided.
• To apply a strength-based approach, using the conversations model to connect people to their community/social network and problem solve together.
• Work with people, including advocates and carers, to develop person-centred plans, designed to meet needs in ways that maximises independence, choice and control, and are legal and affordable.

The benefits you will experience are…

• An inclusive and social working environment, with a very supportive team.
• Flexible working opportunities including a flexi-time scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses.
• A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.
• A chance to make a real difference to people’s lives
• Internal sports and social club opportunities.
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
• Supermarket discount.
• An interest free loan for a rail season ticket.

What we’re looking for…

We are looking for someone who is keen to learn and develop new skills, and who wants put these skills to use, to help people be as independent as they can be, keeping the individual at the centre of the plans.

Interview date

Interviews will be held week beginning 20th March 2023.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Amy Gates

Community Integration Manager

Amy.gates@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Tel: 01344 351479

As part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.

No agencies please.

Equal Opportunities

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

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