Social Care Coordinator - Physical Disability and Older People Team

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Care Coordinator to join our dynamic Physical Disability and Older People 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.

We support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.

About the Role:
As a Social Care Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in supporting residents to access the right care and services at the right time. You’ll undertake assessments, contribute to support planning, and work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and partner organisations to achieve positive outcomes for the people we support.

Your role will involve:

• Completing Care Act assessments and reviews under the guidance of qualified social workers.
• Developing and implementing person-centred support plans.
• Coordinating care packages and liaising with providers and external agencies.
• Promoting independence and wellbeing through a strengths-based approach.
• Maintaining accurate and timely case records in line with statutory requirements.

About the Team:
The Physical Disability and Older People (PDOP) Team is part of the Living Well Service within Adult Social Care. We work closely with other teams across the Council to deliver high-quality, person-centred support to adults aged 18 and over with long-term physical disabilities, and to residents aged 65 and above who have care and support needs.

Our multi-disciplinary team includes Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Social Care Coordinators, all working together to assess needs, plan care, and empower individuals to live as independently as possible.

Our Vision:
To maximise the quality of life of Reading residents who have a long-term physical disability or are over 65 years of age and have Care Act eligible needs, using a strengths-based and problem-solving approach.

About You:
We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, organised, and committed to supporting vulnerable adults to live fulfilling lives. You’ll have experience of working within a health or social care setting and a good understanding of the Care Act and adult safeguarding principles.

You’ll also need to be:

• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Confident using IT systems for recording and managing information.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed

Our offer:
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities
• Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
• On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
• Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Pip Durant (PDOP Team Manager) on 07815 701 876 or pippa.durant@reading.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 2nd November 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed
Interview setup: In person at the Civic Offices

Visit: www.moretoreading.co.ukto find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.