Carers Lead Practitioner

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.

Join our team as a Carers Lead Practitioner and play a vital role in supporting those who care for others. This is a rewarding opportunity to lead initiatives, provide expert guidance, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of carers and their families.

About you…

You will be passionate about supporting carers, ensuring their rights are upheld and their needs are met, both within and beyond the service. You are always looking for smarter, more effective ways to offer support, and you enjoy working creatively to make a real impact.

You will take ownership of your work and have the freedom to make a lasting difference, whether that means developing meaningful groups that carers truly want to be part of, or making sure they are aware of the local support available, you will shape how we work and how we improve lives.

You will also value building genuine connections within the community and understand the importance of laying the groundwork for sustainable, long-term change.

About the team…

We are based at the offices of the Bracknell Community Mental Health Team and work as part of a joint team funded by both Health and Social Care. Our team is committed to supporting carers, and your role will involve undertaking carers assessments and providing tailored support to meet their needs.

We work collaboratively and value every team member's input. You will be supported through regular supervision, team meetings and multidisciplinary team (MDT) sessions, with your active participation expected.

This is a role where your contribution is genuinely valued and where you can make a meaningful difference every day.

Key responsibilities…

• You will be supported to carry a caseload of carers assessments as required by the service.
• We will support you to work within and to the requirements of the legislative framework appropriate to a Community Mental Health Team, including Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Care Act 2014.
• You will work with the carers and their families to develop a person-centred assessment of carers’ needs and risks and from that, to develop care plans that focus on the carer.
• You will be encouraged to work in partnership with all internal and external professionals through effective communication.

Our benefits…

• 25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. 
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. 
• Local government pension scheme.
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. 
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities. 
• A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. 
• Sports and Social Club.
• Staff dental and health plans. 
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. 
• Supermarket discount. 

*(pro rata for part time)

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.  

Interview date

Interview date 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:

Portia Khasipo, Assistant Community Services Manager, Phone Number: 0118 904 6800

 

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.

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.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.