Support Coordinator - Adult Social Care Hub

We’re seeking a friendly, respectful, and dependable individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’ll need previous experience in care, regular access to a car, and a passion for working as part of a large, dedicated team focused on enhancing the quality of life for residents in Bracknell.

Join our growing team and become part of a workforce committed to positive impact. We prioritise support through regular supervision, ongoing training, and development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

In this role, you’ll be based within the hub, where you’ll handle a variety of inquiries related to Adult Social Care. You’ll engage with the public and professionals, make calls, conduct home visits, and carry out assessments, offering guidance and information on available support.

Working directly with individuals, you’ll apply a strength-based approach, collaborating with advocates and caregivers to connect people to their community and support networks. This involves creating person-centered plans that enhance independence, provide choice and control, and are both lawful and affordable.

You’ll be responsible for following departmental policies and procedures, maintaining consistent communication with management regarding those you support, and promptly addressing any concerns. Participation in all required training and any additional training identified during supervision and appraisals is also expected.

Our benefits include… 

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time).
• Annual leave purchase policy.
• Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing. Staff dental and health plans.
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
• Supermarket discount

Interview date 

Interviews will be held on W/C 2^nd December 2024

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:

Mel Fleming, Assistant Community Service Manager HUB: Phone Number: 01344 351485

or

Jess Holt-Wells, Senior Social Worker Hub: Phone Number: 01344 354454

 

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

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children 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.