Short Breaks Coordinator (Children with disabilities)
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We are looking for an experienced Short Breaks Coordinator who will take the lead in coordinating a comprehensive, efficient, accessible and cost-effective short breaks service, which will enhance the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
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.
About you...
As a Short Breaks Coordinator, you will be passionate about making a difference for children and young people with SEND.
Are you looking to build a meaningful career? If so, Bracknell Forest could be the perfect place for you to help drive positive change. We value enthusiasm and commitment just as much as experience, and we are looking for individuals who embody our values and behaviours.
You will have high aspirations for the children and families we support, as they are at the heart of everything we do. To achieve the best outcomes, we need professionals who are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of children and young people with additional needs.
You will be educated to degree level or equivalent, with evidence of ongoing professional development to meet the requirements of this role.
To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look at our workforce video.
If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk to arrange a suitable time.
About the team...
The Short Breaks Coordinator role will be working within our Children’s Specialist Support Team and collaborative across all the Children’s Social Care teams.
This is a fantastic time to join us as we continue to evolve and grow our service. For the right candidate, this role offers excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
We are a small, welcoming and friendly Local Authority, committed to working closely together to achieve the best for our children. We are proud of our inclusive and connected culture, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and belonging.
We are Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding,’ with Ofsted recognising that at Bracknell Forest Council, “Children who need help and protection in Bracknell Forest receive a consistently high-quality service”.
Read more about our culture and what our staff say Children's social care culture | Bracknell Forest Council.
Key responsibilities...
In this role, you will:
- Work closely with the specialist support team and other teams and agencies to ensure short breaks are highly integrated with other services and allocated fairly and within policy and best practice guidelines.
- Work collaboratively with children, young people, families, schools, health professionals, and other partners.
- Maintain, develop and deliver a Short Breaks Sufficiency Strategy that focuses on the services that need to be commissioned to meet the diverse and often complex needs of children and young people with disabilities, in consultation with children and their families.
- Develop policies and procedures for the Short Breaks Service in line with best practice and corporate guidelines.
Our benefits...
- 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 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.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on 13th May 2026
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:
Ali Shell, Designated Social Care Officer
Tel.: 01344 351535
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.
Salary range
- £45,500 - £47,910 per year