Support Coordinator - Adult Community Team

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Please apply online via the link provided.

We have a great opportunity for two Support Coordinators on a full-time, permanent basis in our Early Intervention and Prevention Team and our Hospital Discharge Team.

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.

To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look atAdult Social Care Workforce video.

If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact katherine.wheeler@bracknell-forest.gov.uk to arrange a suitable time.

About you...

We are seeking individuals with substantial experience supporting adults in health or social care settings. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, this role could be a great fit.

You will play a key part in helping people maintain their independence and continue living in their own homes, working collaboratively with partners across health services and the voluntary sector.

We are committed to your growth by offering you regular training and clear opportunities for career development to help you build your skills and progress in your role.

About the team...

As a Support Coordinator, you will be part of a large, supportive and truly integrated multi-disciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Social Workers and Support Coordinators. Our team works closely across services, with some members employed directly by the NHS, reflecting our strong partnership approach.

We work closely with the people we support to help them maximise their independence and remain in their own homes for as long as they choose, with reduced reliance on external services. Our team plays a key role in facilitating timely hospital discharges and preventing unnecessary admissions.
We achieve this through a range of support including Intermediate Care, Goal-Led Therapy, nursing input, innovative assistive technology solutions and effective signposting to our local voluntary sector. We also provide dedicated support for individuals with sensory loss, including access to our assessment suite where they can trial specialist equipment.

Key responsibilities...

• Apply a strength-based approach to connect people to their community/social network and problem solve together.
• To visit people in their home environment or in hospital, carry out assessments or signpost to where support can be provided.
• 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.
• To make phone calls to the public and professionals – recording information, referring to the correct person or team. Signposting, offering advice and information.
• Complete Trusted Assessor Training, so you can assess for and prescribe basic equipment to promote independence.

Our benefits…

• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 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.
• 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 Wednesday 3rd December 2025.

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: Amy Gates - Community Services Manager - Early Intervention and Prevention Team: amy.gates@bracknell-forest.gov.uk, 01344 351479.

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.