Support Coordinator - Early Intervention and Prevention

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Fixed term contract until 31/03/2026 or secondment opportunity until 31/03/2026 for internal staff

We have an exciting, fixed-term opportunity for a Support Coordinator within our Early Intervention and Prevention team.

About you...

You will play a vital role in helping vulnerable people in Bracknell to stay out of hospital where possible, support them through safe and smooth discharges and empower them to live as independently as they can. You will play a key role in improving the lives of our residents and have a real impact on everything we do. Your voice will be heard, your ideas valued, and you will be trusted to take ownership of your work.

We are looking for someone who has experience of working within a social care or health setting and has knowledge of the Care ACT.

About the team...

We are always looking for better ways of helping our residents – how can we make the most of our resources? How can we get people back on their feet? This Support Coordinator role is valuable in making changes in people’s lives, supporting them and the rest of the team you will be working with.

You will be a valued member of our Early Intervention and Prevention team (EIP) - a close, hard working, fast paced and multidisciplinary team. Our team help people stay out of hospital where possible, help them when coming out of hospital if needed, to remain as independent as possible and have the support that they need. The work can be challenging but is very rewarding. You will receive regular supervision, access to training and opportunities to grow and develop in your role. We actively listen to our team, encourage feedback and value suggestions that help us improve the way we deliver services together.

Key responsibilities...

• To provide advice, information, support, and care to vulnerable people in Bracknell.
• To work with people to coordinate the identification of their needs and develop support plans to meet those needs, maximising choice, control and independence.
• To case manage and support people on the Intermediate Care Service or receiving other short term services through the Early Intervention and Prevention Service.

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...

Interviews will be held in August 2025, exact 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:

Eleanor Mulhern

Assistant Community Services Manager

01344 351410

Or

Amy Gates

Community Services Manager, EIP

01344 351479

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.

Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.

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.