We are looking for a motivated individual who can work ethically and safely, independently supporting clients within the community. A team player who can help cover the unit, use their own initiative to overcome challenges, and can build strong working relationships with both internal and external partners.
This is a 15hr per week (Saturday and Sunday) post.
We are a dedicated team, working with internal and external partners to ensure people are appropriately supported to maintain their tenancy. You will provide social and housing-related support for people with complex mental health problems through individualized support and time enabling service users to access all community facilities. The work is varied and sometimes challenging, with the opportunity to develop creative and innovative solutions that allow individuals and their support networks to identify and manage risks which maximize choice and freedom.
Key responsibilities
* To provide support, time, and assistance in practical tasks and housing-related support for a caseload of referred service users.
* To ensure service users are fully involved and engaged in their agreed care plan supporting their access to appropriate services and facilities including assisting with transport where appropriate. This may include: advocacy services, welfare benefits, housing, recreational facilities, voluntary sector agencies, day centres, mainstream education, health, leisure, and employment opportunities.
* To focus on the needs of individual service users establishing rapport, using empathy, compassion, and patience, promoting their rights and responsibilities.
* Support service users in management of mental health symptoms e.g., anxiety management, relapse prevention, medication management as part of an agreed plan.
Our benefits include
* An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.
* Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.
* Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part-time).
* Annual leave purchase policy.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and fostering leave.
* Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
* Life insurance cover (linked to pension scheme).
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.
* Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
Interview date
Interviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in-person interviews at our offices.
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.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Trevor Monk, Supported Living Manager
Tel.: 01344 454 969
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 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.
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
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