Supported Living Advisor Glenfield, England
Job description
Grow in a career and team where you can change lives
You can build new futures whilst shaping yours.
We are always looking for a better way of doing things. How can we make the most of our resources? Get vulnerable people back on their feet more quickly? We want all of our residents to be able to live their lives to the full. We do not just help people keep their independence, we also give them peace of mind. Along the way, you will have the support and training you need to thrive. We will help you to be at your best, so we can be at ours.
Because we are Bracknell Forest.
What it’s like working in our team…
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 individualised 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 maximise choice and freedom.
You will be supported to carry out the following duties, responsibilities and training…
- 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.
The benefits you will experience are…
- An inclusive, diverse, and social working environment.
- Flexible working opportunities including a flexi-time scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses.
- A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.
- Internal sports and social club opportunities.
- Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
- Supermarket discount.
- An interest free loan for a rail season ticket.
- Entitlement to a Blue Light card where you can gain discount in certain retail outlets and restaurants.
What we’re looking for…
A motivated individual who can work ethically and safely independently supporting clients within the community. Someone who can also be a team player helping to cover the unit, who can use their own initiative to overcome challenges.
The ability to build strong working relationships with both internal and external partners.
Interview date
Interview date TBC
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; 01344 454 969 or [email protected]
As part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Any candidates that are currently residing in the UK and wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.
No agencies please.
Equal Opportunities
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
