Independent Living Advisor – On‑Site, Full‑Time

Bracknell Forest Council; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Volunteer scheme

Local government pension scheme

Life insurance cover

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Bracknell Forest Council in Glenfield House, Bracknell, is seeking a Supported Living Advisor to provide tailored social and housing-related support to people with complex mental health needs, helping them sustain tenancies and access community resources.

You will work ethically and independently, coordinating with internal and external partners, and use your initiative to create innovative solutions that promote choice and independence.

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.
• 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 for example, anxiety management, relapse prevention and medication management as part of an agreed plan.

Job description

Bracknell Forest Council in Glenfield House, Bracknell, is seeking a Supported Living Advisor to provide tailored social and housing-related support to people with complex mental health needs, helping them sustain tenancies and access community resources.

You will work ethically and independently, coordinating with internal and external partners, and use your initiative to create innovative solutions that promote choice and independence.