Part time Intermediate Care Support Worker (25 hours per week)

Bracknell Forest Council; Easthampstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Easthampstead is looking for an Intermediate Care Community Support Worker. This part-time role involves providing care and support in a multi-disciplinary team to assist residents recovering from illness. Responsibilities include personal care, monitoring client conditions, and promoting health and independence. Benefits include annual leave, hybrid working opportunities, and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave increasing to 28 after 3 years

Paid volunteering scheme

Local government pension with life insurance

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Access to a car for work-related duties.
• Ability to thrive in collaborative team settings.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide care and support following assessments of needs.
• Monitor behavior and respond to changing conditions.
• Participate in training and help onboard new staff.
• Promote health and independence among service users.

Skills

Experience in health and social care

Enthusiastic and caring attitude

Flexibility and adaptability

Effective communication skills

Job description

We have a great opportunity for an Intermediate Care Community Support Worker on a part-time (25 hours per week), permanent basis.

This role follows a three-week rolling rota, and the attached document provides further details.

About you…

You are an enthusiastic, respectful, caring and reliable person who thrives in a fast-paced environment with experience in health and social care, and comfortable working on a three-week fixed rota. You will bring a flexible and adaptable approach, as well as regular access to a car to support your work. You enjoy being part of a large, collaborative team and will be motivated by making a positive difference to the lives of residents in Bracknell.

About the team…

The Intermediate Care Service is a multi-disciplinary team of health and social care professionals working together to help residents live fuller, more independent lives. We provide fast-paced, responsive support to people in their own homes or residential settings following a hospital stay or crisis in the community. Our service supports individuals for up to six weeks as they recover from illness, surgery or injury, helping them regain confidence and independence on their journey to recovery.

Key responsibilities…

• Work as part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide and work within a planned programme of rehabilitation, care and support for people who use the service following an assessment of their needs, including personal care, meal preparations, exercises and mobility, cognitive therapy and therapeutic moving and handling.
• To monitor and make observations of general behaviour, abilities and responses of people who use the service; record and report information in relation to the person’s situation and review out comes and risk assessments as the person’s condition changes. Maintain accurate records.
• Undertake statutory and mandatory training, participate in identifying own training needs, attend training programmes and contribute to the induction of new staff within the service. Develop and maintain own competencies in all areas of care, support and rehabilitation.
• To take an active role in health promotion including falls prevention, medication support, importance of activity, good nutrition and healthy living with a view to regaining independence in line with departmental policies and procedures.

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.
• Reimbursement of one annual professional subscription / registration.
• 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.
• (pro rata for part time)

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 [e-mail]. 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 17th and Thursday 18th December.

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.