Supported Living Advisor

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

Could you play a key role in supporting people to live independently and thrive? Join our team as a Supported Living Advisor.

We are passionate about improving lives and are always exploring innovative ways to maximise our resources and deliver effective support, helping vulnerable residents regain their independence in a timely and sustainable way.

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance.

This is a full-time role for 37 hours per week, working alternate weekends. Please note, due to the nature of the role, this position is based on-site and does not offer hybrid or remote working arrangements.

About You

As a Supported Living Advisor, you will work ethically, independently and safely to support individuals within the community. You will be a key part of our team, using your initiative to overcome challenges whilst also collaborating with internal and external partners. You will be a team player working closely with colleagues to help individuals sustain their tenancies. Your role will involve providing tailored social and housing-related support to people with complex mental health needs, enabling them to access community resources. The position offers a varied and sometimes demanding workload, along with the chance to create innovative solutions that empower individuals and their support networks to assess and manage risks, enhancing choice and independence.

Supporting vulnerable adults within supported living and through outreach in the community, you will require use of a vehicle to support our clients.

About The Team

Based at Glenfield House, Bracknell, we are a dedicated team, working with internal and external partners to ensure people are appropriately supported to maintain their tenancy, mental health and social networks. We 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. You will have 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.

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.
• 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.

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.
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• 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.

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.

Disability confident and inclusive recruitment

Bracknell Forest Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and an inclusive employer. This means that if you tell us on your application form that you have a disability, are an armed forces veteran or are a care leaver, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Interview date

Interviews will be held on 19th November. 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. Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Contact

Want to ask us a question? For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: Portia Khasipo, Community Services Manager, Adult Social Care, Email: [e-mail]

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.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Please note that this particular role does not meet the minimum requirements for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration regulations. As such, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

No agencies please

No agencies please.

Equal Opportunities

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Supported Living Advisor

Employer

Bracknell Forest Council

Salary

£27,600 - £31,268 per year inclusive of London Weighting

Location

Glenfield House

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full Time/Weekends

Hours

37 hours per week.

DBS Check

Enhanced

Closing Date

12/11/2026 at 23:59

Reference

People/26/348782

Further information on this vacancy: Job Description and Person Specification, Candidate Pack.