Supported Living Advisor (Fixed term contract 12 months)

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Training and development

Job summary

Bracknell Forest Council 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.

The role requires independence, ethical practice and collaboration with partners, including outreach in the community. A vehicle is required to support clients and travel may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience providing social and housing-related support to vulnerable adults.
• Ability to work independently and ethically, with good decision-making.
• Collaborative approach with internal and external partners to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide social and housing-related support for a caseload of referred service users.
• Help service users access appropriate services and facilities, including transport where needed.
• Develop rapport with service users, using empathy, compassion and patience to support rights and responsibilities.
• Assist with mental health symptom management as part of care plans.
• Support clients in maintaining tenancies and managing risks.

Job description

Join our team as a Supported Living Advisor. Seeking innovative ways to improve lives is at the heart of everything we do. We are always looking for ways to maximise our resources to help those who are most vulnerable regain their independence swiftly and effectively.

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 and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.

This is a full-time role for 37 hours per week, working alternate weekends. Expected office days will be discussed at interview.

Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy’ on the intranet for more information.

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.

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.

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.
• 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.

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 information

Interview date is to be confirmed. 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

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Lurvin Munisami - Locality Manager

Email: [e-mail]

or

Portia Khasipo - Community Services Manager

Email: [e-mail]

Other important information

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.

This role is not eligible for a sponsored work visa as it does not meet current Home Office sponsorship criteria. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

No agencies please.

Equal Opportunities

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

Job details

• Employer: Bracknell Forest Council
• Salary: £27,600 - £31,268 per year inclusive of London Weighting
• Location: Glenfield House (Hybrid working)
• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Full Time/Weekends
• Hours: 37 hours per week.
• DBS Check: Enhanced
• Closing Date: 13/09/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: People/26/343576