Supported Living Advisor

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.  Our mission is to empower residents to live life to its fullest—not only by supporting their independence but by providing the peace of mind they deserve.

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.

In return, we will provide the support and training you need to thrive. We will help you to be at your best, so we can be at ours.

About the team…

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. The work is varied and sometimes challenging, but 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.  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 and medication management as part of an agreed plan.

Our benefits… 

• 25 days increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service. Pro rata for part-time staff.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. 
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. 
• Local government pension scheme.
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. 
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities. 
• A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. 
• Sports and Social Club.
• Staff dental and health plans. 
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. 
• Supermarket discount. 

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. 

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 recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  

Interview date 

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.

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

Tel: 01344 454969

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.

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.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.