Intermediate Care Support Worker

Employer:

- Bracknell Forest Council
- Salary:

- £27,681 - £31,232 per year inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User allowance
- Location:

- Time Square, Bracknell
- Contract:

- Permanent
- Working Pattern:

- Full Time/Flexible Hours
- Hours:

- 37 hours per week.
- DBS Check:

- Enhanced
- Closing Date:

- 02/11/2025 at 23:59
- Reference:

- People/25/324660

We have a great opportunity for two Intermediate Care Community Support Workers on a full time, permanent secondment basis.

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.

**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.

**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**:
**Interview date**:
Interviews will be held on Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th November.

**Want to ask us a question?**:
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Lauren Ross, Assistant Team Manager, Community Intermediate Care Service: 01344 351661

No agencies please.

**Equal Opportunities**:
**How to apply**: