Community Support Workers (part time 18.5 hours and 25 hours per week) Full Time

Join us as an Community Support Worker and help people regain independence and confidence every day. We have two permanent, part-time positions, one for 18.5 hours and one for 25 hours per week. Both offer the chance to be part of a caring, dynamic team making a real difference in the community.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.Both roles follow a three-week rolling rota that cannot be altered. The attached documents provide further details.About You…We are looking for enthusiastic, respectful, caring and reliable individuals who thrive 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 outcomes 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.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 wellbeingInclusive 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 recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments. Interview dateInterviews will be held on Monday 18th and Wednesday 20th May 2026.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.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: Tel: 01344 351661Bracknell 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 is part time and therefore 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.Equal OpportunitiesBracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.How to applyPlease apply online via the link provided.Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.Community Support Workers (part time 18.5 hours and 25 hours per week)Employer:Bracknell Forest CouncilSalary:£14,321 – £16,097 per year for 18.5 hours per week inclusive of LWA & ECU; £19,015 – £21,414 per year for 25 hours per week inclusive of LWA & ECU (FTE £27,681 – £31,232 per year inclusive of LWA and ECU)Location:Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid working)Contract:PermanentWorking Pattern:Part TimeHours:18.5 or 25 hours per week.DBS Check:EnhancedClosing Date:03/05/2026 at 23:59Reference:People/26/334886Join us as an Community Support Worker and help people regain independence and confidence every day. We have two permanent, part-time positions, one for 18.5 hours and one for 25 hours per week. Both offer the chance to be part of a caring, dynamic team making a real difference in the community.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.Both roles follow a three-week rolling rota that cannot be altered. The attached documents provide further details.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 outcomes 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.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 wellbeingInclusive 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 recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments. Interview dateInterviews will be held on Monday 18th and Wednesday 20th May 2026.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.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: Tel: 01344 351661Bracknell 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 is part time and therefore 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.Equal OpportunitiesBracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.How to applyPlease apply online via the link provided.Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.Further information on this vacancyCandidate Pack18.5 hrs Working Rota25 hrs Working RotaJD & Person SpecificationApply Online Back to previous pageShare This Job