Job Description

Job description
Are you passionate about early intervention and supporting people to live safely in their own homes? Do you want to be part of a service that helps reduce hospital admissions and promotes independence? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for a Falls Prevention Care Co-ordinator to join our new falls prevention Adult Social Care team in Reading. This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with residents who have fallen or are at risk of falling, helping them to stay safe, confident, and independent in their homes and communities.



We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.



We support hybrid working, it's important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you'll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.

About the Role:

We're looking for a dedicated and proactive Falls Prevention Care Coordinator to join our Adult Social Care service. In this vital role, you'll work closely with residents, carers, and a range of health and social care professionals to identify those at risk of falling and coordinate interventions that reduce that risk.



Falls can have a significant impact on a person's independence and confidence -- and your work will be key to helping individuals stay active, safe, and connected.



The role involves visiting individuals in their homes, delivering training sessions within the local community, and being willing to undertake falls prevention training as part of ongoing development.

Your responsibilities will include:

Identifying and supporting adults at risk of falls through assessments, reviews, and targeted interventions. Coordinating and monitoring falls prevention plans in partnership with health professionals, occupational therapists, and community organisations. Providing information, advice, and signposting to help residents access relevant support services. Promoting independence, mobility, and wellbeing through early intervention and education. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records in line with statutory requirements.

About You:

We're looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills, who is confident working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. You'll have a compassionate approach, strong problem-solving skills, and a genuine commitment to improving quality of life for older adults and those living with long-term conditions.

You should have:

Experience working in a health or social care setting (e.g. as a support worker, care coordinator, or similar role). A good understanding of the needs of older people and the principles of falls prevention. The ability to build trust and rapport with individuals, families, and partner agencies. Good IT skills and the ability to maintain detailed and accurate records.

You'll also need to be:

A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Confident using IT systems for recording and managing information. Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.



Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

Work Together as one team -

work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do

Drive Efficiency -

show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential

Be Ambitious -

be demanding of our own performance - striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way

Make a Difference to Reading -

maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed

Our offer:

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:


Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave A wide range of flexible working opportunities Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS) On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact

Nathalie Zacharias - Falls Preventions Lead -

nathalie.zacharias@reading.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 2nd November 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

Interview setup: In person at the Civic Offices

Visit:

www.moretoreading.co.uk

to find out more about Reading's Community & Adult Social Care Services. It's a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.