Shared Lives Coordinator (Doncaster & York)

Avalon Group; Markham; On-site; CAD 45,408 - 55,499; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning in-house training

Up to 30 days Annual Leave

24/7 Everyday Advice helpline

Discounts at high street retailers

Access to Health Cash Plan

Contractual Sick Pay

Mileage paid at 45p per mile

£250 refer a friend scheme

Paid Enhanced DBS Certificate

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a Shared Lives Coordinator to foster relationships and support individuals in community-based settings. This full-time role involves coordinating Shared Lives arrangements, providing guidance to carers, and collaborating with professionals to ensure care quality. Ideal candidates are empathetic and organized, with experience in health or social care. The position offers a competitive salary, a values-led environment, and numerous employee benefits emphasizing development and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care with a person-centred mindset.
• Calm under pressure and reflective in practice.
• Passionate about community-based support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Shared Lives arrangements.
• Act as a contact for Shared Lives Carers.
• Spend time with supported individuals to understand their needs.
• Collaborate with social workers to achieve positive outcomes.
• Maintain quality and safeguarding standards.

Skills

Energy

Empathy

Organization

Problem-solving

Building relationships

Job description

Shared Lives Coordinator (Doncaster & York)

Do you believe great support starts with relationships?

At Avalon, we help people live their best lives — in real homes, as part of real communities. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and people-focused Shared Lives Coordinator to help make that happen across York and Doncaster.

This is a hands‑on, varied role where no two days are the same. You’ll be right at the heart of our Shared Lives service — supporting carers, working alongside people and families, and collaborating with professionals to make sure Shared Lives arrangements are safe, stable and truly person‑centred.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinating Shared Lives arrangements from matching through to long‑term stability
• Being a trusted point of contact for Shared Lives Carers — offering guidance, support and reassurance
• Spending time with people supported, listening to what matters to them and shaping support around their lives
• Working closely with social workers and commissioners to deliver positive outcomes
• Keeping quality, safeguarding and good practice at the centre of everything you do

Who We’re Looking For

• Someone who brings energy, empathy and organisation in equal measure
• Experience in health or social care, with a strong person‑centred mindset
• Confident building relationships and having thoughtful, sometimes complex conversations
• Calm under pressure, reflective in practice and great at problem‑solving
• Passionate about community‑based support and the Shared Lives model

Why Avalon?

• A genuinely values‑led charity where people come first
• A supportive team that believes in learning, reflection and doing things well
• A role with real autonomy, variety and purpose
• The chance to make a visible difference in people’s everyday lives

Benefits

• Award winning in‑house training with opportunities to develop your career
• Up to 30 days Annual Leave in addition to Bank Holidays
• 24/7 Everyday Advice helpline, giving you impartial guidance regarding any personal matters or concerns you may have
• Discounts at high street retailers and on gym memberships
• Access to our Health Cash Plan
• Contractual Sick Pay Allowance
• Mileage paid at 45p per mile
• £250 refer a friend scheme
• Paid Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Certificate (which you need to be able to work in social care)

Employment Details

Employment type: Full‑time (37 hours)

Salary: £27,417 per annum

Location: Doncaster & York

Closing Date: Friday 17th April 2026

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Due to the terms of our sponsorship licence, we are currently not able to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship. Please only apply if you are already a resident in the UK with no sponsorship requirements.

Appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate.

We’re an equal opportunity employer – that means that anyone with the right skills is encouraged to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or any disabilities.