Care Co-ordinator - 433810

Medirest Signature; Stevenston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected charity in Scotland is seeking a Care Co-ordinator to lead and support a team at Red Rose House. The role involves ensuring personalized care for individuals with learning disabilities while promoting their choices and aspirations. Ideal candidates will have experience in social care, a passion for person-centred care, and excellent communication skills. Join a committed team dedicated to making a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Positive, values-driven environment

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex health needs.
• Experience in residential settings and developing person-centred care plans.

Responsibilities

• Shape unforgettable respite experiences for customers.
• Lead and support a committed staff team.
• Contribute to local emergency on-call rota.

Skills

Supporting individuals with learning disabilities

Understanding of social care legislation

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

IT systems confidence

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Care Co-ordinator

Location: Red Rose House, Respite Service, KA20 3JX

Salary: £26,235 - £27,303 per annum + Benefits!

Contract: Full time, Permanent - 39 hours per week

Join a Career with Purpose at Hansel - Make Every Day Matter!

Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in a supportive and inspiring environment?

Hansel is a leading social care charity based in Ayrshire, proudly supporting people with learning disabilities and additional needs to lead full, empowered, and active lives in their communities.

Since 1963, we've been champions of inclusion, dignity, and choice - and we're just getting started.

Now, we're offering a fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated team at Red Rose House, our vibrant Respite Service, as a Full-Time, Permanent Care Co-ordinator.

About the Care Coordinator role:

This is your chance to step into a rewarding leadership role where no two days are ever the same.

Working closely with the Service Manager and Assistant Manager, you'll help shape unforgettable respite experiences for our customers - ensuring their individual choices, interests, and aspirations are at the heart of everything we do.

You'll also play a key part in leading and supporting a committed staff team, helping them thrive while maintaining the highest standards of care.

As part of your role, you'll contribute to our local emergency on-call rota, ensuring continuous, quality support across the service.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone with a passion for person-centred care and the drive to make a real impact.

You'll bring:

• Minimum 2 years' experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex health needs
• SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• A strong understanding of current social care legislation and best practice
• Experience in residential settings and developing person-centred care plans and risk assessments
• Confidence using IT systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases)
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Bonus: If you have experience supervising a team, that's a plus, but not essential!

Why Join Hansel?

• Be part of a respected charity with over 60 years of impact
• Work in a positive, values-driven environment
• Receive ongoing training and development opportunities
• Help shape services that truly empower people
• Join a warm, inclusive team that genuinely cares

Apply now online by visiting the Hansel website and be part of something extraordinary. At Hansel, you're not just starting a job you're building a career that changes lives!

Closing date: 12 Noon on Friday 8th August 2025.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding the people we support, this role is classified as Regulated Work with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

Therefore, any preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or complete a PVG Scheme Record Update if already a member, before any formal job offer can be made.

At Hansel, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria for the role. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values.

Hansel is a Scottish Registered Charity - SC001514.

Ready to start your journey with us?

Click on APPLY today or visit the Hansel website to view all our current vacancies!

No agencies please.