Care Co-ordinator (Level 1) - Learning Disabilities Team

Sunderland Care and Support Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care service provider in Sunderland is seeking a Care Co-ordinator to deliver exceptional person-centred care for individuals with disabilities. This role includes responsibilities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene support, and emotional assistance. The ideal candidate should possess skills in active support techniques to enhance quality of life for customers. The position offers competitive salary and training opportunities to foster professional development.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively support individuals with high support needs.
• Experience in facilitating community participation.
• Skills in positive behaviour support techniques.

Responsibilities

• Help with preparation of meals and drinks.
• Support with domestic household tasks.
• Administer and record medication.
• Encourage community trips for customers.
• Provide emotional support.

Skills

Person-centred care and support

High standards of nutrition

Emotional support

Active support techniques

Job description

We are seeking to recruit a Care Co-ordinator (Level 1) into our Learning Disabilities Team who can deliver exceptional standards of person‑centred care and support to those with a high level of support needs as well as those who may be at risk of displaying behaviour that challenges. We are keen to recruit a candidate who is able to support and enable our customer to lead and maintain a fulfilling life whilst ensuring that their daily individual care and support needs are met whilst ensuring their quality of life is paramount. These needs should be met with integrity by those who can help us ensure our company values are at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values

• Respect - We will care and support our customers with sensitivity and empathy, respecting equality and the beliefs and dignity of everyone in the diverse communities that we operate within
• Innovation - We will continue to strive to achieve positive outcomes for those that we support and for our workforce by thinking differently and learning from others
• Integrity - We will act fairly, ethically, professionally and openly in all we do
• Caring - We will provide safe, caring and personal services that support, protect and enable our customers to live fulfilling lives
• Partnership - We will use our energy, skills and resources to deliver the best outcomes, incorporating the perspectives of all our customers and stakeholders
• Valued - We will engage and consult with our customers and staff to promote a culture of inclusivity and kindness. We will acknowledge excellent outcomes and practice and support customers and staff to reach their maximum potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Helping with preparation of meals and drinks.
• Support with domestic household tasks.
• Administer and record medication.
• Support with money management.
• Encouraging community trips and facilitating customers participation.
• Support with household and personal shopping.
• Support with meeting friends and family.
• Support with high standards of nutrition.
• Adhere to health and safety legislation.
• Cleanliness and intimate personal hygiene.
• Opportunities for employment or education.
• Provide emotional support.
• Active support techniques and positive behaviour support techniques to increase skill level and achieve set outcomes (training will be provided).
• Support customer to plan holidays and support them if needed (additional payment).

These principal responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of duties, only a general guide to the role. In consultation with the post holder, the duties may change from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the customer/service.

About Sunderland Care and Support

Sunderland Care and Support is one of the largest providers of social care services within the North East delivering a range of services on behalf of Sunderland City Council. We provide person‑centred innovative services that improve the lives of the people we serve. Our mission is to provide customers with the care and support they need to live happy, healthy and successful lives.

Why Join Us?

• Induction which will support you in your own personal development.
• We can offer 37 hours per week.
• A starting salary of £26,403 - £28,142.
• Sleep in payment of £43.12 per shift completed.
• Designated rota pattern including daytime, evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays.
• Excellent training opportunities.
• A pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Career development opportunities.
• A positive and rewarding job role and culture.
• Probationary period.
• Regular 1-1 supervision.
• Annual appraisal.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within Learning Disabilities services and gain valuable experience.