Care Coordinator – Supported Living – AR

Sunderland Care and Support; Fence Houses; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay

Full training & development

Career progression

Positive, rewarding environment

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Sunderland Care and Support is recruiting a Care Coordinator to join the Newton Drive Supported Living service in Sunderland. You will provide person-centred support to a young woman with mental health needs, promoting wellbeing, independence and choice.

The role involves daily living support, medication administration in line with policies, and working to build community participation. Full training will be provided; 37 hours per week on a rota, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Have experience supporting adults with mental health needs, ideally within supported living, residential care or a similar setting.
• Demonstrate a compassionate, patient and person-centred approach.
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Be able to encourage independence while providing appropriate support and reassurance.
• Work effectively as part of a team and alongside families and other professionals.
• Be reliable, flexible and able to work a designated rota.
• Understand the importance of dignity, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Experience of active support and positive behaviour support would be advantageous.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and reassurance to promote positive mental health and wellbeing.
• Assist with daily living tasks, including household duties and developing independent living skills.
• Administer and record medication in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Support budgeting and money management.
• Assist with personal care where required, maintaining dignity and respect.
• Encourage social inclusion and support attendance at appointments, education, employment and leisure activities.
• Promote positive relationships with family and friends.
• Use person-centred, active support and positive behaviour support approaches to build confidence and independence.
• Support the planning of holidays, social activities and meaningful experiences.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Mental health support

Communication skills

Relationship building

Teamwork

Dignity & confidentiality

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Care Coordinator – Supported Living

Location: Newton Drive, Sunderland
Employer: Sunderland Care and Support
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £14.14 per hour
Working Pattern: Rota-based shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in duties where required. Sleep-ins are paid additionally.

About the Role

Sunderland Care and Support is a local authority-owned trading company providing care and support to vulnerable people across Sunderland.

We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated Care Coordinator to join the team at Newton Drive, a supported living service supporting a young woman with mental health needs.

The successful candidate will provide person-centred, one-to-one support, helping the service user maintain her wellbeing, develop independent living skills and participate in her local community. You will encourage choice, dignity and independence, ensuring her individual needs, wishes and aspirations remain at the heart of the support provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and reassurance to promote positive mental health and wellbeing.
• Assist with daily living tasks, including household duties and developing independent living skills.
• Administer and record medication in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Support budgeting and money management.
• Assist with personal care where required, maintaining dignity and respect.
• Encourage social inclusion and support attendance at appointments, education, employment and leisure activities.
• Promote positive relationships with family and friends.
• Use person-centred, active support and positive behaviour support approaches to build confidence and independence.
• Support the planning of holidays, social activities and meaningful experiences.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with health and safety requirements.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting adults with mental health needs, ideally within supported living, residential care or a similar setting.
• Demonstrate a compassionate, patient and person-centred approach.
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Be able to encourage independence while providing appropriate support and reassurance.
• Work effectively as part of a team and alongside families and other professionals.
• Be reliable, flexible and able to work a designated rota.
• Understand the importance of dignity, confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Experience of active support and positive behaviour support would be advantageous. Full training will be provided.

Additional Information

• This position is for 37 hours per week only.
• Applicants must be comfortable working in a property where dogs are present.
• Two satisfactory references, a current Enhanced Adults DBS disclosure and Right to Work identification are required.
• Due to the nature of the service and the needs of the individual receiving support, applications are restricted to female candidates under the stated exemption in Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

What We Offer

• £14.14 per hour.
• Additional payment for sleep-in duties.
• Full training and ongoing development opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities.
• A positive and rewarding working environment where you can make a genuine difference to someone’s life.