Children & Young People’s (C&YP) Care Coordinator

Support at Home; Warrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing professional development and培训

Job summary

Support at Home Ltd is expanding its Children’s Services in Warrington and surrounding areas. We are seeking an ambitious, motivated professional to help develop this exciting service and lead service development, quality assurance and staff management.

You will undertake direct support during the initial growth, build positive relationships with families and professionals, recruit and induct staff, deliver training, supervision and ensure high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with additional needs and complex care.
• Experience supervising or supporting care staff.
• Strong assessment and care planning skills.
• Excellent communication, IT and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs.
• Experience working with local authorities and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of Ofsted and children’s service regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and growth of Children’s Services in Warrington.
• Complete assessments, reviews and risk assessments.
• Support the implementation of new care packages.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and professionals.
• Recruit, induct and support care staff.
• Deliver client led training, observations and competency assessments.
• Supervise and support care workers.
• Monitor service quality and compliance.
• Deliver direct support during the service development phase.
• Promote the organisation’s values and commitment to outstanding care.

Skills

Assessment and care planning

Staff supervision

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent

Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management

Job description

Support at Home Ltd

Support at Home Ltd is a trusted, family-owned domiciliary care provider delivering high-quality, person-centred care across Halton, Warrington, Liverpool and the surrounding areas. Established in 2011, we are committed to helping people remain independent, safe and comfortable in their own homes while maintaining dignity, choice and control over their daily lives.

Our experienced team provides a comprehensive range of services, including personal care, medication support, companionship, dementia care, complex care, palliative and end-of-life care, overnight support, respite care, live-in care, and assistance with daily living. Every care package is tailored to the individual's needs and regularly reviewed to ensure the highest standards of care.

We are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and are proud to be rated Good, reflecting our commitment to safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led services. Our dedicated management team works closely with clients, families, healthcare professionals and local authorities to deliver reliable, compassionate care that makes a genuine difference.

At Support at Home Ltd, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We invest heavily in recruiting, training and supporting our care professionals, ensuring they have the skills, knowledge and compassion needed to provide outstanding care.

Our mission is simple: to enable people to live independently in the place they call home, with the support they need and the respect they deserve.

Job Description

Location: Warrington and surrounding areas

Hours: 20 hours per week

About Us

Support at Home is an established and highly regarded care provider delivering high-quality support to adults, children, young people and families across the Northwest. We are passionate about providing person-centred care that enables people to live fulfilling and independent lives.

As our Children and Young People’s Services continue to grow, we are looking for an ambitious, motivated and experienced individual to help develop this exciting area of the business.

During the initial development of the Children's Services division, the post holder will undertake direct support work as required. As the service grows, the proportion of direct care responsibilities will reduce, with increasing emphasis on leadership, service development, quality assurance and staff management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and growth of Children’s Services in Warrington.
• Complete assessments, reviews and risk assessments.
• Support the implementation of new care packages.
• Build positive relationships with children, young people, families and professionals.
• Recruit, induct and support care staff.
• Deliver client led training, observations and competency assessments.
• Supervise and support care workers.
• Monitor service quality and compliance.
• Deliver direct support and care where necessary, particularly during the service development phase.
• Promote the organisation’s values and commitment to outstanding care.

Requirements

• Experience supporting children and young people with additional needs, disabilities, complex needs or behavioural support requirements.
• Experience supervising or supporting staff.
• Strong assessment and care planning skills.
• Excellent communication, IT and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent.
• Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management.
• Experience working with local authorities, health professionals and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience developing new services or care packages.
• Knowledge of Ofsted and children’s service regulatory requirements.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in developing a growing Children’s Service.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive management team.
• Competitive salary.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee wellbeing support.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people and would like to help shape an exciting and growing service, we would love to hear from you.