Female Support Coordinator

Creative Support; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed contracted hours

Pension with company contribution

Employee assistance program

DBS check

33 days annual leave

Job summary

Creative Support is recruiting a Female Support Coordinator for South Manchester mental health recovery services in Wythenshawe. The role offers full-time or part-time hours with a minimum 22.5 hours per week and flexible rota planning.

You will lead a team, support people and families to move toward greater independence, with full training and ongoing supervision. The post emphasises trauma-informed care and a career pathway within an experienced management structure, with benefits including

Qualifications

• Leadership qualities and ability to supervise staff
• Organised, motivated and caring with strong communication
• Experience in mental health settings desirable

Responsibilities

• Support people and families to gain independence and quality of life
• Lead on day-to-day activities and shifts as part of the senior team
• Contribute to care planning and move-on goals

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Empathy

Team supervision

Education

QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2/3

Job description

Up to £14.05 per hour

Wythenshawe, Manchester

Full-Time, Part-Time

Are you interested in mental health recovery, do you have leadership qualities? Have you got an interest to support families into better more independent long-term housing? Are you interested to develop your skills with the support of experienced managers and working alongside a great team.

We are looking to welcome a Female Support coordinator within our South Manchester mental health recovery services in Wythenshawe. Full time or part available.

Minimum of 22.5 hours. Flexible work pattern on rota planned well in advance.

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, organised and caring individual with leadership qualities to support people to move on to greater independence.

This post is an ideal opportunity to become involved in dynamic and varied recovery services that give real job satisfaction whilst utilising your experience in a senior position. You will have excellent line management support. Creative Support has been delivering mental health services in South Manchester for nearly 30 years. You will be part of the team that embodies that experience whilst contribute to your valued skills to our future development. You will be given full training to do the role and bespoke training in all aspects of the mental health services in Manchester including trauma informed care.

Practically you will support a range of people and families with Mental health needs to enjoy independence, choice, work towards recovery and gain quality of life. The role will involve practical assistance with daily living and support and develop a wide range of activities that promote well being. There is a key focus on move on into great independence. You will work flexible shifts on a rota, which in planned well in advance , to meet individual needs in a personalised way. Experience of supervising staff is desirable. Prior experience and possession of a relevant qualification is desirable. You will be part of the senior leadership team which meets on a monthly basis

As a Creative Support employee, you are entitled to a number of benefits such as:

• Guaranteed Contracted Hours – full time (37.5hours) or part time (below 37.5hours)
• QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 and 3
• Health assured – employee assistance program
• Pension with company contribution
• Highly serviced employee advice line
• A range of employee discounts

Vacancy Reference Number: 93414

‘Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement’ – Equality Act 2010

Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework.

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are also unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.