Local Area Co-ordinator

Cheshire East Council; Middlewich; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is hiring a Local Area Coordinator to enhance community support for adults with Care Act eligible needs. The role involves coordinating local resources, undertaking assessments, and collaborating with professionals in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates should have community experience and possess strong independent working skills.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with adults in the community.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with professionals.
• Knowledge of the local area is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with Care Act eligible needs to access community resources.
• Coordinate information on available support and undertake assessments as needed.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to address individuals' needs.

Skills

Experience working with adults in the community

Ability to work independently

Coordination with professionals

Flexibility to cover areas in Cheshire East

Job description

Local Area Coordinator

Cheshire East Council is seeking a Local Area Coordinator to support Adult Social Care teams by identifying resources, groups, services, and organizations within the Cheshire East area that will benefit adults with Care Act eligible needs following assessment. The role involves coordinating information on available community support within the Cheshire East Council (CEC) area, informing community teams and the LiveWell site.

The key responsibilities include enabling and supporting adults with Care Act eligible needs, as well as those on the margins of eligibility, to access existing community support instead of relying solely on funded CEC services. Additionally, the coordinator will undertake assessments when required and identify low-level equipment, assisted technology, and access to reablement services.

Organisation: Cheshire East Council

Locations: Holmes Chapel, Alsager, Congleton, Middlewich, Sandbach

Job Category: Social Care

Grade: CEC NJC - Grade 7

Salary: Min £30,559 pro rata per annum, Max £33,366 pro rata per annum

Hours per week: 30

Weeks per year: 52.143

Employment Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 04/07/2025

Reference No: E3104

Documents: (PDF, 297.21kb)

Cheshire East is an excellent place to live and work, offering a variety of career opportunities. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our community. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure individuals have access to local resources, supporting their needs effectively.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with adults in the community, be able to work independently, and coordinate effectively with other professionals. Knowledge of the local area is beneficial, but candidates should be flexible to cover any part of Cheshire East.

We seek enthusiastic, creative individuals who can quickly identify needs and implement solutions. The role involves working within a team of Local Area Coordinators, collaborating with social workers, assessors, and therapists. Hours are 30 per week, preferably over four days, with a hybrid working model combining office and home-based work. The role requires an enhanced DBS check.