Senior Self-Directed Support Coordinator

Butler Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An inclusive charity organization in Southend is seeking a passionate Senior Self-Directed Support Coordinator. You will lead a dedicated team, manage day-to-day operations, and empower individuals to take control of their care and support. The role offers a part-time contract with flexible working options and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programme

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working options

Casual dress code

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Pension scheme

Long service awards

24/7 employee assistance scheme

Commitment to being a Mindful Employer

Qualifications

• Confident team leader with experience managing or supporting others.
• Experience in providing information, advice and guidance.
• Skilled communicator able to build rapport with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the service in Southend.
• Lead a small team and directly support individuals and families.
• Collaborate with local authorities to promote SDS benefits.

Skills

Team leadership experience

Providing information, advice and guidance

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Comfortable with data presentation

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience of disability or social care

Job description

Senior Self-Directed Support Coordinator (Part-Time – 25 hours per week)

Based in Southend | £31,617 - £33,450 FTE (£22,605 - £23,893 pro rata) + benefits

Permanent | Vibrance

Are you passionate about empowering people to take control of their care and support?

Vibrance is a registered charity supporting adults with additional needs across London and Essex. We're proud to foster a working environment that is inclusive, pioneering, and rooted in integrity.

We're looking for a Senior Self-Directed Support (SDS) Coordinator to lead our dedicated information, advice and guidance team in Southend.

About The Role

As Senior SDS Coordinator, you'll manage the day-to-day operations of our Southend-based service, leading a small team and working directly with individuals and families. You'll facilitate support plans and provide information, advice, and guidance to help people make informed choices about how their support needs are met and how they live their lives.

You'll also collaborate with local authorities and voluntary sector partners to promote the benefits of SDS and help people achieve positive, person-centred outcomes.

This role is community-based, with time spent at our central Southend hub and in the local area.

What We're Looking For

We're Seeking Someone Who Is

• A confident team leader with experience managing or supporting others
• Experienced in providing information, advice and guidance
• Skilled in communication and able to build rapport with a wide range of people
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to prioritise effectively
• Comfortable collating and presenting performance data
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital tools
• Lived or professional experience of disability or the social care system
  
  

What We Offer

• A comprehensive training programme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible working options (subject to service needs)
• Casual dress code
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Access to 24/7 employee assistance scheme
• Commitment to being a Mindful Employer and Positive about Disability
• DBS costs covered by Vibrance
  
  

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited by this opportunity and want to be part of a values-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

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