Shared Lives Coordinator - 2-Year Secondment

London Borough of Hounslow; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Hounslow is seeking a motivated Shared Lives Co-ordinator to help expand this innovative provision across the borough and deliver high-quality, outcome-focused support to vulnerable adults.

You will work closely with carers, residents, local authority colleagues and health partners to recruit, assess and support Shared Lives Carers, identify placements and promote the model within the council and partner organisations. This is a fixed-term 2-year role.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, assess, train and support Shared Lives Carers.
• Work directly with residents using Shared Lives services, ensuring needs, goals and outcomes remain central to support planning.
• Identify and facilitate suitable Shared Lives placements.
• Promote the Shared Lives model across Hounslow and with partner organisations.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Adult Social Care, health services and community organisations.
• Monitor and support the quality of Shared Lives arrangements.
• Help develop and embed the service, demonstrating the positive impact of community-based, relationship-focused support.

Job description

London Borough of Hounslow is seeking a motivated Shared Lives Co-ordinator to help expand this innovative provision across the borough and deliver high-quality, outcome-focused support to vulnerable adults.

You will work closely with carers, residents, local authority colleagues and health partners to recruit, assess and support Shared Lives Carers, identify placements and promote the model within the council and partner organisations. This is a fixed-term 2-year role.