Shared Lives Coordinator: Recruit, Match & Support Carers

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Kingsteignton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Birthday day off

Wellbeing hour

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Shared Lives South West is seeking a passionate, part-time Shared Lives Coordinator to recruit, assess and match Shared Lives Carers with people needing care and support across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. You will manage a caseload, conduct assessments, support approval processes and ongoing visits, ensuring safe, person-centred arrangements and strong safeguarding practices.

The role offers a pro rata salary of £31,303.76 per year, 25 days annual leave pro rata (rising with service), life

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in regulated care or commissioning.
• Knowledge of person-centred approaches for care recipients.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding for adults.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, assess and match Shared Lives Carers with people needing support.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and support the approval process.
• Maintain records and manage annual reviews, home visits and safeguarding responses.
• Liaise with funding/benefits teams and contribute to training/events.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Organised

Driving licence

Education

Health and Social Care Level 3+

GCSE Maths and English (C/4) or equivalent

Job description

Shared Lives South West is seeking a passionate, part-time Shared Lives Coordinator to recruit, assess and match Shared Lives Carers with people needing care and support across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. You will manage a caseload, conduct assessments, support approval processes and ongoing visits, ensuring safe, person-centred arrangements and strong safeguarding practices.

The role offers a pro rata salary of £31,303.76 per year, 25 days annual leave pro rata (rising with service), life