Shared Lives Coordinator: Shape Community-Centered Care

London Borough of Hounslow; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

London Borough of Hounslow is seeking a dedicated Shared Lives Co-ordinator to help expand this innovative service across the borough and work closely with carers, residents and partner agencies to deliver high-quality support for vulnerable adults.

You will recruit, assess and support Shared Lives Carers, promote the model locally, and develop service delivery with a strong focus on person-centred outcomes, independence and inclusion.

Qualifications

• We are looking for an organised, proactive and solution-focused individual who is passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable adults.
• Demonstrable experience of working within a related field is required.
• Demonstrable understanding of person-centred and strengths-based approaches to support.
• Ability to build effective relationships with carers, residents, professionals and partner agencies.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to achieve positive change through a systems-based approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, assess, train and support Shared Lives Carers.
• Work directly with residents using Shared Lives services, ensuring their needs, goals and outcomes remain central to all 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 dedicated Shared Lives Co-ordinator to help expand this innovative service across the borough and work closely with carers, residents and partner agencies to deliver high-quality support for vulnerable adults.

You will recruit, assess and support Shared Lives Carers, promote the model locally, and develop service delivery with a strong focus on person-centred outcomes, independence and inclusion.