Shared Lives Development & Partnerships Lead

Avalon Group; Beverley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive in-house training

Lifelong skills development

Award-winning charity (30+ years)

Values-led organisation

Wider Wallet Scheme

24/7 on-call support

Paid mileage

Job summary

Avalon Group is a forward-thinking charity providing person-centred support to adults with care and support needs. We are seeking a proactive Shared Lives Development Specialist to grow services across East Riding and nearby regions, recruiting and supporting high-quality carers while working with local councils and stakeholders.

This role emphasises safeguarding, governance, and a person-centred approach, with travel across designated areas and a full UK driving licence required.

Qualifications

• Experience within health or social care.
• Understanding of safeguarding, governance and person-centred practice.
• Confident building relationships with carers, professionals and stakeholders.
• Organised, proactive and solutions-focused.
• Can work independently and manage priorities.
• Works in line with Avalon’s values.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, assessing, and supporting Shared Lives carers.
• Promoting the Shared Lives model across local communities.
• Building strong relationships with commissioners and professionals.
• Supporting service growth and development activity.
• Ensuring assessments and processes remain compliant and person-centred.
• Supporting quality assurance and safeguarding processes.
• Maintaining accurate records, reporting, and governance systems.

Skills

Health or social care experience

Safeguarding

Governance

Person-centred practice

Relationship building

Organised

Solutions-focused

Independent working

Job description

Avalon Group is a forward-thinking charity providing person-centred support to adults with care and support needs. We are seeking a proactive Shared Lives Development Specialist to grow services across East Riding and nearby regions, recruiting and supporting high-quality carers while working with local councils and stakeholders.

This role emphasises safeguarding, governance, and a person-centred approach, with travel across designated areas and a full UK driving licence required.