Support Coordinator

Mtnfin; Chorley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a caring and dynamic Support Coordinator to join their team in Chorley. This rewarding role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities, ensuring they lead fulfilling lives while maintaining their independence. You will engage with clients through positive communication, conduct needs assessments, and manage risks proactively. With opportunities for personal and career development, this role offers a supportive environment and excellent benefits, including a probationary bonus and generous annual leave. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a clean driving license, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Probationary Bonus

Pension Contributions

33 Days Annual Leave

Company-Paid DBS Check

Qualifications

• Skills in positive communication and engagement.
• Experience in needs assessment and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide outcome-focused support for clients.
• Manage rotas, staff induction, and supervision.
• Administer medication and participate in on-call system.

Skills

Positive Communication

Needs Assessment

Proactive Risk Management

Engagement Skills

Education

QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of people living in Chorley, Lancashire?

We are looking for a caring, dynamic and highly motivated person to join the team as a Support Coordinator in our Chorley Supported Living Services. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our well-established team, which supports individuals with learning disabilities.

You must have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional regard for the people we support. You will also have skills in needs assessment and proactive risk management, ensuring support planning promotes an active and fulfilling life with a 'can do' approach.

Support Coordinator Duties

• Provide outcome-focused support to enable clients to lead fulfilling and valued lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in their local community, and more
• Effectively meet the needs of our clients and take on additional responsibilities such as rota management, staff induction, and supervision
• Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
• Participate in our local On Call system
• Administer medication

The role involves some off-rota time to support service management. It offers opportunities for personal and career development, with good conditions of service and a supportive management culture.

Applicants must have a clean, current driving license and access to a vehicle, as travel around the Doncaster area is required.

Vacancy Reference Number: 82500

Applications must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above reference number. Full training is provided, along with the opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Benefits include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days of annual leave, and company-paid DBS check.

We are an inclusive, anti-racist organization, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer, and recent Investors in People Gold awardees.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Application Instructions

Read the job description and complete the online application form via the provided links. You may download the application form and submit it by post or email. If you do not hear within 10 working days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. Reapplication is not permitted within 6 months.

For assistance, call 0161 236 0829.

Address: Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS