Support Coordinator

Creative Support; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Manchester is looking for a proactive Support Coordinator. This role involves providing outcome-focused support to clients with mental health needs, managing staff duties, and ensuring client safety. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a passion for person-centred care. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

33 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is essential for this Support Coordinator role.
• Passion for providing support to individuals with mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide outcome focused support to enable clients to lead fulfilling lives.
• Manage rotas, staff induction, and supervision.
• Administer medication as required.

Skills

Positive communication

Engagement skills

Ability to assess needs

Risk management

Person-centred care

Job description

Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of people living in South Manchester?

Are you interested in Mental Health and looking for a diverse role which is fun, stimulating and rewarding every day?

Creative Support is looking for an experienced, confident and proactive Support Coordinator to join our friendly staff team near to Alexandra Park, Manchester.
You must be skilled in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional regard for the people we support. You will also have skills in the assessment of needs and proactive risk management, so that support planning for individuals demonstrates an active and fulfilling life with an emphasis on a ‘can do’ approach.
This vibrant service in the M16 area of Manchester is close to local transport links and amenities.

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 much more
• Effectively meet the needs of our clients and to take additional responsibilities such as rota management, induction of staff and staff supervision
• Work in a flexible manner which may including working evenings and weekends and sleep in’s
• Participate in our local On Call
• Administering medication

We are looking for candidates from all walks of life, however previous care experience is essential for this Support Coordinator role. You will need a passion for providing person-centred care and support to individuals with mental health support needs.

We would encourage applications from candidates with knowledge of African and Caribbean culture.

Vacancy Reference Number: 82879

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.