Support Coordinator

Creative Support; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community support organization is seeking a Support Coordinator in Wythenshawe to assist individuals with mental health needs. This role involves developing independent living skills and providing respectful personal care and emotional support. Candidates must have experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly. Benefits include a probationary bonus, 28 days of annual leave, and tailored training opportunities. This organization is committed to inclusivity and provides a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Experience in a support role is essential.
• Access to a car is required.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop independent living skills for service users.
• Identify activities for community inclusion.
• Provide personal care and support.
• Collaborate with service users and multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure compliance with Manchester City Council requirements.
• Support and supervise staff to meet service needs.
• Implement positive behaviour support strategies.

Skills

Positive communication

Engagement skills

Needs assessment

Proactive risk management

Behavioural support

Job description

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

We are looking for a caring, dynamic and highly motivated person to join the team as a Support Coordinator in our Fletcher Court & South Manchester Community Outreach services in Wythenshawe. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our well-established team, which supports individuals with mental health needs.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Developing the independent living skills and community inclusion of service users
• Identifying and accessing activities with service user to promote valued and meaningful lifestyles
• Providing respectful personal care, emotional and practical support to service users
• Collaborating with service users, families, and the multi-disciplinary team to maximise service user outcomes
• Implementing Creative Support principles, policies, procedures and guidelines and ensuring that the service fulfils Manchester City Council (MCC) requirements
• Supervising and supporting staff to best meet service user needs and preferences
• Supporting service users with behaviour that challenges services and implement positive behaviour support

Experience is essential for this role, as is access to a car. You will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including evenings and weekends.

This unique and challenging opportunity will provide you with an environment that offers personal and professional development. We will provide you with further managerial training and qualifications to best meet the needs of the service.

Vacancy Reference Number: 83721
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values‑led training to help staff grow from entry‑level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework.

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 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.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.