Supported Living Service Coordinator

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL; Bath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking an experienced care and support professional to join our Supported Living Service as a coordinator. You will plan rotas, supervise staff, contribute to care reviews and lead day-to-day delivery across properties in Bath and the surrounding area.

We require a Level 3 diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent, and you should be comfortable in a physically demanding role with a focus on person-centred, quality support.

Qualifications

• Care experience, such as having been a support worker in a CQC registered service or close equivalent.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding role.
• A Level 3 diploma in Health & Social Care or a close equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Planning of rotas in collaboration with deputy managers
• Supervision of staff
• Contributing to care reviews
• Leading the delivery of the service, modelling good support and overseeing the plan for a day, shift or weekend
• Working every other weekend to ensure people are supported and any actions required are followed up
• Seeking advice from the on-duty or on-call deputy or manager as required
• Support plan and risk assessment updates
• Competency checks and limited audits
• Induction of staff
• Participation in on-call rota
• Onward referrals for specialist support
• Safeguarding referrals and participation in meetings

Skills

Care experience

Transferable skills

Physically demanding role

Staff supervision

Education

A Level 3 diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose - to improve people's lives. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced care and support professional to join our Supported Living Service as a coordinator.

About the Team

We support a range of service users at various properties in Bath & North East Somerset. The majority of the people we support have learning disabilities, many also have autism and/or other complex needs. We support people to maintain their tenancies and to live as independently as possible. We are a CQC registered service. Our coordinators work under the guidance of the registered manager and deputy managers and will be assigned key duties at specific properties and associated geographical areas. Coordinators are also expected to work flexibly across our area-wide provision to ensure consistent support is in place. Please see Role Specific Criteria for further information.

About the Role

We will consider applications for 22.5 hours per week up to 37 hours per week for this role. Our coordinator tasks include:

• Planning of rotas in collaboration with deputy managers
• Supervision of staff
• Contributing to care reviews
• Leading the delivery of the service, modelling good support and overseeing the plan for a day, shift or weekend
• Working every other weekend to ensure people are supported and any actions required are followed up
• Seeking advice from the on-duty or on-call deputy or manager as required
• Support plan and risk assessment updates
• Competency checks and limited audits
• Induction of staff
• Participation in on-call rota
• Onward referrals for specialist support
• Safeguarding referrals and participation in meetings

You can Expect:

• A comprehensive induction
• Regular supervision
• A supportive team around you
• A full training programme
  Care experience - such as having been a support worker in a CQC registered service or close equivalent.
• Transferable skills
• The ability to work in a physically demanding role
• A Level 3 diploma in Health & Social Care or a close equivalent qualification.
• A passion for delivering quality, person centred support.
  Interview date: TBC

No Agencies Please. Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand.

Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council's at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need.

Go to At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose - to improve peoples lives.

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We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

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Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.