Supported Living Service Coordinator

Bath and North East Somerset Council; West of England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking an experienced care and support professional to join the Supported Living Service as a coordinator. The role supports people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, helping them live independently and maintain their tenancies.

The coordinator will manage rotas, supervise staff, contribute to care reviews and lead delivery of services across property and area-wide provisions, including every-other-weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Care experience in a CQC registered service or close equivalent.
• Strong transferable skills for diverse environments.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding role and meet care needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan rotas in collaboration with deputy managers.
• Supervise staff and contribute to care reviews.
• Lead service delivery and oversee daily/shift/weekend plans.
• Work every other weekend to ensure consistent support.
• Seek advice from on-duty deputy/manager as required.
• Update support plans and risk assessments.
• Conduct competency checks and limited audits.
• Induct new staff and participate in on-call rota.
• Arrange onward referrals for specialist support.
• Handle safeguarding referrals and attend meetings.

Skills

Care experience

Transferable skills

Physically demanding role

Person-centred care

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care diploma

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 upSeeking 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

About You

• 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

*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 https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

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. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that 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.