At Bath & North East Somerset Council, we have an 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. Based at Carrswood Bath/Connections Writhlington.
About The Team
We support service users at various properties in Bath & North East Somerset. The majority have learning disabilities, many also have autism and/or other complex needs. We support people to maintain their tenancies and to live independently. We are a CQC registered service.
About The Role
We will consider applications for 22.5 to 37 hours per week for this role. Please contact us if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying.
Coordinator Tasks
- 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
- Updating support plans and risk assessments
- Conducting competency checks and limited audits
- Induction of staff
- Participation in on‑call rota
- Onward referrals for specialist support
- Safeguarding referrals and participation in meetings
What We Offer
- 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
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role, please contact Andy Turner (Specialist Provision Service Manager) at Andy_Turner@bathnes.gov.uk or call 01225394724.
Important Information
No Agencies Please.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are a Disability Confident Employer. Applications for job-share, part‑time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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. Anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups is expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
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