Support Co-ordinator
Service : North Ayrshire Supported Living Service,
Location : North Ayrshire, KA20 3JX
Salary : £31,635 - £33,502 per annum
Contract : Full time, Permanent - 39 Hours per Week
We are now offering a fantastic development opportunity to become part of the North Ayrshire Supported Living management team as a Support Coordinator.
The role will involve assisting the Service Manager and management team to provide a wide ranging and responsive community-based service, aimed at meeting the needs of the service users.
The Support Co-ordinator will also provide effective line management support to the service's staff team, participate in rota preparation and participate in the on-call rota.
The successful candidate will have a minimum two years experience of supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex health needs.
An SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is also essential.
In addition applicants should also have the following attributes and experience:
Experience of creating person centred care plans and risk assessments
Experience of providing direct support alongside people who have a learning difficulty, complex needs or with Autism Spectrum conditions
In-depth understanding of our values, current social care legislation and best practice
Proficiency and confidence in the use of IT systems including Word, Excel, Power point and databases
Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills and able to communicate effectively (listening, verbal and written) at all levels of the organisation
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively manage competing demands
Full UK driving licence and use of car for work purposes
Experience of providing supervisory support to a team is desirable but not essential.
If you feel you have the passion and skills to be successful in this role then click on Apply today to start the application process!
This post is considered to be Regulated Work with Adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007.
Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Record Update if already a Scheme member prior to any formal offer of employment being made.
Hansel is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all who believe they fit the essential requirements for the job.
Our Scottish Registered Charity reference number is SC001514.
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