Job description
Salary: G £20,602 - £22,604 a year actual salary (£33,143 - £36,363 a year full time equivalent)
Location: Council House
Hours: 23 hours a week - Monday – Thursday: pm – pm. Friday: 12 noon –>Closing Date: Sunday 18th Janaury 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking to appoint a passionate Shared Lives Coordinator to be part of the Shared Lives Scheme. We want the best for our vulnerable adults, and we want to ensure the best provision to our valued carers who are delivering a unique service. We are looking for like-minded people to join the team in Derby and be champions of outstanding care and support.
You will need to be a highly motivated individual who can support carers to deliver the best possible care to our customers. You will need to work with Shared Lives carers to ensure that the Scheme delivers a person-centred approach to our customers within the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
You will also need to be an excellent communicator, have good organisational skills with the ability to support and advise carers to manage risks and promote successful outcomes for the customers within the Scheme. You will need an understanding of Adult Safeguarding procedures and the ability to recognise and implement these in your role.
You will be expected to visit Shared Lives Carers in their homes and obtain feedback from customers using the Service. Experience of working with a wide range of customer groups would be an advantage.
If you feel that you can make a difference and have the relevant skills, qualifications and desire to succeed, then we want to hear from you. In return, we can offer you an exciting and rewarding career opportunity.
As a Shared Lives Coordinator, you’ll provide a safe environment and outstanding support to our customers and carers.
Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.
What We Offer
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:
• Flexible work/life balance scheme
• Hybrid working
• Modern office environment
• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support
• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network and Neurodiversity Network
• Support for colleagues who are carers
Next Steps
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