Support Co-ordinator

An opportunity has arisen for a dedicated candidate to join the Learning Disability Team as a Support Coordinator. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of the team's objectives providing effective case management.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to support adults with learning disabilities achieve the best possible outcomes. The ideal person will have an understanding of the challenges adults with learning disabilities and their families encounter.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a committed and supportive team and to work in a really varied and stimulating role.

Responsibilities will include undertaking Care Act assessments, support planning, care plan reviews, safeguarding enquiries and multi-disciplinary working. The role will also involve working as part of the team's duty system.

About Us
The Community Learning Disability Team is a very friendly, motivated and dedicated team of Social Care Staff. Our team undertakes care management and safeguarding responsibilities in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant adult social care legislation and guidance.

We work closely with a multi-disciplinary health team including Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Community Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Counsellors and Behaviour Analysts to support adults with Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs.

The team also provides a transition service by working closely with Children Social Care and Special Education Needs in line the Children and Families Act 2014 to support young people who would be eligible for adult social care to have a smooth transfer to adult service.

We support adults and their carers' in a person-centred way to assess their needs and create effective outcome-focused support plans.

You would ideally have some experience of working with people with a learning disability and experience of working in a social care setting. You must have excellent communication skills, knowledge of relevant legislation and the ability to form and maintain effective working relationships with people.
Our Offer To You
As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Regular supervision and appraisal
The opportunity to develop knowledge and skills through further training
A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme
A friendly and supportive environment
Excellent public transport link