Support Co-ordinator

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people's lives. About the Team Would you like a varied and rewarding role, supporting people and working in a team? If so, we would love to hear from you. Our Service supports people who have Learning Disabilities and / or Autism to live in their own homes in the community. This is an opportunity to be part of a service which makes a real difference to the lives of those people we support. About the Role Our Support Co-ordinators fulfil an essential role, leading the day to day running of the service. Duties include :

• Supporting and supervising support workers in their job roles.
• Supporting the manager and deputy manager to maintain the rota and allocating staff duties.
• Overseeing and maintaining packages of support.
• Supporting service users 1 : 1 in a person-centred way in their own homes.
• As we are a registered service, supporting the management team in maintaining and monitoring delivery of care in accordance with CQC standards and regulations.
We need people who are reliable, pro-active and passionate about giving the people we support the best experience possible when they come to our service. Coordinators are expected to complete supervisions and annual reviews for support workers.


• Support work experience (preferred but not essential)
• Transferable skills
• The ability to work in a physically demanding role
  
  About Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath & 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 & 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 & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. 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 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.