Support Coordinator Kent

Job Description

Job Title: Support CoordinatorContract: Part Time PermanentHours: 19 hours per weekSalary: £23,885.00 per annum pro rataLocation: Bromley - KentAre you passionate about supporting people with disabilities to live full lives and realise their ambitionsAre you looking for an opportunity to move into a first level management roleWe are looking for a Support Coordinator to join our Bromley team and assist with managing a service for up to 4 residents living within a shared environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated and caring staff team.The RoleThe role will involve a mixture of management/ administrative duties as well as some day to day support sessions with people we support including community access, daily living activities as well as social activities. The position will include some rota management, supervisions and appraisals of staff, reviewing of support plans and risk assessments, managing health and safety checks and maintenance reporting.You will work closely with both the Service Manager/ Registered Manager and the Deputy Manager to inspire and motivate the team to provide a high quality service. You will assist in implementing current legislation and CQC requirements. Acting as a role model in the delivery of active support you will promote and maintain person centred approaches and inclusive community links to achieve positive outcomes with the people we support from the frontline staff team.You will be expected to attend appointments with people we support and care reviews, record daily logs, administer medication, lead shifts and cover the rota where necessary.Skills and Expertise* Share our values of enabling, empowering and engaging and implement these* Ability to supervise staff* Have experience of providing support to people with learning disabilities/ autism and or complex needs and or behaviours of concern* Effectively communicate with staff at all levels and with professionals and families external to the service as well as with the people we support using communication aids as required* Be confident in using your own initiative and deputising for the Manager* Have strong IT skills and able to manage own time and work under pressure* Creativity, motivation and enthusiasm to bring new ideas into the service and to implement these to shape the service as part of continuous improvementAboutUsWe are run by a group of committed volunteers - our Board of Trustees. We provide care and support services, mainly across north and east London, to support a range of vulnerable people towards improved choice and greater independence, including; those who have experienced street homelessness.* Young people in housing need - including those leaving care.* Older people who need support and care.* People with learning disabilities.* People with Autism Spectrum Conditions* People with Mental Health problemsBenefitsWe value everything our staff do for the people we support, so we provide a great benefits package:* Flexible working hours that will give you the work life balance that is right for you* Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)* Computing Scheme * Credit Union Scheme* Cycle-to-Work Scheme* Death in Service Benefit* Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme* Blue Light Card* Eye care Vouchers* Flu Jab Reimbursement* Long Service Awards* Pension Scheme* Purchase Additional Annual Leave* Refer-a-Friend Scheme* Loans (including season tickets and parking permit loans)The closing date for all applications is on 9am 26th April 2021Interviews will be held on 6th May 2021We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expect all staff to share this commitment. If the post you apply for involves working with or having access to adults at risk and/or their records, we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services. This will be fully subsidised by Outward.Please click Apply to be redirected to our online application site.