At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate Shared Lives arrangements and support carers in making a real difference.
- Company: Avalon, a values-led charity focused on community and relationships.
- Benefits: Up to 30 days annual leave, health cash plan, and discounts at retailers.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values learning and reflection.
- Why this job: Make a visible impact in people's lives while enjoying a dynamic and meaningful role.
- Qualifications: Experience in health or social care with strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Award winning in-house training with opportunities to develop your career.
Up to 30 days Annual Leave in addition to Bank Holidays.
24/7 Everyday Advice helpline, giving you impartial guidance regarding any personal matters or concerns you may have.
Discounts at high street retailers and on gym memberships.
Access to our Health Cash Plan.
Contractual Sick Pay Allowance.
£250 refer a friend scheme.
Paid Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Certificate (which you need to be able to work in social care).
Do you believe great support starts with relationships? At Avalon, we help people live their best lives — in real homes, as part of real communities. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and people-focused Shared Lives Coordinator to help make that happen across York and Doncaster.
This is a hands‑on, varied role where no two days are the same. You’ll be right at the heart of our Shared Lives service — supporting carers, working alongside people and families, and collaborating with professionals to make sure Shared Lives arrangements are safe, stable and truly person‑centred.
What you’ll be doing:
- Coordinating Shared Lives arrangements from matching through to long‑term stability.
- Being a trusted point of contact for Shared Lives Carers — offering guidance, support and reassurance.
- Spending time with people supported, listening to what matters to them and shaping support around their lives.
- Working closely with social workers and commissioners to deliver positive outcomes.
- Keeping quality, safeguarding and good practice at the centre of everything you do.
Who we’re looking for:
- Someone who brings energy, empathy and organisation in equal measure.
- Experience in health or social care, with a strong person‑centred mindset.
- Confident building relationships and having thoughtful, sometimes complex conversations.
- Calm under pressure, reflective in practice and great at problem‑solving.
- Passionate about community‑based support and the Shared Lives model.
Why Avalon?
- A genuinely values‑led charity where people come first.
- A supportive team that believes in learning, reflection and doing things well.
- A role with real autonomy, variety and purpose.
- The chance to make a visible difference in people’s everyday lives.
If you’re motivated by people, relationships and possibility — and you want a role that’s meaningful, dynamic and deeply human — we’d love to hear from you.
Due to the terms of our sponsorship licence, we are currently not able to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship. Please only apply if you are already a resident in the UK with no sponsorship requirements.
Appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate.
We’re an equal opportunity employer — that means that anyone with the right skills is encouraged to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or any disabilities.
Shared Lives Coordinator (Doncaster & York) employer: Avalon Group
Avalon is an award-winning charity that prioritises people and relationships, offering a supportive work culture where employees can thrive. With up to 30 days of annual leave, comprehensive training, and a commitment to personal development, this role as a Shared Lives Coordinator in Doncaster & York provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join a team that values empathy, collaboration, and the chance to create positive change in people's lives.
