At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives and engage in their community.
- Company: Join a passionate and inclusive organisation dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days annual leave, pension contributions, and a probationary bonus.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for personal and career development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must have a clean driving licence and skills in positive communication.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 28000 £ per year.
Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of people living in Chorley Wigan? We are looking for a caring, dynamic and highly motivated person to join the team as a Support Coordinator in our Chorley Wigan Learning Disability services. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our well-established team, which supports individuals with learning disabilities.
You must have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional regard for the people we support. You will also have skills in the assessment of needs and proactive risk management, so that support planning for individuals demonstrates an active and fulfilling life with an emphasis on a 'can do' approach.
Support Coordinator Duties:- Provide outcome focused support to enable clients to lead fulfilling and valued lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in their local community and much more.
- Effectively meet the needs of our clients and take additional responsibilities such as rota management, induction of staff and staff supervision.
- Work in a flexible manner which may include working evenings and weekends and sleep ins.
- Participate in our local On Call.
- Administer medication.
- As well as providing direct support, the Support Coordinator role also requires some off rota time, which has been developed to support the management of service delivery.
This is an opportunity for personal and career development as we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture. It is essential to have a clean, up to date driving license and access to a vehicle for this role, as the role requires travelling around the Chorley area.
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.
Support Coordinator Driver Specific (Wigan) employer: Creative Support Ltd
Creative Support is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities in the Chorley Wigan area. With a strong emphasis on employee growth through structured training and career progression opportunities, we foster a supportive and inclusive work culture that values every team member. Our comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, pension contributions, and a probationary bonus, ensures that our staff feel valued and motivated to deliver outstanding support.
