At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate support for adults and children with learning disabilities across North Somerset.
- Company: Join a nationwide care provider dedicated to specialist learning disability support.
- Benefits: £27,000 salary, company car, training opportunities, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Great training opportunities, including NVQ in Health and Social Care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in health and social care and a full UK Driving Licence required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
A full UK Driving Licence is essential.
On-call every other week.
North Somerset only. Commutable from: Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, Nailsea, Portishead, Worle, Pill, Yatton, Congresbury, Backwell, Winscombe and Bristol.
Are you a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or experienced Support Worker looking for a local, permanent role where you will help coordinate specialist learning disability support for both adults and children across North Somerset? This is an excellent opportunity to join our Learning Disability team, where you will support the coordination of adult supported living services alongside community outreach and respite care for children and their families.
Within our adult services, you will help coordinate teams of Support Workers delivering person-centred care within supported living homes. You will assist with staff rotas, supervisions, spot checks, medication observations and the preparation of care plans and risk assessments. You will also help coordinate children's outreach packages across North Somerset. This support is mainly respite care designed to give families a helping hand, while enabling children with learning disabilities to enjoy activities at home and in the community. Children's outreach shifts can range anywhere from 3 to 8 hours and may take place between 7am and 8pm, although most support is delivered between 9am and 6pm.
We have excellent opportunities for training and development, including the opportunity to start or complete a Level 3-5 NVQ in Health and Social Care. Network Healthcare is a nationwide care provider specialising in domiciliary care, live-in care, complex care, supported living and specialist learning disability support. This role would suit someone with a strong background in health and social care who is looking to progress into a varied coordination role supporting both adults and children.
THE ROLE:
- Coordinating adult supported living services and children's outreach packages across North Somerset.
- Planning staff rotas and responding to sickness, changes and emergency cover.
- Preparing and updating care plans, risk assessments and other service documentation.
- Supporting and supervising staff, with shared on-call responsibility every other week.
THE PERSON:
- Experience working in health and social care is essential.
- Experience supporting adults or children with learning disabilities would be beneficial.
- Strong organisational skills and confident coordinating staff and support packages.
- A full UK Driving Licence is essential.
Learning Disability Support Coordinator in Clevedon employer: Network Care and Support
Network Healthcare is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and community engagement. With opportunities for training, including the chance to start or complete your level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care, you will thrive in a role that allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients across South Gloucestershire. Enjoy the benefits of a company car, phone, and laptop while working in a stable environment that values your contributions.
