Shared Lives Co-ordinator

2 weeks ago


Derby, United Kingdom Derby City Council Full time

Application closing date

04/03/2024

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

G £30,825 - £33,945

Contractual hours

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Basis

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Job category/type

Social Care - Adults

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Job description

**Directorate: People Services**

**Hours: Full-time**
**Contract Type: Permanent**
**Location: Council House**

**Previous applicants need not apply**

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and passionate Shared Lives Coordinator to be part of the Shared Lives Scheme. We want the best for our vulnerable adults, and we want to ensure the best provision to our valued carers who are delivering a unique service.

We are looking for like-minded people to join the team in Derby and be champions of outstanding care and support.

You will need to be a highly motivated individual who can support carers to deliver the best possible care to our customers. You will need to work with Shared Lives carers to ensure that the Scheme delivers a person-centred approach to our customers within the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

You will also need to be an excellent communicator, have good organisational skills with the ability to support and advise carers to manage risks and promote successful outcomes for the customers within the Scheme. You will need an understanding of Adult Safeguarding procedures and the ability to recognise and implement these in your role.

You will be expected to visit Shared Lives Carers in their homes and obtain feedback from customers using the Service. Experience of working with a wide range of customer groups would be an advantage.

If you feel that you can make a difference and have the relevant skills, qualifications and desire to succeed, then we want to hear from you. In return, we can offer you an exciting and rewarding career opportunity.

As a Shared Lives Coordinator, you’ll provide a safe environment and outstanding support to our customers and carers.
Benefits of working for Derby City Council include:

- Highly competitive salary
- Access to a local government pension scheme
- Minimum of 26 annual leave days a year (increasing after five years’ service)
- Access to Team Derby Perks (retail discounts and exclusive offers)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Employee recognition scheme
- Employee assistance programme (24/7 health and wellbeing support)

**Next Steps**

**Interviews will be held: TBC**

Important Information
Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are below.

All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job.

Remember to align your personal statement to the essential criteria in the Person Specification.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We feel it is essential that we recruit a talented workforce that is as diverse as the community we work for.


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