Unit Co-ordinator

**Team**:CAS - Beech Close & Evergreen (SUSD)

**Job Family**:Supporting - CBG7

**Salary**:£24,496 - £26,845 per annum pro-rata plus weekend enhancments.

**Hours**: 37 hours per week

**Base location**: Beech Close, Dunstable - Occasionally covering Evergreen in Ampthill.
**Contract**: Fixed - Permanent

**Interview Date**:TBC

**About Us**

Central Bedfordshire is an ambitious authority, determined to be an exemplary one. Our strategic location and high quality of life mean we are one of the fastest growing areas in the country.

As a council we face the same challenges every business does - investing in the right places and delivering great results. Except for us, it’s all about our 289,000 residents. We’re totally focussed on helping to improve their lives and making Central Bedfordshire a great place to live and work.

We have set values and principles to represent the way we work and how we operate as an organisation. You can view a list of these in detail on our website.

This is a great time to join us on our journey.

**More about the role**:
Our Reablement & Step Up/Step Down services put residents at the heart of everything we do. Following an accident or illness, sometimes people need a helping hand to get back to everyday life. That’s where our Unit Support Staff come in. Our goal is to help people to get back on their feet - and regain their independence.

Become a Unit Co-ordinator, and you’ll find your greatness supervising our team of Unit Support Workers as they care for those who need it most. You’ll enable them to do their job at the highest standards, arranging training, monitoring their performance, and ensuring procedures are followed, championing best practice. You will work along side the team on the floor ensuring best practise at times to monitor standards.

You’ll carry out assessments of residents to determine the level of care and support they need - and put the wheels in motion to make it all happen. You’ll demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, and be a natural carer. You'll take the lead with completiing person centered care plans and risk assesments.

To support your team weekend working will be required and occasional night shifts.

For this role, you need an NVQ Level 3 in Care (or equivalent qualifications and experience), plus a knack for writing reports and co-ordinating people.

**What we can offer you**

As well as joining a friendly, dedicated, and hardworking team you will have access to numerous benefits, including:

- A comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively
- Generous family friendly policies and practices
- A welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences
- Friendly and supportive staff networks
- Annual leave allowance 25 days + statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes Life Assurance. You can find out more on the Bedfordshire Pension Fund website.
- An exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues
- A huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop
- Access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers

Central Bedfordshire Council has its own vision and values that are integral to everything we do. Our area vision is to make Central Bedfordshire 'A great place to live and work’.You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies detailed within this **Recruitment Pack**Safeguarding: