Community Living Supervisor

3 weeks ago


Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Walsingham Support Full time

Independent Living Coordinator

Join Walsingham Support and make a significant impact in the lives of individuals with diverse needs

Walsingham Support has been dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and other complex requirements since its inception in 1986.

Our approach is unique; we prioritize the individuals we support, ensuring they are at the heart of everything we do. This is achieved through personalized support tailored to each person's unique circumstances.


• As a vital member of our organization, your role will be to help provide the quality of life that individuals with disabilities deserve, empowering them to achieve their fullest potential.


• In your capacity as an Independent Living Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that Walsingham Support's services are of exceptional quality and centered around the individual, adapting care to meet each person's lifestyle needs.


• You will oversee a well-maintained and supportive environment for those we assist.


• Each team operates based on a care plan, assisting with daily living tasks, which may include personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, emotional support, social engagement, and community activities.

We genuinely value our staff and provide a comprehensive range of benefits for each Independent Living Coordinator:


• Flexible working hours, including part-time and bank positions.


• 28 days of annual leave, increasing to 38 days based on length of service.


• Enhanced pay for working on bank holidays.


• Contributions to a pension scheme.


• Life assurance equivalent to three times your salary.


• Access to a bereavement helpline.


• Walsingham Rewards Scheme offering extensive discounts on everyday purchases.


• Exceptional training and ongoing professional development opportunities.


• Awards for long service.


• Eyecare vouchers.


• Performance bonus payments.


• A referral bonus of £250 for recommending a friend.

This role is wonderfully diverse, allowing you to build meaningful relationships with both the individuals you support and your team.

Independent Living Coordinator

Independent Living Coordinator

As an Independent Living Coordinator, you will be accountable for the comprehensive management and operation of our supported living services. Your focus will be on ensuring that residents receive high-quality, person-centered care. Your responsibilities will include:


• Leading, managing, and nurturing a team of support staff.


• Ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.


• Overseeing care plans and risk assessments tailored to the individual needs of each resident.


• Fostering strong relationships with residents, their families, and other stakeholders.


• Efficiently managing budgets and resources.


• Promoting a positive and inclusive atmosphere that values diversity and individual choice.

Key Responsibilities of the Independent Living Coordinator


• Leadership & Management: Provide effective leadership to your team, ensuring staff are well-supported and motivated. Conduct regular supervisions, appraisals, and training sessions.


• Quality Assurance: Uphold high standards of care, ensuring services comply with relevant regulations and frameworks.


• Person-Centered Care: Develop and implement personalized care plans that reflect the individual needs, preferences, and aspirations of each resident.


• Communication: Encourage effective communication within the team, with residents, families, and external professionals.


• Safeguarding: Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all residents, effectively implementing safeguarding policies and procedures.


• Financial Management: Oversee the financial aspects of the service, including budgeting, invoicing, and resource allocation.

Qualifications & Experience for the Independent Living Coordinator

Essential:


• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role within social care.


• A relevant qualification in Health & Social Care.


• Strong leadership and management capabilities.


• Excellent understanding of autism, mental health issues, and learning disabilities.


• Proven ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Desirable:


• Previous experience in a supported living environment.


• Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations.


• Experience in staff training and development.

Independent Living Coordinator

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING FOR A CHARITY

Independent Living Coordinator

Working for a charity offers a variety of unique benefits compared to commercial organizations. If this is your first time applying for a position within a charitable organization, here are some notable distinctions:


Sense of Purpose: Many individuals find working for a charity to be more personally rewarding as they contribute to a mission that aligns with their values. The fulfillment derived from making a positive impact on society can be a powerful motivator.


Social Impact: Charities typically focus on addressing social issues, whether related to healthcare, education, poverty, or the environment. Employment in a charity allows individuals to be part of initiatives aimed at creating positive social change and improving lives.


Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Charities often emphasize diversity and inclusion, reflecting the varied communities they serve. Employees may work alongside individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.


Skill Development: Employment in a charity may provide opportunities for individuals to develop a broad range of skills. With limited resources, employees often take on multiple roles, facilitating skill diversification and professional growth.


Community Engagement: Charities are typically deeply connected to the communities they serve. Employees may have the opportunity to engage directly with beneficiaries, volunteers, and community partners, fostering a strong sense of community.


Flexibility and Passion-Driven Work: While this may not be universally applicable, some charities offer a more flexible work environment, recognizing the passion and commitment of their employees, which can enhance job satisfaction and work-life balance.


Positive Workplace Culture: Charities often cultivate a positive and collaborative workplace culture where employees share a common goal and work together to achieve it. This camaraderie contributes to a supportive and encouraging work environment.


Focus on Service Users: At Walsingham, any surplus funds generated by the charity are reinvested into the care of service users rather than being allocated to bonuses for directors.


Job Stability: Charities are generally less likely to take risks when expanding, resulting in greater financial stability compared to profit-driven companies. Many non-profit organizations do not have private owners and do not issue stock or pay dividends.

Independent Living Coordinator



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