23 Oct
Creative Support
Preston
Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of people living in Preston, Lancashire?
We are looking for a caring, dynamic and highly motivated person to join the team as a Support Coordinator in our Preston Intensive Support Service. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our well-established services, which supports individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours.
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 to take additional responsibilities such as rota management, induction of staff and staff supervision
- Work in a flexible manner which may including working evenings and weekends and sleep in's
- Participate in our local On Call
- Administering 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 Preston area.
Vacancy Reference Number: 73910
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. 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. - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme
Application Instructions:
To apply,
candidates must complete the online application form located on our company website via the listing for the above reference numbered role. We do not accept CV's as a method of application.
A list of all roles available can be located at: www.creativesupport.co.uk
Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.
We do not provide outcomes for unsuccessful applications.
For role or application queries please email
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS
▶️ Support Coordinator
🖊️ Creative Support
📍 Preston