Community Care Services Coordinator- Outreach

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  • Oakham, Rutland
  • £32,061-33,699 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Are you a passionate about providing high quality support to people with a learning disability and/or Autism? Do you thrive in creating person-centred environments that empower individuals to achieve their dreams, goals and aspirations? If so, wed love to hear from you!We are seeking ahighly motivated Leader to Coordinate an extension to our Supported Living service within the community. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the people we support, while driving quality and innovation across our services.Main duties of the jobAbout the roleCoordinate support for two young adults living in their own home, ensuring the staff rota is in line with their needs.Keep up to date and review relevant support plans, risk assessments and tools to support the staff team to deliver high quality support.Liaise with families, professionals and key people with regards to day-to-day queries and updates.Undertake regular quality assurance and gain feedback from staff, families and people we support.To work with the people we support as and when required in order to build positive relationships, guide the team and be a present leader.About usRutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.DetailsDate posted21 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£32,061 to £33,699 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference numberF0104-25-0005Job locationsRutland County CouncilCatmos StreetOakhamRutlandLE15 6HPJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPurpose of the Job:To Coordinate and facilitate service provision supporting people who have beenassessed of having a need for support, promoting their independence and enablingchoice and control.To promote social inclusion, reducing isolation and contribute to servicedevelopment to meet both individuals and service outcomes. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPurpose of the Job:To Coordinate and facilitate service provision supporting people who have beenassessed of having a need for support, promoting their independence and enablingchoice and control.To promote social inclusion, reducing isolation and contribute to servicedevelopment to meet both individuals and service outcomes.Person SpecificationSkillsEssential
  • Able to manage health and safety issues through completion of
  • the risk assessment processes
  • Ability to liaise with other agencies, organisations, clients and
  • their carers
  • Motivated and committed
  • Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Tolerant and diplomatic
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Positive attitude to disability and an understanding of the purpose
  • of advocacy
  • Appreciation of a multi-agency approach
  • Ability to prioritise own and others work and motivate staff
  • members
  • Able to manage own time and that of others
  • Ability to demonstrate practical interpersonal skills
  • Ability to receive and communicate information verbally and in
  • writing
  • Able to work with confidentiality, sensitivity and diplomacy
Desirable
  • Supervisory skills
  • Aptitude with IT
QualificationsEssential
  • NVQ 3/QCF in Social Care or willingness and ability to achieve
  • within agreed timescale
Desirable
  • Assessors award or willingness to achieve within agreed
  • timescale
ExperienceEssential
  • Knowledge of Person Centred Planning
  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Experience of community development work
Desirable
  • Experience of leading and supporting a small staff team
Person SpecificationSkillsEssential
  • Able to manage health and safety issues through completion of
  • the risk assessment processes
  • Ability to liaise with other agencies, organisations, clients and
  • their carers
  • Motivated and committed
  • Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Tolerant and diplomatic
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Positive attitude to disability and an understanding of the purpose
  • of advocacy
  • Appreciation of a multi-agency approach
  • Ability to prioritise own and others work and motivate staff
  • members
  • Able to manage own time and that of others
  • Ability to demonstrate practical interpersonal skills
  • Ability to receive and communicate information verbally and in
  • writing
  • Able to work with confidentiality, sensitivity and diplomacy
Desirable
  • Supervisory skills
  • Aptitude with IT
QualificationsEssential
  • NVQ 3/QCF in Social Care or willingness and ability to achieve
  • within agreed timescale
Desirable
  • Assessors award or willingness to achieve within agreed
  • timescale
ExperienceEssential
  • Knowledge of Person Centred Planning
  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Experience of community development work
Desirable
  • Experience of leading and supporting a small staff team

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