Shared Lives Coordinator
Ilminster, Somerset (with hybrid working and regular travel across Somerset)
About Us
We’re Shared Lives South West, an award-winning charity delivering long-term and short break care and support services throughout Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset. We recruit, train, and support carers who offer accommodation in their own homes to people with care and support needs, enabling them to share in family life, develop skills, and maintain their independence. We are rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission and take pride in providing top-quality care and support.
The Benefits
1. Salary of £30,088.20 per annum pro rata
2. 25 days’ paid leave per year in addition to Bank Holidays
3. Salary sacrifice pension scheme
4. Blue Light Card
5. Charity Workers Discount
6. Community days
7. A mindful employer
8. AIG bereavement counselling and probate helpline
9. AIG Smart Health
10. Bicycle Scheme
11. Death in Service Insurance
12. Accident and injury insurance
13. Flu vaccination
The Role
As a Shared Lives Coordinator, you will recruit, assess, and support Shared Lives Carers, matching them with individuals who want to live or stay in a Shared Lives arrangement. Managing a caseload of carers, you’ll support and monitor shared lives arrangements while promoting our organisation and work publicly and with local care teams. You will maintain regular contact with carers through phone calls and home visits, addressing challenges that arise, including those related to Safeguarding Adults. Additionally, you will organise training sessions, local Shared Lives meetings, and social events, creating opportunities for carers and those who use our services to connect, learn, and share their experiences. You will also:
1. Maintain accurate records using electronic and paper systems
2. Work with the Funding and Benefits team on financial aspects of the service
About You
To be considered as a Shared Lives Coordinator, you will need:
1. Experience working within a regulated care provider or commissioning authority
2. Knowledge of and commitment to person-centred approaches to care and support
3. Knowledge of legislation, policy and practice relevant to services for adults with care and support needs
4. Knowledge of local authority social care processes
5. A qualification in Health or Social Care to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
6. A full, valid driving licence
The closing date for this role is 17th March 2025.
Other organisations may call this role Support Service Coordinator, Care Services Coordinator, Support Worker Coordinator, Support Officer.
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