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 require...