York & Doncaster | £27,417 | Full-Time (37 hours per week)
Do you believe great support starts with relationships?
At Avalon, we help people live their best lives - in real homes, as part of real communities. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and people-focused Shared Lives Coordinator to help make that happen across York and Doncaster.
This is a hands-on, varied role where no two days are the same. You’ll be right at the heart of our Shared Lives service — supporting carers, working alongside people and families, and collaborating with professionals to make sure Shared Lives arrangements are safe, stable and truly person-centred.
What you’ll be doing
· Coordinating Shared Lives arrangements from matching through to long-term stability
· Being a trusted point of contact for Shared Lives Carers — offering guidance, support and reassurance
· Spending time with people supported, listening to what matters to them and shaping support around their lives
· Working closely with social workers and commissioners to deliver positive outcomes
· Keeping quality, safeguarding and good practice at the centre of everything you do
Who we’re looking for
· Someone who brings energy, empathy and organisation in equal measure
· Experience in health or social care, with a strong person-centred mindset
· Confident building relationships and having thoughtful, sometimes complex conversations
· Calm under pressure, reflective in practice and great at problem-solving
· Passionate about community-based support and the Shared Lives model
Why Avalon?
· A genuinely values-led charity where people come first
· A supportive team that believes in learning, reflection and doing things well
· A role with real autonomy, variety and purpose
· The chance to make a visible difference in people’s everyday lives
If you’re motivated by people, relationships and possibility — and you want a role that’s meaningful, dynamic and deeply human — we’d love to hear from you.
To view the full Person Specification and Role Profile, please visit our website www.avalongroup.org.uk/vacancies
Due to the terms of our sponsorship licence, we are currently not able to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship. Please only apply if you are already a resident in the UK with no sponsorship requirements.
Appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate.
We’re an equal opportunity employer – that means that anyone with the right skills is encouraged to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or any disabilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £27,417.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
Application question(s):
- Do you have current Right to Work in the UK?
- Do you have any sponsorship requirements to work in the UK?
- Do you hold a full UK Driving Licence, with access to your own vehicle for business purposes?
Work Location: On the road
