Children & Young People’s (C&YP) Care Coordinator
Location: Warrington and surrounding areas
Salary: £16,172
Hours: 20 hours per week
About Us
Support at Home is an established and highly regarded care provider delivering high-quality support to adults, children, young people and families across the Northwest. We are passionate about providing person-centered care that enables people to live fulfilling and independent lives.
As our Children and Young People’s Services continue to grow, we are looking for an ambitious, motivated and experienced individual to help develop this exciting area of the business.
During the initial development of the Children's Services division, the post holder will undertake direct support work as required. As the service grows, the proportion of direct care responsibilities will reduce, with increasing emphasis on leadership, service development, quality assurance and staff management.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and wants to play a key role in developing a growing service.
Initially, the successful candidate will support the delivery of care packages, complete assessments, assist with recruitment and training, and help establish the foundations of our Children’s Services provision in Warrington. As the service grows, you will take increasing responsibility for supervising staff, managing packages of care and supporting the strategic development of the service.
This role would suit an experienced Children’s Support Worker, Senior Support Worker, Supervisor or Deputy Manager looking for the next step in their career.
Key Responsibilities
· Support the development and growth of Children’s Services in Warrington.
· Complete assessments, reviews and risk assessments.
· Support the implementation of new care packages.
· Build positive relationships with children, young people, families and professionals.
· Recruit, induct and support care staff.
· Deliver client led training, observations and competency assessments.
· Supervise and support care workers.
· Monitor service quality and compliance.
· Deliver direct support and care where necessary, particularly during the service development phase.
· Promote the organisation’s values and commitment to outstanding care.
About You
Essential:
· Experience supporting children and young people with additional needs, disabilities, complex needs or behavioural support requirements.
· Experience supervising or supporting staff.
· Strong assessment and care planning skills.
· Excellent communication, IT and organisational skills.
· Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
· Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs.
Desirable:
· Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent.
· Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management.
· Experience working with local authorities, health professionals and multidisciplinary teams.
· Experience developing new services or care packages.
· Knowledge of Ofsted and children’s service regulatory requirements.
What We Offer
· Opportunity to play a key role in developing a growing Children’s Service.
· Career progression opportunities.
· Ongoing professional development and training.
· Supportive management team.
· Competitive salary.
· Mileage allowance.
· Pension scheme.
· Employee wellbeing support.
Join Our Team
If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people and would like to help shape an exciting and growing service, we would love to hear from you.
Please email your CV and covering letter to: [email protected]
Pay: £16,172.00 per year
Benefits:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
