Purple Oak Support have been serving the communities of Andover and the surrounding areas for over 55 years. What started out as a concerned group of parents whose children has a learning disability, has now turned into a charity which provides supported living services, domiciliary care, community support and children’s respite.
We are continuously building on our successes and developing our services to support the people in our community. We put the needs and wishes of the people we support at the heart of what we do and always strive to grow and excel, raising awareness of, and changing attitudes surrounding learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health within our community.
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care
Join our Care and Support team as a Support Coordinator and help ensure the people we support receive safe, high-quality, person-centred support every day.
We’re looking for an organised and proactive Support Coordinator to join our team on a part-time, 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract, based at The Wellington Centre in Andover.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, building relationships and working in a fast-paced environment. You’ll play an important role in coordinating support visits across our supported living services, helping to ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time.
What you’ll be doing
Reporting to the Registered Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our Support Workers are appropriately allocated to deliver safe, timely and person-centred support for the people we support.
Communication is a huge part of this role. You’ll work closely with the people we support, Support Workers, and members of the management team to ensure everyone has the information they need and that any changes are communicated promptly.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Coordinating support visits across our supported living services using our rostering system.
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Working alongside our experienced Support Coordinator to maintain accurate rotas and staffing information.
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Ensuring Support Workers are appropriately allocated to provide excellent support that is safe, consistent and person-centred.
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Keeping colleagues informed of changes to schedules and responding to day-to-day operational queries.
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Supporting Service Managers by ensuring they have accurate and up-to-date information to enable an effective on-call service.
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Using our systems to produce reports and provide information to support our management teams.
Working arrangements
This is a part-time, 12-month fixed-term maternity cover role based at The Wellington Centre, Winchester Road, Andover, with flexibility to work from home on some days, subject to business needs.
Hours: 30 per week
Salary: £21,555.55 per annum
About you
We’re looking for someone with a positive approach who is passionate about ensuring the people we support receive excellent, person-centred support.
To be successful in this role, you’ll have:
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt your communication style when needed.
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Good IT skills and confidence learning new systems.
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Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
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The ability to think creatively and solve problems.
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A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Desirable:
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Experience of scheduling or coordinating staff.
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Experience using rostering or workforce management systems.
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Experience working within health and social care or another customer-focused environment.
What we offer
Our benefits package includes:
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Competitive salary of £21,555.55 per annum (based on 30hrs per week)
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NEST pension (where eligibility requirements are met)
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Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, giving access to a wide range of discounts
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Free onsite parking
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24-hour support via our Employee Assistance Programme
Recruitment timeline
The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Friday 17th July 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Additional information
Purple Oak Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. This role is subject to safer recruitment practices, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Purple Oak Support is unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
If you’re looking for a varied role where you can make a real difference by supporting the delivery of excellent services, we’d love to hear from you.
Purple Oak Support is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for our colleagues and provide equal opportunities in all aspects of employment including recruitment.
