Support Coordinator; Driver

Overview

Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of people living in Chorley, Lancashire?

We are looking for a caring, dynamic and highly motivated person to join the team as a Support Coordinator in our Chorley Supported Living Services. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our well-established team, which supports individuals with learning disabilities.

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.

• 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

It is essential to have a clean, up to date driving license and access to a vehicle for this role, as the role requires travelling around the Chorley area.

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

Vacancy Reference Number: 85475

In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above.

You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to re to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application.

Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on .

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS