Adult Support Coordinator - Community Team

About the role

Do you want a career where you can make a real difference in your local community? Are you naturally curious, able to identify things others may overlook, and passionate about building positive relationships? Do you enjoy exploring solutions and helping people achieve the outcomes that matter most to them?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for an Adult Support Coordinator to join our Adults Community Team in Huntingdonshire
, based in Huntingdon. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a welcoming and dedicated locality team that is committed to supporting adults to live independently and achieve positive outcomes.

We embrace flexible and modern ways of working, enabling our social care teams to work where they are needed most. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, working closely with health professionals and partner organisations to deliver better outcomes for the adults we support across Huntingdonshire.

We are passionate about staff development and wellbeing, offering a positive working environment where flexible working is encouraged, strengths are recognised, and opportunities to grow and thrive are actively supported.

We have embraced new ways of working, giving our teams the opportunity to be part of a collaborative and supportive environment. You'll work closely with health professionals and partner organisations to achieve positive outcomes for the adults we support.

We know that applying for a new role is a significant step, so our interviews are held in person
, giving you the opportunity to meet members of the team, ask questions and get a feel for working with us. We aim to make the interview process as supportive and welcoming as possible, helping you feel comfortable so that you can showcase your skills, experience and potential.

"I get to work on cases that I have an interest in. There is a lot of consideration given to the type of work you want to do."

"There is a really nice culture. The team is very supportive, and there is a real willingness to help each other."

"Managers are responsive to development needs. I have been supported to undertake additional training and professional development opportunities and have been encouraged to progress my career."

These are just some of the things our Adult Support Coordinators told us when we asked them what it is like to work in our Community Teams.

Join a team that is passionate about supporting you to develop your skills and build the career you want. If this sounds like a place where you would thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

• A supportive and welcoming team culture.
• Opportunities for learning, development and career progression.
• Flexible and collaborative ways of working.
• Strong partnerships with health colleagues and other agencies.
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of adults across Huntingdonshire

Join us and be part of a team that values your contribution, invests in your development and supports you to thrive in your career. Apply today.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Julie Dalton on or email julie.

Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

While we welcome applications from individuals who have the right to work in the UK and may require sponsorship, this cannot be guaranteed due to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) restrictions. This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but is not eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care Worker visa route.

As an Adult Support Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting adults to live as independently as possible and achieve the outcomes that are important to them.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking Care Act and Mental Capacity Act assessments.
• Completing reviews of existing care and support arrangements to ensure they continue to meet individuals' needs and deliver positive outcomes.
• Developing person-centred care and support plans that promote independence and wellbeing.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, health professionals, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Undertaking safeguarding enquiries and helping to keep people safe whilst promoting choice and control.
• Maintaining accurate, evidence-based…