Support Coordinator

Per annum, pro rata'd to part-time working hours

25/27 days

22/11/2026, 23:55

TBC

Found in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.

We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.

An opportunity has arisen for a dedicated candidate to join the Learning Disability Team as a Support Coordinator. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of the team’s objectives providing effective case management.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to support adults with learning disabilities to achieve the best possible outcomes. The ideal person will have an understanding of the challenges adults with learning disabilities and their families encounter.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a committed and supportive team and to work in a really varied and stimulating role.

Responsibilities will include undertaking Care Act assessments, support planning, care plan reviews, safeguarding enquiries and multi-disciplinary working. The role will also involve working as part of the team’s duty system.

The Community Learning Disability Team is a very friendly, motivated and dedicated team of Social Care Staff. Our team undertakes care management and safeguarding responsibilities in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant adult social care legislation and guidance.

We work closely with a multi-disciplinary health team including Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Community Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Counsellors and Behaviour Analysts to support adults with Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs.

The team also provides a transition service by working closely with Children Social Care and Special Education Needs in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 to support young people who would be eligible for adult social care to have a smooth transfer to adult service.

We support adults and their carers’ in a person-centred way to assess their needs and create effective outcome-focused support plans.

Benefits include:

• Regular supervision and appraisal
• The opportunity to develop knowledge and skills through further training
• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme
• A friendly and supportive environment
• Excellent public transport link

As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.

Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and…