Community Support Coordinator

We are looking for a Coordinator to work as part of our team in the West of Conwy, delivering domiciliary services to adults.

You will support the Team Manager by co-ordinating the work of community support staff in an effective and efficient way, for example the rostering of work, undertaking staff supervision, completing manual handling assessments and completing outcome focussed plans with individuals and their representatives.

You will be coordinating a team of staff who provide a flexible approach and support individuals and their carers in their own homes or other community settings to maximise their independence and improve health and well-being in a coordinated way.

Excellent communication and literacy skills plus the ability to work with a range of IT systems, are essential for the post.

There will be various training opportunities to enable you to fulfil the role as part of a multi-disciplinary team, for example achieving the BTEC in the provision of small aids and equipment, management training, training to support the delivery of Outcome Focussed Care and Support as defined in the Social Care and Well Being Act.

Ability to converse in Welsh with older people about their health and wellbeing is desirable.

The ability to write in English is essential and desirable in Welsh

The community support team delivers services 365 days of the year. We are therefore looking for individuals who have a flexible outlook, and able to work unsociable hours on occasion, to meet the demands of the service.

If you require any further information please contact Sophie Gibson, Team Manager on 01492 574655.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding - qualifications and references will be verified.

You will be required to undertake a Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Conwy is committed to safeguarding

This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working.

Manager details for informal discussion: Sophie Gibson, Community Support Team Manager, 01492 574655 Sophie.gibson@conwy.gov.uk

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other.

We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

In promoting Equal Opportunities, Conwy welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. All Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be guaranteed an interview. The Council will provide appropriate additional work facilities for disabled applicants. There is an option for disabled people to apply on different formats. Please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 for further advice.

Mae'r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.