This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
Midland Mencap is seeking to appoint a Senior Coordinator to help manage and deliver our Community Wellbeing Service across Birmingham. Our service is continually evolving as we strive to achieve the best possible life outcomes for the people we support. This role demands consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes and the ability to foster a positive working culture that empowers citizens with a learning disability to reach their full potential.
Job Responsibility:
Provide guidance, instruction, and support to Midland Mencap’s area coordinators and frontline staff
Support the Service Manager in driving high-quality support provided by our frontline staff
Ensure that the service meets its contractual obligations
Ensure that we provide outstanding support to adults with a learning disability within their home environment and that they remain an active part of the local community
Monitor that all Lead Workers are supporting citizens to find and sustain a tenancy, develop independent living skills, receive the correct benefits, maintain their health/wellbeing, and access employment, training, and volunteering opportunities
Support the Service Manager by completing and monitoring reviews, support plans, risk assessments, rota management, staff supervision/appraisal, safeguarding and carrying out regular visits across the service
Ensure the service operates in a person-centred way, enabling individuals to exercise choice and control over their own lives, reduce dependency and maximise independence
Work on your own initiative, be comfortable lone working and ensure that comprehensive digital records are maintained
Requirements:
A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with people with Learning Disabilities
Ability to plan and allocate the workload of support staff
Provide clear direction, guidance, and support to a team of Area Coordinators
Ability to demonstrate initiative and decision-making
Ability to maintain and embed all policies and procedures
Ability to interview and select potential staff
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, citizens, carers, and other agencies
Ability to oversee and/or carry out Induction training
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to undertake a variety of numerical and administrative duties
Ability to support and supervise frontline staff individually and as a group
Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
IT literate and confident using mainstream software packages
Ability and willingness to foster flexible working practices
Car Driver with use of their own vehicle (to include Business Cover on Motor Insurance Policy)
Excellent communication skills
Excellent administrative skills
Good planning, organisational skills & systematic approach
Good analytical skills
Even tempered, non-judgmental and patient
Strong character to be able to deal with difficult situations in a professional and tactful manner
Be able to motivate and encourage staff
Nice to have:
Experience working with and/or for people with Autism
Experience working in preventative, community-based support services
Diploma/NVQ in Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent (or willing to undergo training to achieve this)
A good academic history, or a Strong track record of achievement, or evidence of further professional development/training
What we offer:
Flexible and family-friendly working practices
Learning, development, and progression opportunities
Supportive team culture and access to employee wellbeing services