Social Care Co-ordinator

Social Care Co-ordinator – Joint Equipment Stores

Help lead a service that enables people to live safely and independently.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and compassionate Social Care Co-ordinator to join our highly regarded Joint Equipment Stores service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a borough-wide preventative service that supports adults to remain safe, well and independent in their own homes.

About the role

Working within Adult Social Care, you will support the effective day-to-day delivery of Joint Equipment Stores. You will lead and supervise frontline staff, promote high standards of practice and ensure residents receive timely, person-centred support that achieves positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities

Lead, supervise and motivate frontline staff, creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture.

Support staff to help vulnerable adults achieve their goals, exercise choice and maximise their independence.

Complete regular supervision and appraisals, identifying and addressing individual training and development needs. Promote continuous improvement, support changes in practice and embed consistently high standards of service delivery.

Manage relevant HR processes, including recruitment, attendance, capability, disciplinary and grievance matters, in accordance with council policies.

Monitor performance, address areas requiring improvement and ensure compliance with legislation, safeguarding requirements, procedures and quality standards.

Respond professionally to complaints and enquiries, maintaining excellent customer care and clear communication.

Demonstrate resilience and sound judgement when managing complex situations and challenging behaviour.

About you

• A relevant professional qualification, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• At least two years’ relevant experience in Adult Social Care, health, prevention services or a related environment.
• At least one year’s experience of supervising or managing staff, performance and service delivery.
• Experience of improving services and the customer experience.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, relevant legislation, assessment frameworks and service delivery within Adult Social Care. Strong leadership, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to person-centred practice and achieving excellent outcomes for vulnerable adults.

Working arrangements

This service operates seven days a week, and the postholder will work one weekend in four as part of a rota.

You must be willing to work from any base in Sandwell and may be required to move between teams or functions according to service needs.

You must be able to travel throughout the borough.

A full current driving licence and the ability to use fleet vehicles are required.

The role may involve using a vehicle for visits and transporting customers or small items of equipment.

Why join us?

Joint Equipment Stores is at the forefront of preventative support, helping people live independently for longer and reducing the need for more intensive services.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a visible difference to residents’ lives, shape service quality and support a skilled and committed workforce.

Salary

Band F, SCP 26-31 (£38,510 - £43,149 per annum) + weekend enhancements.

How to apply For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tracey Harper at tracey_harper@sandwell.gov.uk or Samantha Hesson at Samantha_hesson@sandwell.gov.uk

Please submit a CV and supporting statement on how you meet the criteria listed in the personnel specification to tracey_harper@sandwell.gov.uk before the closing date.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to submit your CV as soon as possible. When submitting your CV and supporting statement, please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know.

If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV.

If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact tracey_harper@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

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