Area Support Coordinator, CB446, North East - Durham and Darlington Areas
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 August 2025 |
| Location: | County Durham, North East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | A Chance for Life LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CB446 |
Summary
Description
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Support Coordinator team. This role is based in the North East – Durham or Darlington area, and you will be responsible for managing our team leaders and support workers within and the surrounding areas. You will be home based and work alongside your coordinator colleagues to contribute to the effective day-to-day running of support services within the company, and play an integral part in our client’s bespoke support packages.
Duties
• You will provide high quality support by following a detailed support plan to meet the needs and wishes of clients/ their family.
• You will enable your clients to function at their maximum potential both in their home and the wider community.
• You will assist the Senior Support Coordinator and Registered Manager in the recruitment and induction of new Support Workers.
• You will ensure ACFL policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• You will ensure Care Quality Commission standards are met for all clients and support staff.
Key skills, knowledge and experience
• • You should have previous experience working in support services or similar care environment.
• It is essential you have a driving licence and you are a car owner.
• You should be trained to NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care, (or have equivalent experience e.g. completed year 1/level 4 of a recognised health profession degree course)
• This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check
• This post is subject to a valid COVID-19 Pass.
We are committed to the continuous learning and development of all our staff to enable them to realise their potential. All new starters take part in our peer-reviewed induction program through probation, as well as ongoing supervision. We provide bespoke in-house training, as well as sourcing specialised client-specific training.
Some of our training courses include:
• Acquired Brain Injury.
• Medication.
• Mental Capacity & Safeguarding.
• Moving and Handling.
• Postural Management.
• First Aid.
We also offer all our staff the following benefits:
• Full supervision including regular formal meeting opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Participation in our Better Health at Work Scheme.
• Company events, social activities and celebrations.
• Staff Newsletter.
About A Chance for Life
“Complex care with heart, humanity and imagination.”
We are a specialist case management and rehabilitation company providing Support Work, Case Management, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Medico Legal services to children and adults across North East England, North West England and Scotland. We are driven to help our clients recover skills lost through complex life-changing conditions, so they can live meaningful, rewarding lives.
Our Values:
• Client-centred: We put the client at the heart of everything we do.
• Humanity: We are friendly, approachable, open and honest.
• Integrity: We do the job right and treat everybody with respect.
• Heart: We work with compassion and care, upholding the dignity of our clients at all times.
• Whatever it takes: We find practical, imaginative solutions that deliver value for money and exceptional care.
• Pride: We deliver a service we believe in.
Closing Date: 13 August 2024
Interview Date: interviews offered upon receipt of successful applications
For an application form and job description please go online to www.achanceforlife.co.uk or you can contact our Penrith office on admin@achanceforlife.co.uk or telephone 01768 891709 quoting reference: CB446
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Support Coordinator team. This role is based in the North East – Durham or Darlington area, and you will be responsible for managing our team leaders and support workers within and the surrounding areas. You will be home based and work alongside your coordinator colleagues to contribute to the effective day-to-day running of support services within the company, and play an integral part in our client’s bespoke support packages.
Duties
• You will provide high quality support by following a detailed support plan to meet the needs and wishes of clients/ their family.
• You will enable your clients to function at their maximum potential both in their home and the wider community.
• You will assist the Senior Support Coordinator and Registered Manager in the recruitment and induction of new Support Workers.
• You will ensure ACFL policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• You will ensure Care Quality Commission standards are met for all clients and support staff.
Key skills, knowledge and experience
• • You should have previous experience working in support services or similar care environment.
• It is essential you have a driving licence and you are a car owner.
• You should be trained to NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care, (or have equivalent experience e.g. completed year 1/level 4 of a recognised health profession degree course)
• This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check
• This post is subject to a valid COVID-19 Pass.
We are committed to the continuous learning and development of all our staff to enable them to realise their potential. All new starters take part in our peer-reviewed induction program through probation, as well as ongoing supervision. We provide bespoke in-house training, as well as sourcing specialised client-specific training.
Some of our training courses include:
• Acquired Brain Injury.
• Medication.
• Mental Capacity & Safeguarding.
• Moving and Handling.
• Postural Management.
• First Aid.
We also offer all our staff the following benefits:
• Full supervision including regular formal meeting opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Participation in our Better Health at Work Scheme.
• Company events, social activities and celebrations.
• Staff Newsletter.
About A Chance for Life
“Complex care with heart, humanity and imagination.”
We are a specialist case management and rehabilitation company providing Support Work, Case Management, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Medico Legal services to children and adults across North East England, North West England and Scotland. We are driven to help our clients recover skills lost through complex life-changing conditions, so they can live meaningful, rewarding lives.
Our Values:
• Client-centred: We put the client at the heart of everything we do.
• Humanity: We are friendly, approachable, open and honest.
• Integrity: We do the job right and treat everybody with respect.
• Heart: We work with compassion and care, upholding the dignity of our clients at all times.
• Whatever it takes: We find practical, imaginative solutions that deliver value for money and exceptional care.
• Pride: We deliver a service we believe in.
Closing Date: 13 August 2024
Interview Date: interviews offered upon receipt of successful applications
For an application form and job description please go online to www.achanceforlife.co.uk or you can contact our Penrith office on admin@achanceforlife.co.uk or telephone 01768 891709 quoting reference: CB446