Co Opportunities Facilitator

About the Role:

We are looking for a motivated individual to assist the Regional Coordinators with the running of and transformation of the Sutton Supported Living Service and its team of staff.  The people we support are a mixture of males and females who have a primary diagnosis of a learning and physical disability, Autism and/or mental health which may include some challenging behaviours. Some of the people require personal care therefore you must be comfortable doing this.

There will be some administration work with rota management, auditing and ensuring the documentation is to the required standard. This is an exciting role and would benefit someone who can think outside of the box and be creative. This person is required to have basic skills using Microsoft 365/ Teams and other programmes.

We will provide full support and training face to face and online with an experienced member of the team. You will receive a personal induction created especially for you.

About you:

Are you caring, compassionate, flexible, a good problem-solver? Are you confident, honest, and great at creating opportunities for people? Do you have a can-do attitude, self-motivated and like to motivate others? If you answered yes, we would love to hear from you.

You like learning new skills and are up for learning about new ways of working and systems. are open to new experiences and different ways of working. You are willing to adapt your thought processes as well as encouraging others to do the same.

You must have a good understanding of Mental Capacity Act, Positive behaviour support and experience of working with complex and vulnerable people.

It is imperative that you can organise and prioritise your work, can work to deadlines, work with the wider team, be approachable, confident, and reliable.

You will need a working knowledge of the various legislation which incudes, but not limited to: Health and Safety, MCA, Health & Social Care Act, CQC standards and The Care Act.

You will possess or be willing to work towards Diploma Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) and be in possession of or willing to complete the Diploma 5 Qualification.

To apply for this position please complete the short form below and submit your CV along with a written statement detailing how you meet the Job description and Person Specification.

For more information about this position, please email Mercy Ofori-Kuragu(Operational Lead) at mercy.ofori-kuragu@choicesupport.org.uk or contact her on M: 07545930240.

The closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is Sunday 15th June with Interview dates to be confirmed.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship or take over a certificate of sponsorship, please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.

We may close this post early if we receive sufficient applications before the closing date. If you are interested in applying, we would ask that you do so as early as possible to avoid any disappointment.

Choice Support is Disability Confident which is a scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. If you consider yourself to have a disability or long-term chronic health condition or if you require any adjustments/support during the application/selection process, please contact us so that we can discuss your needs with you.