Support Coordinator - Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom - The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
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Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

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Employer 1
Kingston Council


Location(s) 1
Kingston


Contract Type 1
Permanent


Working Hours 1
Part Time


Grade 1
D/E/F


Hours Per Week 1
24


Salary Range 1
£27,030 - £36,045


Salary Basis 1
Per annum


Leave Entitlement 1
25/27 days


Application Deadline
25/02/2024, 23:55


Anticipated Interview Date(s) 1
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About the Borough 1


This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.

Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage.

Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.


Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.

Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride.

The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.


We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength.

The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic.

Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.


Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough.

In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.


About the Role 1


We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to support adults with learning disabilities achieve the best possible outcomes.

The ideal person will have an understanding of the challenges adults with learning disabilities and their families encounter.


This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a committed and supportive team and to work in a really varied and stimulating role.

Responsibilities will include undertaking Care Act assessments, support planning, care plan reviews, safeguarding enquiries and multi-disciplinary working. The role will also involve working as part of the team's duty system.


About Us 1

The Community Learning Disability Team is a very friendly, motivated and dedicated team of Social Care Staff.

Our team undertakes care management and safeguarding responsibilities in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant adult social care legislation and guidance.


We work closely with a multi-disciplinary health team including Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Community Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Counsellors and Behaviour Analysts to support adults with Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs.


The team also provides a transition service by working closely with Children Social Care and Special Education Needs in line the Children and Families Act 2014 to support young people who would be eligible for adult social care to have a smooth transfer to adult service.


We support adults and their carers' in a person-centred way to assess their needs and create effective outcome-focused support plans.


Benefits include:

  • Regular supervision and appraisal
  • The opportunity to develop knowledge and skills through further training
  • A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme
  • A friendly and supportive environment
  • Excellent public transport link

About You 1

You would ideally have some experience of working with people with a learning disability and experience of working in a social care setting.

You must have excellent communication skills, knowledge of relevant legislation and the ability to form and maintain effective working relationships with people.


Our Offer To You 1


As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills.

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