Care and Support Co-ordinator, 35 hpw

Company: South Tyneside Council
Apply for the Care and Support Co-ordinator, 35 hpw
Location: Jarrow
Job Description:

If so, look no further! We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Co‑ordinator to provide valuable support for people in our vibrant Extra Care schemes. Our Extra Care schemes offer residents a clear focus on wellbeing, promoting care and lifestyle opportunities that truly do create ‘better lives for older people’. We are committed to offering fulfilling and worthwhile careers to all our staff – enabling you to deliver the quality of service we promise. You will work with the Extra Care Registered Manager and Shift Leaders across both of the Local Authority run Extra Care schemes at Clasper Court and Hagan Hall to ensure that the highest standards of care are provided. You will also work in conjunction with people families and friends to promote a positive atmosphere within the service. Key elements of the role:

  • Identify the needs of residents through reading and contributing to individual life stories
  • Creation of person‑centred support plans
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with all residents, family, visitors and colleagues
  • Rota planning and supervision
  • Co‑ordinate transport to support day visitors to attend the scheme

Do you genuinely care about people? Are you friendly and committed, and want to help others? Are you looking to work with people, their families and carers in a vibrant community atmosphere? If you are flexible, energetic and reliable, have the right outlook and the desire to help people live a better life then we would like to hear from you.

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here – www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre‑employment checks. For those posts where there is a requirement to either work in or enter a Care Quality Commission Regulated Care Home (CQC) it would be preferred but optional, that you have been fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 (unless medical exempt) as a condition of employment. We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026