Adult Support Coordinator – Huntingdon Learning Disability Partnership – Scott House, 5 George Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Our Benefits
We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage
- A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
- 6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development
- A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills
- ARefer a Friend Schemewhere if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, well pay you an introduction fee of 350
- Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.
About the role
Overview of the Learning Disability Team/Service:
The Learning Disability Team provides specialist support to adults with learning disabilities, ensuring that they receive the right care, support, accommodation, education, and health services to achieve positive outcomes. The service works collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, health professionals, education providers, and community organisations to promote independence, wellbeing, safety, and inclusion.
Impact of the Role on the Organisation
The role within the Learning Disability Team has a significant impact on both the organisation and the individuals it serves. It contributes to:
Improved outcomes for individuals and families by ensuring timely assessments, interventions, and support arrangements. Safeguarding and risk management, protecting vulnerable individuals and ensuring statutory responsibilities are met. Efficient use of resources through effective commissioning, care planning, and placement management.
Service improvement and quality assurance by monitoring performance and driving best practice. Partnership working, strengthening relationships with health, education, housing, and community services. Reduced placement breakdowns and crisis interventions through proactive support and robust planning.
Successful transitions and independence planning, helping individuals achieve greater autonomy and community inclusion. Compliance with statutory duties, ensuring the organisation meets its legal obligations under relevant social care and equality legislation.
This is a part-time opportunity, working 26 hours per week.
To have an informal conversation about this role, please contact Nadine Gwendu on Nadine.Gwendu@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or Eleanor Rix on Eleanor.Rix@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which we believe is beneficial for our employees, the organisation, and the communities we serve.
While we welcome applications from individuals with right to work in the UK requiring sponsorship, this cannot be guaranteed, as there are restrictions in place under UKVI guidance. Due to these restrictions, only those with specific exemptions meet the salary requirements for sponsorship. Please note, this role is eligible for sponsorship under a Skilled Visa, however it is not eligible for sponsorship under a Health & Care visa.
About you
Skills and Experience:
Strong assessment and care planning skills, with the ability to identify needs, strengths, risks, and desired outcomes. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling the development of positive relationships with service users, families, carers, and partner agencies.
Effective safeguarding knowledge and the ability to recognise, assess, and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns. Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and a complex caseload.
Ability to undertake strengths-based, person-centred assessments and reviews. Effective report writing and record-keeping skills, ensuring accurate and timely documentation. Problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly in complex situations requiring multi-agency involvement.
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and across partner organisations. Good IT skills and experience using electronic case management systems. Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability towork from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently.
For a full list of the requirements of the role, please refer the Job Description and Person Specification.
About usCambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.https://youtu.be/DDE1nplZttYVisit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers…