Extra Care Coordinator

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Job description

Do you have the commitment and values to make a real difference to the lives of people with care needs? Are you passionate about empowering them to improve their quality of life, and supporting them to realise their hopes, dreams and aspirations?

Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high-quality, person-centred support. The support we offer is tailored to the individual, and promotes their independence and community engagement.

We are seeking a warm, compassionate and proactive Extra Care Coordinator to provide person-centered care and support to our service users. You will be based in an Extra Care Service in vibrant, multi-cultural Poplar, Tower Hamlets in East London and will assist the Extra Care Registered Manager in the operational management of the service.

You will be expected to collaborate with the Extra Care Registered Manager, Social Services and other stakeholders to ensure that the highest standards of care are provided. You will ensure that the care provided empowers clients and meets their needs. You will also work in conjunction with service users' families and friends to promote a positive atmosphere within the service. The ability to work in an empathetic and holistic way in order to maintain orientation and independence is essential for the role of Extra Care Coordinator. You must be flexible, energetic and reliable. Creative Support employs a diverse team of over 120 well-supported staff in various services in Tower Hamlets to deliver exceptional care.

You must be willing to embrace all aspects of the role including, but not limited to, providing support with personal care and domestic tasks, and supporting individuals to access employment, education, and social opportunities. We value the personal skills and interests you will bring to both the role and to the lives of the people we support. This may include expertise in area such as sport and outdoor pursuits, creative arts, music, and cooking, to name but a few.

Previous experience in services for older people, people with dementia and memory loss is essential for our Extra Care Coordinator role. Your approach will be warm, person centered, and respectful. Creative Support is committed to your continuous professional development and you will have the opportunity to explore your training and development needs.

If you would like to discuss this post and the benefits of working for Creative Support please contact Mahip Singh, Service Director on .

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.

We expect all applicants to Creative Support to have had at least their first Covid 19 vaccination prior to starting employment with us and to be committed to having the second vaccination within a 3 month period.