Shared Lives Area Coordinator

Salary £26,780 per year pro rata.

Location Stourbridge

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The role

Please note: This role is to cover a caseload of Shared Lives Households/Arrangements in the Wolverhampton City region, however our office base is in Stourbridge. There will be a hybrid working pattern following induction, with flexible home working with the expectation to be in the office at least once per week.

Purpose:

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To support in the delivery of a high-quality Shared Lives Scheme for Camphill Village Trust across the Dudley Borough, City of Wolverhampton Council and surrounding Black Country/West Midlands area.
To hold an allocated caseload (up to 19 Arrangements) and have day-to-day responsibility for the supervision and monitoring of the respective Shared Lives Carers and the people we support in each Arrangement.
To support in the marketing, recruiting, assessing, inducting and training of all new Shared Lives Carers.
To maintain the compliance of the Shared Lives Scheme with all Care Quality Commission (CQC) Fundamental Standards for Regulation and Inspection.
To work in accordance with the required Shared Lives Plus Quality Framework, Guidance Notes and Trust Policies and Procedures.
To ensure the scheme meets all Local Safeguarding Adults Board requirements.
To develop and maintain positive working relationships with health and social care practitioners/care managers/commissioners at an operational level.
To work where relevant in partnership with existing Shared Lives Schemes within the Region.
To work collaboratively with other Trust staff members to find ways in which the regional Shared Lives Scheme can contribute to the local community for mutual benefit.
To promote and positively represent the Shared Lives Scheme within the Trust, the region and nationally.
To provide a regular Out-Of-Hour’s support service to all Shared Lives Carers within the scheme.

Location & Travel:

The role will be based at our offices at Norton Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 2AE. However, your caseload will be based predominantly in the Wolverhampton area, so travel will be necessary.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Main responsibilities:

1. Support the operational responsibilities of the Regional Shared Lives Scheme:

1.1 Work with the Head of Service/Care and Support Manager to support the continued growth and development of the Shared Lives Scheme across the region.

1.2 To hold an allocated caseload and have responsibility for the supervision and monitoring of the respective Shared Lives Carers and the people we support in each Arrangement.

1.3 With support from the Head of Service/Care and Support Manager, develop, agree and implement care/risk management plans that will ensure the safety and well-being of all those involved in the Shared Lives Scheme.

1.4 To ensure the completion of all necessary reviews, assessment reports, documentation, file records and any other paperwork required by the role.

1.5 To support the service in the recruitment, selection, assessment and induction of Shared Lives Carers, including training and supervision.

1.6 To support with completion of Shared Lived Carer Pre-Approval and Re-Approval Assessments prior to being submitted to the Independent Panel.

1.7 Ensure that the Scheme infrastructure of policies, procedures, systems and processes are maintained and aligned with Trust policies and procedures, meeting the sector’s best practice standards at all times.

1.8 Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of legislative and national/regional policy developments that impact upon the Shared Lives Scheme.

1.9 To support the Head of Service/Care and Support Manager in maintaining all regulated activities and develop excellent relationships with the Care Quality Commission to ensure Outstanding/Good inspection reports.

1.10 Work with the Head of Service/Care and Support Manager to maximise the marketing potential in local communities for the effective recruitment of Carers.

1.11 To undertake regular training and supervision/appraisal to ensure best practice standards and thus promote the effective delivery of Shared Lives Arrangements.

1.12 To support the organising and attendance of regular Carer Forums and social events for the Shared Lives Scheme.

1.14 To provide regular Out-Of-Hours support to all Shared Lives Carers and immediately report any serious concerns to the Head of Service/Care and Support Manager and CQC if necessary.

2. Develop and maintain positive relationships with practitioners/commissioners:

2.1 To develop and maintain positive working partnerships with relevant agencies, organisations and teams essential to the health and growth of the Shared Lives Scheme.

2.2 Work with the Head of Service/Care and Support Manager to identify and engage with local commissioners in the region.

2.3 Develop and maintain excellent links with front-line Practitioners and Care Managers to promote the Shared Lives Scheme and ensure a clear referral pathway.

2.4 In discussion with the Head of Service/Care and Support Manager and in liaison with Referring Agency, support the matching between the Person receiving the service and the Shared Lives Carers.

2.5 Where relevant to work in partnership with existing Shared Lives Schemes within the Region.

3. Work collaboratively with the Head of Service/Care and Support Manager to identify opportunities to connect Shared Lives Arrangements with the wider Trust community for mutual benefit:

3.1 Maintain excellent links with the wider Trust staff team through regular briefings on the development of the Shared Lives scheme.

3.2 With other Shared Lives colleagues, work with the wider Trust staff team to identify opportunities, to enable local Shared Lives families to link with and contribute to the life of the local community.

3.3 With the Head of Service/Care and Support Manager, develop and design an approach that will bring together the resources of the local community and that of the Shared Lives family, to diversify and extend the services of Shared Lives to people with more complex needs (Shared Lives Extra).

3.4 Promote and oversee the delivery of the Shared Lives Extra service, constantly reviewing to ensure that it meets the needs of all parties and delivers excellent outcomes.

4. Promote and positively represent the Shared Lives Scheme within the Trust, regionally and nationally:

4.1 Raise awareness of the value of the Shared Lives model with a range of regional and local stakeholders, working with the Trust communications team. Ensure early success stories are widely circulated.

4.2. Write articles for the trade press, the Trust website and regional media.

4.3 Deliver presentations at relevant events to raise awareness and promote the Shared Lives model.

4.4 Represent the Trust at national and regional events.

5. Contribute to the effective administration of the Camphill Village Trust Shared Lives Scheme:

5.1 To monitor the finances of the people we support in each arrangement, using existing procedures.

5.2 Ensure that the Shared Lives Carers are paid regularly and correctly, as in accordance with the payment bandings, housing benefit and board & lodging.

5.3 To ensure that all digital records, contact sheets, data bases and spreadsheets etc are kept up to date and accurate.

General:

To comply with the Trust’s Policies and Procedures, including Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity and Data Protection.
To comply with the statutory provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Employees must look after their own health, safety and welfare and be mindful of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees must co-operate and comply with management instructions regarding Health and Safety issues and report all accidents, incidents and problems as soon as practicable to their manager or other senior members of staff where necessary.
To ensure that confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times.
To attend and participate in Team Meetings, 1-2-1 Supervision sessions and other meetings as required in line with the post.
To undertake any other duties which are consistent with this post, as directed by line management.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of the department.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Camphill Village Trust is an equal opportunity employer.

Camphill Village Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks including a DBS check.

The charity

Established in 1954, Camphill Village Trust is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health challenges. In our 70th year we honour our past, provide for the present and will lead the future.

Our focus on humanity and nature was inspired by our past and remains as key to the Trust’s ethos today. This is reflected in our focus on social and green care integration, valuing everyone’s contribution, enabling personal pathways to development, celebrating the changing seasons, and respecting the rhythm of natural life.

We operate in both rural and urban communities, building on our care (social) farming legacy. Our historical focus on enabling potential for people with support needs through farming, organic horticulture and enterprise centred on nature and traditional skills, continues to play to our strengths.