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Job Title: House Coordinator - Accessible Accommodation, PennylandLocation: Milton KeynesSalary: Up to £31k p/a DOEHours: Full time, including evening, weekend, and on-call responsibilities
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced House Coordinator to lead the opening and day-to-day management of this new house. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to build a service from the ground up, ensuring it provides outstanding care and support for residents while fostering a warm, homely environment.
The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience, dedication, and passion for providing exceptional care.
The client is a vibrant community providing support, care, and opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autism. We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new accessible house in Pennyland—our first in this unique, inclusive community. Designed specifically for adults with learning disabilities who may also have physical or age-related needs, this new home represents an exciting chapter in CMK's growth and a chance to pioneer a truly person-centred service.
As House Coordinator, you will:
- Lead the establishment of the new house, including working collaboratively with the senior team to develop care plans, recruit staff, and create a supportive culture
- Oversee all aspects of care delivery, ensuring residents' physical, emotional, and social needs are met with dignity and respect
- Provide hands-on leadership to a small team of support workers, including organising rotas and supporting staff development
- Take responsibility for the house's regulatory compliance, ensuring it meets all relevant CQC standards
- Work closely with families and external professionals to deliver person-centred, high-quality care
- Participate in evening, weekend, and on-call responsibilities as part of the role
You will have:
- A minimum of 2 years management experience in a care setting, ideally within a service for adults with learning disabilities, older adults, or those with physical disabilities
- Experience in supporting individuals with complex needs, including physical disabilities and age-related conditions
- A proven track record of leading and motivating staff teams to deliver excellent outcomes
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Health and Social Care Act and CQC regulations
- Ideally, experience in setting up new services and managing change effectively
- Qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 and either in possession of, or willing to commit to completing, Level 5
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to shape and lead a brand-new service in an organisation with a strong community ethos
- A rich social and cultural environment
- A supportive and inclusive working environment where your contributions are valued
- Competitive salary and benefits package including:
- Company sickness pay enhanced SSP
- Annual leave entitlement increase in recognition of long service
- Stakeholder pension scheme up to 5% match
- Generous training and professional development opportunities
- On site free parking
- Employment referral vouchers (after successful probation, for contracted hours only)
- 15%Discount in our Café /shop for food and Camphill products
- Free counselling service via a help line
- Staff working in our houses can eat with residents when on shift and have access to free tea, coffee and fresh fruit (subject to availability)
