The WSCC Shared Lives Scheme is a successful service that provides high quality, small, family and community based support for over 100 vulnerable adults in West Sussex, both on a long and short-term basis. The Scheme has achieved excellent standards of provision as evidenced by inspections carried out on the service by the Care Quality Commission, (CQC). You will support and monitor a number of Shared Lives Carers within an allocated caseload; you will be matching Customers to Shared Lives Carers knowledge skills interests and lifestyle. You will assess potential new Shared Lives Carers and present to panel for approval for Scheme membership. You will coordinate and chair annual Customers and Shared Lives Carers reviews. You will also be involved in the development and delivering of training workshops to Shared Lives Carers countywide. You will hold an appropriate qualification in Health and Social Care. Demonstrable experience of supporting people with learning disabilities and a level of care management or provider service experience is desirable. We offer a supportive environment with regular supervision and a commitment to personal development. The role has a countywide remit, which will involve travelling to diverse parts of the county.

Salary 27,123 to 29,558 Permanent, Full time Based County Wide 37 hours per week Interview date: TBC This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly Criminal Records Bureau check).