Support Coordinator

Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of people living in Birmingham, West Midlands?

We are currently recruiting a Support Coordinator to join the management team at our Birmingham Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub Service.

As a Support Coordinator, you will be working alongside both the Project Manager and Service Manager; supporting a vibrant programme of recovery and wellbeing support for people with severe and enduring mental health needs. This Hub based service is delivered from Hubs in Yardley and Northfield by a dedicated team of Recovery Navigators and volunteers. The role will require you to work flexibly across both locations.

As a Support Coordinator you will assist in the operational management of high quality, meaningful and effective Hub based services for individuals with a range of mental health needs.

Key responsibilities would be:

• Deputising and supporting the management team in co-ordination of all aspects of service delivery,
• Leading on the recruitment, supervision and embedding of volunteers within the service,
• Promoting and increasing co-production, service user involvement and positive partnerships,
• Ensuring the effective day-to-day running of the Hubs, guaranteeing a high quality service is delivered at all times.

The ideal candidate must be a confident, credible and professional mental health practitioner with at least 2 years' relevant experience and good knowledge of mental health needs.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

• Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme,
• Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate,
• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,
• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff,
• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out of hour's teams.