Service Coordinator - Learning Disabilities

£32,461 per annum + excellent benefits Full time 37.5 hours per week (part time hours will be considered) Location: Bristol and South Gloucestershire Closing date: 11th November 2026 Click here to view the full job profile Are you an experienced care professional looking for a leadership role with variety, challenge and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of the people you support?

We are looking for a Service Coordinator to provide leadership and operational support across our Supported Living services in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. You will work with teams to support Service Managers and operational colleagues to ensure people receive safe, high-quality and person-centred support. You will need to be flexible and able to adapt to the needs of support services that run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, leading teams and driving positive outcomes whilst working with people who live in their own homes with differing levels of support. If you are looking for a role that offers variety, autonomy and the chance to create positive change, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Provide management support across a number of services and locations. Lead, motivate and develop teams to deliver excellent person-centred support Support recruitment, induction, supervision and colleague development. Drive quality improvements and promote best practice across services. Support compliance, safeguarding and effective service delivery.

Build positive relationships with the people we support, families, professionals and partner organisations. Help services successfully navigate change, growth and development.

About You

You will be an adaptable and confident leader who can build credibility with teams and make a positive impact wherever you work. We are particularly interested in candidates who: Have experience within health and social care and leading or managing teams. Are passionate about person-centred support, inclusion and achieving positive outcomes.

Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislation. Are excellent communicators with strong relationship-building skills. Are organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities. Are comfortable using IT systems and learning new technologies. Are willing to travel regularly across all Milestones Trust services and participate in the management on-call rota when required.

Hold a full, clean UK driving licence (advantageous but not essential). Here at Milestones Trust, we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we wouldn’t be the charity we are today. That’s why we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package: 34 days’ annual leave , including recognised public holidays Learning and development to support your career growth Nationally recognised qualifications , from entry‑level care to management Flexible working , with rotas provided in advance Occupational Sick Pay after two years, increasing with service Health Cash Plan after probation, offering at least £695 cashback for health treatments (dental, optical, therapies, maternity/paternity, prescriptions) Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Free enhanced DBS check Dayforce Wallet , giving you access to your earnings before payday Employee referral scheme with financial rewards Employee Assistance Programme from day one , offering confidential 24/7 support Company pension scheme to help grow your retirement savings We pride ourselves with being able to offer staff opportunities to develop and progress their careers within the Trust.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Lizzie Jerome on 07801167619, Mark Henry on 07810 156646 or Claire Maine on 07879 339180. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient suitable applications. Early application is encouraged. Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the Trust receiving evidence of your right to work in the UK.

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If successful at interview an enhanced DBS check will take place. (Formerly CRB) A criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to recruitment. Committed to Equality and Diversity for all. Registered Charity No. 294377.