House Coordinator Accessible Accommodation

Camphill Milton Keynes (CMK) 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. 

 

The Role: 

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. 

 

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 

 

About You: 

The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience, dedication, and passion for providing exceptional care. 

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: 

o Company sickness pay enhanced SSP 

o Annual leave entitlement increase in recognition of long service 

o Stakeholder pension scheme up to 5% match 

o Generous training and professional development opportunities 

o On site free parking 

o Employment referral vouchers (after successful probation, for contracted hours only) 

o 15%Discount in our Café /shop for food and Camphill products 

o Free counselling service via a help line 

o 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) 

 

How to Apply: 

If you’re ready to take on this unique opportunity and play a pivotal role in creating a transformative living environment for adults with learning disabilities, we’d love to hear from you!