Shared Lives Coordinator (Doncaster & York)Do you believe outstanding support starts with relationships?At Avalon, we help people live their best lives — in real homes, as part of real communities. We're looking for an enthusiastic and people-focused Shared Lives Coordinator to help make that happen across York and Doncaster.This is a hands‐on, varied role where no two days are the same. You'll be right at the heart of our Shared Lives service — supporting carers, working alongside people and families, and collaborating with professionals to make sure Shared Lives arrangements are safe, stable and truly person‐centred.What You'll Be DoingCoordinating Shared Lives arrangements from matching through to long‐term stabilityBeing a trusted point of contact for Shared Lives Carers — offering guidance, support and reassuranceSpending time with people supported, listening to what matters to them and shaping support around their livesWorking closely with social workers and commissioners to deliver positive outcomesKeeping quality, safeguarding and good practice at the centre of everything you doWho We're Looking ForSomeone who brings energy, empathy and organisation in equal measureExperience in health or social care, with a strong person‐centred mindsetConfident building relationships and having thoughtful, sometimes complex conversationsCalm under pressure,



reflective in practice and great at problem‐solvingPassionate about community‐based support and the Shared Lives modelWhy Avalon?A genuinely values‐led charity where people come firstA supportive team that believes in learning, reflection and doing things wellA role with real autonomy, variety and purposeThe chance to make a visible difference in people's everyday livesBenefitsAward winning in‐house training with opportunities to develop your careerUp to 30 days Annual Leave in addition to Bank Holidays24/7 Everyday Advice helpline, giving you impartial guidance regarding any personal matters or concerns you may haveDiscounts at high street retailers and on gym membershipsAccess to our Health Cash PlanContractual Sick Pay AllowanceMileage paid at 45p per mile£250 refer a friend schemePaid Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Certificate (which you need to be able to work in social care)Employment DetailsEmployment type: Full‐time (37 hours)Salary: £27,417 per annumLocation: Doncaster & YorkClosing Date: Friday 17th April 2026Click here to view the Role Profile & Person Specification for this vacancy.Interested? Click the link below to complete our quick application form!Due to the terms of our sponsorship licence, we are currently not able to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship. Please only apply if you are already a resident in the UK with no sponsorship requirements.Appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate.We're an equal opportunity employer – that means that anyone with the right skills is encouraged to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or any disabilities.

📌 Shared Lives Coordinator (Doncaster & York) (Markham)
🏢 Avalon Group
📍 Markham