An exciting position has arisen for an enthusiastic and professional individual to head up our Self Directed Support project at Improving Lives.

Self Directed Support is a way of providing assistance or care that allows individuals to have more control and choice over the support they receive. It empowers people to make decisions about their own care, tailoring it to their specific needs and preferences. This exciting opportunity is funded by the Support in the Right Direction (SiRD) project until 2027.

You must have work experience in the field of Health and Social Care and experience in a supervisory role. You must be willing to learn and understand the local SDS policy and practice and be able to work well with all our partners. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, report writing and IT skills. Experience working with people who have additional needs, including individuals with communication impairments. It is essential that you have experience in representing clients within a multi-agency setting.