Job Title: House Coordinator - Accessible Accommodation, Pennyland
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: Up to £31k p/a DOE
Hours: Full time, including evening, weekend, and on-call responsibilities
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.
The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience, dedication, and passion for providing exceptional care.
The client 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.
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
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: *Company sickness pay enhanced SSP
*Annual leave entitlement increase in recognition of long service
*Stakeholder pension scheme up to 5% match
*Generous training and professional development opportunities
*On site free parking
*Employment referral vouchers (after successful probation, for contracted hours only)
*15%Discount in our Café /shop for food and Camphill products
*Free counselling service via a help line
*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)