Care coordinator

Location
England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
Salary
Up to £21000 per annum
Posted
26 Aug 2021
Closes
23 Sep 2021
Ref
JN -072021-2948231
Contact
Abigail Higginbotham
Job Title
Administrator
Industry Sector
Hospitality
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an efficient, organised and experienced Care Coordinator to join our Extra Care Scheme, located in Manchester.

Client Details

The role of the Care Coordinator is to support the delivery of the highest quality care support services by line managing care workers including carrying out a range of functions, including the assessment and review of individual services and the practical supervision, instruction and support of care workers. Due to the field based elements of the role you must be a driver with your own vehicle and be prepared to work on a rota basis between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm.

This is a great chance to be part of one of the UK's most exciting business's within Domiciliary Care, who are going from strength to strength focusing on their growth and quality of care.

Description

Typical Duties:

  • Line manage and supervise Care Workers and other designated Juniors
  • Organise and coordinate weekly, rotas and Care Services
  • Ensure that the care worker rotas are organised and sufficiently well planned taking into account travel time and routes
  • Work with recruitment personnel to ensure sufficient current and future staffing levels
  • Plan and allocate care assignments to appropriate care workers, with due regard for the particular needs of the individual and the skills and attributes of the worker
  • Liaise as necessary with partner professionals and organisations (e. social workers, GPS, nurses) in respect of developing and delivering holistic, person-centred packages of care
  • Dealing with queries from clients and families in a calm and professional manner.
  • Carry out on-call coordinating and response duties outside normal office hours as agreed.
  • Profile

    Person Specification:

  • Experience of delivering and managing care support services.
  • Understanding of principles of good care.
  • Able to prioritise, particularly under pressure.
  • Great IT skills including email and Microsoft office.
  • Flexible; willing and able to work outside normal hours wen requested.
  • This is a full time permanent position, with a fantastic company who promote within and encourage their staff to reach their full potential. Continuous training and support will be provided.

    Job Offer

    A Salary of £21,000

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