Logistics Co-ordinator

Right at Home - Logistics Co-ordinator

Hours per week: 37.5 Hours (8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri)
Are you looking to join a family-feel team that really values and appreciates their workforce?

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow and develop in a high-quality business?

Right at Home South Cheshire are an award-winning provider of premium quality care.

We are looking for an experienced Logistics (Care) Co-ordinator to join our growing team to help organise and co-ordinate our Care Teams across South Cheshire.

We offer:

• Up to £26,000 OTE
• Award winning training with access to online and inperson training courses
• Ongoing support with your worklife balance being a priority
• Opportunity to learn from other Care Coordinators across our network
• Be part of a really passionate team of care professionals
• Progression opportunities through our extensive career pathway

As a Logistics (Care) Coordinator for Right at Home South Cheshire, you will play an integral part in managing the daily communications and care scheduling of our site in Nantwich.

You must be extremely personable as you will be working with the entire team to make sure all our valued Clients visits are completed on time.

This role is extremely fast paced and requires someone truly dedicated and able to remain positive and professional when working under pressure.

We cover Crewe, Nantwich, and all Surrounding Villages therefore local area knowledge is highly desirable.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• To ensure the scheduling is carried out efficiently enabling the Care Assistants to spend the allocated care time with each Client and to allow for travel time, whilst keeping travel distances down to a minimum.
• To be accountable to the Registered Manager for the smooth running of daytoday Client/ Care Assistant communication.
• To answer the telephone promptly and professionally, dealing with any enquiries or queries
• Ensure enquiries are recorded promptly and accurately with sufficient details
• Ensure any changes to Client or Care Assistant needs and availability, is communicated to all relevant parties quickly and effectively. Ensure all changes are recorded in the appropriate places.
• Ensure complaints and Care Assistant feedback and enquiries are logged promptly and accurately using the correct procedure.
• Ensure the provision of highquality care services to vulnerable people living in their own home
• Work closely with management to highlight recruitment needs to allow for consistent, safe delivery of care
• Effectively manage Care Assistant expectations by maintaining clear lines of communication at all times and building a strong and positive working relationship.
• To record all new Care Assistants and Clients on the system as soon as they are received
• Report weekly on recruitment needs, gaps in rotas, risks, Care Assistant availability and concerns to Registered Manager and Owner
• To identify and match the most suitable Care Assistants for each package of care
• To produce consistent, fortnightly rosters and provide Care Assistant and Clients with rotas in a timely manner
• Accurately monitor and record Care Assistant holiday, sickness and absences.
• Participate in an On-Call Rota (usually 1 Weekend in 4)

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in a customer service setting, building up relationships
• Essential
• Use of a scheduling / HR / recording system
• Desirable
• Relevant qualification, such as Business Studies or Social Care
• Desirable
• Previous Domiciliary Care experience
• Desirable

Skills and Attributes:

• Extremely well organised, excellent planning and prioritising ability with high attention to detail
• Has the desire to make a real difference and greatly improve an already wellestablished business
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
• Good computer skills including proficient use of MS Office, the ability to produce reports and good computer systems knowledge
• Selfmotivated and flexible, with a willingness to participate in an oncall system for out of office hours
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships
• Strong administration skills and ability to manage multiple work loads

Must hold a full and valid UK or EU/EEA driving license and have access to own vehicle.

• Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of personal or protected characteristics_

Salary:
Up to £26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nantwich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
One location

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