Care Co-ordinator

Co-ordinate the duties and work plan for care workers
- Assist the Registered Manager with the recruitment of new care workers and their induction
- Ensure that the care worker rotas are organised and sufficiently well planned, taking into account travel time and routes
- Liaise with the Registered Manager to arrange shadow shifts for new care workers
- 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.g. social workers, GPS, nurses) in respect of developing and delivering holistic, person-centred packages of care
- Dealing with queries from clients and families calmly and professionally.
- Carry out on-call coordinating and response duties outside regular office hours as agreed
- Support the Registered Manager with covering care visits for any last-minute schedule changes as and when required
- Take responsibility for new referrals from private clients, social services and the ICB, ensuring complete information is received and appropriate assessments and care planning are undertaken
- Support the Registered Manager with completing care plan reviews and risk assessments.
- Maintenance of electronic and handwritten records

**Person Specification**:

- At least one year's experience in a similar role
- Excellent time management skills
- Achieved at least Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it
- Must be a driver and have access to a car (essential)
- Have the ability to work collaboratively with other team members
- Should be prepared to undertake other training that would benefit you in the role
- Must be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
- Be self-motivated, responsible and able to act on your initiative
- Have previous experience in Domiciliary Care
- Must be organised and flexible
- Flexibility with time to cover shifts or sickness
- Previous experience with rota planning and allocating care staff
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please contact us and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.

Oakshed Care is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal opportunities and it is our policy that no applicant should receive more or less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, nationality, colour, ethnic or national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, creed or disability.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £22,500.00-£24,000.00 per year based on full time (Pro rata)

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £23,000.00-£24,500.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 15 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Work from home

**Experience**:

- providing care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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