Care Coordinator

We are looking for an experienced Care Coordinator to fill our vacant position.

Our Service Users are aged 18 to 65 and above. They have a range of care needs from simple companionship to assistance with personal care and medication.

Our Care Coordinators role is challenging but rewarding for the right person.As a Care Coordinator working for You & I Care, you will share our core values of Caring, Compassion and improvement. The role of a Care Coordinator is one of the most crucial roles of outstanding care provision.

**Job overview**
- To provide leadership to care staff within You & I Care Ltd.
- To provide care in accordance with current best practices, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements, relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager
- To supervise the care delivery within the service
- To maintain skills at a current level, and undertake such training and development as may from time-to-time be required to maintain practices as up-to-date

**Responsibilities and Duties**
- Ensure Service Users are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing.
- To ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of You & I Care Ltd and supervise staff.
- To organise and co-ordinate care delivery in accordance with current best practices, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements, and relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager and within the financial plans
- Ensure that the care service is delivered to Service Users at the times and for the duration specified in the relevant individual agreement(s) and contract standards. Uploading new Service Users/Carers onto the care management system, combine and organise Service User orders and checking availability.
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support.
- Develop effective working relationships with other employees within You & I Care Ltd.
- Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Service User.
- Support the registered manager with the daily running of care provision.
- Assist with recruitment and staff management.
- Plan and schedule training needs, supervision and holiday requests.
- Negotiate availabilities and work schedules with Carers.
- Communicate all changes to Carers and Service Users.
- manage care planning, assessments and reviews.
- work in partnership with all the professionals.
- Auditing and care compliance
- Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by the management

**Skills and attributes**
- Experience
- Reliable
- Caring
- Compassionate
- Great team player
- Positive attitude
- Computer and excel skills as You & I Care is completely digital.
- Hold a fulling driving licence and have access to their own car.
- Proficient Written Skills
- Ability to induct and orientate new employees to the job role and service
- Great communication skills
- Be able to recognise the importance of effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team, with Service Users and their families/friends, whilst recognising peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
- Excellent telephone manner is required to deal with staff and Service Users under pressure.
- Be able to adapt and address situations quickly

What is essential is your brilliant positive energy and the natural ability to get a long with people. Be truly caring, compassionate and strive for improvement.

**Benefits**
- £24000-£26000 per annum
- Bonus
- £150 refer a friend bonus scheme
- Quick start date
- Contracted Hours.
- Paid mileage
- Paid Travel time.
- Pension contribution
- Paid training time.
- Free DBS
- Fully funded care certificate
- Fully funded QCF in health and social care
- Paid induction time and shadowing.
- £150 Referral bonus (if you successfully introduce a new Carer).

You & I Care is an award winning home care provider that supports adults and the elderly in their own homes.

We are an organisation with an outstanding reputation. Our Promise Is To Always Care ,not only for the Service Users but also ourselves.

At You & I Care ,we value compassion above all because it drives every aspect of our work. We are passionate about care and satisfying Service Users in a happy working environment.

By joining You & I Care, you will have a wonderful opportunity to make a difference.

Just look at our website to see what people have been saying about us recently.

As a care organisation we have a duty to safeguarding Service Users. Our recruitment process is precise, measured and consistent and is in line with CQC regulations.