Care Coordinator
Community Care Team, Preston
Care Coordinator
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Community Care Team, Preston
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 1 week ago, 24 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 04a7d80c65ea4ea286076c739df70056
Location ref: Preston
Full Job Description
This is a full-time, primarily office-based Care Coordinator position within a busy domiciliary care service; however, the role also includes going out into the community to complete assessments, client reviews, staff spot checks, etc. You will support the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care in line with CQC standards. Own transport is essential. The role includes participation in the on-call rota (1 weekend in 4 and occasional evenings to provide guidance and support to care staff). Key responsibilities include:
- Completing client assessments and risk assessments using an electronic call monitoring system (Birdie)
- Creating and updating care plans
- Managing daily alerts and care notifications on Birdie
- Planning and maintaining staff rotas using Birdie
- Conducting regular client reviews
- Carrying out spot checks and supervisions
- Completing moving & handling and medication competencies for Community Support Worker staff
- Managing staff performance and providing ongoing support
- Answering the telephone and handling day-to-day office enquiries
- Liaising with service users, families, social workers, and healthcare professionals Essential Experience and Skills Applicants MUST have a minimum of 1 year experience in domiciliary care as a Care Coordinator or Team Leader. You will need experience in:
- Digital care planning and management systems (e.g., Birdie)
- Completing and reviewing risk assessments
- Creating and updating care plans
- Rota planning and staff scheduling
- Managing and supporting care staff
- Conducting spot checks and supervisions
- Liaising with service users, families, social workers, and healthcare professionals
- On-call What We Offer
- Enhanced DBS check (refunded after 6 months)
- Career progression opportunities
- Company Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Fully funded QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- £150 welcome bonus (paid after 6 months)
- £250 refer-a-friend bonus (paid after 6 months)
- Blue Light Card - access to discounts on high street shops, supermarkets, fuel and more
- Free on-site Parking
Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:00 Join an Established, Trusted Local Care Provider Community Care Team is a well-established domiciliary care provider based in Leyland. Founded in 1992, we are proud to remain under the same ownership, with a dedicated management team that has been in place for over 20 years.