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.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/care-coordinator-126887027