Care Co-ordinator

ApproCare is seeking an additional Full Time Care Co-ordinator to join our busy fast paced office team based in Bluetown, Sheerness. Coordination experience preferred but not essential as full training will be given. Care experience is ESSENTIAL.

The successful applicant will be required to work 5 days per week (primarily office based) and every other Saturday and Sunday (community based - please note: weekend work for this position will only be as needed/minimal).

*** Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email - please regularly check your Indeed emails***

*** PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP***

ApproCare is a leading Care Provider of adult home care covering Sheerness & Sittingbourne. Founded in 2013.

Requirements

• All candidates should have a minimum of 6 months care experience ideally as a Care Co-ordinator, Senior Carer or similar
• All candidates must already have certification of OR be willing to undertake RQF/NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• 40 hours average per week (with overtime opportunities available if desired).
• 5 weekdays (or 4 if desired by the applicant) mostly office based and may also include every other weekend community based to include AM visits and PM visits (only IF required). Office Hours will typically be 8:45am to 5:15pm
• Ability to cope with a busy and demanding role, involving constant telephone contact with Community Care workers and Clients to arrange shifts and plan rotas.
• Candidates MUST be a driver with their own vehicle
• Candidates MUST be willing and able to assist in covering care calls themselves and in cases of urgent need.

Job Title: Care Co-ordinator

Salary: £26,936 basic pay + on call bonus + overtime opportunities. CIRCA: £29,213.60

Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Reportable to: Care Manager

Duties Include

• To maintain an accurate and up to date staff rota
• To ensure that Community Carers are selected to Clients specific needs and requirements
• To ensure Clients and their families are kept fully up to date regarding any adjustments to rotas and staffing
• Issue Clients their timetables weekly (as required)
• Issue Community Carers their rotas weekly
• To ensure that all Community Carers have the required documentation necessary before starting work, including the client's name, address, telephone number, detailed assessment of requirements and travel routes.
• To maintain and update Client and Community Carer databases with relevant information
• To accept new referrals from Health Professionals
• To carry out Assessments on Clients - new and existing (in conjunction with Field Care Supervisor)
• To conduct risk assessments and update these as required
• To conduct Client Reviews / Spot Checks / Compliance Visits (in conjunction with Field Care Supervisor)
• Liaise closely with the Senior Team
• To upload shifts/new referrals to rostering system and process/manage all Community Carer holidays request forms
• To participate in our quality assurance processes alongside all our Senior Team, to include internal audits and rota weekly quality checks.
• Covering shifts when necessary and to take part in the on call rota.

Skills / Experience

• STRONG administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Must have EXCELLENT written and verbal communication with a POLITE telephone manner.
• Teamwork is essential as well as ability to work on own initiative.
• An outgoing and vibrant personality with a POSITIVE 'can do' approach
• Flexible and RELIABLE
• Must be PASSIONATE ABOUT CARE and going that extra mile to make a difference
• Organised and Self motivated with a proven ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure

Benefits Include

• Excellent Rates of Pay
• Mileage / Expenses Payment (35p per mile)
• 28 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Free Uniform
• Free Training & Career Development up to Level 4 in Health & Social Care
• A Company Laptop
• Company Pension
• Job Satisfaction
• 24 Hour Management Support

Please Note: This post is subject to 2 satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure with The Disclosure & Barring Service

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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,936.00-£29,213.60 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free or subsidised travel
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Are you available to work every other Saturday and Sunday?
• Do you confirm you have the right to work in UK and do not require sponsorship? Yes or No

(We regret we are unable to offer sponsorship)

• Do you currently live in or very close to Sheerness, Sittingbourne or Medway? Please specify...

Experience:

• Care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• drivers licence and own vehicle (required)

Work Location: In person