244586 - Care Coordinator

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Wakefield is seeking a passionate Care Coordinator to join their Connecting Care Team East. This role supports adults with care needs, focusing on promoting independence and wellbeing. Responsibilities include conducting social care assessments and developing tailored support plans. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of care management and relevant legislation. This position offers outstanding professional development, flexible working options, and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Outstanding professional development opportunities

Excellent salary with incremental increases

Flexible and hybrid working options

Generous annual leave entitlement

Occupational pension scheme

Access to benefit schemes

Qualifications

• Knowledge of care management and an understanding of the Care Act 2014.
• Well organised and up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Human Rights Act 1998.
• Social work qualification is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake conversation-based social care assessments, re-assessments, and reviews.
• Develop outcome-focused support plans that reflect individual needs.
• Take a proactive approach in responding to individual circumstances.

Skills

Knowledge of care management

Understanding of the Care Act 2014

Well organised

Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Care Coordinator to join our Connecting Care Team East.

Our team supports adults aged 18 and over who have care and support needs, working to promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing. Connecting Care Team East is a highly supportive and friendly team with a wealth of experience in adult social care.

Responsibilities

• Undertake conversation-based social care assessments, re-assessments, and reviews.
• Develop outcome-focused support plans that reflect individual needs.
• Take a proactive approach in responding to individual circumstances, signposting to appropriate services, and determining eligibility through to completion of assessments in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Root work in a person-centred, strengths-based, and outcome-focused approach, ensuring that people remain at the heart of everything we do.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of care management and an understanding of the Care Act 2014.
• Well organised and up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Human Rights Act 1998.
• Social work qualification is not essential.

We Offer

• Outstanding professional development opportunities.
• A variety of tailored and varied training opportunities.
• Excellent salary with incremental increases.
• Flexible and hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Occupational pension scheme.
• Access to benefit schemes such as Blue Light Card and discounted Aspire membership.

At Wakefield Council, we are committed to safeguarding, promoting independence, and ensuring that the wellbeing of vulnerable adults is a priority.

We are accepting secondments for this post.

Safeguarding: Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

Diversity: Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

Probation: In line with the Council’s Probation Procedure, certain positions may be subject to a six-month probationary period. This requirement does not apply to internal vacancies.

Contact: Mathew Rodgers (Team Manager) – 01977 727067 or [e-mail].