Care Co-Ordinator

Jupiter Recruitment; Eye; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the Eye, Suffolk area seeks a motivated Care Co-ordinator to oversee resident care in a specialized dementia care home. Candidates must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £14.50 per hour and includes generous benefits such as a welcome bonus and paid training.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training

Excellent working environment

Uniform provided

Access to Employee Engagement Portal

£500 Welcome Bonus

Qualifications

• You must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Experience of supervising a care team is preferred.
• Able to show empathy and understanding of the needs of residents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the personal care of residents, respecting dignity and promoting independence.
• Ensure high quality standards in care services.
• Organise your shifts and record medication.
• Assume responsibility for the wellbeing of staff and residents in absence of the Manager.

Skills

Supervising a care team

Empathy and understanding for residents

Good leadership skills

Effective communication

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

An incredible new job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Care Co-ordinator to work in an exceptional care home based in the Eye, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

This special care home is a purpose built unit for residents who have dementia. It is a converted Victorian country house with accommodation.

Key Requirements

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care.

Job Responsibilities

As the Care Co-ordinator your key duties include:

• You will work as part of a team to maintain the personal care of residents, respecting the dignity of the individual and promoting independence.
• You will ensure that care services are consistently provided to a high quality standard.
• Assist in the care of the resident's physical environment and in the general day-to-day activities of the home.
• You will assume responsibility for the running of the home and for the wellbeing of staff and residents in the absence of the home's Manager.
• Responsible for organising your shifts, administering and recording medication, liaising with health professionals and recording to the residents' computerised care plans.
• Assist with the induction, training and supervision of support staff.
• You will assist residents who have limited mobility or physical/learning difficulties, making the best use of mobility aids and personal equipment provided.

Preferred Skills and Experience

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Experience of supervising a care team.
• Ability to show empathy/understanding and experience of the needs of the residents.
• Good leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Able to show a can-do attitude always.

Benefits

The successful Care Co-ordinator will receive an excellent salary of £14.50 per hour and the annual salary is £27,144 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full-time role for 36 hours a week on days. In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects.
• Excellent working environment.
• Uniform provided.
• Assistance with Enhanced DBS.
• Access to our current Employee Engagement Portal.
• £500 Welcome Bonus.

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV.