Care Co-ordinator

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Tetford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Career development

Employee assistance

Loyalty bonus

DBS disclosure paid

Uniform provided

Bank holiday pay

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is recruiting a Care Co-ordinator for a purpose-built care home in Thetford, Norfolk, delivering residential and nursing care to older people including dementia care.

You must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. The role includes supervising a care team, organizing shifts, and managing medications under a monthly pay cycle. This is a permanent full-time post with nights, offering development opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care required.
• Experience supervising a care team preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain residents' personal care with dignity and promote independence.
• Ensure high-quality care services are consistently provided.
• Assist with residents' environment and day-to-day activities of the home.
• Manage the home in the manager's absence.
• Organise shifts, administer and record medication, liaise with health professionals.
• Assist with induction, training and supervision of staff.
• Support residents with limited mobility using mobility aids.

Skills

Empathy & understanding

Leadership

Communication

Supervise care team

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

A brand new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Care Co-ordinator to work in an exceptional care home based in the Thetford, Norfolk area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a purpose built care home designed for older people requiring general or dementia residential and nursing care

To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

As the Care Co-ordinator your key duties include:

• Work as part of a team to maintain the personal care of residents, respecting the dignity of the individual and promoting independence
• 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-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 homes 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
• Assist residents who have limited mobility or physical/learning difficulties, making the best use of mobility aids and personal equipment provided

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 effective
• Able to show a can‑do attitude always

The successful Care Co-ordinator will receive an excellent salary of £15.00 - £15.50 per hour - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role up to 42 hours a week on nights. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Comprehensive induction and training programme
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Loyalty Bonus
• Refer a friend and receive a thank you gift of up to £500 *
• Full DBS disclosure paid for
• Your uniform will be provided
• Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays

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