Care Co-ordinator

Jupiter Recruitment

Tetford

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 34,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction and training

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card Scheme

Loyalty Bonus

Refer a friend £500 bonus

Full DBS disclosure paid for

Uniform provided

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Paid breaks

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking a committed Care Co-ordinator for a brand-new care home in Thetford, Norfolk, to lead a team delivering high-quality general and dementia care. The role includes running the home in the absence of the Manager and coordinating shifts.

Salary £15.50 per hour, up to £33,852 per year, with a permanent, full-time position up to 42 hours per week on nights. Benefits include extensive induction, training, DBS paid for, and more.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is required.
Experience of supervising a care team is preferred.
Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
Able to maintain residents' dignity and independence.

Responsibilities

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.
Manage the running of the home and the wellbeing of staff and residents in the absence of the Home Manager.
Organise shifts, administer and record medication, liaise with health professionals and record in computerised care plans.
Assist with induction, training and supervision of support staff.
Assist residents with limited mobility or learning difficulties, using mobility aids and equipment.

Skills

Supervising care team

Leadership & communication

Can-do attitude

Team collaboration

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 effectively
Able to show a can-do attitude always

The successful Care Co-ordinator will receive an excellent salary of £15.50 per hour and the annual salary up to £33,852 per annum.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: