Care Co-ordinator

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Council is seeking a dynamic Care Coordinator for their Community team focused on learning disabilities in Wakefield. This role emphasizes a strengths-based approach to care, aiming to promote independence and positive outcomes for vulnerable adults. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and demonstrate a commitment to person-centered care. A supportive working environment is promised, alongside professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working scheme

Regular supervision and support

Training for professional development

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure and manage a caseload effectively.
• Commitment to strength-based assessments and support planning.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in social care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct person-led assessments for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Collaborate with key partners in health and support teams.
• Promote independence and manage social care needs.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Pressure Management

Team Collaboration

Job description

It is an exciting time to come join us in Adult Integrated Care. Using a strengths based approach to care, our vision is to promote independence and meeting the health and wellbeing needs of vulnerable people. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and hardworking, Care Coordinator within our Community team for learning disabilities West, in the WakefieldDistrict. You will work closely with our key partners in the CTLD Health and Intensive Support Team, to carry out person led assessments with people aged 18 and over with a learning disability. Based on strengths to promote positive change, self-determination and to prevent harm to people with an appearance of social care needs, in order for people to achieve their personal outcomes.

The team consists of social workers, care co-ordinators and co-ordination support officers. As a care coordinator in the team, you will be passionate about making a difference, and ready to embrace change. Working Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5pm and to 4.30pm on a Friday.

As a team player, you will need to demonstrate an ability to, work under pressure, be well organised and able to effectively prioritise and risk assess/manage a caseload. You will have or be ready to learn to build your skills and experience, knowledge and have a commitment to strength-based assessments and support planning. The ability to travel is essential.

If you are committed to working in a person-centred way and have the skills to work in social care situations, we would be interested in hearing from you. In return we can offer you the opportunity to work in an exciting area of Social Care. With the benefit of working within the flexible working scheme, you will have regular supervision and the support of a highly motivated team, along with the relevant training required for the post, to develop in your role.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Laura Storey/Lee Burgin.

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