Care Co-ordinator — Homecare Planning & On-Call Support

Coburg Banks; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A provider in the homecare sector seeks a motivated Care Co-ordinator in Wakefield. You will be responsible for coordinating essential care services, developing care plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a care setting and strong organisational skills. This role offers a salary of £29,000 along with career progression opportunities and an employee assistance programme. Join a team where your dedication will have a significant impact on the community.

Benefits

Annual salary of £29,000

On-call allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in a homecare or care home setting.
• Ability to use Birdie application/software to oversee homecare services.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Excellent verbal communication and good typing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the homecare book of work and manage the homecare register.
• Identify and initiate suitable homecare packages with families and funding authorities.
• Conduct assessments and develop care plans for new service users.
• Ensure Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers are trained and equipped.
• Maintain compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide regular updates and reviews of care plans to funding authorities.
• Manage the Homecare Mailbox and monitor care note quality.
• Cover shifts in the field as needed to maintain service delivery.

Skills

Organisational skills

Excellent verbal communication

Typing skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to work under pressure

Multitasking ability

Flexibility to work varied hours

Experience using Birdie application/software

Job description

A provider in the homecare sector seeks a motivated Care Co-ordinator in Wakefield. You will be responsible for coordinating essential care services, developing care plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a care setting and strong organisational skills. This role offers a salary of £29,000 along with career progression opportunities and an employee assistance programme. Join a team where your dedication will have a significant impact on the community.