Care Co-ordinator Level 1

Sunderland Care and Support Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Sunderland is looking for a Care Coordinator to deliver person-centred care and support to individuals with mental health needs. Responsibilities include meal preparation, medication administration, community trips, and emotional support. Applicants should have experience in social care and be empathetic, with strong communication skills. The position offers a starting salary of £26,403, excellent training, and opportunities for personal development in a positive working environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Excellent training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in social care, especially with mental health support.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Willingness to learn and adapt as per client's needs.

Responsibilities

• Help with preparation of meals and drinks.
• Support with domestic household tasks.
• Encourage community trips and facilitate customer participation.
• Provide emotional support.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Active support techniques

Positive behaviour support techniques

Job description

Sunderland Care and Support is one of the leading Social Care Providers of high‑quality care and support to the community of Sunderland. We are passionate about supporting adults with their mental health to lead fulfilling lives.

We are seeking to recruit a Care Co‑ordinator (Level 1) into our Mental Health Team who can deliver exceptional standards of person‑centred care and support to customers. This role focuses on keeping the individual at the centre of care, promoting respect, dignity, engagement and participation throughout the delivery of personalised care and support.

Our values

• Respect – We will care and support our customers with sensitivity and empathy, respecting equality and the beliefs and dignity of everyone in the diverse communities that we operate within
• Innovation – We will continue to strive to achieve positive outcomes for those that we support and for our workforce by thinking differently and learning from others
• Integrity – We will act fairly, ethically, professionally and openly in all we do
• Caring – We will provide safe, caring and personal services that support, protect and enable our customers to live fulfilling lives
• Partnership – We will use our energy, skills and resources to deliver the best outcomes, incorporating the perspectives of all our customers and stakeholders
• Valued – We will engage and consult with our customers and staff to promote a culture of inclusivity and kindness. We will acknowledge excellent outcomes and practice and support customers and staff to reach their maximum potential

Role responsibilities

• Help with preparation of meals and drinks
• Support with domestic household tasks
• Administer and record medication
• Support with money management
• Encourage community trips and facilitate customer participation
• Support with household and personal shopping
• Support with meeting friends and family
• Support with high standards of nutrition
• Adhere to health and safety legislation
• Cleanliness and intimate personal hygiene
• Provide opportunities for employment or education
• Provide emotional support
• Use active support techniques and positive behaviour support techniques to increase skill level and achieve set outcomes (training will be provided)
• Plan holidays and provide support when needed (additional payment)

These principal responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of duties; only a general guide to the role. In consultation with the post holder, the duties may change from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the customer or service.

Compensation and benefits

• Induction to support your personal development
• 37 hours per week (pro rata salary if working less)
• Starting salary of £26,403 (pro rata if working less than 37 hours per week)
• Sleep in payment of £43.12 per shift completed (where applicable)
• Designated rota pattern including daytime, evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Excellent training opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Career development opportunities
• Positive and rewarding job role and culture
• Probationary period, regular 1‑1 supervision and annual appraisal

Please ensure you refer to the Person Specification when completing the online application form, as this information is used to select candidates for interview. All communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notification – you will not be notified by any other means. Remember to check your junk/spam folder.

We will contact candidates to arrange an interview. If you are successful following the interview process, appointments will be made subject to two satisfactory references and a DBS check.

For more information about Sunderland Care and Support, visit https://sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk