Care Co-Ordinator, Oldham Council

Pertemps; Oldham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Oldham is seeking a Care Co-Ordinator for a 6-month contract to support with carers' assessment reviews. The ideal candidate will be experienced in conducting care assessments and developing care plans to meet individual needs. This role provides an opportunity to assist in reducing overdue assessments while working within a supportive team environment. Competitive pay rate of up to £18.69 per hour offered.

Benefits

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Qualifications

• Experience in conducting care assessments.
• Ability to create care plans based on individual needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with carers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carers assessments to identify needs and risks.
• Develop care plans meeting identified needs.
• Provide information about services, charges, and welfare benefits.

Skills

Compassionate care

Assessment and planning

Communication skills

Job description

Care Co-Ordinator, Oldham Council

Pay rate up to £18.69 per hour

Contract role

Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Care Co-Ordinator to work in a team in Oldham. With carers being an area of focus for OMBC, we are looking for an agency worker for a period of 6 months to focus solely on the backlog of carers’ assessment reviews to bring the service up to date. This will allow the substantive staff team to focus on new and more complex assessments.

We are seeking a committed and compassionate Carer’s Link Officer to join the Carers’ Team at Oldham Council for a 6-month placement. The role is to support with undertaking Carer assessment reviews to enable us to reduce those that are overdue.

Role overview

• To carry out carers assessments and identify needs and risks to individual carers, according to their assessed needs. Referring or transferring to other appropriate services.
• Identifying and taking account of other agencies and community networks which may assist in the assessment and in meeting the needs of the carer as part of their assessment.
• Develop care plans which meet the carers identified needs including the provision of information, advice, personal budgets or access to carers services. Ensuring providers are advised and informed of any changes to the carers support needs.
• To provide carers with appropriate information about services, charges and welfare benefits to enable them to make informed choices and to inform them of the department’s complaints procedure.

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What we offer

• At Vitalis, we’re here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here’s how we support you every step of the way:
• Dedicated Consultant – Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support.
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• Exclusive Incentives – Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.
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• Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries.

Whether you’re a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you’ll want to hear about.

Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!

Contact me on [e-mail] or 07521053670 for more information.