Care Co-Ordinator (Permanent) (Queens Quay) - WDN06126

West Dunbartonshire Council; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Clydebank is seeking a part-time Co-ordinator for a modern care home. You will lead the care team and ensure person-centred care for residents while complying with relevant legislation. We offer a supportive work environment and numerous benefits, including flexible working arrangements and access to wellbeing services. The position requires PVG membership and experience in care management.

Benefits

Access to Local Government pension scheme

Minimum of 25 days annual leave

Employee wellbeing supports

Qualifications

• Membership with the PVG scheme is essential.
• Experience in managing care teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the care team to ensure person-centred care.
• Carry out administrative and financial procedures.
• Promote meaningful activity and interaction.

Job description

Overview

Co-ordinator required in a modern 84 bedded Care Home. Responsibilities will include, to lead and direct the care team to ensure delivery of person centred care for our Residents. You will be welcomed as part of our management team within Queens Quay House and your role will include promoting quality standards to comply with current legislation and council policy. To carry out the required administrative and financial procedures, to contribute to staff development, staff wellbeing, Residents reviews, care planning and medication administration, both of which are electronic systems. You will promote and encourage meaningful activity and interaction throughout your day. We will welcome applicants who would enjoy being part of our busy Team, bring new ideas, be a positive influence and be willing to celebrate success.

This is a part time post for 30 hours per week and the salary will be pro rata to the number of hours worked.

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here. Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Responsibilities

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.

For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please see the following URL: http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/