care coordinator

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Bridlington; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council invites applications for a Care Coordinator to join Bridlington Adult Community Well-being Team. The role offers a blended pattern of office and home working, supporting adults over 18 to stay independent within their communities.

You will work with people and carers through assessments to build and sustain networks, using strength-based approaches to promote wellbeing, independence and choice.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint care coordinator to join Bridlington Adult Community well-being team, working on a blended approach which includes working from the office and home. The role of a care coordinator will be to work with people over the age of 18, their families and carer's with a key focus on supporting people to remain independent within their community settings. This will include working with people and carers through the assessment process to identify, build and maintain family and social networks, to support and enable people and carers to actively stay well and independent, in line with strength based approaches a key in promotion of independence, wellbeing and choice., Access to transport and a full, clean driving licence is essential due to travel between locations. What We Offer This is a unique chance to be part of a pioneering model of integrated working. You will be:

• Given the autonomy to shape a new role
• Supported by managers and colleagues across ASC and health
• Listened to as the pilot develops
• Part of a team striving to enhance the customer experience and strengthen joint working practices
• We are seeking a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and resilient individual who can:
• Work confidently with colleagues at all levels and across multiple organisations.
• Communicate clearly, professionally and with compassion.
• Think on your feet, respond to changing situations and manage competing pressures.
• Demonstrate an understanding of key legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act, and safeguarding procedures.
• Work independently, manage time effectively and maintain high-quality written and IT standards.
• Build positive relationships that strengthen partnership working and improve outcomes for adults.