Care Coordinator

Meridian Business Support; Broadland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national private healthcare provider is seeking a Care Coordinator to develop person-centred care plans and support a care team. The role involves training, supervising staff, and ensuring residents' needs are met. Ideal candidates will have experience in care supervision, strong leadership abilities, and effective communication skills. This position is based in Sudbury, Suffolk, offering a competitive rate of £14.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience of supervising a care team.
• An ability to show empathy and understanding of the needs of the residents.
• Good leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
• A good eye for detail and are organized and methodical.
• Flexibility around working schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement person-centred care plans.
• Act as first point of call for residents and carers.
• Train, assess and ensure medication is managed effectively.
• Shadow new carers and provide ongoing support.
• Fulfil on-call responsibilities as required.

Skills

Supervising a care team

Empathy and understanding

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Care Coordinator • £14.50 per hour • Sudbury, Suffolk

Meridian Business Support is currently recruiting for a Coordinator working for a national private healthcare provider in a Residential Care Home setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement person-centred care plans, ensuring regular reviews and updates.
• Shadowing new carers, provide ongoing support and complete competency checks.
• Act as first point of call for residents and carers.
• Report regularly to the Home Manager and Deputy Manager.
• Work as part of an efficient team to ensure smooth running of the service.
• Continue professional development through attending and contributing to training, meetings, and supervisions.
• Comply with company Health & Safety policy and procedures.
• Represent the company professionally and positively at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all issues and information relating to service users.
• Support service users\' personal development regarding independence, skills, rights, and choices.
• Efficiently manage staff rotas, ensuring timely distribution and accessibility.
• Train, assess, and ensure that medication is administered and managed effectively and safely by staff.
• Meet with service users to ensure that their care meets their needs as per their individual care plan.
• Fulfil on-call responsibilities as required.

Skills and attributes

• Experience of supervising a care team.
• An ability to show empathy and understanding of the needs of the residents.
• Good leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively and work as part of the team.
• A good eye for detail, and are organised and methodical.
• Flexibility around working schedules, roles and responsibilities.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.