Care Coordinator

Kingsley Healthcare; Eye; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Eye, England, seeks a Care Team Leader to ensure high-quality, person-centred care for residents. Responsibilities include managing care, administering medication, and training staff. Ideal candidates should have experience in supervision and be working towards NVQ3 in Health & Social Care. Join a dedicated team that prioritizes staff well-being.

Benefits

Opportunities to learn and develop skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage care for residents considering their needs.
• Organise shifts and administer medication.
• Liaise with health professionals and record care plans.
• Assist with the induction and training of support staff.

Skills

Experience of supervising a care team

Empathy and understanding of resident needs

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

NVQ3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

About the company

Family-owned Kingsley Healthcare is a UK top 20 ranked care home group (carehome.co.uk) employing 2,000-plus staff and supporting 1,400 residents. We have a sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer. Furthermore, we are proud to have been ranked Number 1 in the UK for work wellbeing in recruiter Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023. A true testament to Kingsley’s caring ethos.

As a Care Team Leader, you will play a critical role in ensuring that residents receive high-quality, person-centred care. Working closely with the care team to coordinate and manage care for residents, considering their individual needs, preferences, and goals. You will be responsible for organising your shifts, administering and recording medication, liaising with health professionals and recording to the residents’ computerised care plans. You will assist with the induction, training and supervision of support staff.

Reports to: Home Manager

This role could be for you if you have:

• 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.

Qualifications for the role

You will have, or be working towards, NVQ3 in Health & Social Care.

What will you get from the role?

You’ll have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.