Care Coordinator

Routes Healthcare; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Care Coordinator in Rochdale to manage scheduling and coordinate care visits, ensuring clients receive top-notch care. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, and an understanding of CQC regulations. A driving license and access to a vehicle are essential. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, on-call payments, and a supportive workplace.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Scheme

Competitive salary

Attractive bonus package

Supportive workplace

Qualifications

• Passionate about putting people first.
• Full valid UK driving licence with access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of care using the care scheduling system.
• Adapt to changes in schedules.
• Ensure healthcare workers attend meetings and training.
• Assist Registered Manager in delivering high-quality care service.
• Manage on-call duties on a rotating basis.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Superb communication skills

Understanding of CQC regulations

Education

NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Quick Snapshot:

Job Title: Care Coordinator

Location: Rochdale

Salary: Up to 23K (+ On Call Payments and bonus)

Contract: Full-Time

Are you looking for a rewarding job where you can make a difference in people's lives? Well then, being a Care Coordinator might be the route for you! You will play the all-important role of scheduling and coordinating care visits to ensure our clients receive top-notch care when they need it.

A little about us

We like to think of Routes as an incredible team of folk from all walks of life, working together with one thing in common: we all care about making a difference. And that's not just for our clients but for our workers too.

For the last 15 years at Routes, we have been taking pride in what we do: delivering high standards of care that put people's wants and needs at the heart of it, and letting people live the way they choose in the comfort of their home.

If this sounds like a company you'd like to be part of, we're already on to a winner. But how about we sweeten the deal a little more?

We want to help you flourish in your career - Routes gives you the tools, so you can focus on what truly matters: delivering good care to your community.

What does this mean?

• Centralised support teams to help keep things running smoothly in the background. HR, Payroll, Quality and Marketing to name but a few.

• Our in-house recruitment team to make sure you have the staff you need. We pride ourselves on recruiting our own people to deliver our services and have Zero Agency use.

• Routes Academy, which not only means the team is highly trained, but both you and our healthcare workers have opportunities to progress your careers and develop.

• We recently rolled out Digital Care Plans, making our operations more efficient.

• Speaking of digital - we also have our own friendly IT team on hand to help you with any IT struggles or needs.

And of course, just a few extra little perks like:

• Wellbeing and financial support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• 25 days holiday, additional bank holiday leave plus an extra day off for your birthday.

• Saving for future-you with our Pension Scheme.

• A competitive salary plus an attractive bonus package based on service performance.

• A fun, friendly and supportive workplace (we have many great personalities!).

So what do you think? If you're interested in joining Routes as a Care Coordinator in Rochdale, here's what we're looking for from you:

• Someone passionate about putting people first.

• Organisational & time management skills.

• An understanding of CQC regulations.

• Superb communication skills, with the ability to coordinate a team of healthcare workers.

• An NVQ in Health and Social Care would be a big bonus.

• Due to the nature of the role, you will need to have a full valid UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle.

Your typical day-to-day will include:

• Co-ordinating the delivery of care using our care scheduling system.

• Adapting to changes in schedules, including staff availability and new clients into existing care runs.

• Ensuring that healthcare workers attend staff meetings, supervisions, and training within CQC-required timescales.

• Assisting your Registered Manager to deliver a high-quality care service.

• Manage on-call duties on a rotating basis.