Care Coordinator

Cinnamon Care Collection; London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home group is seeking a Care Co-Ordinator to assist in managing daily operations and ensuring high-quality care standards. The role involves coordinating resident assessments, leading a care team, and overseeing medication management. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in long-term care, demonstrating leadership and adaptability.

Benefits

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in long-term care or a similar industry.
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and clearly document care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the resident assessment process and integrate information into care plans.
• Oversee the Safe Medication Management programme and ensure robust auditing.
• Conduct formal procedures alongside the Deputy Manager.

Skills

Team Player

Decisive

Flexible

Adaptable

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Care

Level 5 in Care Management

Registered Managers Award

QCF Level 4 Diploma in Management

Job description

Care Co-Ordinator

£40,000 Per Annum Plus Company Benefits

Full-time hours

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Awarded ‘One Of The UK’s Best Companies To Work For’

Rectory Court is a stunning residential home located in Blackheath.

We are recruiting a Care Co-ordinator to assist the General Manager and Deputy Managers in the day-to-day running of the home on a 24-hour basis. You will help to maintain and improve quality care standards and also stand in for the Deputy Managers across the range of their duties in their absence.

The Care Coordinator sets the standard for Team Leaders, Senior Care, and Care Assistant responsibilities, including ensuring excellence in resident care, providing outreach and support to families.

Main Responsibilities

1. Coordinate the resident assessment process, ensuring involvement of the resident in identifying needs and preferences, and integration of all information into the care plan.
2. Ensure that all relevant information regarding each resident is communicated appropriately to achieve a person-centred approach.
3. Work hands-on with the team to ensure appropriate levels of care are always in place. Lead by example.
4. Prepare the weekly A&I report and address any concerns noted to improve quality outcomes.
5. Oversee the Safe Medication Management programme, ensuring robust auditing procedures, including pharmacy processes, and identify any training needs.
6. Assist in completing supervision meetings and yearly performance reviews with staff, ensuring the Cinnamon Care process is followed.
7. Ensure appropriate staff coverage through effective scheduling and completion of daily assignments in the absence of a Deputy Manager.
8. Conduct formal procedures alongside the Deputy Manager, such as investigations and disciplinaries.

Person Specification

Be working towards or have an NVQ Level 4 in Care, a Level 5 in Care Management, a Registered Managers Award, or a QCF Level 4 Diploma in Management.

Two years’ experience in long-term care or a similar industry.

Ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and clearly document care delivery.

Be a team player, decisive, initiative-taking, flexible, and adaptable.

Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations.

Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.