Care Coordinator

CORNWALLIS CARE SERVICES LTD.; Looe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

Loyalty bonus

Reward and recognition schemes

Blue Light card

Full training provided

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

Rivermead View - Residential Care Home is seeking a Care Coordinator to lead a small team and oversee day-to-day care operations within a welcoming, safe environment. You will support staff, ensure high standards of care, and contribute to ongoing improvements in resident well-being.

The role focuses on coordinating care plans, mentoring staff, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, with opportunities for professional development and progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in care roles with supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Medication administration experience.
• Understanding of care planning, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on medication management and ensure safe administration.
• Carry out audits to monitor care quality and compliance.
• Assess and sign off staff competencies and support training.
• Supervise and support Care Assistants to deliver outstanding care.
• Develop, implement and review person-centred care plans.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to care staff.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and incidents.
• Maintain accurate and compliant care records.
• Collaborate with colleagues, management and external professionals.
• Promote dignity, independence and choice for residents.
• Lead onboarding and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

CPD commitment

Medication administration

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

£32,800 per annum

Rivermead View - Residential Care Home

40hrs

In this rewarding position, you'll lead and inspire a team of carers, oversee personalised care plans, and help create a warm, safe, and person-centred environment where every resident feels valued. If you have experience in elderly care, strong leadership experience and a genuine passion for making a difference we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• £500 refer a friend scheme
• Loyalty Bonus
• Reward and recognition Schemes
• Blue Light card
• Full training provided
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to grow and progress in a rewarding career
• Completive pay

Job Purpose

As a Care Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality care services. Working as part of a small team of two Coordinators, you will oversee day-to-day care operations, support staff, and help maintain the highest standards of care.

You will be instrumental in creating a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for both residents and staff, while developing your leadership skills for future career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Take the lead on medication management, ensuring safe administration, compliance, and best practice at all times
• Carry out regular audits to monitor care quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Assess and sign off staff competencies, supporting training and ensuring high standards of care delivery
• Supervise and support a team of Care Assistants to deliver outstanding care
• Assist in developing, implementing, and reviewing person-centred care plans
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to care staff
• Respond effectively to emergencies and incidents
• Maintain accurate and compliant care records
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, management, and external professionals
• Promote dignity, independence, and choice for all residents
• Lead by example and support the onboarding and development of new staff

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a care role, preferably in a supervisory or leadership capacity within a care home environment.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Medication administration experience.
• A good understanding of care planning, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and staff.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and support a team.
• A compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach to care, with a focus on enhancing residents' well-being.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and work under pressure.
• A willingness to participate in continuous professional development (CPD) and training.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a Senior Care Supervisor role.
• First Aid and Fire Warden
• Moving and Handling Trainer

We're proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Please note that all roles are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.

We are not able to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a difference every single day, we'd love to hear from you.