Care Coordinator

Choices Healthcare Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Training & development

Travel opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Choices Healthcare Ltd. in the Southeast England region is seeking an experienced Care Coordinator to join our busy team. You will deliver person-centered care, develop and manage care plans, and coordinate community-based services for NHS and private clients.

Ideally you will have at least two years in healthcare, possess a driving licence with access to a vehicle, and maintain a flexible, hands-on approach. We offer training, development opportunities and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in healthcare.
• Based predominantly in the community.
• Driving licence and vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, effective and efficient delivery of care.
• Develop and manage care plans.
• Carry out assessments, spot checks, reviews and write reports.
• Liaise between service users, NoKs, healthcare and providers.
• Schedule staff rotas and manage day-to-day operations.
• Provide hands-on care as needed by the service.
• Manage the on-call phone one week in four.
• Carry out other duties as required.

Skills

Driving licence

Community care

Flexible

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Choices Healthcare is an established and busy health and social care organisation that supplies a variety of healthcare staff to the NHS, various local authorities, and private clients alike. In addition, we provide supported living accommodations and both internal and external healthcare training. We currently operate across Southeast England with scope for expansion.

We are seeking an experienced, friendly, and enthusiastic Care Coordinator to join our team. We are looking for an experienced individual who is committed to delivering person-centered care and generally goes that extra mile to provide an all-round excellent service.

Typical duties:

• To ensure the safe, effective and efficient delivery of care
• Develop and manage care plans
• Carry out assessments, spot checks, reviews and write up of reports
• Act as liaison between, service users, NoKs, healthcare and contract providers
• Schedule staff rotas and manage the day-to-day operations of a care service
• Be willing and able to carry out hands-on care as dictated by the needs of the service.
• To manage the on-call phone one week in every four weeks.
• To carry out any other work-related duties as required by the service.

Requirements:

• Must have at least 2 years' experience within Healthcare
• Ideally have at least NVQ level 2 in Health and Social care
• Possession of a driving licence and vehicle is vital
• A good attitude to work as well as flexibility are essential for this position, as you will be predominantly based working in the community.

What we can offer:

• Optional enrolment into company pension scheme
• Free training and opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Travel opportunities across the UK for project engagement and networking
• A dynamic and supportive work environment

Choices Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal opportunities, fairness of treatment, dignity and respect, and the elimination of all forms of discrimination in the workplace for all employees and job applicants.

Salary will be £14/hr working 37.5 hours per week with the occasional overtime available.