Care Coordinator: Lead Community Care & Team

Mears Group; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care services provider in Wishaw is seeking a Care Co-ordinator to lead a team of Support Workers and manage care plans. The ideal candidate will have experience in the care sector and be qualified (SVQ 2 or higher). Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with care standards, and liaising with external organizations. This is an office-based role requiring travel to local services. The position offers competitive pay, company benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Cost of PVG covered

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Care Worker of the Month financial award

Refer a friend scheme

Excellent training

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Eye test vouchers

Annual Fun Day

Employee discount schemes

Volunteering Leave

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Co-ordinator is preferred.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Direct line management for a team of Support Workers.
• Defining special care needs based on clinical problems.
• Reporting to a Branch Manager weekly on service outcomes.
• Managing on-call duties on a rota basis.

Skills

Care Sector experience

Leadership

Education

SVQ 2 or higher or willingness to complete SVQ 3

Job description

A community care services provider in Wishaw is seeking a Care Co-ordinator to lead a team of Support Workers and manage care plans. The ideal candidate will have experience in the care sector and be qualified (SVQ 2 or higher). Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with care standards, and liaising with external organizations. This is an office-based role requiring travel to local services. The position offers competitive pay, company benefits, and a supportive work environment.