Care Coordinator - Newport

Carecymru; Newport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full-time Care Coordinator to join our dynamic team in Newport. In return, we offer highly competitive pay rates, company uniform, paid DBS disclosure, flexible hours, full training, and ongoing support.

Care Cymru has achieved considerable organic growth over a number of years and now provides almost 10,700 hours of care and support each week to some 775 people from our 5 branches and Head Office. We provide employment for more than 530 care staff and office-based staff in several towns and cities.

As a Care Coordinator, you will be responsible for scheduling care staff's rota for the designated area, along with providing a high standard of care to our clients in their own homes.

This role will also include the following duties:

1. Participate in the out of hours on-call ‘back up’ service as required on a rota basis.
2. Help to manage the day-to-day operation of the branch.
3. Monitor the quality of the service as directed by quality monitoring systems.
4. Undertake the day-to-day monitoring of work standards of a team of care workers, including specialist teams where appropriate, referring performance and disciplinary issues to the care manager.
5. Assist with the maintenance of records, in written or computerized format, as specified within procedures or as requested by care coordinators. Specifically, ensure that documentation in the homes of service users complies with Sevacare policies and procedures and adheres to care standards.
6. Attend service user reviews as required.
7. Complete care rotas for staff and service users, ensuring that all daily care packages are covered on a weekly basis.
8. Deal promptly and appropriately with any complaints received.
9. Participate in any managers/staff meetings, putting items forward for the agenda.
10. Deputise in the absence of the care manager.
11. Provide cover in other areas as and when required.

The right candidate will need to be: Sociable, flexible, and a committed individual with previous experience in a similar role, willing to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure. A car driver and owner is essential for this role.

Apply now for an immediate interview (must be in the UK to apply for this role)!