Care Coordinator: Person-Centred Support & Assessments

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Wakefield is seeking a passionate Care Coordinator to join their Connecting Care Team East. This role supports adults with care needs, focusing on promoting independence and wellbeing. Responsibilities include conducting social care assessments and developing tailored support plans. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of care management and relevant legislation. This position offers outstanding professional development, flexible working options, and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Outstanding professional development opportunities

Excellent salary with incremental increases

Flexible and hybrid working options

Generous annual leave entitlement

Occupational pension scheme

Access to benefit schemes

Qualifications

• Knowledge of care management and an understanding of the Care Act 2014.
• Well organised and up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Human Rights Act 1998.
• Social work qualification is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake conversation-based social care assessments, re-assessments, and reviews.
• Develop outcome-focused support plans that reflect individual needs.
• Take a proactive approach in responding to individual circumstances.

Skills

Knowledge of care management

Understanding of the Care Act 2014

Well organised

Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation

Job description

A local authority in Wakefield is seeking a passionate Care Coordinator to join their Connecting Care Team East. This role supports adults with care needs, focusing on promoting independence and wellbeing. Responsibilities include conducting social care assessments and developing tailored support plans. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of care management and relevant legislation. This position offers outstanding professional development, flexible working options, and a generous benefits package.