Care Coordinator (Reablement I@H)

Plymouth City Council; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Plymouth seeks a permanent Reablement Care Coordinator. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £29,093 to £31,586 based on a 30-hour contract, including some home working in the evenings. Applicants should possess strong communication skills, an understanding of working with vulnerable individuals, and relevant qualifications. Full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Dynamic, sensitive, and enthusiastic individual needed for professional care team.
• Must have full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Commitment to continuous professional development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with diverse needs to maintain or enhance their independence.
• Build rapport and record health and wellbeing information.
• Work with service users including those who may be challenging or disengaged.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong time management and organisational skills

IT and scheduling software knowledge

Understanding of dignity and respect

Ability to motivate and work with challenging service users

Education

GCSE (A-C) or equivalent in English and Maths

Health and Social Care Diploma Level 2

Job description

Plymouth City Council Independence at Home Management Team is pleased to announce a rare opportunity for a permanent Reablement Care Coordinator [Grade E] FTE SCP 15 -20. The position offers a starting salary of £29,093.00 to £31,586.00 for the year 2024/25, with annual incremental rises.

The salary is based on a 30-hour contract, with the successful candidate working on a rotation over a three-week period with an established team of coordinators:

1. Week 1: Monday, Friday 16:30-23:00, and Saturday and Sunday 14:45-23:00
2. Week 2: Tuesday, 16:30-23:00, Saturday and Sunday 06:45-14:45
3. Week 3: Wednesday and Thursday 16:30-23:00

The role includes annualised bank hours and offers some home working in the evenings.

We seek a dynamic, sensitive, and enthusiastic individual to join our professional care team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to support individuals with diverse needs to maintain or enhance their independence at home and contribute to their wellbeing.

Full training and support are provided. Candidates should possess:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills to build rapport and record health and wellbeing information
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• IT and scheduling software knowledge
• An understanding of dignity, respect, and sensitivity when working with vulnerable and older people
• The ability to motivate and work with service users, including those who may be challenging, disengaged, or terminally ill

Additional essential requirements include:

• GCSE (A-C) or equivalent in English and Maths
• Health and Social Care Diploma Level 2
• Full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
• A commitment to continuous professional development

Please note, this position is not suitable for job sharing. For more information about the service, please visit our website here.

Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applicants regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced, or recent Armed Forces Service Leavers.

The role requires an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check, including the Adults Barred List.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact [e-mail] or [e-mail].