Care Coordinator & Team Lead – Community Support

Mears Group PLC; Wishaw, Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Eye test vouchers

Staff perks (Mears Rewards)

Volunteering Leave

Job summary

Mears Group PLC is seeking a Care Co-Ordinator to lead a team of Support Workers and oversee day-to-day operations of the community-based care service. The role includes coordinating care plans, reviewing staff workloads, and ensuring compliant reporting across the branch.

The post is office-based with required travel to service sites; it offers permanent, full-time employment and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Care sector experience required.
• SVQ 2 or higher or willingness to complete SVQ 3.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Direct line management for a team of Support Workers.
• Defining special care needs based on clinical problems and monitoring reviews.
• Liaising with external organisations to develop total care packages.
• Reporting to a Branch Manager on activity levels and outcomes.
• Providing written reports of complaints, incidents and other events per policies.
• Undertaking on-call duties to ensure a 24/7 service on a rota (1 week in 4).

Skills

Care Sector experience

Driving licence (UK)

Education

SVQ 2 or higher

Willingness to complete SVQ 3

Job description

Mears Group PLC is seeking a Care Co-Ordinator to lead a team of Support Workers and oversee day-to-day operations of the community-based care service. The role includes coordinating care plans, reviewing staff workloads, and ensuring compliant reporting across the branch.

The post is office-based with required travel to service sites; it offers permanent, full-time employment and a competitive benefits package.