Care Plan Coordinator (Valley Wood Residential Home)

Sheffcare Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity organization in Sheffield seeks a Care Plan Coordinator to work 30 hours per week in a residential care home. The role involves facilitating assessments, updating care plans, and ensuring communication with families and staff about residents' needs. Ideally, candidates should have strong interpersonal and organisational skills. This position offers a permanent contract, extensive training, and community engagement.

Benefits

Full induction and ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Paid holidays increasing with service

Subsidised meals and free drinks

Access to NEST pension scheme

Qualifications

• Collaborative working style.
• Excellent observational skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate residents assessments and admissions.
• Update Resident Monthly Care Plans.
• Communicate changes in residents’ health and medication.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Good time management and organisational skills

Ability to build trust and rapport

Adaptability to change

Basic tech device usage

Job description

Overview

Care Plan Coordinator – 30 hours per week. Working in a residential care home in Heeley, S2. Shift pattern: 10:00am to 3:00pm, 5 shifts per week (may include occasional evening or weekend work and bank holidays). Pay: £12.40 per hour.

All new team members are required to attend an induction at our training room in S13 prior to starting work in the care home. Inductions run every three weeks, starting on a Monday between 9:30am and 3:30pm.

Responsibilities

• To arrange and facilitate residents assessments and admissions.
• To take responsibility for updating Resident Monthly Care Plans.
• To communicate with families for their input in care planning and send them regular updates.
• To carry out assessments of potential residents.
• To communicate with Team Leaders and Care Staff regarding changes in residents’ medication, health and well‑being.
• To promote and uphold Sheffcare’s values.
• To implement and uphold safe working practices in line with our regulations and our policies and procedures.
• To attend regular training where required.
• To support positive relationships with our residents, their family, colleagues and professionals.
• To record all updates using mobile technology.

Person Specification (Qualifications and Attributes)

• Be able to work collaboratively.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be adaptable to change.
• Have excellent observational skills.
• Be able to build trust and rapport.
• Have good time management and organisational skills.
• Be willing to learn and develop.
• Be approachable and able to connect and empathise with others.
• Be able to use basic tech devices.

What we offer

• Full induction, mentorship and ongoing training.
• Access to 100+ elearning courses.
• Guaranteed working hours on a permanent contract.
• Career progression.
• Access to diploma training courses.
• Established not for profit charity.
• Work in your local community.
• Free drinks and subsidised meals.
• Blue light discount package.
• Access to the NEST pension scheme.
• Reward and recognition incentives.
• Refer a Friend scheme.
• Free uniform.
• Free DBS check.
• Paid holiday which increases with length of service.
• Enhanced maternity pay after 5 years’ service.
• Double pay on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
• Eligibility for The Company Shop membership.

About Sheffcare

Sheffcare is an independent local charity established in 1994, caring for older people and people living with dementia in nine residential care homes across Sheffield. We are a values-driven charity committed to prioritising the wellbeing of those we support. We believe in the power of compassion and seek individuals who share our ethos, regardless of background or experience.

We value

Kindness • Dignity • Respect • Independence • Choices

How to apply

Complete an application form to apply.

Requirements and equal opportunity

All Care Plan Coordinator positions require an Enhanced DBS check, full employment history details and reference information covering a minimum of 5 years (or longer if you have worked in social care before). We cannot accept applications from those requiring sponsorship.

Application timeline

We will respond within 5 working days if your application is selected for further consideration. Due to the volume of applications, we may not always be able to respond to unsuccessful applicants.