Medications Lead Care Coordinator

Care Outlook Community; Eastergate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care provider in the UK is seeking a Care Coordinator & Medication Lead to ensure smooth operations of their extra care scheme. Responsibilities include roster management, staff supervision, and auditing medication administration. The ideal candidate will have experience in care coordination and an understanding of CQC regulations. Competitive salary of £24,000-£26,000 is offered, alongside comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company-issued mobile phone

20 days' holiday

Refer a Friend bonus

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Experience in a care coordination role.
• Knowledge of medication administration policies.
• Ability to create and review care plans.

Responsibilities

• Roster and monitor care calls.
• Manage and develop care team.
• Audit medication administration records.
• Provide training on medication handling.

Skills

Highly organized

Proactive

Supervision skills

Training abilities

Understanding of CQC regulations

Tools

Electronic care management system

Electronic medication management system

Job description

Care Outlook is a leading, CQC-regulated home care provider serving London and the South East since 2005. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, person-centred services in a friendly, supportive environment.

We're looking for a highly organized and proactive professional to join our Monaveen team in a blended Care Coordinator & Medication Lead role. You'll ensure our extra care scheme runs smoothly, support our care staff, and ensure medication administration meets regulatory and internal standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Roster, template, and monitor care calls using our electronic care management system.
2. Manage and develop the care team through supervision, appraisals, and training.
3. Create, review, and update care and risk plans according to service user needs and CQC best practices.
4. Coordinate with recruitment to maintain safe staffing levels and arrange emergency cover.
5. Handle complaints, compliments, and quality assurance tasks alongside the Branch Manager.
6. Participate in the on-call rota to support service users and staff outside core hours.
7. Audit medication administration records to ensure compliance with CQC regulations and company policies.
8. Monitor medication administration using our electronic medication management system and log discrepancies.
9. Provide training to staff on medication policies, safe handling, and documentation.
10. Liaise with GPs, pharmacies, and local authorities to resolve queries and prepare for inspections.
11. Report non-compliance, assist in corrective action plans, and maintain detailed audit records.

What We Offer:

1. Competitive salary of £24,000-£26,000
2. Company-issued mobile phone
3. 20 days' holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
4. Refer a Friend bonus scheme
5. Comprehensive training (Care Certificate, ECM, medication management) and ongoing professional development
6. Immediate interviews and training

If you have the skills and experience listed above and want to work for an organization that can really make a difference to people's lives, then this could be your next role!