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CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Trafford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Excellent working environment

Enhanced DBS

Employee engagement portal access

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Care Co-ordinator for a dementia-focused nursing home near Partington, Manchester. The role involves leading a care team, coordinating shifts, and ensuring residents receive high-quality care.

NVQ/QCF Level 3 or 4 in Health & Social Care is required, with duties including administering medications and liaising with health professionals. The position is full-time, on-sit e and permanent.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 or 4 in Health & Social Care is required.
• Experience supervising a care team is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and clear communication are essential.
• Demonstrated empathy and understanding of residents' needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain personal care of residents with dignity and promote independence.
• Ensure care services meet high-quality standards.
• Assist with the home’s environment and daily activities.
• Run the home in the manager’s absence and support staff supervision.
• Coordinate shifts, administer and record medications, liaise with health professionals.
• Induct and train support staff; assist residents with mobility aids.

Skills

Empathy & residents' needs

Leadership & communication

Can-do attitude

Team supervision experience

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 or 4 Health & Social Care

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Care Co-ordinator to work in an amazing nursing home based in the Partington, Manchester area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This special nursing home has been designed for the needs of people living with dementia

**To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ/QCF Level 3 or 4 in Health & Social Care**

As the Care Co-ordinator your key duties include:

• Work as part of a team to maintain the personal care of residents, respecting the dignity of the individual and promoting independence
• Ensure that care services are consistently provided to a high quality standard
• Assist in the care of the resident's physical environment and in the general day-day activities of the home
• You will assume responsibility for the running of the home and for the wellbeing of staff and residents in the absence of the homes Manager
• Responsible for organising your shifts, administering and recording medication, liaising with health professionals and recording to the residents computerised care plans
• Assist with the induction, training and supervision of support staff
• Assist residents who have limited mobility or physical/learning difficulties, making the best use of mobility aids and personal equipment provided

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Experience of supervising a care team
• Ability to show empathy/understanding and experience of the needs of the residents
• Good leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively
• Able to show a can-do attitude always

The successful Care Co-ordinator will receive an excellent salary of £13.80 - £14.45 per hour - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for working on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Excellent working environment
• Assistance with Enhanced DBS
• Access to our current Employee Engagement Portal