Urgent Community Care Coordinator

NHS; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Haywards Heath seeks an enthusiastic Care Coordinator to join their Urgent Community Response Service. The role involves acting as a main point of contact for service users and managing referrals to various health services, requiring strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Applicants should ideally have GCSEs at Grade C or above and some experience in healthcare settings. The position offers a competitive salary of £27,485 to £30,162 annually.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Qualifications

• GCSE passes at Grade C or above or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working in a health or social care setting.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact for service users and families regarding short-term care support.
• Process referrals for reablement support and sign-post to appropriate services.
• Monitor, track, and report on progress within the patient pathway.

Skills

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Empathy

Education

GCSE passes at Grade C or above

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

IT/Administration Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A community healthcare provider in Haywards Heath seeks an enthusiastic Care Coordinator to join their Urgent Community Response Service. The role involves acting as a main point of contact for service users and managing referrals to various health services, requiring strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Applicants should ideally have GCSEs at Grade C or above and some experience in healthcare settings. The position offers a competitive salary of £27,485 to £30,162 annually.