Support & Care Coordinator - 6 Month Fixed Term

ALONE; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme after probation

Death in Service after probation

Annual Leave 24 days (25 after 2 years

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

ALONE in Dublin 8 is seeking a Support & Care Coordinator for a fixed term of 6 months, on-site at Richmond Place. You will coordinate personalised support plans, liaise with healthcare and housing partners, assess and update care plans, and monitor KPIs to extend quality of life for older people.

Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years in person‑centred care, strong communication, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in person‑centred care or support.
• Diploma/Certificate/Degree in community/social care desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and ability to maintain confidentiality in all interactions.
• On‑site role based in Richmond Place, Inchicore, Dublin 8.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination, devising personalised support plans to address challenges.
• Build partnerships with healthcare, housing, social care, and community providers as the central liaison for integrated care.
• Assess needs of older people and monitor care plans to ensure alignment with individual needs.
• Monitor KPIs and strive for SMART targets to maximise reach and impact of services.
• Advocate for older people and address issues through collaborative problem-solving.
• Encourage multidisciplinary teamwork to identify and address challenges early.
• Liaise with healthcare providers to report concerns including health, functional, or cognitive decline.
• Record keeping and reporting on ALONE’s CRM database.
• Implement and manage technology to enhance wellbeing and safety in the home.
• Ensure safety and well-being by following fire safety and Health & Safety guidelines.
• Take appropriate action in emergencies following procedures.

Skills

Patient Handling

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

First Aid (basic)

Education

Diploma / Certificate / Degree in community or social care

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Contract: Fixed Term – 6 month fixed term

Location: Richmond Place, located in Inchicore, Dublin 8

This is an on-site role

ole Overview

The Support & Care Coordinator empowers Older People to live independently and age in place, by delivering Housing with Support, personalised support and wellbeing plans, and innovative assistive technology. Through practical and emotional support, seamless care coordination, and collaboration with local services, this role ensures tailored, proactive solutions that enhance quality of life and prevent crises.

This role will be based in our first Housing with Support Scheme, Richmond Place, located in Inchicore, Dublin 8. This is an onsite role.

Reporting Relationship

You will report directly to the Housing with Support Scheme Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Support coordination, devising personalised support plans to address challenges and find solutions to enhance the older persons quality of life.
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with healthcare, housing, social care, and community-based service providers, serving as the central communication hub to ensure integrated care and high-quality support delivery.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify and address the needs of Older People, resolving challenges and mitigating risks, while regularly monitoring and reviewing care plans to ensure they remain aligned with individual needs.
• Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs), striving to achieve SMART targets that maximize the reach and impact of support services for older people.
• Proactively advocate for older people and identify and address potential issues through collaborative problem-solving.
• Encourage multidisciplinary teamwork to identify and address potential challenges early.
• Liaise with the older person’s healthcare provider, consultants, GPs and primary care teams to report concerns including health, functional, or cognitive decline.
• Record keeping and report writing on ALONE’s CRM (Customer Relationship Management) database.
• Implement and manage the distribution, installation, and responsiveness to technology that enhance older people's well-being and safety within their homes.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of Older People by adhering to fire safety protocols and Health and Safety guidelines, monitoring and addressing potential risks in line with policy and procedure.
• Take appropriate action in the event of emergencies and critical incidents, following processes and procedures as necessary.
• Any other duties within the general requirements of the above that may be assigned

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Patient Handling; Manual Handling; Basic First Aid desirable but not essential.
• Minimum 1-2 year experience providing person-centered care and/or support.
• Diploma, Certificate, or Degree in relevant areas of community, social care or related fields, is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrate a keen interest in working with Older People and be committed to ALONE’s vision and mission, including ensuring that older people can age happily and securely at home and are strongly connected to their local communities.
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, discretion, and respect.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), and the ability to network and cooperate well with individuals, groups, and stakeholders, is essential.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to adapt your practice to meet the evolving needs of Older People.
• Good computer literacy, with experience of using case management systems, is desirable.
• Excellent organisational skills, report writing, solution-focused skills and multi-tasking skills are desirable.
• A passion for providing a high quality of service is essential.
• Salary €37,000
• Annual Salary Reviews
• Pension Scheme - after 6 months’ probation successfully completed.
• Death in Service - after 6 months’ probation successfully completed.
• Travel Saver Schemes
• Annual Leave - All full-time employees have 24 days annual leave which increases to 25 after 2 years in service.
• Sick Pay Scheme - after 6 months’ probation successfully completed.
• Bike to Work Scheme
• HSF Partnership
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave – Available to Employees after 12 Months of service.
• Bespoke Induction Programmes
• Further Education Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme - ALONE provides a 24hour support programme for all our Employee’s.
• GP telephone Advice
• Virtual Doctor
• Private Prescription Service
• 6 structured Counselling/ Emotional Wellbeing Service