Care Coordinator (CC)

At LACURA Health & Social Care, we believe that care is one of the most amazing things you can provide for someone. Care is making sure their tea is made just as they like it. Care is taking the time to sit and listen. Care is going the extra mile. Care is providing people with peace, comfort, and happiness in their own home.

Job Description

Care Coordinator (CC) – Oldham

Lacura Health & Social Care are looking for a Care Coordinator  to join their team in Oldham on a part-time or full-time basis!

Job Title: Care Coordinator.

Salary: : £20,000 – £24,000 (subject to experience).

Location: Oldham

Flexible Working Patterns (Full-time and part-time)

Are you passionate, kind, friendly and looking for a new opportunity in a fantastic organisation? Could you support or care for patient’s within the health and social care sector? If so, Our CC opportunity is just what you’re looking for!

Requirements:

Experience within a similar role, Level 3 NVQ Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification, valid full driving license and own vehicle.

The role of Care Coordinator is a key role within the company and requires the post holder to ensure the care and wellbeing of service users.

In order for the Care Coordinator to perform effectively the successful applicant will possess the following key attributes, which must be demonstrated at interview:

Essential Attributes

• Self-motivation.
• Willingness to take responsibility.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think outside the box.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• The drive to learn and succeed.
• High integrity.
• Sound judgement.

Responsibilities:

• Accepting care packages and assigning care workers to service users in an appropriate manner;
• Producing care workers’ rotas and managing the roster software;
• Ensuring that service user and care worker files are complete;
• Using electronic monitoring software to monitor care workers’ attendance and timeliness for visits;
• Arranging care reviews and risk assessments for service users with the field supervisor;
• Conducting telephone monitoring and service user visits and ensuring service quality;
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders;
• Representing the company during meetings with officials and service commissioners;
• Attending training events and ensuring that skills and knowledge of industry best practice is kept up-to-date;
• Ensuring that the service complies with CQC requirements;
• Ensuring that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.

Immediate start preferred.