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Care Coordinator – Children & Young People - Thurrock, Essex
£14–£15 per hour DOE
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm + every other Saturday
Full-time | Permanent
Are you an experienced Care Coordinator looking for a varied role with the opportunity to work across several different services?
We are recruiting for a Care Coordinator to support a growing organisation providing domiciliary care, children's respite, out-of-school support and alternative provision across Thurrock.
The services currently support over 50 children and a small number of adults, providing a combination of personal care, companionship and specialist support.
The role
You'll help coordinate the day-to-day delivery of services, including:
- Managing staff rotas and ensuring appropriate cover
- Coordinating care and support packages
- Maintaining care plans and risk assessments
- Liaising with families, social workers, schools and other professionals
- Supporting staff supervision and monitoring service delivery
- Responding to changes in care or staffing requirements
- Supporting safeguarding and compliance
- Maintaining accurate records
You'll also support the organisation's alternative provision in Thurrock, working with children and young people who are unable to access mainstream or SEN education. xgikmsk
About you
We're looking for someone with:
- Previous care coordination, senior care or similar experience
- Experience supporting children and/or young people with additional or complex needs
- Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Children & Young People or similar
- Experience with rotas, care planning and risk assessments
- Good safeguarding knowledge
- Strong organisation and communication skills
- Confidence working with families and external professionals
Experience within children's services, domiciliary care, respite or alternative provision would be particularly valuable.
Hours & pay
£14–£15 per hour DOE
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
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