At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate care services, manage care workers, and ensure high-quality support for clients.
- Company: Verity Healthcare Limited, a leading domiciliary care provider.
- Benefits: Paid training, career progression, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equality and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your career in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Must have at least one year of experience as a care coordinator.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Verity Healthcare Limited is a domiciliary care company operating with trained care workers who attend to the needs of our service users in their own homes. We work with Local Authorities, NHS, CCGS, private hospitals, and private clients. We provide a wide range of care services to help our clients maintain their independence in their homes.
Applicants must have held a care coordinator position in a domiciliary care company/agency for at least one year. This job requires the successful candidate to be able to start the actual work from day one and hit the ground running. The successful candidate will show a high level of commitment and flexibility and be able to work autonomously but also work well within a team.
Care Coordinator's duties:
- Accepting care packages, assigning care workers to service users appropriately, and producing care workers’ rotas
- Ensuring that the service user's care plan and care worker files are complete
- Using electronic monitoring software to monitor care workers’ attendance and visit timeliness
- Arranging care reviews and risk assessments for service users with the field coordinator
- Conducting telephone monitoring and service user visits and ensuring service quality
- Liaising with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders, supporting the HR team in recruiting care workers
- Managing care workers and conducting care worker supervision
- Representing the company during meetings with officials and service commissioners
- Attending training events and ensuring that skills and knowledge of industry best practices are kept up-to-date
- Ensuring that our service complies with CQC requirements and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times
The role of care coordinator is a key role in the company that will require the post holder to ensure the smooth running of visits to our clients. For the care coordinator to perform effectively, the successful applicant will have had previous experience and will also possess the following key attributes, which must be demonstrated at the interview:
Essential Attributes:
- Self-motivated and proactive and extremely responsible
- An excellent communicator
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think outside the box
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- A keen team player
- Reliable and trustworthy with high integrity
Care Coordinator’s Essential Skills and Experience:
- At least one year’s experience as the care coordinator of a domiciliary care company/agency
- Obtained Level 2 Diploma for Health and Social Care (QCF)
Care Coordinator’s Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Familiarity with Care Planner or other relevant software
- Previous experience as a care worker
- Full UK driving licence
We OFFER:
- Paid Training and CPD, including Level 3, 4 and 5 Health and Social Care
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Comprehensive training and induction program, mentoring/coaching for excellence, and many more
How to Apply:
If you feel you are the right person for this role, please apply today through CV Library. Verity Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all walks of life. As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident scheme, we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and long-term conditions. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Our Commitment to Safer Recruitment:
Verity Healthcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. As part of our safer recruitment process, all successful applicants will be subject to a thorough vetting process, including:
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Verification of qualifications and experience, comprehensive reference checks, including a recent employer reference
- Right to work in the UK verification
Domiciliary Care Coordinator employer: Verity Healthcare Limited
Verity Healthcare Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and friendly working environment for Domiciliary Care Coordinators. With a strong commitment to professional development, including paid training and opportunities for career progression, employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of service users. Located in a community-focused area, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that all team members feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission of providing high-quality care.
