Care Co-ordinator - Bristol, United Kingdom - HRCentral Ltd

HRCentral Ltd

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Bristol, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Advert

Location:
Shirehampton Road, Bristol, BS9 1DW

Salary:
£11.50 per hour

About the role
Care 1st Homecare has been established for 18 years.

Due to our continued success and expansion, we are seeking to recruit an additional Care Coordinator to join our busy team in Bristol.

The Care Coordinator role is a pivotal role within the team.

Working closely with the management team, you will coordinate our talented Care Workers to ensure we are meeting the needs of the vulnerable clients we support.

In this challenging but rewarding role, you will ensure that our Care Workers are appropriately rostered and allocated to clients so that care is delivered on time, safely and in line with clients care plans.

You will need to balance the varying needs and locations of our clients with the availability and skill set of our care workforce, to optimise our schedules and ensure we are delivering high-quality, efficient care.

Role responsibilities:

Roster Care Workers to ensure there is sufficient cover to deliver timely care that meets our clients' varying needs, ensuring consistency and efficiency
Monitor the allocation of hours to Care Workers to ensure we are meeting contractual obligations, whilst also supporting their work/life balance
Arrange cover for sickness, absence, holidays and emergencies
Process changes to clients' care and support needs, updating the workforce, rotas and internal systems to ensure all changes are accurately recorded and communicated
Process new client referrals for care and support promptly and effectively
Work with the Registered Manager to ensure we are recruiting and retaining Care Workers that have the availability and skill set to provide highquality, reliable care that meets the needs of our clients
When required, take part in the out of hours oncall rota.
Work with the office team to maintain up to date electronic records
Liaise with clients, their families and other professionals to ensure clients are receiving appropriate care at all times
Handle enquiries from clients, Care Workers, the Local Authority and providers, escalating matters to the management team in a timely manner when needed
Build positive working relationships with internal and external contacts
Maintain confidentiality at all times, adhering to Company policies and procedures
Support the management team with training and quality assurance tasks, in addition to general office tasks and administration

Role requirements:

Excellent computer literacy skills
Previous experience working in health or social care, ideally in a Care Coordinator role
Knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations and standards
A practical, methodical and holistic approach to problem solving
The ability to multitask and prioritise in a busy, fast paced environment
Flexible and able to adapt to frequent, rapid changes
Excellent communications skills to be able to talk to both Clients and Care Workers
The ability to work well as part of our team, supportive and approachable
Professional approach, with a keen eye for detail
Passionate about delivering outstanding care to new and existing clients, and supporting new and existing Care Workers.

Additional Information
This role is office-based at our branch in Bristol.