Company Overview
Xtracare Ltd is a family-owned business established in 2002, dedicated to delivering exemplary home care services. Based in Aylesford, soon to be moving to Maidstone. We hold contracts with Kent Social Services and the NHS. We provide services for people of all ages and care needs.
Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with knowledge and experience of the care sector to join our team as a Assessment Co-Ordinator. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the assessment processes for new clients and manage referrals, ensuring that our service delivery aligns with our commitment to quality care.
Benefits
Ø Office position with involvement of care work and share of on-call (required).
Ø Office hours – Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
Ø Salary £25,000 P/A increasing to £27,000 P/A after successful completion of probation period
Ø Additional payments for on-call duties, approximately £3000 P/A*
Ø Additional payments for any care support undertaken outside of office hours.
Ø 28 days holiday increasing to 32 days after 12 months
Ø Private health insurance
Ø Pension contributions
Ø Paid Enhanced DBS check
Ø Depending on your own qualifications, you will undertake Moving & Handing train the trainer, first aid train the trainer and medication competency qualifications paid by the company.
* on-call is currently provided by 3 employees, this position will make 4. The on-call rota is compiled by the manager. Pay is reflected on how often you provide the service.
Principle Responsibilities
Ø To assess new client care needs which involves face to face assessment meetings with the client's and their families to produce the relevant documentation and person-centred care plan for our carers to follow
Ø To carry out regular reviews of current clients, ensuring all client documentation is maintained and up to date with amendments made when there is any care support change
Ø To liaise with KCC care managers, service users and/or their families and any other relevant professional bodies to ensure that the best interests of our service users are always maintained- this includes applying referrals for the relevant professional body required
Ø Maintaining client records on our current computer system- including in-put of new client details
Ø Completing care staff supervisions which includes staff spot checks and mandatory moving and handling training for all staff
Ø General office/admin duties as required- ensuring all client files are correct and updated
Ø To provide cover in the community if alternative arrangements/ cover cannot be provided
Ø To cover the on-call service on a regular pattern in conjunction with other on call staff members
Necessary Role Requirements
Ø Hands on experience and knowledge of the care sector is essential
Ø To be computer literate, ideally with a good knowledge of Microsoft products
Ø Knowledge of Care Line Live an advantage but not essential
Ø Must be a car driver with the use of a car
Ø Must be able to work on weekends when rostered for our on-call service
The ideal candidate will need to be methodical with good organisational and communication skills. This role requires a team player as you will work closely with your colleagues within the office and those out in the field.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have the expertise we are looking for, we invite you to apply today and become part of our caring family at Xtracare Ltd
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
* Must be able to carry out on-call service
Experience:
* care work: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* UK Driving Licence and own car (required)
Work Location: In person