Blyth Valley Disabled Forum is a Tier 1 Charity Home Care Provider established in the Blyth Northumberland area 1984.
We are seeking to recruit 2 x Area Coordinators to join our Senior Care Team.
We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic and committed to high quality Care support for our Clients living in their own homes in the Blyth area.
Duties include
Providing Care to clients living in their own homes in the community of Blyth
Supervising Care staff to develop their caring skills and ensure Quality Care service delivery.
Facilitate visits to new clients/families prior to care commencing to ensure the Care Plan is able to meet their needs and liaise with Health Care professionals such as Occupation Therapist's and Physio Therapist's to meet the changing needs of our clients.
You will work in both our office setting and in the community of Blyth.
BVDF will provide excellent induction and ongoing personal development training to support and develop knowledge and skills to enhance your Senior Care/Area Coordinator position.
Support Management to develop and implement improvements to Care service delivery and develop Care Team skills and knowledge
Out of Hours on call rota.
Qualifications
* Cache or BTEC Medication Qualification essential
* Health and Social Care Diploma Level 3 or above desirable but not essential as can work towards the level 3 qualification.
* IT skills desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
Experience
* Working in the Home Care sector in a senior role is essential.
* Experience facilitating supervisions and supporting Care staff to develop their care skills.
* Experience working with Health and Social Care Professionals - Hospitals. GP, District Nurses, Occupational Therapist, Physios and Social Services
* Experience of Moving & Handling techniques and equipment
If you feel you have a passion to ensure high quality care for clients living independently in their own homes, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity as our Area Coordinator.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.27-£15.30 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person